The football blog for fans of all clubs
This is football, anything can happen. That’s how the saying goes. And what about players? Ardent football lovers would not argue that players tend to lie at times, even when on the football pitch. Hence, there still appears to be a glimmer of hope for Arsenal and their fans as regards the signing of a […]
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes’ feud with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has apparently led to the Spaniard’s exit from Old Trafford, with reports claiming a transfer has been agreed between the Red Devils and Besiktas. Van Gaal had said Valdes does not follow the club’s philosophy for his refusal to play for the club’s Under-21. […]
According to recent reports, Italian side AC Milan are in pole position to land Zenit St Petersburg Alex Witsel ahead of Premier League champions Chelsea. The seven time UEFA Champions League winners have been fortunate to have some funds pumped into them by new stakeholder Bee Taechaubol and are reportedly ready to part with as […]
In the last few days, Manchester United have been linked with a move for former Chelsea star Kevin De Bruyne, however, from all indication, the player is on his way to Manchester city. According to reports, the player has arrived in Manchester and will undergo a medical with City. This is after reports emerged that […]
It is turning out to be a disappointing transfer window for Arsenal as the Gunners are reportedly close to missing out on Juventus youngster Kingsley Coman as Bayern are understood to be favourites to land the player. Bayern Munich are said to have tabled a £13 million offer for the 19 year old winger, bullying […]
Nigerian U-20 player Taiwo Awoniyi is on the verge of completing his dream move to Liverpool. The 17 year old is expected to arrive at Anfield this week to finalise his move with Liverpool. It is understood that according to Nigeria U23 spokesman Timi Ebikagboro the Nigeria is expected to sign his Liverpool contract this […]
Chelsea’s official website has confirmed this week that German international, Marko “German Messi” Marin has joined Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a season long loan deal. The 26-year old arrived Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2012 from German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen in an €8 million deal. The German international who the words […]
The Telegraph have reported that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has a war chest of €100 million available to acquire a world class center forward to bolster the clubs attack and ease the burden on Wayne Rooney’s shoulders. Manchester United are experiencing a mini striker crisis with captain Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez the […]
Manchester United target Fernando Llorente has signed as a free agent on a three-year contract for Europa League holders Sevilla, the Basque outfit have announced. As per Goal, the striker’s release clause has now been set at €20m by the La Liga club after signing the three-year deal. Llorente, 30, was linked to the Red […]
German champions Bayern Munich are set to offer wanted versatile attacker, Thomas Muller a new deal in order to fend off interest from Manchester United according to German media source Bild via the Daily Express. After United offloaded Robin van Persie, Falcao and Nani this summer, the Old Trafford club are currently light in attack […]
One of the Spanish goaltenders on the wage bills of the Red Devils ‘is on the verge of finally ending his relationship with the club. Manchester United have sealed an agreement with Besiktas over the transfer of Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to reports, and the 33-year old is now set to end his brief […]
The saying “he who pays the piper dictates the tune”, is obviously one that plays out at Arsenal all the time as per Wenger’s transfer dealings. With the obvious need of a defensive midfielder and putting into cognisance Arsene Wenger’s track record in the transfer market, it is safe to say those expecting him to […]
Daily Star via Russian media outlet Gazeta have reported that Arsenal are closing in on Dynamo Moscow’s Russian striker Aleksandr Kokorin. The 24-year old striker has been attracting top European clubs with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain credited with interest in acquiring his services. Howver, his agent revealed to TASS, that the Gunners are in […]
Manchester United appear to have been rocked once more regarding transfers, with Serie A outfit AC Milan set to sign one of their targets ahead of the Premier League club. The Express is claiming [citing Calciomercato] that the Italian giants are willing to spend £22m on Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, thereby beating Manchester […]
One frequently-asked question that in recent times about Manchester United is ‘why are players snubbing the club for other team?’ That question has been left unanswered. Even though it may be argued that United’s comatose approach to the Pedro transfer made Chelsea snap up the Spaniard, what do we reckon of Nicolas Otamendi? And Sergio […]
Ukrainian Andriy Yarmolenko has been a subject of interest from Arsenal and Barcelona and many cannot help but wonder why the 25 year old Dynamo Kviv player has attracted major clubs in Europe. The Soviet Union born forward was largely impressive for Dynamo Kviv in their Europa League campaign despite failing to lift the Europa […]
The Red Devils have handed manager Louis van Gaal a €100m war-chest to spend on bringing in a top quality striker before the end of the transfer window, reports say. Manchester United are looking to sign a marquee forward this summer to complement Wayne Rooney and as expected, Louis van Gaal’s side have been linked […]
Arsene Wenger’s comments regarding transfers during his press conference earlier today sounded a bit desperate. The Frenchman said Arsenal can find last minute solution and that the club are working day and night to sign a player before the transfer window. His inactivity during this window has made Arsenal fans grow frustrated, and they were […]
As the clock ticks towards the end of the bi-annual transfer market, the suspense and intrigues will no doubt be increased as the football world is greeted with shock deals that will be see players jump ship from one club to another. The Gunners are not left out, with a shockingly disappointing news this morning, […]
This period in the transfer window is characterised with twist and turns, intrigues, and heightened anticipation from fans expecting their clubs to seal deals that will strengthen or add depth to their current squad. It is six days to the close of the transfer market, but the Gunners fans are yet dismayed at the club’s […]