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Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane unhappy with Eden Hazard after returning to Madrid ‘overweight’

La Liga

Eden Hazard has returned to pre-season training overweight and Real Madrid are concerned about the Belgium international, according to reports. Hazard secured his move to the Santiago Bernabeu last year but he joined up with his teammates for pre-season a stone overweight. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Spanish publication ABC, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is unhappy with the 29-year-old for returning to training overweight ahead of the new season. The winger joined up with the Belgium national side last week for their Nations League matches, but he didn't play a single game. The former Chelsea star will now be an extra "two or three weeks" behind the rest of the team. The club's hierarchy are worried Hazard isn't taking his p...

Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea send message to Inter over Eriksen-N’Golo Kante swap deal

Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea have rejected an offer from Inter Milan for N’Golo Kante, with the Italian club willing to include Christian Eriksen or Brozovic in any possible deal for the midfielder. Kante could only play 22 matches for the Blues in the Premier League under Frank Lampard due to a couple of injuries he had last season (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antonio Conte has been keen for the Frenchman to join him in Italy ahead of the 2020/21 season and Inter have refused to give up their pursuit. Inter have explored a possible loan deal for Kante and also made an audacious bid to sign the midfielder outright which included Brozovic. But, according to The Telegraph, Conte’s side have been unsuccessful with their attempts to sign Kante so far. Their last offer in...

Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang to sign new three-year deal with Arsenal

Premier League

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed a new three-year deal with Arsenal, according to reports. The 31-year-old’s current contract with the London side is set to expire next summer where he would be able to leave the club on a free transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, The Athletic claim that Aubameyang has agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates and will sign a new three-year contract ‘imminently’. The report claims that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta played a vital role in convincing the Gabonese striker to stay at the club. According to reports, the terms of Aubameyang’s deal were arranged by the gunners’ former head of football, Raul Sanllehi, before Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, finalised the terms. Aubameyan...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives fresh update on transfer search

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the club to keep searching for new signings, though insisted he would be content if the club signed no more players this summer. United have only completed a transfer so far this window - which is a £35m deal for Donny van de Beek, with Solskjaer happy to have secured the midfielder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils are also pursuing Jadon Sancho, and could make two or three signings before the window closes on October 5th. But amid frustration from supporters at lack of activity, Solskjaer is remaining calm about the club's business. "It’s never easy to have too many new players in the team, it takes time for players to gel into units," Solskjaer told BBC 5 live. "We have seen some ...

Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea confirm shirt numbers for Hakim Ziyech, Havertz, Werner & Thiago Silva

Premier League

Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2020/21 campaign, with the club making a couple of changes to accommodate their five new signings. Hakim Ziyech was the first to arrive at the club this summer and he has been given the No.22 shirt, which he wore in his first year at Ajax and then again two years later when Dusan Tadic was given his No.10 jersey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziyech’s preferred number was vacated by Christian Pulisic, who wore it last for last campaign, and the American winger has now been handed the No.10 shirt after the exit of Willian. The Brazilian winger was not the only player to leave Chelsea on a free transfer this summer, with Pedro’s exit away from the club freeing up the No.11 to be given to Timo Werner. B...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp aims fresh dig at Chelsea over summer spending

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has aimed another dig at Chelsea’s spending this summer window, suggesting teams owned by ‘oligarchs’ are not concerned about the financial uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. With Chelsea reportedly close to making yet another major signing in Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, their total spending figure could rise to £250 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has also sanctioned the signings of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz. Meanwhile, Liverpool have only been able to sign a left-back Kostas Tsimikas so far for a fee of £11.75 million. Klopp has constantly reiterated that their plans have been changed by the financial impact of the pande...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

How Kepa has reacted to Chelsea’s Mendy deal as Rennes give transfer update

Premier League

Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to battle with Edouard Mendy for Chelsea’s number one as the club look to complete a deal for the goalkeeper – though Rennes claim the transfer is far from done. Mendy has emerged as Chelsea’s top target to replace Kepa, with the keeper having been recommended by Petr Cech, who played for Rennes before moving to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Chelsea have failed to land the big-name goalkeeper they were hoping for – having been linked with Jan Oblak and Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Mendy’s looming arrival has created serious question marks over Kepa. Kepa was dropped for two significant periods by Lampard last campaign, replaced by Wily Caballero each time, with the Chelsea manager having major concerns o...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to hand the No.10 shirt to Christian Pulisic

Premier League

Frank Lampard is set to reward Christian Pulisic for a good maiden season at Chelsea by handing him the No.10 shirt after Willian’s exit to Arsenal this summer. Willian had only inherited the jersey from Eden Hazard a year ago when the Belgian star moved to Real Madrid for a club-record fee, though the Brazilian opted to leave Chelsea at the end of his contract and moved to north London for free. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That has created a vacancy for the No.10 shirt, which has also been worn by players like Joe Cole and Mark Hughes in addition to Willian and Eden Hazard. According to The Athletic, Christian Pulisic will become the latest player to take on the No.10 jersey, with the winger having delivered some superb performances in his first ca...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Holding set to start Arsenal’s game vs Fulham after David Luiz injury

Premier League

Rob Holding is set to start in Arsenal’s first Premier League game of the season against Fulham as David Luiz is a huge doubt due to a neck injury, according to reports. Holding was expected to join Newcastle United on loan this summer window but Mikel Arteta has reversed that decision and wants to keep the 24-year-old defender in his team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is believed that Arteta has been impressed by Holding during the club’s pre-season preparations and the player will be given the opportunity to challenge for a regular role in the team. According to The Athletic, Rob Holding is now in line to start Arsenal’s Premier League opener as David Luiz is struggling to overcome a neck injury. The report claims that Luiz suffered the injur...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd beat Real Madrid & Dortmund to sign Alejandro Garnacho

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United have signed teenage star Alejandro Garnacho from Atletico Madrid, beating clubs like Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to the youngster's signature. The 16-year-old is a striker and signed a five-year contract at the theatre of dreams, where he hopes to follow in the footsteps of his football idol Cristiano Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Marca, Atletico were very interested in keeping hold of one of their most promising youngsters and have not made the exit easy for the player. The Spanish club will receive some compensation for his move to the Premier League. Garnacho will work with academy coach Nicky Butt, although he has shown he can compete above his age range, by playing for Atletico Madrid's Under-19 te...