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Everton manager Roberto Martinez has hailed young defender John Stones as Everton’s captain in waiting. The youngster has started the Toffees’ last 5 games and has been terrific. This has led the Everton boss to declare that the English youngster is ready to make the step up should the opportunity be presented to him.  “John […]
Despite Mats Hummels’ recent claim that he wasn’t considering a switch to any Premier League outfit, Arsenal and Manchester United have continued to monitor the German international with both Arsene Wenger and Louis van Gaal keen to bolster their defensive options by the New Year. The Borussia Dortmund defender has said that he won’t be […]
PSG face a battle on their hands to get a good deal for embattled striker Edison Cavani. The Uruguayan forward hasn’t really lived up to expectation following his big money move from Napoli some summers ago. At PSG, he has been forced to play in an unfamiliar position which is on the wings no thanks […]
With their hard fought victory over Everton last weekend, Manchester United will be looking forward to better days ahead as Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Jonny Evans and Jesse Lingard will be returning to light training this week. Jesse had sustained an injury to his leg in the 24th minute in Manchester United’s Premier […]
As the winter transfer window is just about 86 days before it is kicked open by football governing bodies, speculations, rumours and gossips concerning players’ transfers and clubs’ acquisitions are underway. A plethora of English Premier League clubs and scores of players would make moves in January when the window opens. Therefore, attention should be […]
Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal as revealed that left-back Luke Shaw suffered a dead knee in United’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday and had to be substituted so as not to aggravate the injury. He told BBC sport in an interview after the game that ‘He has a dead knee. He could have […]
Radamel Falcao has once again expressed his desire to see his loan deal at Manchester United converted into a permanent deal. The striker who scored his first United goal on Sunday in the 2-1 win over Everton, and also made a crucial clearance off the line in an effort by Phil Jagielka during the second […]
Dani Alves has reportedly decided to leave Barcelona at the end of this season, if reports coming form Spain can be believed on. The Brazilian has had a very successful career with the Catalan giants since his switch from Sevilla some years back. He has won the league as well as the Champions League and […]
Reports from BBC Sports Mike Keegan reveal that Manchester United talismanic forward, Robin Van Persie turned down the chance of donning the number 9 jersey for the Red Devils preferring to wear the number 20 jersey he’s been spotting since he joined the club two seasons ago. In Keegan’s tweet, he said: ‘‘Shaw is number […]
After Luke Shaw took a hit to the knee in last weekend’s clash against Everton, many Manchester United fans feared the worst but with the player declaring that he is fit and could even line up for the English under 21 national team, things are beginning to ease up around Manchester. The Old Trafford team […]
With all the defensive worries that Manchester United have had this term, Louis Van Gaal is reportedly weighing up a swap deal to acquire Atletcio Madrid’s Miranda with Juan Mata. All through this summer, the Old Trafford outfit were continually linked with several centre backs including Aston Villa captain Rob Vlaar, Thomas Vermaleen and Moroccan, […]
On the back of his first goal in the Serie A this season, Juan Cuadrado is very excited and has dedicated Fioretina’s win over Inter to the fans, but when the Colombian was quizzed about how he was copping with his on-going contract negotiations amidst interest from Manchester United, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich, Juan […]
Manchester City seem to be eyeing Juventus Paul Pogba as a possible replacement for Yaya Toure as the Ivorian is reportedly listening to offers from big spenders PSG. Ok, I know this might sound silly but I think Manchester United should line up a bid for the former Barcelona star. Wait! I surely have my […]
All through this summer, Manchester United have been heavily linked to Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal. The Chilean having impressed at the World Cup in Brazil caught the fancy of top echelons of the Old Trafford based club. As strong as the rumours were few months back, the deal failed to materialise and the combative midfielder […]
Manchester United’s Michael Carrick will reportedly sign a 12 months contract extension with his Old Trafford employer, Manchester United. By next summer, the midfielder would be out of contract and this extension is said to have come just at the right time. The 33-year-old player hasn’t featured for United this season as a result of […]
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are in a keenly contested race for the signature of Cheick Tiote. Liverpool in particular are reportedly lining up a £15.5 million pound bid to test Newcastle’s resolve. After Newcastle’s shocking start to the season which has seen the club occupy the 18th position on the league table, reports have […]
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is set to cash in on former Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata come the winter transfer window. Atletico Madrid are the club believed to be in the hunt for the Spainaid’s signature. Mata moved to Manchester United from Chelsea during the January 2014 transfer window in a then club record […]
Barca’s Brazilian defender Dani Alves is one of Europe’s most accomplished right back. Recently, the former Sevilla man declared that he was playing his last season for the Catalans and would be looking to move on at the end of the season. On his next destination, Alves hinted that he would love to experience life […]
When Real Madrid signed the duo from Benfica and Werder Bremen respectively, it was obvious Los Blancos needed the best legs possible to lift their ever evasive 10th European title – La decima. However, seeing two commanding players play alongside a party of world class players was all they needed to bring out their best; […]
Following their slip-up from the Premier League top four last season, Manchester United looked to have been revived following the arrival of former Netherlands coach, Louis Van Gaal and the addition of Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria to the team, the return was set and inevitable. Initially, it was not only a dream to […]
