Season Review: Manchester City – Welcome To England, Pep Guardiola

By BF Staff | June 3, 2017

When Manchester City appointed the iconic and renowned trophy winning manager in the shape of Pep Guardiola in the summer last year, the club’s cabinet might have been ready for a little silverware to come its way, a feat which was eventually not achieved. The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss came to England with…

Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Balotelli, Courtois, Ozil, And More

By BF Staff | June 3, 2017

1. Dries Mertens Held Talks With Chelsea What’s the story? Speaking to Sky Sports, Mertens admitted that he spoke to Chelsea among many other clubs interested in signing him in recent weeks, before ultimately putting pen to paper at his current club and promising Napoli his immediate future. Should the deal have taken place? Mertens has…

Cristiano Ronaldo All But Confirms James Rodriguez’s Imminent Departure

By BF Staff | June 3, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo has almost confirmed that James Rodriguez will be leaving Real Madrid in the summer, amid interest in the playmaker from Top European clubs.  The Portuguese superstar has conceded that his teammate James Rodriguez has his reasons to depart Real Madrid in the summer. The Colombian, who has been unsettled at the Bernabeu for…

James Rodriguez (C) celebrates a goal with team mate Alvaro Morata (L) and Marcelo.

AC Milan Close In On Alvaro Morata; Keep Andrea Belotti As Backup

By Vishal Singh | June 3, 2017

AC Milan have agreed on terms with Alvaro Morata for a move this summer, but are lining up an offer for Andrea Belotti nonetheless. The Serie A giants are now a renewed force in world football, as their Chinese owners have decided to spend big on the club this summer. AC Milan failed to qualify…

Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic in action with Southampton's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Inter Milan Accept Bid For Ivan Perisic

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

According to Calciomercato, the Italian club has accepted the latest improved offer for Perisic, as Manchester United look to wrap up the deal.  Jose Mourinho’s side is about to conclude the first signing of the summer transfer window with an agreement now in place for Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic. Manchester United had previously bid €30m for…

Monaco's Valere Germain (L) reacts after scoring next to teammate Radamel Falcao.

Monaco’s Radamel Falcao Extends Contract Till 2020

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

Monaco’s striker Radamel Falcao has extended his contract with the club for 2 years, till 2020. After an excellent season under manager Leonardo Jardim, the stellar performances by the striker encouraged an extension of the contract for 2 more years. It was reported that Monaco fended off multiple bids from Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian, playing in…

What Did Griezmann Say To Manchester United After Changing His Decision?

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

After an entire transfer saga played over the best part of half a year now, it finally seems as if Antonie Griezmann is going to stay at Atletico Madrid for another season, at least. After multiple indications of the player coming to Manchester, including various teasers in his social media profile and clips from advertisements,…

Real Madrid's Marcelo and Raphael Varane.

Mourinho Wants To Reunite With Varane At Old Trafford

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

Manchester United seem to be linked with almost every top seed in Europe, and recent reports have disclosed the Reds’ interest in signing Real Madrid’s star defender Raphael Varane. According to Sky Sports, Jose Mourinho is said to have identified Varane as a potential target for the Red Devils in the upcoming summer window, as the Portuguese…

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their second goal.

Manchester United May Cancel Ibrahimovic’s Contract Extension Talks

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

Manchester United’s star forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic might have to leave Old Trafford, as the player took his sweet time since spring, and still hasn’t come to a decision regarding a contract extension, reports the Sun. Joining alongside Jose Mourinho at Manchester United last season, the 35-year-old had signed a 1-year contract with the club, which…

Benfica's Victor Lindelof looks dejected.

Man Utd On The Verge Of Signing Benfica Defender In A £35m Deal

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

According to reports in the Portuguese newspaper Record, Manchester United are on the verge of signing Benfica defender Victor Lindelof this summer in a deal worth up to £35m. The report also claims that the Sweden international will sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford after terms between the clubs were agreed previously. Lindelof joined…

Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring their second goal.

