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Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

John Terry reacts to rumours Thiago Silva will sign for Chelsea

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Chelsea legend John Terry has appeared to give his seal of approval for the club to sign free agent Thiago Silva this summer window. Chelsea have struggled to find a leader at in defence since Terry’s exit back in 2017 but are reportedly closing in on Paris Saint-Germain skipper Silva, who has emerged as Lampard’s top target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva’s eight-year stay with PSG came to an end as they lost to Bayern in last night’s Champions League final and he confirmed that the game would be his last for the club. ‘This was my last match at PSG. I am sad,’ the Brazilian told French outlet RMC Sport. ‘I apologise to the supporters. I want to thank all the fans for their love. ‘I will come back to PSG… I want to play for three or four more...

Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

Evra reveals why he & Cristiano Ronaldo told Solskjaer to sign Bruno Fernandes

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Patrice Evra has revealed the key role he and Cristiano Ronaldo played in bringing Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford. The pair were good friends in their three years together at Manchester United, even if Evra occasionally found Ronaldo a touch too competitive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the both combined to advise United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his transfer plans when Bruno Fernandes was being monitored at Sporting. Patrice Evra told The Guardian why the signing was needed, saying: “United have qualified for the Champions League. It’s not a big achievement but it’s massive progress from where we’ve come. "I love Ole. One game we’re on the bench and I started talking. He said, ‘Patrice. I’m focused’. "He would analyse everything so he...

Aug242020 by JBNo Comments

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

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

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...

Aug232020 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola confirms Pogba will stay at Man Utd & is ready to discuss new deal

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Paul Pogba is set to remain at Manchester United this summer and will soon hold negotiations with the club about a new deal, Mino Raiola has confirmed. Pogba has twice requested to leave United in the last two years but the arrival of Bruno Fernandes and an upswing in displays under Solskjaer have convinced the player that he has a future at the theatre of dreams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While the coronavirus effect on club finances means it’s unlikely that any club in the world could afford Pogba, Raiola has confirmed the midfielder will not leave this transfer window. But the Red devils fans will be further buoyed by the agent’s revelation that contract discussions will soon begin with Pogba, whose current contract expires in 2021. ‘Pogba i...

Aug232020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to sign £25m Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille this week

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal are set to complete a deal for Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners have been in talks with the defender having agreed a fee which is reported to be around £25m, with Lille last week. Napoli and Everton were also keen on the Brazilian and also had bids accepted by Lille, while Manchester United sounded out Gabriel's representatives last week to explore the possibility making a late move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Arsenal have always been confident of getting a deal done for the player and now expect to complete the transfer in the coming days after a breakthrough in talks. Gabriel is now expected to travel to England to sign a five-year deal. The process of completing the move will be complicated, however, by the fact Gabriel will need to qu...

Aug232020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal make late enquiry to hijack Liverpool’s bid for Thiago Alcantara

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, with Liverpool now facing competition over the former Barca player signature. The Spanish midfielder who will be involved in Sunday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, looked set for a move to Liverpool this summer but a deal is yet to be done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has only a year left on his contract with Bayern, who are interested in selling him this summer rather than lose him for free at the end of next campaign. Bayern want £23million for the 29-year-old, which the Reds deem too much as they could approach him in the January window to discuss a Bosman. With Liverpool stalling over a potential deal, Arsenal have now made an a...

Aug222020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire brawl sparked after his sister was stabbed in the arm

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Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty to charges concerning an alleged altercation with the police in Greece. According to reports, the brawl which led to the England international's arrest began when his sister was stabbed in the arm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old defender appeared in court in Syros on Saturday after the incident on Thursday after it was alleged he and two other persons had an altercation with police on the island of Mykonos. It is claimed that Maguire was taunted by rival football fans, which resulted in the player's sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a "sharp object." Things then escalated, with a mass brawl happening, and when police officers arrived to settle things, Maguire was r...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to complete Gabriel transfer as he completes medical despite Man Utd bid

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal are set to announce a deal for Lille defender Gabriel imminently with the player ready to sign for the Gunners unless Manchester United return with an improved offer. Arsenal appeared to have won the race for the 22-year-old central defender after agreeing a £22.7m deal, only for the Red devils to make a last-minute attempt to hijack the move from their Premier League rivals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gabriel Magalhaes asked for more time to make a final decision, having also been presented with an offer to move to Serie A side Napoli. However, Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Gabriel is set to sign a contract with Arsenal and that the deal could even be completed as early as on Saturday morning. The only stumbling bloc...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea set to finally sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester in a £50m deal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea are close to completing a £50m deal for Ben Chilwell with the Leicester City star having already undergone medical checks, according to reports. Frank Lampard has been desperate to sign a new left-back to reinforce his defence, with Chilwell his long-time top target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the player missed the last five Premier League games of the campaign with a knee injury, with Leicester City missing out on a top four place. According to The Athletic, the blues are now close to agreeing a £50m deal for Chilwell with the club resigned to losing him. Leicester have not given serious consideration to options for the position, with Lampard always adamant that Chilwell was his number one priority. The deal is advanced as Chi...

Aug212020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva speaks out on his future amid Chelsea move reports

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Paris Saint-Germain skipper Thiago Silva believes Saturday’s Champions League final against Bayern may not mean his final match for the club. The Brazilian has spent the last eight years in France after his move from AC Milan and could win the biggest prize in European club football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His contract is due to expire this month and he has been linked with a return to Italy, while reports this week claimed he had been offered to Chelsea. ‘Destiny is in our hands,’ said the 35-year-old defender, speaking ahead of the final against Bayern Munich. ‘The club turns 50 and it’s the last year of my deal,’ he told the club’s website. “I gave everything I could. ‘If I can continue to play with the club, we will discuss it and mak...