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Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva set to complete move to Chelsea after CL final defeat with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva is expected to join Chelsea after playing his final match for the Ligue 1 champions. Defeat in the Champions League final to Bayern Munich on Sunday is set to be followed by the veteran defender finalising his free transfer to Chelsea, after his contract with PSG ran out and he was not offered a new one. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Daily Telegraph claimed last week that Chelsea were interested in signing the 35-year-old and that positive talks had already taken place. Silva is likely to agree a one-year deal with the option of a further year, and Frank Lampard is keen to add his experience to his Chelsea defence. Left-back Ben Chilwell is expected to join in a £50m transfer move from Leicester. Silva, w...

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...

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...

Aug162020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal transfer boost as Man Utd pull out of race to sign Gabriel Magalhaes

Premier League, Ligue 1

Arsenal have had a €30m offer accepted by Lille for Gabriel Magalhaes with the Brazilian central defender now set to choose between a move to the Emirates or Napoli. Manchester United had also been interested in signing the player but according to Le 10 Sport they will now focus on agreeing a deal to bring Monaco’s Benoit Badiashile to the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Everton had also expressed an interest in signing Gabriel but they had a €20m bid turned down earlier this week, according to reports. Mikel Arteta wants to improve his defence during this summer, particularly given he is reported to be giving consideration to changing to a 4-3-3 formation next campaign. Arsenal will listen to offers for players like Sokratis Papastathopoulos, ...

Aug152020 by JBNo Comments

Lille confirm Gabriel Magalhaes will leave this summer amid Arsenal & Man Utd links

Ligue 1

Lille owner Gerard Lopez has confirmed that Manchester United and Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes will leave the club this summer. Gabriel has established himself as one of the top central defenders in the French Ligue 1 since breaking into Lille's first team last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 22-year-old centre-back helped Lille secure another top-four finish in the 2019-20 season, playing 24 matches before French football authorities called off the season in April. Gabriel is contracted to remain at Stade Pierre Mauroy until 2023, but he has been tipped to move onto pastures new in the coming weeks amid interest from a number of top clubs. According to Goal, United and Arsenal have both identified the Brazilian star as a transfer tar...

Jul92020 by JBNo Comments

Pogba reveals Man Utd’s attack with Bruno Fernandes is beautiful

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paul Pogba has revealed watching United’s ‘beautiful’ attack of Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial, Rashford and Greenwood makes him ‘enjoy football’. Manchester United have been in a good form since the Premier League returned, winning three out of their four matches thus far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils’ attacking players have found their rhythm, while Pogba’s return from injury has given a huge boost to the midfield. And the France international concedes he has been very much impressed by the club’s threat in the final third. ‘From behind I just enjoy it,’ Pogba told United Review. ‘I’m enjoying just watching Bruno, Rashford, Martial and Mason, who all played the last game, and seeing them score goals. ‘You just keep applauding, ...

Jul12020 by JBNo Comments

Saint-Etienne blast Arsenal for unacceptable demands over William Saliba

Premier League, Ligue 1

Saint-Etienne have slammed Arsenal as William Saliba will no longer be able play in the French Cup final this month. Arsenal completed the £27m signing of Saliba last year but the defender has remained on loan with Saint-Etienne this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ligue 1 campaign was cancelled in April in response to the coronavirus pandemic but Saint-Etienne are still due to play Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Coupe de France on July 24. On Tuesday, Arteta gave his blessing for Saliba to play in the final for the French side and said that an agreement had been reached between both teams. But Saint-Etienne now say that Saliba will not be part of the final due to Arsenal’s unacceptable sports and financial conditions. A ...

Jun132020 by JBNo Comments

PSG confirm Edinson Cavani & Thiago Silva will leave in summer as free agents

Ligue 1

PSG Sporting Director Leonardo has confirmed that Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will leave the Ligue 1 club for free once the Champions League campaign has been concluded. Cavani and Silva were part of the club’s first wave of spending as they tried to establish themselves as a force to reckon with in Europe under their new owners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva has helped PSG to win seven French Ligue 1 titles while Cavani has one fewer but they were unable to lead the club to the ultimate goal which is the Champions League. They will have one more crack at Europe’s big competition with Leonardo confirming that the duo will leave whenever the Champions League is concluded for PSG with the French league having already been ended. “Edinson Ca...

May312020 by JBNo Comments

Mauro Icardi completes move from Inter Milan to PSG

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Seria A

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Mauro Icardi, with Inter Milan receiving €50m (£45m) plus an additional €8m (£7m) in bonuses for the forward. Icardi, who had been on loan at PSG since the start of the 2019-20 campaign, has signed a four-year deal, tying him to the French club until 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The details of the contract were finalised on Sunday, and it was revealed the club insisted on including an 'anti-Juventus' clause that would see the Italian team bag an additional €15m if their former captain is sold on to a Serie A club. An official announcement from PSG reads: "Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce the signing of Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal, following the striker’s loan from Inter Milan dur...