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Sep192020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer names five ‘top personalities’ he’s ‘added’ to the team

Premier League

Solskjaer claims Manchester United may be able to catch Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League title chase thanks to ‘adding some top personalities’ to the team. United begin their Premier League season with a game against Crystal Palace on Saturday as they aim to improve on their third place finish last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils have just one major signing so far this summer, but Solskjaer believe the team has been further strengthened by the return of Dean Henderson, the return from injury of Pogba and Bailly with the arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January. The Norwegian manager believes these plusses could be enough to see his team overhaul the two clubs that finished above them last campaign. ‘The next s...

Sep192020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool sign Diogo Jota for £45m from Wolves on a five-year deal

Premier League

Liverpool have completed a £45 million deal to sign Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to the Athletic. The Portugal international has already signed a five-year deal. An initial fee of £41m will eventually rise to £45m depending on appearances and team success in the League and Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Dutch star Ki-Jana Hoever is going in the opposite direction in a deal worth £13.5m — £9m guaranteed and £4.5m in add-ons. Liverpool have also negotiated a 15 per cent sell-on clause in the deal. Initial reports claimed the transfer could be worth around £35 million but Wolves have secured more for one of their most prized assets. The Portugal international will sign a contract that will keep him at the club ...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta & Lampard reacts to Gareth Bale returning to Tottenham

Premier League

Mikel Arteta believes Gareth Bale is still one of the best in the world and his return to Tottenham makes Arsenal’s Premier League aspirations even much harder, while Lampard also spoke gave his view on the Welshman. Bale touched down at Luton Airport on Friday along with Real Madrid teammate Sergio Reguilon, with both players ready to sign deals with the London side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Wales international returns to the club after seven years and will join on a season-long loan – while Real will pay a significant portion of his wages – while Reguilon is a permanent deal. Although Bale hardly played after the season restarted after a falling out with Zinedine Zidane, Arteta is in no doubt of his quality and believes he will ginger the c...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s penalty taker

Premier League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain as the club's penalty taker this campaign despite the arrival of Willian Borges. Aubameyang signed a new contract this week, committing his long-term future to the club, and helped Arsenal get off to a winning start to the new Premier League campaign by getting a goal in a 3-0 victory over Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian, who signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea, had a hand in all the goals as they ran riot at Craven Cottage and showed he could be an important player as Arsenal look to make a top-four finish. His move to the Emirates raised the question over whether he would be the player tasked with taking penalties this campaign, after proving hims...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard confirms Pulisic & three Chelsea summer signings will miss Liverpool clash

Premier League

Frank Lampard has ruled Christian Pulisic out of Chelsea’s game with Liverpool on Sunday while three more new signings will also miss the clash. The American winger was in good form at the end of last campaign, scoring and assisting in a thrilling encounter at Anfield after the league restart, but he picked up a hamstring injury against Arsenal in the FA Cup final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard had been very optimistic about Pulisic’s recovery back to the team but he had a setback before the trip to face Brighton on Monday and is still struggling. Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech are still recovering from their own injury issues, while Thiago Silva is lacking match fitness, though Timo Werner is fit to start. ‘Chilwell is not ready for the game,...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer sends message to Man Utd fans amid Sancho transfer frustration

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he sympathises with the frustration among fans but says the club are working on signing new players before the window closes. The Red devils were able to confirm the signing of Donny van de Beek this month, but Solskjaer has been frustrated in his attempts to land his main target Jadon Sancho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Borussia Dortmund are unwilling to reduce their £100m valuation of the winger, a price United are not willing to pay. According to ESPN, United have become agitated by the clamour for new signings and, speaking ahead of their first match of the new campaign against Villa, Solskjaer attempted to diffuse the dissatisfaction. He said: ‘Fans will always want the best possible team to w...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Gareth Bale says goodbye to Madrid teammates & Zidane ahead of Tottenham move

Premier League, La Liga

Gareth Bale has reportedly said goodbye to his Real Madrid teammates and even wished Zinedine Zidane good luck ahead of his transfer move to Spurs. The winger has completed a medical and will return to Tottenham on a one-year loan deal after an agreement was reached over his exit which will see his £600,000-per-week salary co-funded by the two teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bale will fly to London on Friday alongside Sergio Reguilon, who Tottenham will also sign from Real Madrid in a £27m deal. According to Spanish television station Cuatro, the Welshman was at Real Madrid’s training complex on Thursday to bid farewell to his teammates at the Bernabeu. Despite being cast aside by Zidane last campaign, Bale is still a popular figure inside the...

Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago’s shirt number at Liverpool revealed after completing move from Bayern

Premier League

Thiago Alcantara will wear the No.6 jersey for Liverpool once he completes his transfer from Bayern Munich, according to reports. The Premier League giants are finally closing in on a deal to sign the 29-year-old midfielder after agreeing a €30 million (£27.2m) fee with Bayern. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Times claims Thiago has agreed to sign a four-year deal with the Reds and the Spain international will take the vacant No.6 shirt. Liverpool’s No.6 jersey was worn for six years by Dejan Lovren, who left the club to sign for Zenit in July. Thiago, meanwhile, has worn the No.6 for the Bundesliga Champions since he joined the club from Barcelona in 2013. During his time in Germany, Thiago has won a whooping seven Bundesliga titles and ended h...

Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Kai Havertz tells Lampard his favourite position at Chelsea

Premier League

Kai Havertz says he is happy to play anywhere as long as he is selected by Frank Lampard after joining Chelsea, but concedes he has a favourite position. The Germany star's versatility represented one of the major reasons Lampard wanted to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder who represents the headline purchase of a big-spending summer window for the blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Havertz started Monday’s season opener at Brighton and although Chelsea began with a convincing 3-1 win, the 21-year-old gave a poor performance and conceded afterwards he was left exhausted after his first taste of Premier League action. Lampard deployed Havertz on the right flank against Brighton with Mason Mount occupying a central role and Ruben Loftus-Chee...

Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd open talks to sign Ismaila Sarr from Watford

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks to sign Watford winger Ismaila Sarr with a deal for Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho looking unlikely. Sancho has been United’s main target throughout the transfer window but the German side are refusing to lower their £108m asking price and with three weeks left in the transfer window, they have scoured the market for other options. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gareth Bale was identified as a target but he chose to sign for former club Tottenham on a season-long loan, while Bayern want to keep hold of Kinglsey Coman. That has led United to consider Sarr and the Independent report that discussions have been held with the Watford star's representatives. The 22-year-old signed for the Hornets for a fee of aro...