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May12021 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola hints Man Utd could trade Pogba for Eden Hazard in shock swap deal

Mino Raiola has told Manchester United to outline their plan to return to the top of European football to Paul Pogba, or they risk losing him this summer transfer window. The Frenchman has rediscovered his best form over the course of the past few months and played a key role in cementing United’s position as the best of the rest in England, behind Man City, and also in their journey towards the Europa League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba’s long-term future, however, still remains uncertain. The 28-year-old midfielder is approaching the final year of his current deal and talks over a new contract have been placed on hold. Real Madrid and Juventus continue to be linked with the player, and unless a breakthrough is made in talks, the Red devi...

May12021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel sends message to Chelsea board over summer transfer targets

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says he will not get ‘angry’ with the Chelsea board if they are unable to secure his preferred transfer targets this summer window. After replacing Frank Lampard in January, Tuchel has put Chelsea in a strong position to finish in the top four in England and also has the opportunity to guide the club to the Champions League final this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are believed to be prioritising a new striker for the summer transfer window with Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero and Romelu Lukaku all linked with possible transfer moves to the club. And while Tuchel concedes he already has ideas about which kind of player Chelsea should target, he is adamant that he will not be unhappy if his number one targets do not arrive this ...

May12021 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante reveals Chelsea’s chances of eliminating Real Madrid

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed his team’s chances of eliminating Real Madrid from this year’s Champions League. The Frenchman believes Thomas Tuchel’s side have created the perfect platform to knock the La Liga giants out of the Champions League semi-final and progress to the finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kante was named Man of the Match as the blues played 1-1 with Zidane’s side in the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie last Tuesday. The 30-year-old midfielder will hope to lead Chelsea to a win when they host Real Madrid at the Stamford Bridge in the second leg next week Wednesday. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League game with Fulham on Saturday, Kante said: “We are happy for the result [against Real Madrid]. "...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Scholes slams Man Utd star for ‘contributing nothing’ in Roma win

Premier League

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes slammed Fred for his part in Roma’s second goal during the Red devils' 6-2 win at Old Trafford. United got off to a good start in the first leg of their Europa League semi final as Bruno Fernandes rounded off an excellent move to open the scoring in the ninth minute of the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Roma were in front at the break as Lorenzo Pellegrini equalised from the penalty spot before Edin Dzeko got a goal from close range. United stepped up their efforts in the second half and a double from Edinson Cavani, along with another Fernandes goal and a late effort from Greenwood secured a comfortable win for Solskjaer’s side. But Scholes was angry with Fred’s defensive contribution in the first half...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Emery responds to Arteta criticism after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal

La Liga, Premier League

Unai Emery has defended Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal boss was criticised for his team selection following their 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League. The London side slipped to a 2-1 defeat in Spain in the first leg of their semi-final tie against the La Liga team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol gave Villarreal a 2-0 lead in the opening 30 minutes but the gunners grabbed a lifeline in the second half through Nicolas Pepe’s well taken penalty. Arteta, meanwhile, raised eyebrows with his team selection as he started the match without any recognised striker. But when asked what he thinks about Arteta’s team selection after the match Emery said: ‘I’m nobody to question Mikel Arteta’s decision, we had the idea that...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals promise to Cavani over Man Utd stay

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Edinson Cavani to stay at Manchester United so he can experience scoring goals in front of fans at the club. The Uruguayan forward delivered a masterclass in attack on Thursday as he scored a brace in United’s 6-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League semi final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani is yet to commit to a second campaign at Old Trafford and is considering a move back to South America due to family reasons. But Solskjaer has once again said he would ‘love’ for Cavani to remain at the club and believes he will be convinced by United once fans return to the stadium. ‘He was out for seven months without playing football for a long, long time before he came to us,’ Solskjaer said after United’...

Apr302021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd in advanced talks to complete Pau Torres signing before Euros begin

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are winning the race to sign Pau Torres from Villarreal and are aiming to complete a deal before the start of the European Championship this summer, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is believed to be prioritising a new partner for Harry Maguire this summer, while the Red devils have several players on their shortlist including Jules Kounde and Raphael Varane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But according to Spanish radio show El Larguero, United are close to the signing of Torres from Villarreal ahead of the summer transfer window. The report claims that United are looking to complete the transfer deal before Torres joins up with Spain’s squad for the Euros, which begins against Sweden on June 14. It’s also reported that o...

Apr292021 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy reveals what has surprised him most since his move to Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has conceded that the Premier League's intensity has left him surprised as his debut campaign in England is now closer towards its conclusion. The Senegal international moved to Stamford Bridge in September as former manager Frank Lampard looked to improve his goalkeeping options after a number of mistakes made by Kepa during the 2019/20 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although he was a completely unknown figure to almost every Chelsea fan, Mendy has wasted little time in proving his worth, racking up 22 clean sheets in 38 matches. As well as that, the 29-year-old also recorded seven clean sheets in his first ten games for the club, ensuring he got off to the perfect start. However, although Mendy has enjoyed ...

Apr292021 by JBNo Comments

Van Gaal names 10 transfer targets he missed out on at Man Utd

Premier League

Former Manchester United Louis van Gaal says Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and James Milner were among the players he tried to sign during his spell at Old Trafford. The Dutch coach was handed the Red Devils reins in 2014, with the Premier League giants turning to a proven performer after their failed experiment with David Moyes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van Gaal arrived at the club with big ambition and wanted that to be shown by United in their recruitment business, but he ended up being frustrated. Discussing those he targeted with FourFourTwo, Van Gaal made a list of 10 names: "I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead. "Before I had arrived, I also spoke wi...

Apr292021 by JBNo Comments

Carragher says Christian Pulisic will never match Eden Hazard’s level at Chelsea

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Christian Pulisic will never get to the same level as Eden Hazard at Chelsea. The United States international has endured an injury-hit campaign and has struggled to secure a regular role since Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Pulisic was handed a starting spot for the first leg of Chelsea’s Champions League game against Real Madrid on Tuesday and the player put his team ahead in the first half with an superb individual effort. Hazard, meanwhile, was Chelsea’s best player before he left Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid in 2019. And Carragher feels that Pulisic will fall short of being able to replicate Hazard’s outstanding performances on a regular ba...