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Transfer News & Rumours

Leicester braced for fresh approach from Arsenal for Riyad Mahrez

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 28 2017

Arsenal are set to make an improved offer for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. The Gunners fell short of Leicester’s £45 million asking price last summer, but according to Algerian…

Mahrez
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Former Liverpool defender questions Virgil van Dijk’s quality

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 28 2017

Jamie Carragher says Virgil van Dijk chose Liverpool over Manchester City because he wouldn’t be guaranteed a starting role with Pep Guardiola’s side. The 26-year-old will officially join the Reds…

van Dijk
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Barcelona star issues “come and join us” plea to Liverpool playmaker

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 28 2017

Barcelona midfielder Paulinho says he has tried to convince Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho to join him at the Nou Camp. Coutinho was the subject of multiple offers from Barca last summer,…

Coutinho
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Chelsea optimistic that Courtois will stay at Stamford Bridge

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 22 2017

Chelsea are optimistic that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will sign a new contract with the club. The Blues have offered to make Thibaut Courtois the best-paid goalkeeper in the world and…

Courtois
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5 post-retirement career choices by former sports stars

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 21 2017

It can take a little time for sports stars to adjust to life after sport, but many successfully settle into a different career when they retire. There are a wide…

Dalglish Ferguson
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Man City’s hopes of signing Sanchez dealt a big blow by PSG

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 21 2017

Manchester City’s hopes of signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal have been dealt a blow after it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with the forward’s representatives over a…

Sanchez
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Arsenal could face major competition for top transfer target

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 17 2017

Nabil Fekir says he would be interested in signing for Arsenal, but he hasn’t ruled out moving elsewhere either. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked the Gunners in recent weeks,…

Fekir

Five Things: Man City stamp class on Tottenham, Chelsea boss heading home, Benteke repays teammates

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 17 2017

With the Premier League season approaching the halfway mark the weekend’s games created plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Manchester City’s relentless march to the…

Manchester City Icon De Bruyne
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Chelsea and Manchester United target will not be leaving Juventus

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 13 2017

Italian football expert Gabriele Marcotti has dismissed the idea that Brazilian full-back Sandro will be moving to the Premier League in January. The 26-year-old has been linked with a £65…

Alex Sandro

Negative David Moyes repeating Sunderland mistakes with West Ham

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2017

West Ham fans must be tearing their hair out over the negative comments made by manager David Moyes ahead of Saturday’s game against Chelsea. Moyes has claimed none of his…

Moyes
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Allardyce ‘under pressure’ to get first Everton signing right

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 8 2017

Sam Allardyce says he is under pressure to get his first signing for Everton right. The new Toffees’ boss was asked ahead of Sunday’s derby game against Liverpool whether Borussia…

Allardyce
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Antoine Griezmann tipped to join either Man United or Barcelona

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 8 2017

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has tipped Antoine Griezmann to join either Manchester United or Barcelona next summer. The striker has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid,…

Griezmann Has Played 89 UCL Games So Far
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Chelsea set to swoop for Brazilian star as Barcelona anger Gremio

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

Chelsea have been linked with a move Gremio star Arthur. The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also wanted by Barcelona, is seen as a possible long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas. Arthur…

Arthur

Liverpool legend Jan Molby backs Reds to roll over Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

Liverpool legend Jan Molby believes his former side will prove too hot handle when they meet Everton on Sunday. Both sides go into the game on the back of comfortable…

Liverpool Everton

Former Man Utd star blasts ‘greatest-ever’ claims about Man City

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince has blasted suggestions that the current Manchester City side are the best to ever play in the Premier League. United trail City by eight…

United City
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