Ivan Perisic Could Leave Inter Milan Within Ten Days

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

Italian giants Inter Milan want Manchester United to finalise Ivan Perisic deal in the next ten days. The Serie A giants are set to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window, as they are looking for a squad overhaul by targeting some of the brightest players in the world for a move…

Wolfsburg's Max Kruse looks dejected.

United Want Werder Bremen Striker After Missing Out On Antoine Griezmann

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

Werder Bremen star Max Kruse is now attracting interest from Manchester United, as they feel they might not be able to sign Antoine Griezmann. The Red Devils are in dire need of a striker who can be the first choice and lead the attacking line for the club next season. They have been looking at…

PSG's Marco Verratti in action with Nice's Jean Michael Seri.

Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Jean Seri, Victor Lindelof, David De Gea, And More

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

1. Jean Seri To Barcelona What’s the story? As mentioned in the reports in Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona could be on their way to sign Ligue 1 midfielder Jean Seri and snatch him away from other interested clubs, namely PSG and Tottenham Hotspur, in the upcoming transfer window. Should the deal take place? After scoring seven…

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the match against Espanyol.

Ronaldo Expresses Frustration Over Real Madrid Fans

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his frustrations with being whistled and booed by Real Madrid fans, and added that the lack of respect he receives from the Bernabeu crowd makes him miss his former club Manchester United. Following a slow start to the season, the Portuguese has burst into life in the spring…

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino applauds fans after the game.

Barkley, Shaw And Lemar Expected To Join Spurs

By Vishal Singh | June 2, 2017

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be busy in the coming months as he bids to strengthen his team ahead of the new season. Tottenham will look to seriously challenge for the Premier League title next term, and new signings will be crucial. The team’s progress has seen a number of players linked to come in…

Are Real Madrid Ready To Break World Transfer Record For Eden Hazard?

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

Real Madrid are reportedly set to break the world transfer record for Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard, by making a colossal £100 million bid for his services. Since his switch to the Blues, Hazard has scored 72 goals in 249 appearances in all competitions. The Belgian international netted 16 goals and bagged 5 assists in Chelsea’s title-winning season, and is said…

Antoine Griezmann All But Confirms His Future

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

Antoine Griezmann appears to have put an end to speculation surrounding his future at Atletico Madrid with a post on his twitter page. Griezmann has been continuously linked with a switch to Manchester United this summer, and has not shied away from reporters asking him questions on the subject. He recently admitted that there was…

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

Atletico Madrid Transfer Ban Upheld By Court

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been given a red signal for indulging in any kind of transfer business for the upcoming transfer window by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Atletico won’t be able to bring in any new players to Vicente Calderón this summer, as their transfer ban has been upheld by the Court.…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho

Manchester United Set To Sign Real Betis Starlet Roberto Gonzalez

By BF Staff | June 2, 2017

Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Real Betis youngster Roberto Gonzalez, according to The Sun.  The report also goes on to say that the highly-rated forward would be joining the Manchester United academy during the 2017-18 season, and Jose Mourinho will keep a close eye on the teenager’s early developments at Old Trafford.…

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey in action with West Bromwich Albion's Darren Fletcher.

OFFICIAL: Darren Fletcher To Move To Stoke City From West Bromwich Albion

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Darren Fletcher will be moving to Stoke City from West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer after agreeing on a two-year contract. Since he left Man Utd back in 2015, Fletcher played in 97 games for the Baggies, scoring 6 goals for his side. His 29-month spell for this club gave him loads of first team opportunities, which…

Chelsea's Nemanja Matic celebrates scoring their fourth goal.

Chelsea Midfielder Keen To Reunite With Former Manager

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

Nemanja Matic is keen on a move to Manchester United in the summer, according to reports. Manchester Evening News have claimed that the Serbian has discussed the possibility of reuniting with Jose Mourinho again, and is ready and willing to make a switch to Old Trafford in the summer. The report suggests that all that…

Gonzalo Higuain in action with Atalanta's Rafael Toloi and Franck Kessie.

