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Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso has his say on Ben Chilwell to Chelsea rumour

Premier League

Marcos Alonso has made it clear that he’s ready to fight for his place at Chelsea after ‘liking’ a tweet criticising the rumours linking Ben Chilwell with a transfer move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea made a breakthrough with their move to sign Timo Werner this month after agreeing a deal in principle with the Leipzig forward and Frank Lampard has made signing a left-back his next priority this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chilwell is Lampard’s key target in this position but Leicester’s £80million asking price could prove difficult for the Chelsea – and recent reports claim Man City are providing strong competition for the defender. Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico, Porto’s Alex Telles and Alex Sandro have also been linked with a move to the w...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Herrera reveals behind the scenes confusion that led to Man Utd exit

Premier League

Ander Herrera has opened up about the behind the scenes confusion that led to his Manchester United departure, saying he "deserved more attention" from the club. Herrera signed for United from Athletic Club for €36 million back in 2014, and went on to play in 189 games for the 13-time Premier League winners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 30-year-old was unable to help the club add to their league titles, but did get his hands on the FA Cup, Europa League and Carabao Cup during his spell at Manchester. Despite the fact that the Spaniard was a regular in United's line up throughout the 2018-19 campaign, he was made to wait for a proposal of fresh contract and turned down the chance to extend his contract when the offer arrived. (adsbygoogle...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona rejected a €100m offer from Man Utd for Ansu Fati

La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United were willing to offer a €100 million (£89m) bid to sign Barcelona star Ansu Fati, according to reports in Spain. The 17-year-old came through Barcelona’s ‘La Masia’ academy and was the second-youngest player in history to make his senior debut for the Spanish giants earlier this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fati has already played 24 games for Barcelona this season after being fast-tracked from the Under-18s to the first team by Valverde last summer. According to Sport, Jorge Mendes contacted Barcelona last month to ask about Fati’s price but the club insisted that the winger was not for sale and would only leave if his €170m release clause was met. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the repor...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Zaha reveals the bizarre secret to Van Persie’s incredible chest control

Premier League

Wilfried Zaha concedes he only realised how good Robin van Persie was when he signed for Manchester United and claims his sublime chest control was down to it being ‘curved’. Sir Alex Ferguson convinced Zaha to sign for the Red devils in January 2013 but the winger was loaned back to Crystal Palace for the rest of the season meaning he never got the chance to play for the legendary manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zaha was ‘crushed’ by Ferguson’s decision to retire and Ferdinand believes the club’s ‘mishandling’ of the winger meant the player was always facing an huge battle at Old Trafford. However, during a chat on Ferdinand’s official YouTube channel, Zaha said he ‘appreciated every moment’ of his time at United as he got to share a field wit...

Jun72020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard suffers blow in bid to sign Ben Chilwell

Premier League

Manchester City have now entered the race to sign Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell this summer window, according to reports. Frank Lampard has identified Chilwell as his top target in the summer window having watched from afar as the England international enjoys another excellent campaign with the Foxes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Telegraph, Man City are prepared to go after Ben Chilwell when they are in need of another left-black, with Guardiola considering moving Zinchenko into midfield. Benjamin Mendy has struggled with injuries in his time at the club and City view Chilwell as their best option to strengthen the left-back position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leicester City will be pleased ...

Jun72020 by JBNo Comments

Zaha finally opens up on rumours he slept with David Moyes’ daughter

Premier League

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has finally opened up on rumours he slept with David Moyes’ daughter while he was still at Manchester United. The 27-year-old was one of the best performers in pre-season for United in 2013 having moved to Old Trafford from Selhurst Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the promising start, he was left out of the first-team squad by Moyes, who also arrived at the club that summer, at the start of the season with rumours regarding a relationship with his manager’s daughter circulating online. Now he has hit out at the Red devils for failing to offer him any guidance while speculation surrounding his love life continued to spread. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to ex-team-m...

Jun62020 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig deny Chelsea transfer agreement for Timo Werner

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Red Bull Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff has denied any deal has been struck over the transfer move of Timo Werner to Chelsea. According to reports, Werner’s £53m release clause had been triggered by Frank Lampard’s side and he was on his way to join the blues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool had been the favourites to land the German forward, with Manchester United also in the hunt for his signature, but Chelsea are now believed to be in pole position. However, Leipzig say there is no ‘formal agreement’ that will see him sign for Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We haven’t had an exchange yet,’ managing director Mintzlaff told Sky Sports Germany. ‘Accordingly, we have nothing to report. Timo Werner i...

Jun62020 by JBNo Comments

Modric reveals the moment Mourinho nearly made Ronaldo cry

La Liga

Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo did not always see eye to eye during their time together at Real Madrid, despite enjoying good success together. The pair combined to astonishing effect in the 2011/12 campaign when Real Madrid toppled arch rivals Barca to win La Liga, finishing the year with 100 points scoring121 goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This week it was announced that Ronaldo had become the world's first billionaire footballer, and he won league titles and trophies galore with Manchester United, Madrid and Italian side Juventus. Ronaldo was a key part of Real Madrid’s success in a team which also boasted the goalscoring talents of Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho...

Jun62020 by JBNo Comments

Scholes claims Solskjaer is totally wrong about Bruno Fernandes

Premier League

Paul Scholes feels he was a ‘totally different’ player to Bruno Fernandes, dismissing Manchester United boss Ole Solskjaer’s comparison of the two players. Fernandes arrived at the club from Sporting in the January window and has made a stunning impact, immediately becoming a key part of the team with a couple of goals and assists. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On his arrival, Ole Solskjaer likened the player to club legend Scholes, telling Sky Sports: ‘Scholsey, he’s a similar type in skills, he could do absolutely everything as well, Scholesy, so no pressure. ‘As a player he can do more or less everything on the pitch, he’s a midfielder, box-to-box, loads of energy, scores goals, assists.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Jun52020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi doubtful for LaLiga restart after Barca confirm injury blow

La Liga

Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi is nursing a thigh complaint, but have sought to calm any fears that the player could be sidelined for a long period of time. Speculation regarding the forward’s fitness first surfaced when he was absent from training sessions in Catalunya. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was suggested at the time that the Argentina international was merely working away from the cameras in personal gym sessions. Barcelona are, however, now prepared to acknowledge that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has a slight thigh injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spanish champions are confident that their captain will soon return to full training with the rest of the squad and be ready for La Lig...