Jose Bolu

Aug92020 by JBNo Comments

Lacazette to join Atletico Madrid for £30m when Aubameyang signs new deal

Arsenal will sell Alexandre Lacazette to Atletico Madrid once Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs a new contract, according to reports. Aubameyang is believed to be close to signing a new Arsenal deal, which will finally put an end to several months of speculation linking with a transfer away from the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gabon international claimed Arsenal’s Player of the Season Award after his two goals in the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea took his goal tally to 29 for the season. According to the Daily Star, after Aubameyang commits his future to the gunners, they will look to sell his strike partner Lacazette to Atletico Madrid for £30m. Alexandre Lacazette has endured a difficult campaign at the Emirates, suffering with a ...

Aug92020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona provide Lionel Messi injury update after victory over Napoli

La Liga

Barcelona manager Quique Setien says Lionel Messi suffered a ‘fierce knock’ after being kicked in the leg by Koulibaly in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Napoli but he expects him to make a speedy recovery. Barca secured a place in the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Seria A side Napoli on Saturday, with Clement Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Suarez getting on the scoresheet for the Caralans at the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi appeared to be in discomfort after Koulibaly struck his left leg while attempting to clear the ball when the match was still 2-0 and Barca’s medical staff ran on to attend to the Argentine superstar. Though Messi stayed on for the full 90 minutes – and Setien has now reassured fans it will not be a ‘big pr...

Aug92020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard criticises Chelsea players after Bayern thrashing

Premier League

Frank Lampard has criticised his players for ‘gifting’ Bayern goals after their thumping 4-1 (agg 7-1) defeat at the Allianz Arena and he promised to work on strengthening his team for the new campaign. Trailing 3-0 from the last-16 first leg, Chelsea were battling against the odds to get a place in the quarter-finals and first-half goals from Lewandowski, Perisic and Corentin Tolisso confirmed their elimination from the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I thought they [Chelsea] performed alright. It’s difficult to say that after a 4-1 defeat. I’m not happy. You don’t want to lose a game here,’ Lampard said after the final whistle. ‘But after we conceded those two early, I thought the resilience with how we got back into the game was go...

Aug82020 by JBNo Comments

Sarri: Juventus are cursed in Champions League

Seria A

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri believes the Italian side are cursed in the Champions League after they were eliminated by Lyon on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Juventus to a 2-1 victory in Turin, but they fell in the last-16 tie on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maurizio Sarri, who is under pressure at the club, said the Serie A champions were cursed in the European competition. "We are out of a competition where we won six out of eight games we played, we drew one and lost one. That means that in eight matches we got 19 points," he told a news conference. "If there were a Champions League table we would be first or second. Instead, we are out. That's why I feel incredibly sad. It makes me...

Aug82020 by JBNo Comments

Leverkusen gives Kai Havertz transfer update amid Chelsea links

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have been given a transfer warning by Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller over Kai Havertz, and he said the Blues must meet their terms to land the player. According to reports, Chelsea opened negotiations with Leverkusen over a possible £69m deal for Havertz, who was one of the best players in the Bundesliga in the 2019-20 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have already spent £84m to sign Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner from Ajax and RB Leipzig respectively, and Voller has now confirmed the blues will have to pay a club-record fee to sign Havertz. Asked if Bayer Leverkusen have already agreed to sell Havertz, Voller said: "No, but with his talent, it means he's on the list of all the best clubs. "We know of the interest ...

Aug82020 by JBNo Comments

Martinez fires exit warning to Arsenal ahead of next season

Premier League

Emiliano Martinez has sent warning to Arsenal that if he doesn’t get enough game time next campaign he will be looking to leave. Martinez has been at the club for a decade, waiting patiently for his opportunity to prove his worth with the gunners as the No.1 shirt. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The chance presented itself after the club’s No.1 goalkeeper Bernd Leno sustained an injury in their 2-1 defeat to Brighton. Since then, Martinez has been superb in goal and has guven Mikel Arteta a real selection headache ahead of next season. Lampard says Chelsea have done all they can to keep Willian Arsenal overrule Arteta after disagreement over Ainsley Maitland-Niles Leno has been the gunners’ most dependable player over the last two campaigns, a...

Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard says Chelsea have done all they can to keep Willian

Premier League

Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea have done all they can to convince Willian to stay as he closes in on joining Arsenal. The Brazilian winger will be out of contract once Chelsea's campaign comes to a close, which could be after the clash against Bayern Munich on Saturday with the German side 3-0 ahead from the first leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian turned down the offer of a two-year contract from Chelsea months, holding out for a three-year deal. "He is injured and was injured for the cup final and tomorrow, he would have given everything to play in those games," said Lampard. "I know Willian well, I have seen him and he has carried this injury a little bit in the latter part of restart. "Certainly as a club we have done everything we can t...

Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Bayern manager Flick hints at Thiago Alcantara move to Liverpool

Premier League, Bundesliga

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick has hinted that Thiago Alcantara wants a move to Premier League giants Liverpool to link-up with Jurgen Klopp. Thiago was in talks with Bayern over a new contract before withdrawing and declaring his desire to join a new team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Flick has confirmed the player wants a Premier League move, where Liverpool are the only club believed to be interested. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will fund a move for the 29-year-old, but Flick has no hard feelings over his desire to leave. “I can understand when a player is concerned,” Flick told Sport1. “Thiago played in Spain for FC Barcelona and in the Bundesliga for FC Bayern Munich. “If he wants to try again in the Premier League now,...

Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho’s agent hints at Juventus move which will fund Chelsea’s bid for Declan Rice

Premier League, Transfer Info

Jorginho’s agent has left the door open for the player to join Juventus in a move that could fund a Chelsea bid for West Ham star Declan Rice. Chelsea are unlikely to stand in his way if Juventus make a good offer for Jorginho this summer, given his limited playing time since the Project restart. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard wants to bring Rice back to Stamford Bridge, but West Ham United want at least £65million. Rice is also believed to be interested in a Chelsea return, although he is unlikely to make any attempt to force his way out of the club. That means the blues will need to make a huge bid to convince the Hammers to sell Rice and cashing in on Jorginho would help achieve that. Asked about Sarri’s interest in signing Jorginh...

Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane reveals Gareth Bale ‘didn’t want to play’ against Man City

La Liga

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has revealed Gareth Bale was left out of the squad to face Manchester City because he "didn't want to play". Bale has become a peripheral figure at Real Madrid after falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His omission from the team this week fuelled speculation over his future at the club and now Zidane has said it was the player's choice. Zidane said: "It was a personal conversation I had with him. He preferred not to play. The rest remains between me and him but he said he didn't want to." The La Liga champions are 2-1 down after the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at Santiago Bernabeu in February. Zidane said Eden Hazard, who has had an injury-hit campaign, wa...