Manchester United have got a marquee signing in Alexis Sanchez, who solves a lot of issues for the club upfront with his versatility. And now, the club has turned its focus on the next two major signings. Jose Mourinho’s side completed a straight swap deal on Monday to sign the Chilean star from Arsenal, and…
Money plays a major role in modern football, there is no doubt about that. Commercial revenue, jersey sales, and advertisement contracts have long trumped the traditional means of mere stadium and matchday revenues. As a result, bigger revenues would ensure that clubs are able to make adequate spending, particularly in the transfer windows. Bossing in…
Man City are set to land Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, after the Brazilian snubbed the approach made by Man Utd, according to reports. The 24-year-old moved to Shakhtar for £13.5 million from Internacional back in 2013, and since then, has developed into a tremendous attacking midfielder. As a result, a host of European elites have Fred on their…
Jose Mourinho will be happy to have landed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The Chilean would be the perfect fit for the Portuguese’s earnest desire to have a world-class forward to lead United into some of their bigger fixtures. But having secured that transfer, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid gaffer is wasting no time celebrating, as…
West Bromwich Albion have a decision to make in the remaining few days of the ongoing January transfer window, regarding their star defender Jonny Evans. The former Man United man is a transfer target that has garnered interest from several top plight clubs in England, and West Brom are demanding £23 million for his services. But…
Thanks to the transfers of Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sanchez, amongst others, this January transfer window is already one of the biggest of all time. However, it could go on to improve even further, as a few world-class footballers continue to get linked with potential mid-season moves. With that in mind, let us take a…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan-Alexis Sanchez swap deal between Arsenal and Manchester United is now official. However, unlike the Chilean’s case, the departure of the former Dortmund superstar is hardly understandable, and some fans have questioned the United boss’ thought process throughout the saga. But much like most of Jose Mourinho’s seemingly ridiculous looking decisions, this one too,…
The rather prolonged saga of the swap deal between Arsenal and United is finally over, and has settled down by now. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez have taken each other’s roles at opposite clubs, and coincidentally, the two have swapped their shirt numbers too. Both clubs have a prestigious history to their No. 7 jersey,…
Barcelona will have to bid adieu to one of their longest serving players, as Javier Mascherano will depart the club later this week. Confirming the move on their website, the Catalan giants announced the move by stating that he would receive “an institutional farewell on Wednesday at 11 am.” The 33-year-old has spent seven-and-a-half years…
With yesterday’s announcement, Alexis Sanchez is now officially a Mancunian, as Manchester United and the related parties enjoy the completion of the deal. The Chilean is a player worth the insane measure of wages they decided to throw at him. Although it’s sceptical as to whether the superstar would make any difference to the club…
Jurgen Klopp, often referred to as the robinhood of Premier League, has squandered three points whilst squaring off with Swansea City, following a praiseful triumph against league leaders Manchester City. The Reds bravely discontinued Pep Guardiola’s unbeaten run in the league, in a match which saw the supporters on the edge of their seats. The…
Social media was taken by storm on Monday evening, when Manchester United and Arsenal confirmed the swap transfer of Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, another major Premier League club didn’t wish to be left out of the fray either, and had a major announcement of their own to make. At exactly 6 PM, the…
After an incredible turn of events starting nearly two weeks ago, one of the biggest transfer sagas of the season has come to an end. Alexis Sanchez has successfully signed for Manchester United, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to Arsenal in a clean swap deal that saw no money exchanged between the two clubs. After it was…
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United. The Gunners appeared set to lose their talisman Alexis Sanchez for naught, but Arsene Wenger has successfully turned the unfavourable situation around by securing the services of a talented playmaker in exchange for the Chilean. Mkhitaryan joins the North London outfit in a…
Manchester United have officially completed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The Chilean superstar looked all but destined to join Manchester City, but much like in the case of Romelu Lukaku’s transfer, the Red Devils have successfully hijacked their rivals’ pursuit of the star forward and finalised the switch. The former Barcelona man joined…
French club Lille’s 18-year-old midfielder Boubakary Soumare is being touted as the next Paul Pogba after showing what he has in him to play in the top plight. Soumare has been attracting a lot of interest, and the club to have targeted the player the quickest is Man City. Pep Guardiola is said to be interested…
