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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...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea & Wolves given permission for late start to new Premier League campaign

Premier League

Chelsea and Wolves have been given permission by the Premier League to begin the new campaign on Monday September 14, after their marathon campaigns. With the fixtures for the 2020/21 campaign set to be released at 9am on Thursday, Manchester United and Manchester City are both believed to have been given a delayed start with their opening matches being played a week later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both Manchester teams were knocked out of European competition last week and will receive a 30-day break after holding talks with the Premier League, with their seasons to begin on September 19. However, a compromise has also been agreed with Chelsea and Wolves after their own eliminations from Europe, with the two teams set to start their seasons two ...

Aug202020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Magalhaes set for Arsenal medical on Thursday after agreeing 5-year deal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal are set to complete a deal for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes in the next 24 hours with the Brazilian player set to undergo a medical at the Emirates on Thursday. Lille accepted offers from Arsenal and Napoli but the 22-year-old central defender has now chosen to join Mikel Arteta's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta identified the club's defence as a major weakness when he arrived last December and his tactics in the second half of the season were designed to cover-up Arsenal's deficienccies at the back. However, the Spaniard manager wants to play a more expansive brand of football next campaign and he believes that Gabriel – along with William Saliba – will allow him to play a higher line in the Premier League. According t...

Aug192020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard offered chance to sign Thiago Silva

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has been offered to Chelsea ahead of his exit from the French Ligue 1 champions, according to reports. The Brazilian centre-back will play his last game for PSG in the Champions League this weekend, but will then look to secure a new club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva has been linked with a move to Arsenal after a phonecall from Mikel Arteta, but the Telegraph claim Chelsea have also emerged as candidates for the player's signature. Frank Lampard is keen to strengthen his defensive options this summer and has been given the opportunity to bring Silva to Stamford Bridge. Silva wants to move to the Premier League and is even prepared to take a pay cut on the £1.3m he currently earns a year at PSG. T...

Aug192020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Magalhaes’ team-mate drops major hint over Arsenal move

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lille captain Jose Fonte concedes Gabriel Magalhaes has asked about the Premier League, fuelling rumours of an impending transfer to Arsenal. The French side are resigned to losing Gabriel ahead of next season and have given the defender permission to talk with other teams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports emerged on Tuesday that the Gunners had reached an agreement with Lille which is worth £22m for Gabriel and he is expected to make a decision over his future. Manchester United are yet to make a bid for Gabriel after making their interest known but Napoli are still in the race for the centre-back. But, Arsenal are favourites to sign Gabriel and his team-mate, Fonte, has opened up on their conversations about a move to England. When quizze...