Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring.

REVEALED: Man United Want This Player To Replace Ibrahimovic In The Long Run

By Vishal Singh | February 23, 2017

Manchester United have commissioned their 19-year-old attacker Marcus Rashford as a potential heir of Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the centre-forward role – as per the reports from Yahoo Sports.  The same source further claims that the teenager is rated very highly by the manager and is an integral part of his plans so much so that the…

Man United Legend Slams Wayne Rooney’s Decision To Move To China

By Vishal Singh | February 23, 2017

The transfer window in the Premier League is long shut but Manchester United are yet to put an end to their transfer business this season. Jose Mourinho, the new manager at the club has been busy trying to lure top transfer targets to the club but is now looking to offload a couple of players…

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

Chelsea Target Reveals His Desire To Play For Manchester United

By Kush | February 23, 2017

Highly rated Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie has revealed that he dreams of playing for Manchester United. Franck Kessie has been on the radar of several top clubs from all across Europe lately, with Serie A outfit Roma, French powerhouse Paris Saint Germain, and Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea all expressing their interest in the 20-year-old’s…

Juan Mata celebrates scoring their first goal.

Man United’s Juan Mata Reveals His Plan For Life After Football

By Vishal Singh | February 23, 2017

Manchester United midfielder – Juan Mata – has talked about his plans after his retirement from the sport and told Gary Lineker that he would love to present the Match Of The Day. The Spanish international, who will be turning 29 in April, has been a key element for Manchester United this season. It was…

Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action with Watford's Tom Cleverley.

Carrick And Mkhitaryan Could Miss Sunday’s EFL Cup Final, Reveals Mourinho

By Kush | February 23, 2017

Jose Mourinho has revealed that Manchester United‘s star duo Michael Carrick and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss Sunday’s EFL Cup final against Southampton. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who scored the early goal for United to kill off the tie and ensure a 4-0 win on aggregate, was seen walking off the pitch moments after scoring, feeling his hamstring. Michael…

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks dejected after the game.

Everton And Manchester City Chasing Oxlade-Chamberlain

By Vishal Singh | February 23, 2017

Premier League clubs Manchester City and Everton are interested in signing Arsenal‘s 23-year-old attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – as per the reports from Daily Mirror. As per the same source, Manchester City‘s chief Pep Guardiola is a long-term admirer of the former Southampton youngsters and been keeping a close eye on since his Bayern Munich’s tenure,…

Manchester United's Eric Bailly is sent off by referee.

St Etienne 0-1 Manchester United: Player Ratings

By Kush | February 23, 2017

Manchester United managed to secure a 0-1 victory on the night to win the tie 0-4 on aggregate and progress through to the Round of 16 stage of the UEFA Europa League. Here’s how the Red Devils fared in the second leg of the tie: SERGIO ROMERO – 6 The birthday boy didn’t have much…

Griezmann Intends To Continue ‘Making History’ With Atletico

By Kush | February 22, 2017

Antoine Griezmann seems to have landed a blow to Manchester United‘s hopes of signing him this coming summer. Griezmann has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for quite some time now, with some news sources even claiming that a pre-agreement between the two parties has already been reached. However, the Frenchman did…

Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan celebrates scoring their first goal.

Sir Alex Ferguson Was Interested In Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Reveals Former Assistant

By Kush | February 22, 2017

Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was once interested in signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan. As per the legendary Scot’s former assistant, Sir Alex kept tabs on Mkhitaryan’s development back when the playmaker was still at Shakhtar Donetsk, due to the fact that the Armenian had qualities of a typical Manchester…

Pepe celebrates his first goal during the match.

Suitors On Alert As Real Madrid’s Pepe Could Snub China Deal

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Real Madrid defender Pepe’s contract runs out in June and he had seemingly decided to head to Chinese Super League, where Hebei China Fortune are more than happy to offer him a €15m-a-season deal. Whereas Real are reportedly willing to hand him a one-year extension worth €6 million . However, the 33-year-old Portuguese is now…

Wayne Rooney applauds fans after the game.