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has put pen to paper to sign a new contract with the La Liga side, thereby ending all speculation that linked him to Real Madrid. The 23-year-old was mooted to make a switch to Santiago Bernabeu, as his previous contract was set to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season.…
Arsenal are all set to lose Alexis Sanchez, a player who has functioned as the star cog in their brand of football. But what will be the adequate plan of action for the Gunners without the Chilean? Desperate for a top-four finish as well as having to compete in the Europa League, it is the…
Chilean international Alexis Sanchez is nearing the completion of his move to Manchester United from Arsenal, and is said to have arrived at Carrington hours back for a medical. The 29-year-old forward is widely expected to complete his move to the Red Devils on Monday, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading in the opposite direction. Media reports…
In terms of contribution, Cristiano Ronaldo has been widely considered a goal threat, assisting Real Madrid in acquiring trophies ever since he marked his debut at Santiago Bernabeu. Following his £80-million move, the 32-year-old fancied a breakneck rise in his footballing career under a variety of managers in Spain. However, despite his consistent existence on the…
Manchester United supporters have been waiting for the announcement of a confirmed Alexis Sanchez deal for a while now. And shreds of evidence have surfaced on the internet recently, claiming the star’s advent at the Old Trafford stadium. The 29-year-old has been snapped wearing the Manchester United No.7 shirt and taking selfies a little while…
Lyon successfully seized a victory against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening, in a match featuring Memphis Depay’s remarkable strike. The victory has made sure that Bruno Genesio’s side slid up to the second spot in Ligue 1, placing them just eight points behind the league leaders. Depay was grappling to rise up to his expected…
Manchester United seized the whole three points as the Red Devils clashed their horns with Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon. They claimed their third successive victory, securing the second spot on the league table. Anthony Martial glistened brilliantly, scoring the only goal of the match and confirming to be the crucial player for…
At present, Pep Guardiola is certainly one of the best managers in world football, if not the best. He has dominated Spain and Germany already, and now appears to be on the verge of winning the highest honour in England as well. Naturally, a tactician of his quality is capable of attracting the best of…
It’s about time the Spanish champions showed some legitimacy to their title defense, and it’s safe to say that they did it in some style. Real Madrid emerged victorious against Deportivo de La Coruña, which ended 7-1 in favour of Los Blancos, following up some rather questionable performances they have displayed recently. Further, Cristiano Ronaldo…
Alexis Sanchez is a mere hours away from completing his transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United. The Chilean has landed in Manchester to undergo his medical and complete other formalities. If any doubt still remained regarding the validity of his intention, his latest action on Twitter appears to be a firm confirmation that the move…
Paulo Dybala’s situation at Juventus has changed, and the club has made it clear that he will only be allowed to leave if he asks for a transfer. Dybala is one of the leading players at the Italian club, and had garnered a lot of interest from fellow European clubs for quite some time now.…
Watford have reportedly sacked manager, Marco Silva, following their dreadful run of just one win in eleven Premier League fixtures, and have blamed Everton’s ‘unwarranted approach’ two months ago as the ‘catalyst’ behind the decision. Silva’s dismissal comes at the back of Hornets’ 2-0 loss to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium yesterday. Following the defeat…
Michael Carrick was seen cheering for his side during the Premier League encounter against Burnley at Turf Moor. The club legend was surprisingly amongst the United fans in the away section of the stadium, as he saw his side winning the tie 1-0 to maintain their second position in the Premier League table. Carrick was…
Arsenal have been preparing for life after the departure of Alexis Sanchez, and it has certainly been paying off. The Gunners had their way with a struggling Crystal Palace in a wonderful display of possession football that ended 4-1 in the favour of the hosts. Goals from Nacho Monreal, Laurent Koscielny, Alex Iwobi, and Alexandre…
Manchester United emerged victors at Turf Moor on Saturday as the Red Devils managed to hold Burley to a 1-0 scoreline. Martial’s sole goal, courtesy of an excellent Lukaku assist was seemingly the only moment of the match where United had a swagger to them. The lackluster display in the other moments can be forgiven…
United secured a 1-0 away win against Burnley on Saturday, with the game’s sole hurrah coming through Anthony Martial’s 54th-minute goal. However, what struck out more than the actual ball that hit the framework before bouncing into the goal, was the build-up. Romelu Lukaku is not an ideal creator of chances, with clinical finishing being…
Chelsea faced Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. The encounter had a lively start to it, with just six minutes passing and the scoreline reading an astounding 2-0. The opener was scored in the third minute by Eden Hazard, and was his 100th career strike. A deflection off a good Moses…
