Author: JB

David de Gea has turned down Manchester United's initial contract offer, but discussions remain ongoing. The Spaniard's deal at Old Trafford is winding down and he wants to iron out his future after more than a decade at the club. Talks between both parties continue, as players rarely accepting opening offers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea signed a deal in 2019 that made him not only the club's highest-paid player but also England's top earner on £375,000-a-week. He accepts that at 32, he cannot command the same type of money, but still wants an amount that reflects his value. He remains United’s first choice and talks regarding his contract are looking to find a middle ground when it comes to the figure. The Athletic claims that they have p...

Chris Sutton claims Erik ten Hag is just ‘jealous’ of Arsenal after he bemoaned Manchester United’s injury record this campaign. Shortly before the international break, Ten Hag aimed a dig at the the North London club, suggesting they had been lucky with injuries, especially in comparison to his own team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Only in one game could I say, ok I can pick my team, also from a tactical approach, that was perfect. That was against Man City at home. And that was the only time in this season,’ the Dutchman said. ‘In other times, in every game, it was one player suspended, one player is injured or [has] illness, so we have to deal with it well but of course you hope, like I see with Arsenal, that they almost have all the time the...

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has admitted that the way he has used Oleksandr Zinchenko this campaign has been inspired by Pep Guardiola's use of Phillip Lahm. Guardiola had Lahm at his disposal while he was manager of Bayern Munich and came up with a tactic that has helped shape Arsenal's title charge this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lahm, traditionally a right-back, had such technical prowess he was used in a more central midfield role after the Man City boss dubbed him "the most intelligent player I have ever coached". Zinchenko's efforts this season have produced something similar. Many Arsenal supporters may have thought they were getting a reliable left-back when the Ukrainian signed from City in the summer, but he has transformed...

Kai Havertz says he is still coming to terms with the upheaval at Chelsea over the course of a tough 12 months that has seen a change of owner, manager and an overhaul of the squad. Given the changes that have taken place both on and off the field, it is little wonder the Blues have struggled for consistency this campaign and look set to miss out on a top four place in the league.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And while Myhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and, to an extent, Enzo Fernandez have blown hot and cold so far, Havertz says it’s only a matter of time before they show what they are capable of regularly. Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo over Portugal manager Man Utd approve £80m bid to sign Erik ten Hag’s key target before seas...

Manchester United’s hierarchy have approved an £80m bid for Tottenham’s Harry Kane, according to reports. Erik ten Hag is looking to improve his attack in the summer transfer window by signing a new forward.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kane has been admired by the Red Devils board for several years but Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who has scored 21 goals in Serie A this campaign, is also on the club’s radar. But, the Daily Star claims that Ten Hag has made Kane his major target, while United’s CEO Richard Arnold has now given the green light for an £80m bid to be submitted. The report claims that United are aiming to complete the deal as quickly as possible and will open negotiations with Tottenham before the campaign is over. Ten Hag is ...

Chelsea are ‘disappointed’ with Thomas Tuchel after he went public with his desire to add Anthony Barry to his Bayern Munich coaching staff. The German manager’s return to management was confirmed last week after the Bundesliga club took the ruthless and shocking decision to part company with Julian Nagelsmann. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel has been out of work since his exit from Chelsea in September after the near total breakdown in his relationship with Todd Boehly. The 49-year-old had been keen on working in the Premier League again, with Spurs interested in hiring him, but the lure of Bayern Munich proved impossible to resist. Tuchel worked with Barry during their time together in London and he is keen to be reunited with a coach w...