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Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldinho reveals his home country is crazy about Martinelli & backs him to emulate Ronaldo

Ronaldinho has predicted that Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli can emulate another Brazilian legend Ronaldo to become the best player in the world. Former World Cup star Ronaldinho says the Brazilian teenager has got all of the attributes to follow in the footsteps of ex-Brazil star Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ex-Inter Milan and Barcelona striker Ronaldo became one of the all-time greats during an outstanding career and Ronaldinho can see similarities in Martinelli. Ronaldinho said: “We as Brazilians are very excited about him and his future. It is one thing to have the talent - but another at the age of 18 to have the confidence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “He reminds me of Ronaldo his first season...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Greenwood becomes youngest United player to hit milestone in 36 years

Premier League

Manchester United destroyed Tranmere Rovers 6-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup, with Mason Greenwood also among those that found the back of the net. Greenwood’s second half penalty – given after Tahith Chong was brought down by Tranmere goalkeeper Scott Davies – was his 10th goal of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He’s the youngest Manchester United player ever to score 10 goals for the team since Norman Whiteside in 1984 – around 36 years ago. Just 13 of his 34 matches for the club have come from the start of games, making his 10-goal haul all the more impressive from him. Harry Maguire opened the scoring from distance – his first goal for Manchester United – before Diogo Dalot scored from the right-hand side of the box. ...

Jan262020 by JBNo Comments

Sporting respond to Man Utd’s improved transfer offer for Bruno Fernandes

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reportedly lodged a fresh £46.4million offer to sign Bruno Fernandes – but Sporting Lisbon are holding out for a fee of £50.6m for their playmaker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been desperate to add an attacking midfielder to his team this January window – as he plans for United’s long-term future without Pogba – and Fernandes has been identified as the club’s key target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting received a £42.5m offer from the Red devils for the 25-year-old last week, but the Portuguese side had no interest in selling the player at that price. However, United remain confident of reaching an agreement this window, with Sporting beginning to lower their demands for the Portugese player. (adsbygoogle = win...

Jan252020 by JBNo Comments

Flamengo defender Pablo Mari in London for Arsenal medical

Transfer Info, Premier League

Pablo Mari has arrived in London for a medical at the Emirates, with Arsenal in talks with Flamengo to sign the centre-back on loan. The gunners are looking to sign the Spaniard defender on loan until the end of the campaign with an option to buy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pablo Mari signed a contract with current Premier League champions Manchester City in 2016, but never actually played for the Blues. He went out on loan for three successive years to Girona, NAC and Deportivo La Coruna, before signing for Flamengo on a permanent deal last summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old would become Mikel Arteta's first signing since taking over from Emery as Arsenal's manager in December. Mari...

Jan252020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer asks United to give him four years like Jurgen Klopp

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to call for patience in an ongoing rebuilding project at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils coach saying that it has taken Jurgen Klopp four years to get Liverpool to the point they are now. It remains to be seen whether the Norwegian manager will be given as long as Klopp to get things right. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Questions are once again being asked of his future on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Burnley, which followed a reversal by the same scoreline away against Liverpool. Ole Solskjaer concedes that there still remains much work for him to oversee, but has said that there will be no “quick fix”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He told reporters: “For me, we do have a way of do...

Jan242020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard responds to Boubakary Soumare rumours and reveals Chelsea transfer plans

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is not in Chelsea’s plan for the January window but remains eager to strengthen his team – particularly up front – before the end of this month. The London side have been linked with a host of strikers, notably Edinson Cavani, even before Tammy Abraham picked up an injury that will see him miss Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round game against Hull City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Cavani appears to be moving to Atletico Madrid, with Chelsea – like many teams – struggling to do business in January. Another player who has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea is Soumare, but, despite being an admirer of the player, Lampard says it won’t happen this month – but he still hopes to brin...

Jan242020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta responds to Aubameyang ‘agreement’ with Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports claiming that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed to leave Arsenal in order to join Barcelona. Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Aubameyang has already been in contact with Barcelona and has told the Spanish club that he would be willing to join them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 30-year-old will have just one year left on his contract at the end of the season, and the striker has reportedly told the Gunners that he is keen to leave in order to boost his chances of winning a major trophy. But Arteta is adamant that Aubameyang is happy at Arsenal and the striker is not looking to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Aubameyang’s latest link wi...

Jan242020 by JBNo Comments

How Bruno Fernandes reacted to failed Man Utd move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Bruno Fernandes has been left ‘annoyed’ at both Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon over his failed transfer move – but is still hoping to make the move to Old Trafford. Fernandes has emerged as the Red Devils’ key target this month, with under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to boost his midfield options. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But United’s pursuit of the midfielder looks set to end in disappointment, with the Premier League side unwilling to meet Sporting’s demands for a deal in January. The Times report Fernandes has been left ‘annoyed’ with the conduct of both Sporting and the Red devils during talks but still wants to secure a move to United as soon as possible. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Di...

Jan242020 by JBNo Comments

Romelu Lukaku: Mourinho didn’t have the players he wanted at United

Premier League, Seria A

Jose Mourinho would have delivered better at Manchester United had he been given “the players that he wanted”, says Romelu Lukaku, with the striker still holding the Spurs boss in the highest regard. A £75 million transfer took the Belgian to Old Trafford during the summer window of 2017. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho had been at Manchester United for 12 months by that point and already invested heavily in the signings of Pogba and Victor Lindelof. However, there were regular reports of the Red devils board blocking moves for supposed targets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku feels Mourinho would have enjoyed more success had he been shown more support, with the current Tottenham manager still one of t...

Jan242020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp gives update on Sadio Mane injury after Liverpool beat Wolves

Premier League

In an otherwise good night for Jurgen Klopp, with his side Liverpool beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 away from home, Mane’s injury was still a major concern. Mane was forced off in the first half of their Premier League game with Wolves just moments after trying to link up with Mohamed Salah for a counter-attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rather than continuing to chase the ball, The Senegal international wandered towards the touchline, went to ground and had to be taken off. There were no obvious signs he was in serious pain but he did went down the tunnel to receive treatment – a worrying sight for the Premier League leaders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp was quizzed on Mane’s injury after ...