Mertens set for Chelsea move after talks with Frank Lampard
Dries Mertens is interested in a transfer move to London after being in contact with Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard, according to reports. The Napoli forward’s contract expires this summer window and Chelsea are one of several teams chasing his signature. Lampard failed in a bid to sign Mertens last January window, but has continued […]
How Antonio Conte ruined Chelsea’s deals for Van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain
Chelsea tried to sign both Virgil van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain three years ago but the duo were put off a transfer move to the club by then manager Antonio Conte. The Liverpool pair were at Southampton and Arsenal respectively back in 2017 before moving to Anfield and going on to win the UEFA Champions League. […]
Xhaka speaks out on from Arsenal fans hatred after telling them to ‘f*** off’
Granit Xhaka conceded he’d never felt such ‘hatred’ directed towards him as he lost his cool and told Arsenal supporters to ‘f*** off’ earlier this campaign. The Arsenal midfielder was taunted by fans as he was substituted during the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates last October and lost his cool. Reacting angrily, […]
Dybala tests positive for coronavirus for the 4th time in six weeks
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for the coronavirus for the fourth time in six weeks, according to recent reports. Dybala confirmed on March 21 that he and his girlfriend Oriana Sabatini had contracted the virus after his first positive test. According to Spanish programme El Chiringuito, The Argentine star has had a total […]
Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sell Dembele instead of Coutinho
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi would prefer the club to sell Ousmane Dembele ahead of Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Coutinho is currently linked with a move away from Barca this summer with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in his signature. The Brazilian has spent this campaign on loan at Bayern […]
Ligue 1 season ended after French PM cancels all sporting events until September
The Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 campaigns are to be cancelled after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced no sporting activities, even those behind closed doors, could happen before September. During an announcement about how the French government intend to ease the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, it was confirmed the 2019/20 campaigns in sport would not […]
Ferdinand regrets not speaking against John Terry during race row with his brother
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says he regrets not speaking out during John Terry’s race row with his brother, Anton Ferdinand, and says he still does not speak to the Chelsea legend. Terry was banned by the FA for four games and fined £220,000 after using ‘abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour… which included […]
Hakim Ziyech reveals major regret ahead of Chelsea move
Hakim Ziyech has expressed his disappointment at how he ended his spell at Ajax, ahead of his transfer move to Chelsea. The Blues secured a deal to sign the Morocco international this year but football has since been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to the suspension of games around Europe. However, the […]
Szczesny reveals what Arsene Wenger told him after he was caught smoking
Former Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed the truth about what happened after he was caught smoking in what proved to be the final Premier League game of his Arsenal career. Szczesny lit up in the showers after a 2-0 loss against Southampton on New Year’s Day and he was fined and dropped by then-head coach Arsene […]
Premier League football targets behind closed doors return to action in June
The Premier League will hold further discussions this week, as it aims at a return to football action behind closed doors in June. All 20 teams will hold their latest conference call on Friday but a resumption of English football will only take place with approval from the government. The government’s next review of the […]