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Transfer News & Rumours

Manchester City reignite their interest in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Manchester City have reignited their interest in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic. City had a £44 million bid for the 28-year-old rejected at the start of June and they have since…

Pjanic
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 25: Pundit “convinced” England will win, Chelsea star has a dig at Thierry Henry

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 9 2018

The countdown to the World Cup semi-finals is well underway and there’s no shortage of people willing to have their say on events in Russia. From members of parliament blasting…

Shearer
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 24: England slay Sweden, heartbreak for Russia against Croatia

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2021

England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 as goals by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday. The Three…

Alli
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea still have “concrete” interest in signing Jorginho from Napoli

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Chelsea are still in the running to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The 26-year-old was thought to be on the verge of joining Manchester City, but Italian media outlet Il Messaggero…

Jorginho
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 23: Belgium stun Brazil, France await in the semi-finals, England expects

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 9 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia continues to deliver stunning stories and the first two quarter-finals certainly didn’t disappoint. France booked their place in the semi-finals with an impressive victory…

England
Transfer News & Rumours

Inter Milan want £31 million for Chelsea midfield target

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

Inter Milan have set a £31 million asking price for Chelsea target Matias Vecino. Italian media outlet Tuttosport has claimed that Inter are willing to offload Vecino this summer as…

Vecino
Transfer News & Rumours

Juventus want “at least £18 million” for Newcastle and West Ham target

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

Stefano Sturaro’s agent says Juventus want at “least £18 million” for the midfielder. Newcastle United have been linked with the 25-year-old, although West Ham United were believed to have outbid…

Sturaro
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal “in talks” to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 6 2018

Arsenal are in talks to sign France midfielder Steven N’Zonzi. New Gunners manager Unai Emery, who signed N’Zonzi during his time in charge of Sevilla, is known to be eager…

N'Zonzi
World Cup

England boss sweating on the fitness of key stars ahead of Sweden clash

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 13 2020

England manager Gareth Southgate has asked for honesty from his players ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final tie against Sweden. Southgate has numerous injury concerns to contend with following the…

Southgate
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 22: Martinez praises “special” Belgium, France boss happy with Mbappe, Scottish pundit backs England to lose

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 7 2018

Betting on the World Cup? Get a 100% Welcome bonus when you register and make your first deposit. Get started here – winners don’t wait! The eight remaining teams in…

Belgium
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola refuses to rule out a return to the club

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 24 2018

Former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola has hinted that he could be set to return to Stamford Bridge. Speculation over manager Antonio Conte’s future continues to circulate, with Maurizio Sarri widely…

Zola
World Cup

World Cup 2018 Day 21: Suarez snaps at Griezmann, Brazil star eager to beat Chelsea teammate, Kane backed to shine for England

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 5 2018

We’re down to the last eight in the World Cup and just two points covers the top three players in the Sportslens Predictor competition. With three of the four ties…

Suarez
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham submit bid for Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 4 2018

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to complete a deal to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund. According to Kicker, Spurs have submitted a £44 million bid for the 19-year-old to the…

Pulisic
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Chelsea “reach an agreement” with Juventus to sign Gonzalo Higuain

Author image Michael Black  •  May 22 2019

Chelsea are set to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. Italian media outlet Sport Mediaset has claimed that the two clubs have agreed a £53 million fee for the 30-year-old. The…

Higuain
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 4 2018

​​Chelsea have been linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The 24-year-old is eager to move on this summer after becoming frustrated over his lack of first-team…

Kovacic
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