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Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer fires transfer warning to Man Utd after sealing top-four spot

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it’s left to the board to sign his targets this summer window. United sealed a Champions League place on the last day of the campaign after beating Leicester 2-0 through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A second campaign without Champions League football would have cost the Red devils around £25m in sponsorship, and also the revenues that come from playing in the competition. With the transfer market set to be different this summer due to the coronavirus crisis, United will be looking to work on their transfer targets in a difficult market. But, United boss Solskjaer says the club know about his targets and it’s up to them to work on the signings. ‘The...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard struggling with the weight of Real Madrid shirt

La Liga

Eden Hazard has struggled with the burden of wearing the Real Madrid shirt after his switch from Chelsea, according to Fabio Capello. The Belgian signed for the Spanish club from Chelsea on a five-year deal last summer, in a deal worth around £130m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard was outstanding at Chelsea, helping them to win two Premier League titles, but has so far failed to replicate same form at the Bernabeu. Hazard has played only 21 games this campaign, leading him to admit the just concluded season was the worst of his entire career. "He hasn't been the player he was at Chelsea and he was injured for a long time, he hasn't adapted," Fabio Capello told Marca. "I've always thought of him as a great player but the Real shirt weig...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Kroos hits out at Gareth Bale situation at Real Madrid

La Liga

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos conceded Gareth Bale’s situation at the club is unsatisfactory for everyone. Bale has been sidelined by Zidane since he returned to Madrid and after being benched for six matches consecutively, the winger was removed completely from the club’s final league game of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last summer, Zinedine Zidane publicly said Gareth Bale had to leave only for Madrid to pull the plug on his move to China. Kroos and Madrid are celebrating their first league title in three years, but Kroos conceded Bale’s issues at Santiago Bernabeu were a problem for everyone at the club. ‘The reality is that this situation is an unsatisfactory one for everyone, Bale wasn’t signed to play as little as he is do...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Bartomeu predicts two to three years of financial crisis for Barcelona

La Liga

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says they are the worse team affected by the coronavirus pandemic – but he says the club’s debt levels are still much healthy. With spiralling wages for the club’s players, some expensive signings who haven’t had an impact on the pitch, some have predicted financial problems ahead for Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “We saw that there was a pandemic worldwide and said that it would be a complex summer with swap deals, and that’s what is happening,” Bartomeu told Mundo Deportivo. “Since March 14 we have not received a euro. We have missed out on €200 million (£182m/$233m). €200m! “We have recovered a lot by reducing wages and using ERTE’s (Temporary Employment Regulation File, with the government pay...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Bayern respond to Man Utd’s interest in signing Kingsley Coman

Premier League, Bundesliga

Bayern Munich are not interested in letting Kingsley Coman join Manchester United despite the player being keen on a move to Old Trafford, according to reports. Coman is a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho, with Dortmund still insisting they want in excess of £100million for the winger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich after the arrival of Leroy Sane, and reports claim that United hoped to sign him on loan. However, Bayern will not allow Coman leave this summer window and still consider him a key part of the first-team, according to Sky Sport Germany. The winger is reportedly not happy about Sane’s arrival – with Bayern now likely to play a front three of the German winger, ...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals gameplan for Man Utd vs Leicester clash

Premier League

Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said they won't go into their top four showdown with Leicester City aiming for just a draw. Solskjaer has promised to deploy an attacking approach, despite only needing a draw to get a place in next campaign's Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A win will guarantee a third-place finish for the Red devils and Solskjaer has faith in his team to deliver a good performance. "We have to go into the game with a positive mindset, going there to attack, going there to win the ball, going there on the front foot, defend on the front foot," he told Sky Sports. "We know Leicester are a good side and they're going to pin us back at times and we're going to have to defend our box as well, so s...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona legend Xavi tests positive for coronavirus

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Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi Hernandez has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The current manager of Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd, explained on Instagram that he wasn’t having any symptoms but will self-isolate until he recovers fully. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xavi said: “Today I will not be able to accompany my team in the return to official competition. David Prats, reserve coach, will take my place as head of the technical team. “A few days ago, following the QSL protocol, I tested positive in my most recent Covid-19 test. Luckily, I feel perfectly fine, but following the protocol, I will remain isolated until I have overcome it. “When the medical authorities allow me, I will return to my daily routine and work more eag...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard applauds Hakim Ziyech stunning assist in Chelsea training

Premier League

Chelsea supporters are set to enjoy watching Hakim Ziyech next campaign, with Frank Lampard applauding the player after he made an outstanding assist for a goal in training. Chelsea completed a deal to sign Ziyech since February and, despite not being eligible to play for the blues until next season, he has already started taking part in training sessions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger once again took part in training this week, linking up with his teammates, and already looks ready for the 2020/2021 season after a good performance at Cobham. Ziyech took part in a game at Cobhams featuring players who did not partake in the Premier League game against Liverpool in midweek and completely stole the show with an amazing assist. Lampard re...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp finally speaks out on Liverpool’s move to sign Thiago Alcantara

Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped praises on the club's transfer target Thiago Alcantara though refused to confirm if the Bayern Munich player would be moving to Anfield this summer. The spaniard's contract with the Bundesliga champions will expire next year and he has already asked the club to allow him to leave so he can yake on a new challenge in another country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are reported to be the club interested in his signature, with the 29-year-old already agreeing personal terms and putting his house in Munich for sale after discussions with Jurgen Klopp. Although Klopp is known for not talking about transfer targets publicly, he has once again hailed Thiago Alcantara – though says Liverpool have not made any...

Jul252020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to miss out on £70m if they fail to qualify for Champions League

UEFA

Manchester United are set to miss out on a huge £70million if they fail to qualify for next campaign's Champions League. The Red devils are in a position to finish in top four ahead of the final matches of the campaign on Sunday, United need at least a draw against Leicester. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are currently level on points with Chelsea and only one above Leicester City, but they face a do-or-die clash at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. A defeat to Leicester along with a good result for Chelsea would see United miss out on top four, and the Daily Mail claim this will see them miss out on £70m. It would mean Solskjaer’s side would be playing in the Europa League next campaign, unless they win the competition this year and qualify f...