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Louis van Gaal injury worries are easing up giving the Manchester United boss more options to work with. Several players have now returned to training and they include Michael Carrick, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Ashley Young and Ander Herrera, all of whom are billed to return to action by Monday. Although most may not have […]
If you believe media reports, Chelsea and Arsenal are locking horns for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Sammy Khedira. The German world cup winner has been unsettled at real Madrid and this was intensified following the arrival of fellow compatriot Ton Kroos. The question that begs for an answer is, where will Khedira fits […]
Both Arsenal and Liverpool made significant inclusion to their team prior to the start of the new campaign but failed to make a strong start to the new season. The signing of Chilean international, Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona by Arsenal was viewed as a very positive one for the Gunners, given his exploits at the […]
Chelsea striker, Diego Costa is reportedly a major doubt for the next few matches for the Blues as the player has been struggling with troublesome hamstring problems. He could be ruled out for the next 3 weeks limiting the striking options of Jose Mourinho. Upfront, Mourinho would be left with only Loic Remy as the […]
This could probably be the best news to filter into Old Trafford in recent times. For a team that has one of the worst defensive units in the English Premier League this season, what news could be better than the fact that the League’s highest goal scorer will be unavailable for their upcoming clash. Yes, […]
Just when Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a bid of about £32m for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, Arsenal have also joined in the race for the coveted defender. According to Daily Mail, Arsenal to have earmarked Mats Hummels as a key defensive option in January and Arsene Wenger doesn’t seem to be affected by the […]
In an attempt to fill the void in their midfield, Arsenal have turned to embattled Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira and the deal seem to be in its final stage until Chelseatried to hijack it but with recent reports coming from the Daily Star, it appears that Khedira’s national team-mates Per Mertesacker and Mesut Ozil […]
Manchester United will most likely continue to splash the cash by January as it seems that Louis van Gaal is not really contented with what he has at the moment. It is also probable that the top echelons at Old Trafford will be willing to back this mega spending with the new lease of life […]
It is tough enough to be the subject of interest of a big club like Arsenal, but sometimes, it is even tougher to get the clearance to play for them. Such is the case of Brazilian youngster Wellington Silva who has been an Arsenal player since 2009 but has only featured and scored once for […]
Manchester United will file out against West Brom on Monday evening with more confidence than they have ever felt since the beginning of this season. The Old Trafford outfit struggled all through last season but showed financial strength in the summer transfer market. However even with the admirable work ethic of the new entrants, the […]
Although Manchester United have spent about £150m on transfers alone this summer, it is no longer news that the team still need to be reinforced, but when you assess the current squad, you’d understand that the Red Devils have no business signing new strikers. The Old Trafford outfit boast of at least three world class […]
Arsenal was reportedly in search of one utility player, who could serve in the two positions where Arsenal has been lacking- the Central defensive and defensive midfield- before the summer transfer window slammed shut last month, but those positions weren’t adequately provided for and now Arsenal is in a laughable situation, conceding 11 goals in […]
Manchester United according to reports, are lining-up fees up to the tune of about £22m for the Aston Villa pair of Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar. United would readily capitalize on the fact that both players’ contracts expire by the end of the season and Aston Villa seems not swift enough in the process of […]
Reports from Daily Star, reveals that Liverpool’s interest in Hoffenheim’s pair of Roberto Firmino and Kevin Volland would be met by a strong resistance from the German club as they are looking to hold their prized possessions on a long term basis. Firmino got a flurry of attention during the just shut summer transfer window […]
Whatever is good and worthy, Manchester City wants it. Immediately the Arabian owners assumed full ownership of ‘Blue Manchester’, they looked around for the best player available as at then, he was Robinho and the Citizens made it a point of duty to get the Brazilian even though Chelsea were in pole position to sign […]
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring the progress of Torino defender and Italian international Matteo Darmian. Darmian who was a member of the Italian squad to the just concluded FIFA world cup in Brazil is said to be under United boss Louis van Gaal’s radar who has been scouting him in a bid to strengthen his […]
Active wouldn’t be the right word to describe Adnan Januzaj’s season at Manchster United so far. The 19-year old who was a revelation under axed boss David Moyes has found life on the uneasy side in his second spell at Old trafford owing to his inability to hold down an active role in new Boss […]
The constant speculations linking Chelsea’s Eden Hazard away from the club will look to die down now that the player has come out to state again his initial claims that he is not ready to leave Chelsea, not anytime soon. Hazard has been constantly linked to French giant Paris Saint-Germain ever since he seemed to […]
They were reports that emerged last week about Arsenal’s interest in French and Marseille defender Stephane Sparagne. According to the reports, Arsenal is itching closer to signing the centre back. The 19 year old’s contract runs out in December, and there are indications that Arsenal could secure his signature in the January transfer window on […]
Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal has been laced with beautiful moments, and moments that are better left in the shelf of history for reasons of it being wrapped in forgettable experiences. Most of the latter experiences have come as a result of not doing the necessary transfer business in the window in order to plug […]