Wayne Rooney To Stay At Manchester United Despite Strong Interest From Far East

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

A recent report from Sky Sports has revealed that despite having a strong interest from the Chinese Super League, Wayne Rooney will stay at Old Trafford at least until the end of the season. Just a few hours back, it was reported that Manchester United would not stand in way if Rooney decides to hang…

Edinson Cavani celebrales after scoring against PFC Ludogorets.

Real Madrid Line Up Sensational Swap Deal With Paris Saint-Germain

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on a swap deal that would take the Galacticos striker Karim Benzema to Parc Des Princes and Edinson Cavani to Santiago Bernabeu – as per the reports from Bernabeu Digital The former Lyon striker has been a first team regular for Real Madrid since his arrival, but his form this…

Luke Shaw prepares to take a throw as manager Jose Mourinho looks on.

Mourinho Explains Why Luke Shaw Has Been Left Out From United Squad

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Luke Shaw has been left out of Manchester United’s Europa League squad to face St Etienne, fueling more speculations over his Old Trafford future. And Jose Mourinho has confirmed Luke Shaw will remain on the sidelines for the time being and must learn from Henrikh Mkhitaryan if he wished to earn a call up. When asked…

Manchester United's Daley Blind.

Manchester United To Sell Daley Blind To Fund Move For Victor Lindelof

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Manchester United star Daley Blind will be sold in the upcoming summer transfer window to make room for Benfica’s Victor Lindelof – as per the reports from the Sun. The 26-year-old was a purchase of Louis van Gaal in 2014 for a reported fee of £14 million from Ajax and has established himself as a popular…

Sergio Aguero with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted.

Match Day Report: Champions League Lives Upto Expectations

By BF Staff | February 22, 2017

The UEFA Champions League is known for providing us with football that consists of quality, excitement and passion and the two matches played today surely contained that in abundance to say the least. Footballing fans around the world glued to their TV sets ended up receiving a match day made of dreams as Manchester City took…

Anthony Martial during the press conference.

Anthony Martial Wants To Stay With Manchester United For ‘As Long As Possible’

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has ruled out any possibility of him leaving the Old Trafford outfit by saying that he wants to stay at the club ‘for as long as possible’. The 21-year-old was constantly linked with an exit in the recently concluded winter transfer window, but United boss – Jose Mourinho – was reluctant to…

Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko celebrates after scoring.

Chelsea And United Target Bakayoko Dreaming PSG Move

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has told Le Parisien it will be difficult to reject a move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite strong interest from Premier League clubs. 22-year-old Bakayoko has attracted interest from a host of European clubs including Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea. United considered a bid for him in the January window and are…

Manchester City's Fernandinho in action with Monaco's Bernardo Silva.

Manchester United Have Edge Over Rivals Across Europe For Monaco Player’s Signature

By BF Staff | February 22, 2017

The Red Devils are a team which can be as competitive as they come in the transfer market during and outside the window and it is no surprise that they often carry a trick or two up their sleeves in order to get the target players they desire. Another such case is a secret first…

Manchester City Will Allow Joe Hart To Join Any Of The Top Six Premier League Clubs

By Vishal Singh | February 22, 2017

Manchester City will allow their on-loan shot-stopper Joe Hart to leave the club for any of the top six Premier League sides if their valuation of £20m is met, according to the reports of The Times. Hart, who is on loan at Torino, certainly is not in the plans of Pep Guardiola and to fill the void left…

Bale Won’t Consider Leaving Real Madrid, Claims Ryan Giggs

By Kush | February 21, 2017

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has insisted that his fellow countryman Gareth Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid any time soon. Gareth Bale has been consistently linked with a move to Manchester United ever since his Tottenham days, but despite the repetitive rumours, any such move has failed to materialize yet. And this blockbuster…

