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Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals what Lampard told him about ‘ridiculous’ Ziyech

Premier League

Former England skipper Rio Ferdinand says Lampard has been impressed with Hakim Ziyech since his arrival at the club and says the Moroccan’s passing is ‘ridiculous’. The former Ajax winger moved to Stamford Bridge in July, though the deal was already agreed early in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old is yet to make his Chelsea debut after missing out on the 3-1 victory against Brighton due to injury but Lampard hopes to have him fit for the game against Liverpool on Sunday. With so many new signings at the Bridge, Ziyech’s arrival has gone under the radar but Ferdinand has revealed how happy Lampard has been with him. ‘You know what I spoke to Frank the other day about Ziyech and he said: ‘His passing is ridiculous.’ Ferdinand told...

Sep172020 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham break bank on wage bill as Gareth Bale re-joins from Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Gareth Bale has reportedly returned to the Premier League to rejoin Tottenham – seven years after leaving the London club. The Welshman has been heavily linked with a move back to his former team, particularly after his agent said the player wants a return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Daily Mail, Bale’s dream has now become a reality, having re-signed for Spurs on a season-long loan deal. The report claims Bale agreed terms on a £13m pay packet, part of which will be paid by La Liga champions Real Madrid. It is still unknown when Spurs will announce their new signing, but it’s expected to happen as soon as they solve a few minor contractual problems. Bale, who left Tottenham for £85m, will seal an emotional return to the club with ...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand takes major dig at Man Utd board with Chelsea transfer comparison

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea’s spending this summer reflects poorly on his former team and that fans are right to feel ‘frustrated’ with a lack of transfer activity. The Red Devils have made only one signing so far this season with the £40m signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, Chelsea have spent over £230m on six players by signing players like Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz. United have spent the majority of the summer working on a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford but they look set to begin the campaign with just one new signing and Ferdinand says Chelsea have made a mockery of his former club’s tactics. ‘Frank has made signing players li...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner explains Liverpool snub ahead of Premier League clash

Premier League

Chelsea forward Timo Werner has confirmed he held discussions with Liverpool but was more attracted to the project at the Bridge, where he will take on Klopp's side on Sunday. The German star appeared destined to join the Reds from RB Leipzig at one point this year, but they baulked at his price tag and that allowed Chelsea to move and seal a £47.5m deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner will play against Liverpool this weekend and says he has no regrets about not joining the Premier League champions, despite feeling he would have suited the team. Asked about his decision not to sign for Liverpool, and whether he had any extra motivation to score on Sunday, Timo Werner said: ‘I think, yeah, when I decided to leave Leipzig I talked to different clubs...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea disagree with Lampard over Declan Rice transfer

Premier League

West Ham star Declan Rice looks unlikely to join Chelsea this summer with Frank Lampard’s appreciation of the England player not shared by everyone at the club. Chelsea have already had a busy summer, signing players like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell, while they are also close to completing a deal for Rennes keeper Edouard Mendy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Chelsea boss still wants to make one more signing before the transfer window shuts and has identified Declan Rice as the final piece of his puzzle at the club. Lampard believes Rice can be reverted back into a central defender and marshal the club's back-line that conceded 54 times last campaign – as many as 15th placed Brighton in the Premier League. However, accordi...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Kurt Zouma fires title warning to Liverpool ahead of PL clash

Premier League

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has fired a warning to Liverpool that they are ready to “hurt” them in this season’s Premier League race. Zouma is convinced Chelsea can challenge for the League title and believes Timo Werner can help their front line become as prolific as Liverpool trio Salah, Firmino and Sadio Mane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea will play against reigning champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and Frank Lampard’s side are determined to send a message of intent. Zouma said: “They have a great front three, but we also have our weapons. We can hurt them. It will be a great game to watch. “Last season Liverpool completely dominated the season, they had a great run of wins. They hardly lost. But this is another year, everyb...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd could be without 11 players for first PL game vs Crystal Palace

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has concerns over up to 11 players, going into the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. United were given an additional week to prepare for the new campaign, after their Europa League participation saw last term run into the month of August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While many of their league rivals were in action over the weekend, Solskjaer was able to arrange one final pre-season game vs Aston Villa. But despite that, the Red devils have a lengthy list of players who may not be available for their first game of the season. The MEN claim that Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Fred, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Eric Bailly just returned to full training on Monday, while Fernandes just resumed days before. ...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon chief responds to Houssem Aouar to Arsenal transfer links

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lyon sporting director Juninho says the club have received no offers for Houssem Aouar despite speculation he could join Arsenal. Arteta still wants to improve his team and wants to sign a new midfielder, with the London side switching their focus from Thomas Partey to Aouar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lyon are believed to be demanding for a fee around £55m, which Arsenal will struggle to pay unless they sell some players. While Lyon will allow Aouar leave if their valuation is met, Juninho says they have not received any offers for the Frenchman. Asked about the futures of both Aouar and Memphis Depay after Lyon’s defeat against Montpellier yesterday, Juninho said: ‘For now, there is nothing for these players. ‘We have not received anythi...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Why Man Utd missed out on Sergio Reguilon transfer

Premier League

Tottenham are close to signing Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon after hijacking Manchester United’s move for the Spaniard. The 23-year-old is set to leave Real this summer after an impressive loan spell with Sevilla last season and United had been in talks with the La Liga champions for the last week over a possible £20m deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, negotiations hit a stumbling block when Madrid insisted on including a buy-back clause, with the Red devils unwilling to agree. And that has opened the door for Tottenham and the Athletic claim that a deal is now close to being struck that will see Reguilon move to North London on a permanent basis. Real wanted a buy-back option on the Spanish left-back allowing them to sign him for le...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Gareth Bale close to Tottenham move as agent confirms transfer talks over a return

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is trying to find a way of re-signing Gareth Bale in a move that could see Dele Alli move to Real Madrid, according to reports. Bale is prepared to consider a return to the Premier League and his agent has admitted Tottenham is “where he wants to be”, although Levy could face competition from Manchester United, who are also keen on the winger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Telegraph Sport, one proposal that would interest Real is for Bale to return to Tottenham on loan, paying 50 per cent of his wages, with Alli moving to the Bernabeu and Real paying 100 per cent of his salary. This would allow Spurs to re-sign Bale and pay him £300,000-a-week, £150,000-a-week of which would be financed by the saving made on...