Michael Black
Sports Editor
Morning Mix: Arsenal boss must unleash deadly duo, “The Toon Army can see through your lies and deception”
Alexandre Lacazette has claimed that there is no rivalry with fellow striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and nor should there be if new Arsenal boss Unai Emery takes the brave option next…

Courtois going nowhere; Chelsea will not sell to Real Madrid this summer
Chelsea are set to tell goalkeeper Thibuat Courtois that he will not be sold to Real Madrid this summer. The Belgium star’s contract runs out at the end of the…

Morning Mix: Chelsea legend the right man to guide starlet, “Celtic are just there to make up the numbers”, Dyche hits out at lack of investment
Frank Lampard knows a thing or two about playing in midfield, so when he says that Mason Mount has a big future ahead of him it’s worth paying attention. Mount…

Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn joins Sheffield United on loan
Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has progressed through the ranks at Anfield, signing his first professional contract at the same time…

Morning Mix: Zidane not the man for Manchester United, Levy riles Tottenham fans, Ashley thumbs his nose once again
Manchester United want Zinedine Zidane as their new manager if Jose Mourinho goes? Why? Three successive Champions League trophies with Real Madrid is certainly impressive, although a certain Cristiano Ronaldo…

Chelsea boss ready to give Michy Batshuayi the chance to shine
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told Michy Batshuayi that he is part of his plans next season. The 24-year-old spent the second part of last season on loan with Borussia…

Decisions, decisions: It’s time for talented starlets to spread their wings
With the Premier League season just around the corner, some of the country’s top younger talents face an anxious wait to see if they’ll see much in the way of…

Respected pundit says that Liverpool can’t pick and choose trophies
Top German journalist Raphael Honigstein has rubbished the idea that Liverpool can afford to pick and choose the trophies they target next season. Honigstein was responding to comments made by…

Morning Mix: Chelsea must test Bayern’s resolve, Harrison “could be a blinder of a player”, Manchester United “issue” played down
Niko Kovac’s admission that striker Robert Lewandowski “toys with going elsewhere” this summer should have set bells ringing in Chelsea’s boardroom. The Blues, Real Madrid and Manchester United are all…

Chelsea begin talks with Inter Milan to sign Matias Vecino
Chelsea have stepped up their chase to sign Inter Milan midfielder Matias Vecino. The two sides met in the International Champions Cup in Nice on Saturday and, according to La…

AC Milan want to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko
AC Milan are interested in signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that the Serie A club are hoping to complete a deal before the…

Morning Mix: Liverpool manager playing risky game, “Bamford won’t get more than 12”, Manchester United boss right to be angry
Jurgen Klopp’s comment that the club may not sign any more defenders this summer is potentially a risky move by the Liverpool manager. Liverpool’s £176.9 million outlay in the current…

Chelsea linked with a move for Juventus defender Mattia Caldara
Chelsea have made a £35.6 million bid for Juventus defender Mattia Caldara. Italian media outlet Corriere della Sera has claimed that the Blues made the offer after failing to reach…

Morning Mix: Major Chelsea star faces huge fight, Mourinho would “ruin” Maguire, Tottenham dodge Grealish bullet
N’Golo Kante’s future at Stamford Bridge is looking increasingly uncertain as new signing Jorginho continues to stamp his authority on Chelsea’s midfield in their pre-season games. The 26-year-old was impressive…

Major boost for Chelsea as Real Madrid end Eden Hazard pursuit
Real Madrid will not sign Eden Hazard this summer as new manager Julen Lopetegui wants to make Isco a key part of his team next season. Madrid have been linked…
