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Jun262018 by JBNo Comments

Marco Asensio breaks silence on Liverpool transfer rumours

Marco Asensio has revealed he will hold talks with new Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui over his future after the World Cup. The Spain international, who has appeared as a substitute in two of his nation’s three matches in the World Cup so far, has been linked with a move to Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asensio signed a six-year deal last September which included a buyout clause of £442million, but despite an amazing start to the campaign he failed to a cement a regular place in Zinedine Zidane’s starting line-up and was named on the bench for the last Champions League final. Responding to Liverpool’s reported interest, Marco Asensio said: ‘Liverpool? When the World Cup is over, we’ll talk about that sort of thing, now I’m focused on...

Jun252018 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba admits he had issues with Jose Mourinho

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed he had “small issues” with boss Jose Mourinho last season. Mourinho dropped Pogba against Huddersfield in the Premier League and Sevilla in the Champions League after taking him off in their loss at Wembley against Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho's treatment of the France international, who joined in August 2016 for a then world record transfer fee of £93.25m from Juventus , has resulted in various speculation over his future at the club. Speaking about United ahead of France's final World Cup group game against Denmark, the 25-year-old has admitted to problems between him and his manager. Pogba said: "It was a better season than the previous one. "It was an experience. There...

Jun252018 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: Eden Hazard was qoffered to Real Madrid just days before Champions League final

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Eden Hazard’s father reportedly contacted Real Madrid just days before the Champions League final to discuss a transfer for his son. The Belgium international has spent six years at Chelsea and won two Premier League titles and the Europa League while at the club. He has constantly flirted with Real Madrid, and even suggested earlier in the month that he would be open to a move to Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zinedine Zidane has been an admirer of Hazard for a couple of years and, while he is no longer the manager of Real, the La Liga club remain interested in signing the Belgian. According to Marca, Hazard’s father Thierry took matters into his hands by contacting Real Madrid to offer them the opportunity of signing the 27-year...

Jun222018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea defender responds to claims he’s set to join Inter Milan

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Davide Zappacosta insists he is ‘only thinking about Chelsea’ with speculation linking him with a move to Inter Milan. The Italian right back, who joined Chelsea last summer from Torino, has emerged as a key target for the Serie A club. Sky Sports claimed on Wednesday that Inter met with Zappacosta’s agent at their headquarters in Milan and were determined to make a deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was also reported that Chelsea were willing to allow Zappacosta leave for £17.5m, despite the player still having a contract at the club until 2021. Asked about the speculation surrounding his future, Zappacosta said: ‘I just want to have a great season, regardless of where I play. ‘Inter? The interest is pleasing but I don’t know anything about...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: real reason why Liverpool allowed Emre Can to quit club

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Emre Can reportedly did not leave Liverpool because of a wage issue, but because the midfielder has a disagreement with Jurgen Klopp about his best position in the team. Juventus are set to complete the signing of Can on a free transfer, with the Germany international touching down in Turin on Thursday to have his medical. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pictures of Can arriving at Juventus will be a big blow to many Liverpool fans who were hoping their club could convince the 24-year-old to stay. Can ran down his contract, rejecting multiple offers from Liverpool, but his exit was not because they could not meet his wage demands. The Mirror claim Can decided to leave because of a ‘developing professional issue’ between the player and Klopp. Klopp...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira finally breaks his silence on Arsenal transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira has called Arsenal ‘one of the most important teams in the world’ amid rumours he’s set for a move to the Emirates. Torreira has reportedly agreed a £26million deal with Arsenal and is expected to join up with his new team-mates after Uruguay’s World Cup campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unai Emery is on the lookout for midfield reinforcements, with Jack Wilshere on his way out of Arsenal, and Torreira has been hus number one target. Stephan Lichtsteiner completed a free transfer to Arsenal this month and Torreira has hinted that he could follow to north London. Asked if he's an Arsenal player, Torreira replied: ‘No, I don’t know (if he is an Arsenal player). ‘At the moment , the most important thing is playin...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard speaks out on rift with Lukaku after taking aim at the forward

Premier League

Eden Hazard has played down his criticism of Romelu Lukaku after he accused the Manchester United striker of going missing against in their World Cup opener against Panama. Belgium struggled to break Panama down in the first half, but scored three in the second half with Lukaku scoring two of those goals. Despite the win, Hazard conceded he was unhappy with Lukaku’s efforts in the first half and said it was difficult to play when the team is a man down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The comments shocked fans and sparked rumours there could be a rift growing between the attacking duo, but Hazard has rubbished those claims and insisted there was no ill will. ‘As the captain, even if I am not the captain I can talk, on the pitch I try to give my best,...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund sends message to Michy Batshuayi over Chelsea switch

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund will not be looking to sign Michy Batshuayi this summer from Chelsea, according to Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc. The Chelsea forward spent the second half of last campaign on loan at Dortmund and scored nine goals in 14 games. Batshuayi’s form sparked rumours Dortmund wanted to make his move permanent, but Chelsea are believed to have rejected their approach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With a new coach incoming at Chelsea, the club are convinced Batshuayi still has a future at Stamford Bridge. And with Chelsea refusing to listen to offers for Batshuayi, Dortmund seem to have given up on signing the Belgium international. He told Kicker: ‘We are searching for Mister X, but it is not Michy Batshuayi. ‘Th...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Sterling set to be axed as England line-up for Panama accidentally leaked

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Raheem Sterling is set to lose his place in England’s starting eleven for Sunday’s World Cup match against Panama as revealed by Gareth Southgate’s training-ground notes. The Manchester City attacker was chosen to lead the line alongside Harry Kane in the Three Lions’ opening match against Tunisia but struggled and was substituted for Marcus Rashford after just 68 minutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And now he is expected to start Sunday’s game on the bench, with Rashford the preferred option to partner Harry Kane as Southgate make changes. During training at England’s Repino base in Russia on Thursday, Southgate’s notes were slightly visible and photographers were able to zoom in on his team sheet. The team was unchanged except for two key posi...

Jun192018 by JBNo Comments

West Ham confirm Issa Diop signing

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

West Ham have confirmed the signing of France U21 centre-back Issa Diop from Toulouse on a five-year deal. The French defender joins for a fee of £21.9m, having successfully passed a medical and finalised personal terms on with the club. Diop flew into London on Monday after a fee was agreed between the clubs last week, and he becomes new boss Manuel Pellegrini's second signing of the summer after Ryan Fredericks joined from Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diop said: "I am very happy to sign for such a historic English club, and I hope to show my best here. "I am a very ambitious player and West Ham is a very ambitious club, as we've seen with the appointment of the new coach. I hope to help the team win lots of games and make the fans happy....