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Feb272021 by JBNo Comments

Willian reveals he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea

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Willian has conceded he ‘really wanted to stay’ at Chelsea but after failing to agree a deal with the London side he decided to move to Arsenal. The Brazil international moved to the Emirates on a free transfer this summer window and has failed to find the form that made him a popular figure at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The attacker has failed to score for his new team, although he provided an assist off the bench in Arsenal’s fightback against Benfica in the UEFA Europa League. Willian admitted he would not have moved to Arsenal at all, had he and the blues been able to reach an agreement to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. ‘It was difficult to make that decision, it wasn’t easy,’ he told UOL. ‘Because, as you said, the rivalry betwe...

Feb272021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich approves Chelsea bid to sign Erling Haaland

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Roman Abramovich has approved Chelsea’s push to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer window, according to reports in Germany. The Norwegian has quickly established himself as one of the best young strikers in Europe and has attracted interest from several teams across the continent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Haaland has scored 43 goals in 43 matches since joining Dortmund but the Bundesliga side run the risk of losing the player at the end of the campaign if they miss out on the Champions League. Manchester United were close to signing Haaland before he moved to Dortmund from RB Salzburg. And it’s understood that they have maintained their interest in the 20-year-old, who has played under Solskjaer at Molde. But according to Bil...

Feb262021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer reveals three injured Man Utd stars could return before Chelsea clash

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful that three of his injured Manchester United players will be back in time to play Chelsea on Sunday, though Daniel James has injured his hamstring. United progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday after the draw with Real Sociedad, having won 4-0 in the first leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Hopefully we’ll get a few players back in and Dan tonight was hopefully not too bad,’ Solskjaer told BT Sport after the game. ‘He felt a tweak so we’ll have to check on him tonight. ‘Then Scott, Donny and Edinson we hope that they can be available for the weekend, I’m not sure. Paul [Pogba] is still out a few weeks unfortunately.’ He added: ‘Now until the international break I think we’ve got seven games, seven o...

Feb262021 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy discusses Tuchel’s impact & ‘fight’ with Kepa

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Edouard Mendy says Thomas Tuchel has brought a sense of ‘confidence’ back to the dressing room with his ‘expressive’ approach since taking over from Frank Lampard. Mendy may have feared for his place as Kepa was chosen to start in successive matches against Barnsley and Newcastle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Senegal international has started every game since and even appears to be enjoying life under his new manager. ‘The coach gives confidence to all the players. We know what he wants so when we are on the pitch we have to show why he has chosen us,’ Mendy said. ‘It’s very positive for all the players because he gives us a lot of confidence and we need to improve and to play great football when we are on the pitch. ‘He is very expressiv...

Feb262021 by JBNo Comments

‘Why is he even there?’ – Martin Keown rips apart Dani Ceballos after Benfica scare

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Martin Keown has criticised Dani Ceballos’ mistake-riddled dusplay against Benfica in the Europa League and even questioned his role in the Arsenal team. The gunners were given a huge scare in Athens on Thursday for the return leg of their last-32 clash, giving up two soft goals – one a free-kick conceded by Ceballos, the other a poor pass from the same player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was substituted with Arsenal needing two goals and they managed to fight back, with Kieran Tierney kick-starting the comeback before Aubameyang scored a late winner in a 4-3 aggregate win. Keown was not impressed with Arsenal’s display, and was particularly scathing about the performance of Ceballos, with the former Gunners defender concerned about the player's ...

Feb262021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to offer West Ham three players for Declan Rice transfer

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Manchester United are willing to offer a trio of big-name players to West Ham in their bid to sign midfielder Declan Rice this summer, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has long been a huge admirer of the England international, who was previously being touted at around £80million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, due to finacial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, that figure is believed to have dropped to £50million. That news has alerted clubs like United and Liverpool over a possible summer deal. But it would appear the Red Devils have the upper hand, because of their dealings with West Ham over Jesse Lingard loan. The report on 90min claims that Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Phil Jones will be the players offered to the hammers in...

Feb252021 by JBNo Comments

Norwich City set price for Man Utd to sign Max Aarons

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Norwich City believe they can get up to £35m by selling Manchester United target Max Aarons this summer window, after they rejected an offer of around £20m from Serie A giants Roma. The England U21 international had been expected to leave last summer after the Canaries’ relegation but Norwich managed to keep the player following an impressive season in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern Munich have also shown interest in Aarons and Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber hinted at interest from the German side earlier this year. ‘The only interest was in Max. No other players,’ said Webber. ‘We decided not to act on that interest, with Max’s blessing I must add, because it was from abroad and wouldn’t have been quite right for him ...

Feb252021 by JBNo Comments

Fabregas singles out Arsenal star for praise after Europa League win over Benfica

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Cesc Fabregas singled out Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka for praise after the London side beat Benfica to progress to the next stage in the Europa League. The tie was evenly poised at 1-1 after the first leg and the gunners won 3-2 in Athens in the second leg on Thursday night to progress. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave his team the lead in the first half but Benfica equalised just before half-time through Diogo Goncalves. Arsenal were facing a possible exit in the Europa League when Ferreira Silva put Benfica in front in the second half, but Kieran Tierney responded immediately to level the score. Still needing another goal to go through, Saka delivered a good cross for Aubameyang to convert in the 87th minute and ensur...

Feb242021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms he is ‘in contact’ with Man Utd target Haaland

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Manchester United remain interested in the signature of Erling Haaland this summer and revealed he ‘keeps in touch’ with the player. Haaland is one of the most sought-after players now having scored 17 goals in 17 Bundesliga games this season, notching another eight in five starts in the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mino Raiola, Haaland’s agent, suggested in a recent interview that there are as many as four teams from the Premier League looking to sign him. The Red devils attempted to sign Haaland before his move to Dortmund, with Solskjaer sharing a close relationship with the player having managed him during his early days at Molde. And the two remain in contact with Solskjaer not ruling out a p...

Feb242021 by JBNo Comments

Giroud reveals he was ‘annoyed’ with Mason Mount before his goal vs Atletico

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Olivier Giroud said he would have been annoyed with Mason Mount if his goal was disallowed in Chelsea’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The Frenchman scored an outstanding goal to secure a 1-0 victory for the London side in Bucharest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the build-up to the goal, Marcos Alonso’s cross was met by Mount, who failed to control the ball but a clearance from Mario Hermoso presented an opportunity to Giroud, who scored with a sublime effort past Jan Oblak. Giroud says he was ready to rebuke Mount for his attempt to control the ball when it would have been better to have let the cross from the left flank run into the striker’s path. ‘I was a bit lucky, the defender didn’t really go for it, I was a bit ...