Andres Iniesta has backed his former team-mate Xavi Hernandez to become Barcelona’s new manager but has criticised the Spanish club for their treatment of Ernesto Valverde. Xavi Hernandez confirmed he met Barcelona officials despite Ernesto Valverde still being in charge of the club. According to reports in Spain, Xavi has turned […]
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he would have done exactly the same thing Federico Valverde did after the Real Madrid midfielder’s match-saving professional foul in the Spanish Super Cup final. The Uruguayan was shown a straight red card for taking down Alvaro Morata as the striker burst clean through […]
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly told Sporting Lisbon that he’s keen to complete a transfer move to Old Trafford after Manchester United lodged a £50million bid for his services. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to give up hope after the Red devils missed out on Fernandes in the summer wimdow and watched […]
Chelsea have made an enquiry to Brighton over defender and captain Lewis Dunk, with the club prepared to let him leave if their hefty valuation is met by the blues. Frank Lampard is free to make signings after Chelsea’s transfer ban was lifted and he is keen to reinforce his […]
Chelsea have wrapped up a deal for Norwegian youngster Bryan Fiabema who becomes the club’s first January signing, with the teenager meeting his new teammates after Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Burnley. The 16-year-old – who joins the academy rather than the first-team squad – had a trial with Chelsea at […]
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is already in Italy having a medical ahead of a loan move to Seria A side AC Milan. According to Sky Sports News, the two clubs agreed a deal on Saturday with the club keen on bolstering their options in goal with Pepe Reina set for […]
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante was the big omission from Lampard’s squad to face Burnley at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The 28-year-old Frenchman has struggled with injuries throughout the season and it was another issue that saw him in the stands for the game. The France international picked up […]
Mikel Arteta conceded he was bitterly disappointed with Arsenal’s ‘unacceptable’ defending which led to Jordan Ayew’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had fired the visitors into an early lead after he provided a fitting end to a slick 19-pass move, but Arsenal failed to build […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Manchester United board are prepared to back him in what remains of the January transfer window amid speculation he is set to sign Bruno Fernandes. The Red devils are reportedly closing in on the £55m signing of the Portugal international who was close to joining […]
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to miss three Premier League games, including a London derby match with Chelsea, after being shown a straight red card against Crystal Palace. Aubameyang gave the gunners an early lead at Selhurst Park, finishing off a fine passing move after being played through by […]