Articles By Michael Black (1176)

West Ham boss questions Benitez gripes ahead of Newcastle trip

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Slaven Bilic has questioned Rafa Benitez’s moans over Newcastle United’s transfer business this summer. Benitez has claimed the club hasn’t done enough to strengthen its squad, yet the Magpies’ net…

Bilic
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal want Real Madrid star, also eyeing Southampton defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Arsenal have been linked with big money moves for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk. Spanish media outlet Diario Gol claim Arsene Wenger is interested…

Benzema
Transfer News & Rumours

Burke to join West Brom, Pulis eyes Wolfsburg star, Wimmer move off

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

RB Leipzig winger Oliver Burke is set to sign for West Brom. The 20-year-old Scottish left Nottingham Forest for Germany in a £13 million deal last summer, but made just…

Burke
English League Cup

Opinion: Newcastle United and Southampton got what they deserved

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

When will Premier League managers learn? Newcastle United and Southampton’s embarrassing exits from the Carabao Cup on Wednesday leaves both clubs with just the FA Cup as a realistic target…

Benitez
Transfer News & Rumours

Wenger: Arsenal can still extend Sanchez contract, Lemar deal “dead”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Arsene Wenger remains confident Alexis Sanchez will agree a new deal with the club despite Manchester City’s interest in signing the forward. Sanchez is back in contention for a start…

Sanchez
Transfer News & Rumours

Sanchez eyeing glory at Tottenham, Ajax couldn’t ignore big fee

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Davinson Sanchez says he’s relishing the opportunity to challenge for trophies after sealing his £42 million move to Tottenham Hotspur. The 21-year-old completed a medical and all relevant paperwork on…

Davinson
Transfer News & Rumours

Middlesbrough bid for Jota rejected, Brentford braced for further offers

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Middlesbrough are expected to up their offer for Brentford midfielder Jota after having an initial £4.5 million bid rejected. THe 26-year-old is about to enter the final year of his…

Jota
Transfer News & Rumours

Leeds United agree deal for striker, but Rudy Gestede bid rejected

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Leeds United have had a mixed day as they look to boost their striking options before the transfer window closes at the end of August. Sky Sports say a £5…

Grot
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool legend: Barcelona target Coutinho “not a game-changer”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Graeme Souness believes Liverpool should be in a hurry to accept Barcelona’s £138 million offer for Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona have had three bids for the Brazilian rejected, with Liverpool manager…

Coutinho
England

Jagielka and Lineker question Hurst’s doubts over Everton star

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Everton defender Phil Jagielka says Wayne Rooney is still good enough to play for his country. Former England striker Sir Geoff Hurst believes manager Gareth Southgate should call time on…

rooney jagielka
Transfer News & Rumours

Southampton sign Hoedt from Lazio, Reed insists van Dijk will stay

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Southampton have signed Netherlands centre-back Wesley Hoedt from Lazio for £15 million. The 23-year-old joined the Serie A side from AZ Alkmaar in 2015 and made his full international debut…

Hoedt

Hurst’s call for England to ditch Everton star is baffling

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Sir Geoff Hurst’s call for Gareth Southgate not to recall Wayne Rooney for the upcoming England squad is baffling. Rooney has been in fine form for Everton since returning to…

Rooney

Bilic bullish despite Benitez rumours, West Ham still chasing Carvalho

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is staying focused on the job at hand, despite reports his position is under threat. Defeats by Southampton and Manchester United in their opening two…

Bilic
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham winger set for loan move to Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass looks set to join Aston Villa on loan. The 29-year-old was recently told he was free to leave the Hammers, less than a year after…

Snodgrass
Transfer News & Rumours

Swansea interested in signing PSV Eindhoven defender, Clucas deal near

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Swansea City are interested in signing Colombian international defender Santiago Arias from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old joined Sporting Lisbon in 2011, before moving to the Dutch side two years later….

Arias
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