Chelsea youngster Tariq Lamptey has shocked Frank Lampard by turning down a new deal with the Blues and agreeing to join rival Premier League side Brighton this month instead. The 19-year-old was due to be out of contract with Chelsea in the summer window but there was confidence within the […]
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Ferdinand has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani supported Manchester United’s decision to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. After weeks of negotiations, Solskjaer’s side have finally landed the Portugese star in an €80 million deal from Sporting. ‘I’ve spoken to a few of his teammates at national level and […]
Liverpool missed the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo during the scramble for his signature in 2003, says Phil Thompson. The highly-rated Portuguese star was generating plenty of interest after bursting onto the scene at Sporting Lisbon. Several Premier League teams took the chance to cast an eye over Ronaldo’s potential, […]
Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens as they look to bring in an attacking player late in the January window. The 32-year-old Belgium international, who is out of contract this summer at Napoli, would cost at least £5m and Inter Milan are also reported to […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched a furious tirade at Jesse Lingard during Manchester United’s Carabao Cup game against Manchester City on Wednesday. The flashpoint occurred during the second half as the Red devils were chasing a second goal after Nemanja Matic had put the team in front in the 35th minute. […]
Bayern player Leon Goretzka has sought to diffuse the situation after reports emerged of a training-ground bust-up with Boateng. As reported by Bild, Boateng punched Goretzka in the face in retaliation to a tackle in a training game. Goretzka has since posted photos of himself smiling with Jerome Boateng. The […]
Everton have rejected an offer of €100m (£85m) from Spanish giants Barcelona for Brazilian forward Richarlison. Everton turned down the offer immediately, unwilling to sell one of their prized assets as they look to strengthen their team – rather than reduce it. Richarlison has been a target of Barcekona’s sporting […]
Bruno Fernandes concedes he had his heart set on a transfer move to the Premier League after Manchester United finally agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon. Manchester United were in danger of missing out on signing the 25-year-old midfielder before the end of the January window as they had refused […]
The home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been attacked by supporters armed with flares on Tuesday. The footage on social media shows a small number of fans throwing the objects over the gate of Woodward’s property with graffiti also reported to be sprayed on the fence of his home. However, neither […]
Manchester United have increased their bid to Sporting for Bruno Fernandes twice in the past 24 hours, the second for a deal which could be worth 80m euros. After weeks of negotiations, Ed Woodward has reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon’s director Hugo Viana which could see the Red devils […]