Franck Kessie Clears AC Milan Medical

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Franck Kessie is understood to have cleared his medical for his move to AC Milan, following a delay. The midfielder was scheduled to have his medical yesterday, but since some issues were raised at the Madonnina clinic, further tests were recommended. According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato.com (via Football Italia), the issue raised during the medical was pertaining to…

Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal.

Real Madrid’s Mbappe Venture To Push Gareth Bale Towards Exit

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Boost for Manchester United, as Real Madrid have reportedly decided to sell Welsh international Gareth Bale to fund for their incoming transfers. The former Tottenham Hotspur man is widely regarded as one of the best wingers in world football at the moment. He has been in impeccable form for Real Madrid for quite a while…

Antoine Griezmann reacts during the match.

Breaking News: Manchester United Not Too Keen On Antoine Griezmann Now

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

According to the latest reports via BBC, Manchester United have changed their priorities because of Zlatan’s injury, and Griezmann is no longer a target for the English club.  Just when it seemed that Griezmann’s transfer to Manchester United was imminent, latest developments in England and Spain have put off a potential move. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s long-term…

Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their third goal.

Di Marzio: Mourinho Wants Morata And Mbappe Over Griezmann

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Manchester United are yet to make an impact on the transfer market, but they seem to have several deals in the loop, with an announcement soon expected. Manchester United are desperately searching for a strong striker as a future investment at the club. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic put down with a major injury and age, the Europa…

Monaco's Kylian Mbappe during training.

Mbappe Not Afraid To Leave If Game Time Does Not Decrease

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Kylian Mbappe has put Real Madrid on red alert, and could be set to depart Monaco after admitting that he would not be afraid to make a switch this summer. The teenager fired Monaco into the semi-finals of the Champions League, and a Ligue 1 title, and is now hotly being pursued by Real, among…

Manchester United's Daley Blind in action with Ajax's Kasper Dolberg.

Kasper Dolberg A Subject Of Attraction From 30 Clubs

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

According to reports in the Dutch newspaper Voetbal Primeur, Ajax’s teenage sensation Kasper Dolberg was scouted by 30 clubs. Dolberg joined Ajax from the Danish club Silkeborg IF in the summer of 2015, and after seeing his rapid progress in the youth academy, the Eredivisie giants offered him a new five-year contract, which he signed in May…

Monaco's Fabinho celebrates scoring their second goal.

Man Utd Overtake Man City To Sign Monaco’s Fabinho

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

Manchester United have apparently moved ahead of their local rivals Manchester City in the race to sign Monaco star Fabinho. Both the Premier League giants are fancied to sign the Brazilian midfielder, with Pep Guardiola’s side considered to be the frontrunners for Fabinho’s signature this summer over rivals Manchester United. However, according to journalist Hesham Bilal-Hafiz, a fan…

United Confident Of Holding On To De Gea As They Snub £60m Real Madrid Bid

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

Manchester United are confident that David de Gea will choose to remain at Old Trafford this summer. Real Madrid almost snapped up De Gea in the summer transfer window of 2015, but were left raging after a faulty fax machine meant the move broke down at the final stage. They have not given up on…

Sergio Ramos Urges United To Sign Atletico Madrid’s Griezmann

By Vishal Singh | June 1, 2017

Sergio Ramos has urged Manchester United to sign Antoine Griezmann this summer – as it would make things easier for Real Madrid in La Liga next season. The forward is being strongly linked with a summer move to Old Trafford, following a disappointing season with Atletico Madrid. The speculation intensified after Griezmann rated his chances…

Coach Ernesto Valverde poses in front of FC Barcelona's giant logo.