Galatasaray Attacker Wants Manchester United Switch

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Galatasaray’s sporting director has told Turkish-Football that their 22-year-old attacker – Bruma – wants to play for Manchester United. The Portuguese U21 international has always been linked with a move to Premier League, but so far, nothing has materialized. A scorer of seven goals and five assists in just 18 appearances, Bruma is one of the hottest properties in Europe…

United Will Go For Kroos Only If Real Madrid don’t Fend Off Their Interest In De Gea

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Manchester United are trying to use their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos to ward off any interest for David de Gea, according to latest reports. The Manchester United keeper came extremely close to joining the La Liga champions in 2015 only for a deal to fall through at the very last moment. The Spaniard…

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte during the press conference.

Chelsea Rewards Antonio Conte With A New Long Term Contract

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Chelsea manager – Antonio Conte – has been rewarded with a new long-term contract that will keep him at the Stamford Bridge until 2020 – reports Italian news outlet TuttoMercatoWeb. Conte, who joined the Blues half of London only last summer, has agreed to sign a new three-year deal. This agreement, mathematically, extends Conte’s stay by…

Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho is thrown in the air by his players.

Real Madrid Identify Jose Mourinho As A Replacement For Zinedine Zidane

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is being lined up as a potential replacement of Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid should the Frenchman leaves the Galacticos anytime soon, as per the reports from Don Balon. It is being reported that Didier Deschamps’ future as French team’s boss is in scrutiny and if anything uncertain happens, the Les Bleus…

Paul Scholes Wants Jose Mourinho To Offer Contract Extension For Veteran Midfielder

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Manchester United and Jose Mourinho are set for yet another busy transfer window with the manager looking to add some star players to his squad in the off-season. The Portuguese gaffer is linked with some of the biggest names in Europe as he looks to improve the all round quality of the squad. And this…

Chelsea's Nemanja Matic, Victor Moses, Eden Hazard, Willian and Diego Costa warm up before the game.

Jose Mourinho Targets Two Chelsea Stars This Summer

By Vishal Singh | February 21, 2017

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Nemanja Matic and Willian from Chelsea, according to latest reports. The Sunday Mirror claim the two Chelsea stars top Mourinho’s summer shortlist to bolster United’s midfield options ahead of his second season in charge at Old Trafford. However, the story further states that Mourinho will not get much…

Wayne Rooney applauds fans after the game.

United Captain Wayne Rooney Could Miss The EFL Final Against Southampton

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated that his skipper, Wayne Rooney, might miss the EFL final against Southampton on 26th February. Wayne Rooney, for his part, has been an in and out personnel this season and has been limited to just 8 starts in the Premier League. The Portuguese tactician, in the beginning of the…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Arsene Wenger’s Criticism Is Unacceptable, Says Pep Guardiola

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that the recent criticism of Arsene Wenger is totally ‘unacceptable’. In recent days, Wenger’s future has come under heavy scrutiny and a report from Daily Mirror even claimed that the Gunner’s management has started to prepare a shortlist of the managers who can replace Wenger at Emirates. To further…

Celtic's Moussa Dembele looks dejected.

Real Madrid Join Bidding War For £40m French Striker

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

La Liga giants Real Madrid have joined the race to the 20-year-old Celtic attacker Moussa Dembele – reports the Daily Mirror. Real Madrid are in hunt to sign a centre-forward as Karim Benzema is losing his shape, while Alvaro Morata is all but certain to leave the Bernabeu premises at the end of the season,…

Arsenal Striker Wants To Leave The Club At The End Of The Season

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Arsenal striker Lucas Perez wants to leave the Gunners in the upcoming summer – his agent, Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle, has revealed. The 28-year-old Spanish striker was annexed to Emirates outfit last summer for a reported fee of £17 million from Deportivo La Coruna, but has failed to live upto the billing and the sole reason being; lack of the…

Ancelotti In Trouble After Showing Middle Finger To Hertha Berlin Supporters

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Carlo Ancelotti could face a German FA sanction after admitting he put his middle finger up at Hertha Berlin supporters. The Bayern Munich boss made the offensive gesture at the home fans but insisted it was actually in response to being spat on during a Bundesliga fixture. League toppers Bayern were forced to leave the…

The Hawthrons, football stadium of West Bromwich.

