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Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Alex Telles intervenes in negotiations to force through a move to Man Utd

Premier League

Porto defender Alex Telles has urged his club to lower their £18.3m asking price in order for him to get his wish of signing for Manchester United this summer. The 27-year-old full-back is believed to have already agreed personal terms over a transfer to Old Trafford but the Red devils have had difficulty in agreeing a fee with Porto. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese club value Telles at £18.3m but United feel that he is worth around £12m and talks have hit a stalemate in recent days with both sides unwilling to compromise. But, Telles is conscious that this may be his only chance to get a move to United and the Guardian claim he has already intervened in a bid to force a move to the Theatre of Dreams. The full-back has only one year le...

Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Carabao Cup fourth round draw in full as Liverpool will face Arsenal

Premier League

The fixture list for the Carabao Cup fourth draw is set, pending the decision over the cancellation of the match between Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur. The game had to be suspended after up to 18 Leyton players tested positive for coronavirus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool will face Arsenal at Anfield in round four of the Carabao Cup after thrashing Lincoln on Thursday. Tottenham will face Chelsea if they navigate their postponed tie against Leyton Orient, while holders Manchester City face Burnley after having a 2-1 win over Bournemouth. In Thursday's other third-round tie, Premier League side Aston Villa beat Bristol City 3-0 to set up a tie with Stoke in the fourth round. Aston Villa host Stoke City in the next round and Manch...

Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon president fires warning to Houssem Aouar over Arsenal move

Premier League

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has warned Houssem Aouar not to get his hopes up over a transfer to Arsenal, saying they don’t have the funds to get the deal done. Aouar is believed to be one of Mikel Arteta’s key summer targets as he looks to improve his midfield at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon are demanding around £54million for the 22-year-old Frenchman, however, which could prove to be a stumbling block in a possible deal. Arsenal are trying to trim down their squad in order to raise funds to bring new signings to the club but time is running out before the end of this summer transfer window. And Aulas publicly admitted that Aouar should be preparing to remain at Lyon this campaign. Asked if Aouar will stay at the club, Au...

Sep242020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal to make shock move for Chelsea star Jorginho

Premier League

Arsenal are interested in signing Jorginho from League rivals Chelsea, while Atletico Madrid are confident of getting a loan deal done for Lucas Torreira. Jorginho is one of a number of midfielders Arsenal are keen on, with Thomas Partey and Lyon's Houssem Aouar also on the club's radar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was assistant to Pep Guardiola when Manchester City were close to signing Jorginho from Italian side Napoli in 2018. However, the midfielder appears to be part of Frank Lampard's plans at Stamford Bridge, and has captained the blues in both of their Premier League matches so far this campaign. While the gunners continue to search for a new midfielder, it looks as though they will be without Torreira this se...

Sep242020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona leading race to sign Chelsea outcast Antonio Rudiger

Premier League, La Liga

Barcelona are leading the race to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, although his former side Roma and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on his signature. The Germany international has fallen down the pecking order under Frank Lampard at the Bridge and has not featured in any of their first three matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Andreas Christensen and Kurt Zouma have started both Premier League matches at centre-back, while Fikayo Tomori and Thiago Silva started the Carabao Cup 6-0 victory over Barnsley on Wednesday. This leaves Rudiger as fifth choice central defender at Chelsea, and Lampard is happy to let him leave before the summer transfer window closes on 5 October. According to German publication Kicker, Barcelona ar...

Sep242020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to Kai Havertz hat-trick after Chelsea crush Barnsley

Premier League

Frank Lampard believes Wednesday was the first of many great nights for Kai Havertz at Chelsea, after the summer signing provided a standout performance in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea comfortably cruised past Barnsley at Stamford Bridge, with Havertz getting a hat-trick in the 6-0 victory over the Championship club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Havertz was joined on the scoresheet by Abraham, Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud as Chelsea were red hot in a match that saw Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva make their debuts. Havertz's goals were his first in the blues shirt, having struggled in his first two matches after the club completed his £70m move from Bayer Leverkusen. Lampard conceded that he almost took Havertz off just before he completed his hat-tr...

Sep242020 by JBNo Comments

Ousmane Dembele responds to Man Utd & Liverpool transfer interest

La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has reportedly refused the opportunity to sign for Manchester United or Liverpool before the end of the window. The Red devils have reportedly opened talks over a possible deal for Dembele as an alternative to Dortmund's Jadon Sancho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England star has been United’s first-choice target this summer but Dortmund are standing firm over their £108m asking price and reiterated this week that they do not want to sell the winger. Meanwhile, Liverpool have also expressed an interest in Dembele with Jurgen Klopp a huge admirer of the Barcelona winger. However, while speaking on the Here We Go Podcast, Fabrizio Romano says that Dembele has made it clear to Manchester United and Liverpool that he w...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner reveals doubts about Chelsea transfer after Bayern thrashing

Premier League

Timo Werner admits Bayern's win over Chelsea in the Champions League ‘hadn’t exactly spoken in favour’ of a move to the club but believes the blues have since gone some way to addressing the problems. Goals from Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski put Bayern in total control of the game and Chelsea’s hopes appeared to have been extinguished even before the second leg had been played. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The break in football caused by the pandemic meant Werner joined Chelsea before their trip to the Allianz Arena but he could not play any part in Munich as Bayern extended their advantage and secured a place in the next stage. Asked whether it was shocking to watch Bayern’s comprehensive victorybover Chelsea, Werner told cfbayern.com: ‘I woul...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer gives transfer update after United’s win against Luton

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded he’s open to improving his team after his side booked a spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Goals from Juan Mata, Rashford and Greenwood gave United a comfortable 3-0 victory against Luton, helping the club to put memories of a 3-1 loss against Crystal Palace behind them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Donny van de Beek remains the Red devils' only signing so far this summer and Solskjaer had discussed with the club about making as many as four signings before the window opened. With only two weeks left before the window shuts, United are running out of time to add to their team and though Solskjaer says he doesn’t have any updates, he hinted the club are working on itm ‘We’re working with...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Hudson-Odoi set to leave Chelsea for Bayern as part of Lampard’s squad reshuffle

Premier League, Bundesliga

Bayern Munich players believe Callum Hudson-Odoi could move to the Allianz Arena in the next two weeks after his transfer from Chelsea failed to happen 18 months ago. The England winger has been on the bench for the first two Premier League matches of the campaign and Bayern are considering a season-long loan to bring the player to Germany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Telegraph, some Bayern players have already discussed Hudson-Odoi being a target for the club and expect a move for the youngster before the window closes on October 5. While Leroy Sane has arrived already signed for the club, the German champions are still looking for add more firepower after the exit of Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic from last campaign’s team. ...