Articles By Michael Black (1176)
Editorial

Morning Mix: Arsenal boss must unleash deadly duo, “The Toon Army can see through your lies and deception”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

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…

Lacazette Aubameyang
Transfer News & Rumours

Courtois going nowhere; Chelsea will not sell to Real Madrid this summer

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 2 2018

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…

Courtois
Editorial

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

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 2 2018

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…

Mason Mount
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn joins Sheffield United on loan

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 1 2018

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…

Woodburn
Editorial

Morning Mix: Zidane not the man for Manchester United, Levy riles Tottenham fans, Ashley thumbs his nose once again

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 1 2018

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…

Zidane
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea boss ready to give Michy Batshuayi the chance to shine

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

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…

Batshuayi
Transfer News & Rumours

Decisions, decisions: It’s time for talented starlets to spread their wings

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

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…

Foden

Respected pundit says that Liverpool can’t pick and choose trophies

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

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…

Klopp
Editorial

Morning Mix: Chelsea must test Bayern’s resolve, Harrison “could be a blinder of a player”, Manchester United “issue” played down

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

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…

Lewandowski
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea begin talks with Inter Milan to sign Matias Vecino

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 30 2018

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…

Vecino
Transfer News & Rumours

AC Milan want to sign Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko

Author image Michael Black  •  May 2 2020

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…

Bakayoko
Editorial

Morning Mix: Liverpool manager playing risky game, “Bamford won’t get more than 12”, Manchester United boss right to be angry

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 30 2018

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…

Gomez
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea linked with a move for Juventus defender Mattia Caldara

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 29 2018

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…

Caldara

Morning Mix: Major Chelsea star faces huge fight, Mourinho would “ruin” Maguire, Tottenham dodge Grealish bullet

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 29 2018

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…

Jorginho
Transfer News & Rumours

Major boost for Chelsea as Real Madrid end Eden Hazard pursuit

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 28 2018

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…

Hazard
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