Jose Bolu

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer rates Dean Henderson after Man Utd debut vs Luton Town

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was satisfied with Dean Henderson’s debut, as they secured a 3-0 victory over Luton Town in the Carabao Cup. Juan Mata opened the scoring for the Red devils from the spot after Brandon Williams was felled in the Luton penalty area just before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both side had chances in the second half but Marcus Rashford scored three minutes before the end of normal time after latching on to a good layoff from Greenwood to all but wrap things up for the club. Greenwood, who had just been on the pitch for five minutes, then scored a goal in added time with a cool left-footed finish. It was a solid display from Henderson, who will battle David de Gea for the No.1 spot this campaign after...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard refuses to rule out the exits of Hudson-Odoi & Rudiger this summer

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has refused to rule out Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi leaving the club this transfer window. Rudiger is open to leaving with Paris Saint Germain reportedly interested after he was left out of Chelsea’s team to face Liverpool on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern have also renewed their interest in Hudson-Odoi although Chelsea would not allow him leave while Christian Pulisic is out injured and the winger will start in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Hudson-Odoi needs minutes to get back to full fitness after injury and seeing his form drop after his break into the England set-up but he seems unlikely to join another Premier League side. Lampard was asked if either player could leave Chelsea in this window...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal dealt huge Houssem Aouar blow after rivals make approach

Premier League

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar have taken a huge blow after they were made aware of a rival offer from a club playing in the Champions League, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is still looking to add more reinforcements before the summer window shuts in two weeks’ time with a new midfielder still high on his wishlist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have always been linked with Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey, though appeared to have changed tack by targeting creative midfielder Aouar. But, a deal has stalled with Arsenal unable to pay Lyon’s huge asking price, while sporting director Juninho turned down their attempts to include Guendouzi as part of the deal. Arsenal need to offload players before they can sign Aouar – with Lu...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid from Arsenal

Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is reportedly very close to joining Atletico Madrid from Arsenal. The Gunners have been willing to sell the player this summer window in order to boost their transfer budget to fund moves for Thomas Partey and Aouar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Torreira, who moved to the Emirates from Sampdoria for £26 million in 2018, has attracted interest from several Serie A teams this summer. But according to ESPN Uruguay, a source close to the player has confirmed that Torreira is on the verge of moving to Atletico Madrid. The report claims Torreira is interested in joining Diego Simeone at Atletico and the Uruguay international has turned down the chance to move to either Fiorentina or Torino. It’s reported that talks b...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Hudson-Odoi to hold talks with Lampard & could leave Chelsea

Premier League

Callum Hudson-Odoi is growing disillusioned with his lack of first-team chances and is ready to speak with Frank Lampard about his future at the club, according to reports. The winger has not started either of Chelsea’s opening two Premier League games, playing just 10 minutes off the bench against Brighton, while he was only used sporadically after the league restart at the end of last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hudson-Odoi was close to leaving Chelsea a couple of years ago when Maurizio Sarri was still in charge, with Bayern making a big play for his signature, but he signed a new contract and was expected to feature more under Lampard. But, this has not been the case as Hudson-Odoi’s opportunities have been limited by host of attacking...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Barca make clear demand as Man Utd begin talks to sign Ousmane Dembele

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Manchester United have opened talks with Barcelona to secure a season-long loan deal for Ousmane Dembele, according to reports. Dortmund appear to have ruled out a move for Jadon Sancho this summer and United have been forced to scour the market for other players despite agreeing personal terms with the winger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dembele has struggled for form and fitness since moving to the Nou Camp back in 2017 and United have identified the player as a back-up option to Sancho with just less than two weeks remaining of the transfer window. According to Duncan Castles of Record Sport, the Red devils officials, including executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, have already begun talks with Barcelona to gauge Dembele’s availability. The repor...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard confirms Thiago Silva could make Chelsea debut vs Barnsley

Premier League

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has hinted Thiago Silva could make his debut in the Blues’ League Cup game against Barnsley this week. The 35-year-old defender is yet to play for the club since completing a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva watched on as Chelsea fell to a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at the Bridge on Sunday and he’s been working hard on regaining full fitness after a gruelling campaign in France. Andreas Christensen was sent off in the defeat against Jurgen Klopp's side and will now serve a three-match ban. Lampard had planned on making a couple of changes regardless of the Danish centre-back's situation but he says the Brazilian could play against Barnsley. When asked if new signings like ...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy undergoing medical after Chelsea agree £22m fee with Rennes

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Edouard Mendy is undergoing his medical at Chelsea after the club agreed a £22 million fee with Rennes for the goalkeeper. The deal is expected to be completed in the next 24 hours after his Chelsea medical and finalising personal terms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pressure has increased on Chelsea boss Frank Lampard to bring in a new goalkeeper after two errors from Kepa Arrizabalaga from their first two Premier League games of the season. Chelsea have been in negotiations with Rennes even before the start of the campaign over the possibility of bringing Mendy to Stamford Bridge. Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan was also on the blues' list of goalkeeping options but a price tag of £32 million put Chelsea off. Frank Lampard has said Kepa Arrizabala...

Sep222020 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund send Man Utd new Jadon Sancho transfer message

Premier League, Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has insisted that Jadon Sancho will not join Manchester United this summer window. The England international has been a leading target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer, having been identified as United's first choice transfer target in January 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, despite working on a deal for 18 months, United are no closer to signing the former Manchester City star with just over two weeks left of the summer transfer window. The 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday angered fans, who are desperate to see new signings at the club. However, it looks like United fans will be frustrated further with a move for Sancho looking almost impossible after the comments from Dortmund ...

Sep212020 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez handed Barca release as he ‘agrees’ personal terms with Atletico Madrid

La Liga

Luis Suarez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid as his exit away from Barcelona draws closer, though there are still some issues to work out before the deal can materialise. Ronald Koeman has already made it clear to Suarez he does not see him as a first-team regular, with the Dutchman looking sign fresh blood and keen to bring in Memphis Depay from Lyon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Suarez is one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona, earning around £400,000-per-week, so the Catalans are looking to ship his enormous salary off their wage bill if he will not be playing in the team. The forward had been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, even flying to Italy to get an Italian passport, but his preference has always be...