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Aug222020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire brawl sparked after his sister was stabbed in the arm

Premier League

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty to charges concerning an alleged altercation with the police in Greece. According to reports, the brawl which led to the England international's arrest began when his sister was stabbed in the arm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old defender appeared in court in Syros on Saturday after the incident on Thursday after it was alleged he and two other persons had an altercation with police on the island of Mykonos. It is claimed that Maguire was taunted by rival football fans, which resulted in the player's sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a "sharp object." Things then escalated, with a mass brawl happening, and when police officers arrived to settle things, Maguire was r...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to complete Gabriel transfer as he completes medical despite Man Utd bid

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal are set to announce a deal for Lille defender Gabriel imminently with the player ready to sign for the Gunners unless Manchester United return with an improved offer. Arsenal appeared to have won the race for the 22-year-old central defender after agreeing a £22.7m deal, only for the Red devils to make a last-minute attempt to hijack the move from their Premier League rivals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gabriel Magalhaes asked for more time to make a final decision, having also been presented with an offer to move to Serie A side Napoli. However, Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Gabriel is set to sign a contract with Arsenal and that the deal could even be completed as early as on Saturday morning. The only stumbling bloc...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set to finally sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester in a £50m deal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea are close to completing a £50m deal for Ben Chilwell with the Leicester City star having already undergone medical checks, according to reports. Frank Lampard has been desperate to sign a new left-back to reinforce his defence, with Chilwell his long-time top target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the player missed the last five Premier League games of the campaign with a knee injury, with Leicester City missing out on a top four place. According to The Athletic, the blues are now close to agreeing a £50m deal for Chilwell with the club resigned to losing him. Leicester have not given serious consideration to options for the position, with Lampard always adamant that Chilwell was his number one priority. The deal is advanced as Chi...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva speaks out on his future amid Chelsea move reports

Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain skipper Thiago Silva believes Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern may not mean his final match for the club. The Brazilian has spent the last eight years in France after his move from AC Milan and could win the biggest prize in European club football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His contract is due to expire this month and he has been linked with a return to Italy, while reports this week claimed he had been offered to Chelsea. ‘Destiny is in our hands,’ said the 35-year-old defender, speaking ahead of the final against Bayern Munich. ‘The club turns 50 and it’s the last year of my deal,’ he told the club’s website. “I gave everything I could. ‘If I can continue to play with the club, we will discuss it and mak...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd respond to reports of Harry Maguire arrest in Greece after nightclub brawl

Premier League

Harry Maguire is fully co-operating with Greek police after an incident that happened while the defender is on holiday with his partner, his club have confirmed. According to reports, Maguire was involved in an altercation while away with his partner and friends on the Greek island of Mykonos. They said the defender was involved in a fight which led to his arrest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United issued a statement after the reports: “The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night. "Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities. At this time we will be making no further comment." United have been given two weeks off after their exit from the Europa Le...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make late bid to hijack Gabriel Magalhaes deal from Arsenal

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Manchester United hope to sign Lille central defender Gabriel Magalhaes from under the nose of Premier League rivals Arsenal after submitting a late offer for the Brazilian star. Arsenal have been leading the race to sign the 22-year-old defender after agreeing a £22.7m deal with Ligue 1 side Lille for the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Napoli also had a bid accepted but Gabriel is believed to favour a move to Arsenal and the Gunners had hoped to make the confirmation of the Brazilian’s decision to join them in the next 24 hours. However, Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the Red devils made an offer for the Lille star on Friday and that Gabriel wants more time to consider his options. Arsenal had been confident of completing the deal but Manch...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea complete signing of Barcelona star Xavier Mbuyamba

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea have announced the signing of Barcelona youngster Xavier Mbuyamba after the defender signed a three-year contract with Frank Lampard's side. Mbuyamba left Barcelona this summer after agreeing to move to Chelsea. The 18-year-old has been compared to Virgil van Dijk for his calmness in possession and he already possesses the physicality to play in England. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season, which was the most of any team that finished in the top half. Frank Lampard has made improving his defence a priority and Chelsea announced on Thursday that Mbuyamba has arrived from Barcelona. ‘Chelsea Football Club can also confirm the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba from Barcelona,’ a statement read. ...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon set new price for Aouar after receiving Arsenal’s swap deal offer

Premier League

Lyon have set a new price for Houssem Aouar after receiving Arsenal’s swap deal offer for the French midfielder. Aouar has been one of the brightest stars of this campaign’s Champions League, helping Ligue 1 side Lyon reach the semi-finals before they were eliminated by Bayern Munich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon sporting director Juninho conceded after their Champions League exit that several of their top players – including Aouar – will likely leave this summer window. Arsenal are the only team to have made a formal offer for the Frenchman, according to L’Equipe. While Juve and Manchester City are among the clubs interested, it is the London side who made the first move. The club's technical director Edu proposed a swap deal which involves Ma...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd owner Glazer preventing club’s £108m purchase of Jadon Sancho

Premier League, Bundesliga

Manchester United owner Joel Glazer is preventing the club from the signing of Jadon Sancho, according to reports. Woodward and chief negotiator Matt Judge are conducting discussions via intermediaries drafted in by Dortmund with the two parties still some way apart on their valuation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, according to The Athletic, it is the club owner Joel Glazer that has stood firm and strictly expressed his reluctance to meet Borussia Dortmund’s €120m asking price. With Sancho set to demand a huge salary and commissions involved in the deal, it is Glazer that insisted the club cannot afford to pay over the odds as he leaves Woodward and Judge to try and work on a possible deal. The Red devils are being hit by the coronavirus pandemi...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Arsene Wenger opens up on major regret over Serge Gnabry’s Arsenal career

Premier League, Bundesliga

Arsene Wenger concedes he’s ‘very sad’ that Serge Gnabry left Arsenal only to go on to become one of the best footballers in world football. The German winger signed for the Gunners at the age of just 15 from Stuggart and Arsene Wenger was a huge admirer of the Bayern Munich star. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Serge Gnabry was tipped for big things in London but a disastrous loan spell with West Brom created major doubts in the German’s mind about life in the Premier League. The winger returned to the Emirates and agreed to signing a new contract before going back on the verbal agreement. Gnabry left for German side Werder Bremen for only £5m, but eventually moved to Bayern Munich 1 year later. The player has now become one of the most feared winge...