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Klopp finally speaks out on Liverpool’s move to sign Thiago Alcantara

Klopp finally speaks out on Liverpool’s move to sign Thiago Alcantara

Premier League
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped praises on the club's transfer target Thiago Alcantara though refused to confirm if the Bayern Munich player would be moving to Anfield this summer. The spaniard's contract with the Bundesliga champions will expire next year and he has already asked the club to allow him to leave so he can yake on a new challenge in another country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are reported to be the club interested in his signature, with the 29-year-old already agreeing personal terms and putting his house in Munich for sale after discussions with Jurgen Klopp. Although Klopp is known for not talking about transfer targets publicly, he has once again hailed Thiago Alcantara – though says Liverpool have not made any...
Lampard regrets swearing at Anfield but accuses Liverpool of ‘crossing the line’

Lampard regrets swearing at Anfield but accuses Liverpool of ‘crossing the line’

Premier League
Frank Lampard has accused Liverpool of ‘crossing the line’ during the heated touchline bust-up in Chelsea 5-3 defeat against the Reds. Lampard was furious – appearing to Jurgen Klopp to ‘f**k off’ – after Kovacic was penalised for a foul on Sadio Mane, with Alexander-Arnold then getting a goal from it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the free-kick was awarded to Liverpool, Lampard became angry with the Reds’ assistant Pep Lijnders for telling the fourth official that it was a foul. Lampard then got furious by Klopp’s other assistant coach Peter Krawietz who shouted it was a ‘clear foul’. Leroy Sane all but confirms Kai Havertz’ transfer move to Chelsea Watch: Frank Lampard tells Jurgen Klopp to ‘f*** off’ in heated touchline bust-up ‘I’ve...
Man Utd in talks to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman

Man Utd in talks to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern winger Kingsley Coman and have held discussions about the player signing for the club. The Red devils are desperate to strengthen their wide options ahead of next campaign and Coman is on their list, according to The Athletic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kingsley Coman is seen as an alternative in the wide position if they are cannot secure a deal to sign primary target, Dortmund's Jadon Sancho. Coman is believed to be interested in joining United whether it’s a permanent or loan deal. He is also keen on linking up with France international teammates Paul Pogba and Anthony. Sancho has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for a while now, but United are likely to face competition for t...
‘Frank has to learn!’ – Klopp fires back at Lampard over ‘arrogant’ jibe

‘Frank has to learn!’ – Klopp fires back at Lampard over ‘arrogant’ jibe

Premier League
Jürgen Klopp has hit back at Frank Lampard for his post-match accusation of ‘arrogance’ against Liverpool, telling him he needs to learn to keep his competitive edge within the 90 minutes of football. Frank Lampard, Jurgen Klopp and members of the Red's backroom staff were involved in a heated row during their midweek Premier League game, which ended in a 5-3 victory for the Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A tackle by Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic on Liverpool's Sadio Mané was the source of the heated argument between the two sides. Klopp says he had no problem with the comments made in the heat of the moment, but was unhappy with the post-match observation by the Chelsea boss. “You cannot hit me and my bench with somethi...
Guardiola slams PFA Player of the Year award and claims Liverpool bias

Guardiola slams PFA Player of the Year award and claims Liverpool bias

Premier League
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims the PFA Player of the Year award is "always for Liverpool " as he said that he doesn't expect Kevin De Bruyne to win the award. De Bruyne will compete for the award against several players from Liverpool, including Jordan Henderson who won the Football Writers' Player of the Year award on Friday morning. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the last two years when it has been Manchester City who won the Premier League title, it was still players from Liverpool who won the PFA award. Virgil van Dijk was the winner last campaign when Liverpool missed out to City in the league, and Mohamed Salah pipped Kevin De Bruyne to the award after his superb 2017/18 season in which he scored a total of 44 goals in all compet...
Chelsea identify Jose Gimenez as alternative to Declan Rice transfer

Chelsea identify Jose Gimenez as alternative to Declan Rice transfer

Premier League, La Liga
Chelsea have identified Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez as a possible signing this summer as Frank Lampard looks to solve the defensive issues in the team. But Lampard will need to release at least one defender if he decides to sign a new player in the position, due to the defenders already at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Declan Rice is one target which has been scouted by Chelsea, but West Ham do not wish to sell the player. West Ham value Rice at aroud £80m and the possibility of Chelsea trying to send Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley to West Ham is not appealing to either player or the Hammers The chances of Chelsea signing Rice could be boosted if he expresses a desire to leave West Ham. However, Atletico defender Gimenez, w...
William Saliba says he feels ‘like a robber’ after Arsenal transfer U-turn

William Saliba says he feels ‘like a robber’ after Arsenal transfer U-turn

Premier League
Arsenal defender William Saliba says he ‘feels like a robber’ since leaving Saint-Etienne ahead of their French Cup final against Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. The two Ligue 1 teams will play the French Cup final at the Stade de France on Friday evening. The Ligue 1 season ended prematurely due to the coronavirus crisis, while the final which was scheduled for April 25, had to be pushed back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saint-Etienne sold William Saliba to Premier League side Arsenal for £27m last summer window with the player being loaned back immediately for a year as part of the deal. The French club tried to extend the loan spell so that the defender could play in the French Cup final, however, Arteta's side vetoed those hopes. And S...
Chelsea to sign Kepa replacement after Kai Havertz deal

Chelsea to sign Kepa replacement after Kai Havertz deal

Premier League, Transfer Info
Chelsea have invested heavily in the market for new signings to strengthen their front line, but Frank Lampard is not done with this summer spending. The Blues have already secured deals for Hakim Ziyech, who has already started training with his new team-mates, and beat Liverpool to the sisgning of Germany international forward Timo Werner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea can secure Champions League football if they are able to avoid defeat against Wolves on Sunday, a good achievement given Lampard was unable to sign players last summer, but their shaky defence has been a big problem. Chelsea have already conceded 54 goals – more than any other team currently in the top half of the leagu table – and the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga has been largel...
How Sergio Romero reacted to Solskjaer’s refusal to drop De Gea

How Sergio Romero reacted to Solskjaer’s refusal to drop De Gea

Premier League
Sergio Romero is reportedly considering his future at Old Trafford after a week in which he was overlooked by Umited boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in favour of David De Gea, according to Metro. Romero has been Manchester United second choice keeper since he arrived at the club in 2015, and the Argentine has been very understanding of his role in the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 33-year-old is probably even the best number two in England, his 96 appearances for the Argentina national team shows that he could be first choice elsewhere. But, he had been content with his status as club's number one in cup games and he had every round of the FA Cup tournament until last Sunday’s 3-1 defeat against Chelsea. Romero had been expecting to start the s...
Solskjaer looking to sign five players to overhaul Man Utd squad

Solskjaer looking to sign five players to overhaul Man Utd squad

Premier League
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes he still need five players this summer window for his team to compete for the Premier League title next season. The United boss has already signed four players – Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James – since he replaced Mourinho as manager in March 2019 and the players have proved to be good signings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Solskjaer has already discarded players like Alexis Sanchez, Chris Smalling, Antonio Valencia, Fellaini, Lukaku, Matteo Darmian and Herrera. The Red devils only a point in Sunday’s game against Leicester City to confirm a top-four finish next campaign and that would help Solskjaer’s transfer budget this summer window. According to th...
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