Ernesto Valverde Eyeing Three Stars To Bolster Barcelona Line-Up

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

Newly appointed Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is eyeing three world-class players as he begins to revamp the club’s line-up. Valverde, who was named Barca’s new manager on Tuesday following Luis Enrique’s departure, is said to be already pursuing players from Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal, along with former club Athletic Bilbao, ahead of the summer transfer window. As…

Manchester United's Anthony Martial looks dejected after a missed chance.

Manchester United Willing To Sell Anthony Martial, But Under One Condition

By BF Staff | June 1, 2017

According to The Independent, Manchester United are open to offers for Anthony Martial, and the arrival of either Ivan Perisic or Willian could see the Frenchman leave Old Trafford this summer. After signing for the Red Devils on deadline day in last season’s summer transfer window, Martial took the Premier League by storm, scoring on his…

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann reacts during the match.

Griezmann Tops The List Of Most Number Of Minutes Played In 2016-17 Season

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Antoine Griezmann is definitely one of the top players around the world, but this time, he has made the top of an unusual list, by playing the most number of minutes this season. The French superstar has showcased his natural fitness and stamina by playing the most number of minutes among players from the top 5…

Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic in action with Southampton's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Inter Laugh Off Liverpool’s Offer For Ivan Perisic

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

Ivan Perisic is said to be very close to signing for Manchester United, reportedly having ‘one foot’ at Old Trafford already. Liverpool are also said to have bid for the winger – an offer which Inter ‘laughed off’. United have been heavily linked to Perisic, with him being projected as a very Jose Mourinho-type player.…

Tottenham's Danny Rose warms up before the match.

Rose Likely To Exit Tottenham; United Favourites To Land Him

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

Tottenham are bracing themselves to lose Danny Rose this summer, with Manchester United favourites to get him. Mauricio Pochettino is looking for potential replacement options for the Doncaster born full-back, who is reportedly interested in moving north. Jose Mourinho, who has struggled with his left-backs this season, has been alerted to this development. Pep Guardiola’s…

Real Madrid's James Rodriguez celebrates a goal.

Inter’s €42m Offer For Star Midfielder Rejected By Real Madrid

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Real Madrid have reportedly turned down Inter’s €42 million offer for their star and Manchester United target James Rodriguez, as the Colombian wishes to join the Red Devils this summer. As per reports from Football Italia, Los Blancos has rejected Inter Milan’s latest bid for their star player James Rodriguez. There have also been multiple reports…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final.

Best Twitter Reactions To Arsene Wenger’s Contract Extension

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Arsenal have confirmed that legendary manager Arsene Wenger will stay with the club for atleast two more years after both parties agreed on a new contract. The news comes few days after the Frenchman won Arsenal the FA Cup final against Premier League winners Chelsea. Here’s how (not very impressed) Arsenal fans reacted on twitter:…

Benjamin Mendy arrives to attend a training session.

Benjamin Mendy’s Family Confirms His Manchester City Move

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Monaco star Benjamin Mendy has been one of the high priority targets for Pep Guardiola, who is seeking to revamp his squad, and as it seems, the defender’s family has confirmed the player’s switch to Etihad. According to a report from French journalist and TV commentator Romain Collet-Gaudin, Manchester City have secured Mendy’s services, making him…

Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with the matchball after scoring a hat trick.

Aubameyang Buys Property In France Ahead Of Impending PSG Move

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

French outfit PSG are closing in on Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a move this summer. The Gabon international is currently one of the most productive goal scorers in the top 5 league in Europe, and has been in excellent form for the Bundesliga outfit this season. However, he has time and again been linked with…

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action with Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng.

Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Boateng, Bale, Aubameyang, And More

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

1. Jerome Boateng To Chelsea What’s the story? According to the reports from Daily Mail, Chelsea are currently interested in Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, as Antonio Conte looks to strengthen his back line for next season as he prepares to defend the Premier League crown. Should the deal take place? The German defender has been with…

Riyad Mahrez Wishes To Bid Goodbye To Leicester City

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Riyad Mahrez, the 2016 PFA Player of the Year, has made a decision surprising one and all, by expressing his wish to leave Leicester City in the summer transfer window, as he feels now is the right time to move on. The winger has asked for a transfer out of the club, which was soon…

Thomas Tuchel Sacked By Borussia Dortmund

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

In a surprising turn of events, Borussia Dortmund have sacked their head coach Thomas Tuchel, just days after he won them DFB Pokal.   There were reports in the media earlier which suggested Thomas Tuchel might look for opportunities other than BVB. However, the club seems to have done the German coach a favor, by…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final.

Season Review: Arsenal – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

The Gunners endured (mostly) and enjoyed (at times) a bittersweet season in their 2016/17 campaign. From thumping league winners Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates to getting thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park, Arsene Wenger’s men showed glimpses of how good and how bad they can be in a season that turned ugly…

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann reacts during the match.

Antoine Griezmann Tells Atletico Madrid He Wants To Leave

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

Long-term Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has told his club, Atletico Madrid, that he wishes to leave, according to reports from Spain. Griezmann had been linked with a move out of the club long before the transfer season started, and these new reports only confirm the suspicion. The Frenchman has been linked with moves all…

Federico Bernardeschi celebrates after scoring.

Chelsea In For Fiorentina’s Federico Bernardeschi

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

Federico Bernardeschi, the Fiorentina forward, is under the scanner of Premier League big shots Chelsea and Manchester United, according to reports from Italy. After several rumors over the weekend indicating that the Tuscan player stalling his contract extension with the club from Fiorentina, newer reports suggest that the English clubs are already willing to dip their beak…

Croatia's Ivan Perisic.

Here’s How Mourinho Convinced Ivan Perisic To Join United

By Vishal Singh | May 31, 2017

Manchester United are close to landing Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic, and a dialogue with Jose Mourinho is what convinced the player. The Red Devils have managed to step into the Champions League on the final game of their season when they beat Ajax in the Europa League final. However, Mourinho reportedly started negotiations for his…

AS Monaco's Benjamin Mendy reacts.

Manchester City Face ‘Concrete’ Competition For Benjamin Mendy

By BF Staff | May 31, 2017

Manchester City are front runners in getting Benjamin Mendy’s signature, but as it seems, Manchester United’s interest in the Frenchman has taken a new level due to City’s failure in deciding his wages. Mendy was reported to be in, or on his way to Manchester a couple of days ago. However, the 22-year-old himself quickly scrapped…

Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah with Dominic Solanke and Ola Aina in the ground before the match.

Done Deal: Chelsea Striker To Join Liverpool

By BF Staff | May 30, 2017

Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke is set to complete his switch to Liverpool after failing to agree to sign a contract with his current employers. As per Liverpool’s official website, Solanke is confirmed to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield on July 1, 2017, upon the expiry of his contract with his current club, Chelsea. The striker was unable to agree…

Manchester United's William Keane, Regan Poole, Joe Riley and James Weir on the bench.

Manchester United Teenager Opens Up About A Possible Loan Move Next Season

By BF Staff | May 30, 2017

Manchester United’s Welsh youngster Regan Poole has expressed his desire to join another club on loan after failing to break into Manchester United’s first team. Cardiff-born Poole made his first team debut for Newport as the 16-year-old before signing for United in 2015 for an initial fee of £100,000. The 18-year-old was handed the first…

Manchester United To Confirm Departure Of Two Players From Old Trafford

By BF Staff | May 30, 2017

Two Manchester United players are set to make an exit from the club even before the official opening of the transfer window. As per Manchester Evening News, Red Devils’ youngsters Kayne Diedrick-Roberts and Faustin Makela seem to have left the club. 18-year-old Diedrick-Roberts had moved to United from Fulham in 2015, and scored in the Under-18s’ win at…