Articles By Michael Black (1176)
Transfer News & Rumours

Zidane’s odds to be next Chelsea boss tumble as interest in Sarri cools

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2021

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is priced at just 4/1 to become Chelsea’s next manager. Maurizio Sarri was widely tipped to take over from Antonio Conte this summer, but…

Zidane
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal linked with Shakhtar winger Bernard, Liverpool also interested

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 1 2018

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Bernard. According to Premium Sport journalist Andersinho Marques, the 25-year-old is also wanted by Liverpool and clubs in China….

Bernard

Abramovich visa delay should be a major concern for Chelsea fans

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 1 2018

If the news that Roman Abramovich has put a £1 billion scheme to redevelop Stamford Bridge on hold hasn’t worried the club’s fans, it should do. Chelsea confirmed on Thursday…

Abramovich
Transfer News & Rumours

Marcelo Bielsa linked with Leeds United job, fans react on Twitter

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 1 2018

Former Argentina manager Marcelo Bielsa has been linked with the Leeds United job. Spanish media outlet El Correo has claimed that the 62-year-old is already in talks with the Championship…

Bielsa
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea ready to splash the cash on Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi

Author image Michael Black  •  May 30 2018

Chelsea are ready to pay Mauro Icardi’s £96 million release clause to secure his services from Inter Milan. Icardi was the joint top scorer alongside Ciro Immobile in Serie A…

Icardi
Transfer News & Rumours

Agent confirms Man City are close to agreeing deal to sign Jorginho

Author image Michael Black  •  May 30 2018

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The player’s agent, Joao Santos, has confirmed to numerous Italian media outlets that City have agreed personal terms…

Jorginho
English Championship

Aston Villa must keep faith with Steve Bruce, but time is up for Terry

Author image Michael Black  •  May 29 2018

Aston Villa’s failure to win promotion to the Premier League this season is undoubtedly a major disappointment for the club’s fans and they face a crucial summer as they plan…

Bruce
English Championship

Keeping hold of Ryan Sessegnon vital to Fulham’s top flight hopes

Author image Michael Black  •  May 29 2018

Fulham’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in Saturday’s Championship play-off final at Wembley sees them return to the top flight after a four year absence. Tom Cairney’s 23rd minute goal…

Cairney
Transfer News & Rumours

AC Milan linked with a move for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata

Author image Michael Black  •  May 27 2018

AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with a move for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata. The 25-year-old has expressed an interest in returning to Serie A, with Juventus…

Morata
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal eyeing summer swoop for Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico

Author image Michael Black  •  May 27 2018

Arsenal have been linked with a move Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico. Spanish media outlet Estadio Deportivo has claimed Gunners’ new boss Unai Emery wants to reunite with Rico after being…

Transfer News & Rumours

Man City on alert as Neymar says he wants to work with “different” boss

Author image Michael Black  •  May 26 2018

Neymar has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by admitting he wants to work with Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian star left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain last…

Neymar

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Confirmed Starting Line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2021

Real Madrid vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League 2017/18 26th May, 19:45 pm BST Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, Kyiv Live Stream: Watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool live on BT Sport Youtube…

Zidane
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur star edges closer to Manchester United move

Author image Michael Black  •  May 23 2018

Tottenham Hotspur have opened negotiations with Manchester United over the sale of defender Toby Alderweireld. Alderweireld is out of contract in 2020 and he has failed to reach agreement with…

Alderweireld
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea ready to offer £100 million for Robert Lewandowski

Author image Michael Black  •  May 21 2018

Chelsea have been linked with a stunning £100 million move for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Despite uncertainty over the managerial situation at Stamford Bridge, the Telegraph has claimed that…

Lewandowski
World Cup

FIFA World Cup Revenues – Sponsors stay away but the billions keep adding up

Author image Michael Black  •  May 17 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia promises to be a footballing extravaganza, but the build-up to the tournament has been something of a financial nightmare for FIFA. The governing body…

World Cup Russia
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