Jose Bolu

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid reject Arsenal’s cash plus Guendouzi offer for Thomas Partey

Atletico Madrid have turned down Arsenal’s £22.8million bid plus Matteo Guendouzi for Thomas Partey. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Thomas Partey, as he wants more solidity at the base of his midfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guendouzi hasn’t played any match for Arsenal since being dropped from Arteta’s squad after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in June. The Frenchman escaped a ban after grabbing Neal Maupay’s throat after the full-time whistle and reports claimed the 21-year-old mocked Brighton players by saying he earned more than ‘they ever will’. Arteta has already decided to offload Guendouzi and the Gunners submitted a bid of £22.8m for Partey in a move that would have seen the player move to the La Liga giants. However, Atlet...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Inter Milan offer Ivan Perisic to Man Utd in swap deal to sign Alexis Sanchez

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Inter Milan have reportedly offered Ivan Perisic to Manchester United in exchange to sign Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez has spent the campaign on loan at Inter Milan and the Italian side are interested in signing the Chilean winger on a permanent deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And, Perisic was loaned out to Bayern Munich for the start of the season but the Bundesliga side are unwilling to sign the forward permanently due to Inter Milan’s £17m asking price. According to Sport Mediaset, Inter Milan are also not willing to pay United’s £17m valuation of Alexis Sanchez and have offered Perisic to Solskjaer’s side in a swap deal to sign the Chile international. Antonio Conte's side extended Alexis Sanchez’s loan deal to cover the rest of the delayed Italia...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea finally make breakthrough over new Willian deal

Premier League

Willian could agree a new contract with Chelsea before the end of this week, as the winger's current deal is set to expire. Frank Lampard remained hopeful that a deal could be struck with the Brazilian and despite offers from some top sides, it appears a breakthrough has been reached over a new contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 31-year-old has been holding out for a three-year deal to say at Stamford Bridge, while Chelsea only offered him a two-year deal. This will come as a huge blow for Arsenal, who have tracked the winger in recent weeks. Barcelona, Manchester United and David Beckham's Inter Miami have also enquired about his availability. According to reports, Arsenal offered Willian a deal worth around £250,000 a week earlier this yea...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Jermaine Jenas explains why Man Utd need to sign free agent Jan Vertonghen

Premier League

Jermaine Jenas has told Manchester United they need to sign former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen on a free transfer. The Belgian spent eight successful years at Tottenham, playing over 300 matches for the club and even helping the club reach the Champions League final last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vertonghen confirmed his exit from the London team after the final round of Premier League games and the defender will now look to revive his career elsewhere. Some clubs in Europe are interested in his signature and former Tottenham star Jenas believes Manchester United should be looking to offer him a deal. He told BBC Radio 5 Live: ‘I keep touting him around everywhere but I’m sorry, Jan Vertonghen on a free is the best free transfer...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool in talks to sign £32m Schalke star Ozan Kabak

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Liverpool have opened talks with Bundesliga side Schalke to sign defender Ozan Kabak, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp’s side are expected to be in the market for a new centre-back this summer window if Dejan Lovren leaves the Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This week, reports emerged that Dejan Lovren is on the verge of signing for Zenit St Petersburg in a deal worth £10.9m. According to Bild, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already identified Lovren’s replacement as the Reds are in talks to sign Kabak from Schalke. The report claims that Liverpool and the Bundesliga club are now in talks over a potential deal this summer. But Schalke want £31.8m for the 20-year-old central defender, who was signed from Stuttgart in a £1...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Why Man Utd board blocked move for Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz

Premier League

Manchester United decided not to sign Kai Havertz because they deemed Bayer Leverkusen’s £90m price tag to be ‘excessive’. But the midfielder is set to sign for Chelsea this summer and Leroy Sane appeared to confirm his move to the club earlier this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German has attracted huge interest from Europe in the last 18 months, including clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Manchester United were also interested in the 21-year-old and Solskjaer discussed about signing Havertz with his board in the January window. But, according to the Athletic, the United board felt £90m was too much for Havertz and that, Leverkusen’s price tag would still come down. Chelsea value Havertz at £75m but a couple of add-on...

Jul272020 by JBNo Comments

Troy Deeney calls reporter ‘cheeky b*stard’ after retirement question

Premier League

Watford captain Troy Deeney called a reporter a "cheeky b*stard" after he was asked if he would be retiring after his club's relegation. The 32-year-old scored a penalty for Watford but could not help his team beat relegation as they were defeated 3-2 by Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Though, he conceded he may have played his last match for the club, before he was asked if he would hang up his boots by the Sky Sports reporter. "I'm not that old you cheeky b******," Troy Deeney said lightheartedly, before saying: "Sorry, sorry." As Watford fell short of survival at the Emirates, the club’s captain said: “If it is my time to go, it's my time to go.” Owner Gino Pozzo and chairman Scott Duxbury's first task is to be on the lookout their fou...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane reveals why Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ than Solskjaer

Premier League

Roy Keane claims Frank Lampard has done a ‘better job’ at Chelsea than Ole Solskjaer at Manchester United after both teams secured their place in top four on the final day of the campaign. Chelsea got a 2-0 win over Wolves through goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud to land them a fourth-placed finish in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Derby County coach still has a chance to end the season with trophy if they can defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Solskjaer also had a huge impact in his first full campaign at the theatre of dreams. After a mixed start at United, the Red devils went on a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions. United’s 2-0 win against Leicester on Sunday also saw...

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...