BURNLEY TEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS: Here's your Clarets team to face @ManUtd at Turf Moor today. pic.twitter.com/g0pCISaxNK — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 20, 2018 MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS The team news is in, #MUFC fans! Here's your starting XI to take on Burnley in today's @PremierLeague game. #BURMUN pic.twitter.com/tJEcZgQkER — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 20,…
Manchester United and Manchester City are believed to be ready to go head to head for the transfer of another player this week, with Jean Michael Seri reportedly making it clear that he wants to move to the Premier League. The two Manchester giants have been battling it out for Alexis Sanchez this winter, but…
Michael Carrick has signalled his inclination to take up United’s offer of a first-team coaching role once he draws to a close his footballing career at the end of this year’s campaign. After withstanding a cardiac ablation last year with a view to rectifying an irregular heart rhythm, the Man Utd captain has only operated…
Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has been continuously linked with a move to Premier League club Manchester United, and the fans may finally see the Welshman at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho is said to be a big fan of the former Tottenham Hotspur player, and he even expressed his interest in the winger over the…
The month of January ushered in both a new year and a fresh transfer window. As of such, the time was rife with speculation and rumours of targets big and small alike. But some of them were of the usual brand of ridiculousness in their nature. Let us look at 10 such rumors. Crouch…
Fernandinho has signed a two-year extension with Man City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2020. The Brazilian midfielder, who joined the Cityzens back in 2013 for £30 million from Shakhtar Donetsk, has made a total of 212 appearances for the club. City manager, Pep Guardiola had recently described Fernandinho as “one of the best…
Pep Guardiola has congratulated Man United on their victory in the race to sign Alexis Sanchez. Man City were determined to sign the forward last summer but their bids failed as Arsenal kept their hopes of convincing him to sign a new contract up. However, after it became clear that he had no intentions to…
Former Manchester United and Arsenal superstar Robin van Persie has found a new club, and he probably won’t be complaining about its lacklustre status. The Dutchman has made a stellar return to his boyhood club Feyenoord after a very successful career. At his peak, Van Persie was one of the deadliest goalscorers in whole of…
Manchester United face Burnley on Saturday, and the fixture has been largely overshadowed by speculation regarding the transfer activity of the Red Devils. Even if United do make the signing of Alexis Sanchez before kick-off, it is now too late for the Chilean to feature in the encounter, as the deadline for registering him for…
Jose Mourinho has surprisingly labeled Luke Shaw as one of the best left-backs in the world. In a surprising turn of events, the young defender, who seemed to be on the verge of heading out the United exit door due to his poor attitude and fitness issues, has now received the highest of praises from…
Jose Mourinho has revealed that Manchester United are very much in the final stages of completing the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The media has been full of reports from various reliable sources that the Chile international will join the Red Devils sooner or later, and while the official confirmation is yet to arrive,…
Sergi Roberto has agreed a deal with Barcelona that will extend his stay at Camp Nou until 2022. Roberto has lately been on the radar of a host of European elites, including the likes of Juventus, and Chelsea. However, the latest agreement between him and the La Liga giants has ended all speculation that surrounded…
Alexis Sanchez is currently having a setback in his career, with his contract dilemma at Arsenal. The United swap deal looked quite promising, however, the move is progressing at a lesser degree owing to huge demands from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, which the Gunners are finding hard to put up with. The Chilean, known for his energy,…
Schalke have confirmed that their stellar midfielder, Leon Goretzka, will join Bayern Munich in the summer. The 22-year-old was pursued heavily by Liverpool, but it was the Bavarians who eventually came out on top. Confirming the move, Schalke’s Sporting Director, Christian Heidel, stated: “Leon Goretzka informed us at the beginning of this week that he…
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to bring in more firepower, as they edge closer to signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The Red Devils are currently the front-runners to land the Chilean superstar, as Sanchez has already agreed to personal terms with the Old Trafford outfit. However, latest reports suggest that United manager, Jose Mourinho, is…
With Alexis Sanchez all but set to switch places with Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Manchester United, one of the finest swap deals of the era could be on the cusp of coming to reality. However, deals of this nature haven’t always been the easiest to negotiate due to the various parties involved. Regardless, the business side…
Arséne Wenger provided the latest update on his star playmaker’s future at the Emirates. It’s no secret that Mesut Özil has shown a rather dodgy attitude towards extending his stay in North London, and the kind of attention that he has been received with recently has been just because of that. However, despite strong interest…