Former West Brom Player Reveals He Carried Along A Clean Urine Sample To Fool Drug Testers

By Kush | February 20, 2017

Former West Bromwich Albion defender Shane Nicholson has revealed that he always carried along a sample of clean urine in order to fool the drug testers. Nicholson joined the Premier League side back in February 1996 for a fee of £150,000, back when the club was still in the Division 2 of English football. However,…

Barcelona 2-1 Leganes: La Liga Side Fielded Historic Line Up Against Leganes

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

For the first time in 118 years and 4,250-matches, the Catalan club FC Barcelona fielded a line-up with just one Spanish player in it. The Blaugrana club welcomed Leganes in the 23rd week of the competition and managed the narrowest of win with Lionel Messi scoring a brace to rescue the club. Lionel Messi gave…

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scores their second goal.

Real Madrid Considering Griezmann Move, Man United Could End Up Winners In Deal

By BF Staff | February 20, 2017

With Manchester United involved, no transfer saga is over until it’s last breath has been taken and similar is the case with the story of them being linked Atletico Madrid and French forward Antoine Griezmann. The player who initially reportedly agreed to a verbal agreement with the English club was later assumed to not prefer…

Real Madrid's Francisco "Isco" Alarcon celebrates after scoring a goal.

Premier League Giants On Alert As Isco Refuses To Rule Out Real Madrid Departure

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Isco has once again revealed his frustration at a lack of regular game time this season after becoming an almost outcast at Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid. The Spanish midfielder silenced his critics during a comfortable 2-0 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, in which Alvaro Morata and Gareth Bale scored thanks to Isco assists. Assists aside,…

Jurgen Klopp Emerges As Shock Contender To Replace Luis Enrique At Barcelona

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Barcelona are now seriously considering life without manager Luis Enrique after this season with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp emerging as a surprise target, according to ​the Mirror. With the Catalans at the moment four points adrift of Real Madrid having a game more in the league and on the brink of Champions League exit, Enrique could part…

AS Monaco's Bernardo Silva celebrates.

Chelsea Open Talks With Monaco’s Bernardo Silva Over £70m Summer Move

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Monaco’s Bernardo Silva over a summer move to Stamford Bridge. According to The Sunday Times, the Premier League leaders are doing everything they can to strengthen their squad for next season, obviously eyeing the potential Champions League challenge. And the 22-year-old, who is valued nearly £70 million, has become a…

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos celebrates scoring their second goal.

United Preparing Improved Bid For Toni Kroos

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Manchester United have reignited their interest in Real Madrid star Toni Kroos, according to latest reports. The United hierarchy tried to sign the German during his time at Bayern Munich back in 2014. However, the sacking of David Moyes and appointment of Louis van Gaal eventually saw a deal collapsed. But Kroos has gone on…

Juan Mata, Daley Blind, Sergio Romero, Eric Bailly, Marcus Rashford, Wayne Rooney and Marouane Fellaini on the substitutes bench.

Revealed: Man United Named The Most Expensive Bench In FA Cup History Against Blackburn

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

The Football world witnessed Manchester United’s financial muscle by naming the most expensive reserve bench in FA Cup history against Blackburn on Sunday. The combined total of the seven players warming the dugout was a staggering £192 million, with substitutes Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining hands to score United’s winner. What’s interesting is two…

Barcelona's Arda Turan reacts.

