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Transfer News & Rumours

Former Liverpool hero slams Arsenal over Sanchez contract situation

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 30 2017

Jamie Redknapp has blasted Arsenal’s handling of Alexis Sanchez’s contract situation. The Chilean striker’s current deal runs out next summer and Redknapp is astounded the club have not tied their…

Sanchez
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Everton hoping Chelsea offer sparks bidding war for Ross Barkley

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 29 2017

Everton’s Ross Barkley could finally be on the move after Chelsea submitted a £25 million bid for the player. Barkley has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park…

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Alli: Tottenham can overcome Wembley woes, says results will come

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 29 2017

Dele Alli believes Tottenham will soon get to grips with playing their home games at Wembley. Spurs have yet to win a league game at the national stadium this season,…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal to rival Man City as race to sign West Brom defender hots up

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 29 2017

Arsenal have joined the race to sign defender Jonny Evans from West Brom. Manchester City and Leicester City have had bids rejected for Evans, with West Brom wanting a fee…

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West Ham goalie backs Bilic, PSV stopper a threat to his own position?

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 29 2017

Joe Hart says West Ham’s players need to step up their game in order to take the pressure of under-fire boss Slaven Bilic. The Hammers have started their Premier League…

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Man City set to bid for Arsenal striker, deal could include Raheem Sterling

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 29 2017

Manchester City are set to make a move for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. The 28-year-old has asked to leave the Chile training camp to “conduct personal business”, sparking rumours of…

Sanchez

Five Things: Man City red card madness, West Brom loving Barry, Arsenal players getting off lightly

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 27 2017

The Premier League once again delivered plenty of talking points for fans across the country over the weekend. Raheem Sterling, Arsene Wenger and Alvaro Morato are amongst the top names…

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Slaven Bilic future in the balance after West Ham collapse at Newcastle

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 27 2017

Slaven Bilic is hanging on by a thread as West Ham manager following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. The result left the Hammers rooted to the bottom of the table…

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West Ham fans call for Bilic to go after crushing Newcastle defeat

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 26 2017

West Ham fans have hit out at manager Slaven Bilic after their team crashed 3-0 at Newcastle on Saturday. The result leaves the Hammers rooted to the foot of the…

Bilic
Transfer News & Rumours

Keita can join Tottenham, but only if the deal satisfies Lazio

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 26 2017

Lazio sporting director Igli Tare says Keita Balde Diao can join Tottenham, but only if the Premier League club satisfies their demands. The Serie A club have slapped a €30…

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Scottish Premier League

Former Rangers captain cranks up the pressure on Pedro Caixinha

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 25 2017

Barry Ferguson believes a defeat for Rangers at Ross County on Sunday would be “unthinkable”. Pedro Caixinha’s side have made a disappointing start to the Scottish Premiership campaign and already…

Caixinha

Manchester City can forget about Messi, Guardiola coy over Sanchez

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 25 2017

Spanish football pundit Guillem Balague says Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona, dashing Manchester City’s hopes of signing the forward. Rumours have been rife in recent weeks that Messi was…

Guardiola
Transfer News & Rumours

Hughes praises new-boys Jese and Zouma, Stoke still looking for more

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 25 2017

Mark Hughes has praised new loan signings Jese and Kurt Zouma for their early impact at Stoke City. Jese got off to flying start after joining the club from Paris-Saint…

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Everton boss delighted as Sigurdsson and Pickford make their mark

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 25 2017

Ronald Koeman praised the impact of new signings Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jordan Pickford as Everton progressed to the group stages of the Europa League on Thursday. Sigurdsson bagged a stunning…

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Stoke bid for Tottenham defender, Hughes shelves other targets

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Stoke City have jumped to the head of the queue to sign Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer. West Brom and Crystal Palace have also been linked with the Austrian international, but…

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