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Aug292020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard tells Chelsea to complete Declan Rice transfer after Chilwell & Thiago Silva deals

Premier League

Frank Lampard has reportedly told Chelsea to complete a deal to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice after welcoming Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva to the club. Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last campaign, and they have already spent more than £125million on new additions to the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Lampard wants to improve his squad further before this summer transfer window shuts in October and has now turned his attention to Declan Rice. According to The Sun, Lampard wants the blues to sign the England international and believes the versatile player can help get the club back in the Premier League title race. While the club impressed in Lampard’s first campaign as managet, they still finished way off Guardiola's...

Aug292020 by JBNo Comments

Sadio Mane left ‘very angry’ with Liverpool over failed Real Madrid move

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is reportedly ‘very angry’ with the Reds over a failed transfer move to La Liga giants Real Madrid. The Senegalese star is currently one of the best attackers in the world and finished the 2019/20 campaign with 20 goals in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zinedine Zidane is believed to be a huge fan of Mane and was linked with a transfer move for the Senegal international, although a deal never materialised. According to recent reports in Spain, Mane might be open to a move to Barcelona with his former Southampton head coach Ronald Koeman now in charge at the club. But Spanish outlet Sport played down the possibility of Mane joining Koeman at Barcelona this summer, but do claim he was angry with Liverpool’s...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli disagrees with Mikel Arteta over Arsenal role

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Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is seen as a youngster who has a bright future at the Emirates - but it remains unclear in what capacity. Despite seeing his campaign ended by a knee injury that will rule him out until 2021, he has signed a new five-year deal at the club and is eyeing a successful career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in March, Mikel Arteta stated his vision for Martinelli as a striker. “[Aubameyang and Martinelli] are centre forwards but with the squad balance that we have at the moment, to play on those positions on the left we don’t have five players,” the Spaniard said. But, in an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Bolivia Talk Show, Martinelli revealed he sees his best role being out wide. Despite his disagreement ...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Wijnaldum’s possible move to Barcelona

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cut short questions regarding Georginio Wijnaldum’s future at the club amid speculation the midfielder could join Barcelona. The midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the 2020/21 season and it is believed he is a target for new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman, who is looking to overhaul his squad after their poor 2019/20 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking in his press conference ahead of Liverpool’s Community Shield game against Arsenal this weekend, Jurgen Klopp gave only little update on the situation. “That’s an open contract situation, obviously,” the German said. “Otherwise, you would know. And that means we don’t talk about that. I never did in press conferences so why should I change that? ...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal ready to sell Martinez as Arteta sees Bernd Leno as his No 1 spot

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Arsenal are reportedly ready to cash in on Emiliano Martinez and have already identified a replacement for the goalkeeper. Martinez shone for Arsenal towards the end of last campaign having stepped up to replace the injured Bernd Leno and lifted the FA Cup trophy with his team-mates at the start of the month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine shot-stopper is determined to be a No.1 goalkeeper at the Emirates and is prepared to pursue that aim away from the London club. According to The Athletic, Mikel Arteta and his staff still consider German stopper Bernd Leno their starting goalkeeper and the manager is ready to cash in on Martinez. Arsenal believe the 25-year-old could fetch around £20million in the transfer market, although Martinez is...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta makes Willian and William Saliba promise to Arsenal supporters

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has hinted Willian and William Saliba are destined for central starting roles in his new-look team this campaign. The Brazil international, Willian left Chelsea for the gunners earlier this month after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba, meanwhile, was signed one year ago from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne but returned to the club on loan for the 2019/20 season. The central defender gave a good first display in an Arsenal shirt during Wednesday’s 4-1 pre-season victory over MK Dons and received huge praise from Mikel Arteta. Arsenal supporters are keen to see their new signings in action on Saturday against Premier League Champions Liverpool at Wembley in the Community Shie...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea legend John Terry reacts after Lampard signs Thiago Silva

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Chelsea legend John Terry has endorsed the blues' deal for Thiago Silva after Frank Lampard signed the experienced defender on a free transfer. The 35-year-old joins Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of extending his stay at the club for another campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thiago Silva spent almost a decade in France before joining Chelsea and helped the Ligue 1 champions reach the Champions League final last week, where they lost to Bayern. Silva will strengthen a Chelsea defence which conceded the most goals (54) in the Premier League top ten last campaign and Terry is happy with his signing. ‘What a signing this is,’ the former Chelsea skipper said after Frank Lampard's side confirmed the deal. Reacting to his move to Lond...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea confirm signing of Thiago Silva after PSG exit

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Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Thiago Silva on a free transfer after his exit from Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian defender has spent the last eight years with the PSG but played his last match for the French club in last Sunday’s Champions League final defeat against Bayern Munich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva has signed a one-year contract with the option for a further 12 months and the clause can be triggered by either the player or Chelsea. Frank Lampard began his summer spending spree with the additions of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech but is now concentrating on the defence which was poor last season. Looking ahead to his new challenge, Silva said: ‘I am so happy to be joining Chelsea. I am delighted to be a part of F...

Aug272020 by JBNo Comments

Dani Ceballos snubs Arsenal as he tells Madrid he wants to join Real Betis

Premier League, La Liga

Dani Ceballos has reportedly snubbed a possible return to Arsenal and has instead told Real Madrid that he wants to join Real Betis. He spent last campaign on loan at the Emirates and ended the season in good form as he formed a solid partnership with Granit Xhaka in midfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta has already made it clear that he wants the 24-year-old midfielder to remain at Arsenal. But, reports in Spain this month claimed that Real Madrid want to keep Ceballos for their pre-season in order to offer the player an opportunity to convince Zidane that he deserves a role in the first-team. Arsenal had hoped to sign Ceballos on a season-long loan ahead of the new campaign but Mundo Deportivo claim the Spaniard has now told Madrid t...

Aug272020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire reveals he ‘feared for his life’ during arrest in Greece

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Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire says he feared for his life and even thought he was being kidnapped in Greece. Manchester United confirmed on Wednesday Maguire no longer had a criminal record and was free to travel internationally, while he waits for a full re-trial in a more senior court. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "My initial thought, I thought we were getting kidnapped. We got down on our knees, we put our hands in the air, they just started hitting us," he told BBC Sport. "They were hitting my leg saying my career's over, 'No more football. You won't play again'. "And at this point I thought there is no chance these are police or I don't know who they are so I tried to run away, I was in that much of a panic, fear, scared for my life. Al...