Barcelona Star Buys A House Near Stamford Bridge

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Chelsea target Arda Turan has fueled the speculation further as a report from Turkish Football has stated that the attacking midfielder has bought a new house near Stamford Bridge. Of course, this maybe the case that the 30-year-old has invested his capital for personal reasons, but looking at his prospect of staying in Barcelona, it…

Mourinho Claims Paul Pogba’s £89m Transfer Will Soon Seem A Bargain

By Kush | February 20, 2017

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has claimed that the world of football will soon come to see Paul Pogba as a bargain signing. The Red Devils re-signed Pogba from Juventus for £89m last summer, thereby making him the most expensive football player of all time. But ever since the transfer, the young Frenchman has endured a lot…

Borussia Moenchengladbach's Raffael celebrates with his teammate Mahmoud Dahoud after scoring a goal.

Chelsea In Race To Sign 21-Year-Old German Superstar

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Chelsea are in contention to sign Borussia Monchengladbach’s 21-year-old midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, but face a strong competition from the likes of Borussia Dortmund, PSG and Liverpool – reports the Guardian. The Blues of the London and the German giants have a good history amongst each other as the players like Thorgan Hazard and Andreas Christensen have crossed path,…

Liverpool Are In Front Seat To Sign Algerian-Born Attacking Midfielder

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Liverpool are in pole position to sign the 16-year-old Algerian-born attacking midfielder Yasser Larouci – as per the reports from the Mail. Larouci, who played for Paul Pogba’s former club Le Havre has rejected their offer to stay with the club and is now and free agent and back in December, it was reported that he has…

Mourinho Ready To Let Star Defender Join Arsenal To Lure English Winger From The Emirates

By Vishal Singh | February 20, 2017

Jose Mourinho will be a happy man as his Manchester United side have put in some decent performances recently to reach close to a place in the Champions League next season. The manager is already desperate for additions in the summer and is looking at some star players recently and has been linked with some of…

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

6 Stats That Prove Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic Is Already A Manchester United Legend In The Making

By BF Staff | February 20, 2017

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived at Manchester United, the critics and haters and the ones who believe in pessimism were the first to jump out of their seats and point out what a waste of a signing the player would turn out to be as he had past his best days and came to a team…

Jose Mourinho (2nd L) celebrates with the FA Cup trophy.

FA Cup Quarter-final Draw: Mourinho Returns To Chelsea, Spurs Host Millwall, And More

By Kush | February 20, 2017

The quarter-final draw for the premier Cup competition in England has produced some exciting match-ups, which are as follows: • The first draw is perhaps the biggest one of all, as two of the best teams in England will go head to head at Stamford Bridge in a mouthwatering clash. Jose Mourinho returns to his…

Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates and fans.

Blackburn 1-2 Manchester United: Player Ratings

By Kush | February 20, 2017

The FA Cup holders are through to the quarter-finals of the tournament, where they will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were enough for Manchester United to secure a 2-1 win on the night. Blackburn did take an early lead and gave the Red Devils a tough fight throughout…

Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti.

Man City Preparing Massive £100m Summer Bid For Messi

By Vishal Singh | February 19, 2017

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is believed to be pushing the club hierarchy to bring in Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who he considers ready to leave the Catalan giants. According to The Mirror, City have made the Argentine maestro their top priority this summer and they are ready to splash out a sensational £100 million for…

Borussia Dortmund players react after their match v VFL Wolfsburg in front of the empty southern stands due to a one-match ban for Dortmund fans.

Match Reports : Dortmund Stand Tall, The Old Lady Marches On And Monaco Make A Point

By BF Staff | February 19, 2017

While the English teams were busy with FA Cup action this weekend, football around the other top leagues was resumed as normal and as expected, there were matches with drama, goals, and display of beautiful football. From the Bundesliga to the Ligue 1, here is a review on a few matches from across the top…

Everton’s Bolasie Doesn’t Blame Martial For Injury

By Vishal Singh | February 19, 2017

E​verton winger Yannick Bolasie has blamed his long-term knee injury on a change of routine which comes with joining a new club, and not the challenge of Manchester United man Anthony Martial. The former Crystal Palace winger damaged his anterior cruciate ligament after clashing with Martial in a game against Manchester United. The game ended…