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Transfer News & Rumours

Augsburg defender Philipp Max “ready to join” Manchester United

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 10 2018

Augsburg defender Philipp Max could make a surprise summer move to Manchester United. The 24-year-old enjoyed a productive season with his club last term, creating 13 goals as his side…

Max
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Gotze praises Klopp, would be happy to work with him at Liverpool

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 10 2018

Mario Gotze would be happy to reunite with former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. The 26-year-old played under Klopp at Dortmund and he admits that we would love…

Gotze
Transfer News & Rumours

Pundit believes Willian will leave if Antonio Conte stays at Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 9 2018

Chelsea star Willian has been tipped to leave the club if Antonio Conte stays on as manager. The 29-year-old described life under Conte as ‘difficult’ last season because he was…

Willian
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Arsenal switch attention to Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 8 2018

Arsenal are interested in signing midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma. The 21-year-old is under contract with the Serie A club until 2021, but he has a £22 million release clause…

Pellegrini
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Chelsea star gives his seal of approval to “great manager” Slavisa Jokanovic

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 8 2018

Chelsea forward Pedro has praised Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic as the uncertainty surrounding Antonio Conte’s future at the club rumbles on. Pedro was asked about the managerial situation at Stamford…

Pedro
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Pundit claims Real Madrid have contacted Conte about manager’s job

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 8 2018

Real Madrid have contacted Chelsea manager Antonio Conte about replacing Zinedine Zidane at the Bernabeu Stadiun. Italian football pundit Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that the two parties discussed the…

Conte
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Arsenal linked with move for Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 8 2018

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia. The 31-year-old is believed to want out of Turin, with Italian media outlet CalcioMercato.com citing a breakdown in…

Benatia
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal hopes dashed as agent says Daniele Rugani is staying at Juventus

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 7 2018

Arsenal’s hopes of signing defender Daniele Rugani appear to be over. The Gunners have been repeatedly linked with a move for Rugani – but his agent Davide Torchia believes his…

Rugani
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Agent denies Salah talks, but Barcelona “already know” that Liverpool star “would be interested in signing”

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 6 2018

Mohamed Salah’s agent has strongly denied claims he has offered the Liverpool star to Barcelona. The Egyptian forward scored 44 goals for the Reds in a stunning debut season for…

Liverpool Ace Mohamed Salah
English Championship

Aston Villa mess was avoidable, fans let down yet again by administrators

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 6 2018

Well that escalated quickly. Soon after publishing a story imploring Tony Xia to offer some clarity on the situation at Aston Villa, we got it and then some. The fact…

Xia
Transfer News & Rumours

Agent confirms Elseid Hysaj could follow former Napoli boss to Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 5 2018

Elseid Hysaj’s agent says his client could be among the first signings made by Maurizo Sarri if joins Chelsea as manager. The 59-year-old left Napoli last month and had been…

Hysaj
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Chelsea and Liverpool chasing flying Brazilian full-back

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 6 2018

Chelsea and Liverpool are chasing the signature of Porto full-back Alex Telles. Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha has claimed that the Premier League duo are looking to take advantage…

Alex Telles
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Chelsea in “advanced talks” with the “personal choice” of Abramovich

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 5 2018

Chelsea are holding advanced talks with Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. RTL journalist Christian Ollivier has claimed that the 26-year-old is the “personal choice” of Blues’ owner Roman Abramovich. Seri…

Seri
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Leicester City want Patrick Roberts as part of Riyad Mahrez deal

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 4 2018

Leicester City want Manchester City attacker Patrick Roberts included as part of the £60 million deal for Riyad Mahrez. The 21-year-old has been on loan at Celtic for the past…

Roberts
English Championship

Steve Bruce future unclear, Aston Villa takeover rumours gather pace, Tony Xia must act fast

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 4 2018

Aston Villa’s hopes of mounting a promotion challenge next season are in danger of being seriously damaged by the continuing uncertainty surrounding the club. With the Telegraph claiming that Steve…

Bruce
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