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May232018 by JBNo Comments

Conte makes threat to Chelsea over sacking

Premier League

Antonio Conte has threatened Chelsea chiefs that he will take a year-long sabbatical if he’s sacked this summer, in order to get most compensation from the club. Despite winning the Premier League and the FA Cup in his two years in charge at Stamford Bridge, Conte is still expected to be sacked from his role as manager. His relationship with the Chelsea board deteriorated after a row over last summer’s transfers and he would leave for some time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were reluctant to sack him sooner due to fears over a huge compensation bill but they face a £9m pay out anyway with Conte considering taking a 12-month break from football. Conte will continue to be paid his salary for 12 months until he takes another job if he is sac...

May232018 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery confirms Arsenal job on website

Transfer Info, Premier League

Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery's personal website has announced his arrival as Arsenal manager. The site, unai-emery.com, had a single page with a message that read: "Proud to be part of the Arsenal family," with his signature below and a logo of Arsenal above. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Emery is set to be named the next Arsenal boss in a few days, the former Sevilla boss became available after leaving Paris-Saint Germain at the end of the 2017-18 season, as he has won the Ligue 1 title, two Coupes de France, two Coupes de la Ligue and two French Supercups during his two years in charge there. The 46-year-old is expected to sign a two-year deal at the Emirates with an option for an additional season. The Spaniard won three consecu...

May232018 by JB1 Comment

Zidane: I wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah. The two players will go head to head in Saturday's Champions League final, with Salah's outstanding performances this campaign drawing comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah's 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer. Mohamed Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot ahead of Harry Kane after a scintillating season for Liverpool. When asked if he would swap Ronaldo for Salah, Zidane said: "No, I have Cristiano and I talk about my players." Ronaldo, who is the Champions League's leading goalscorer this campaign having found the scored 15 times, has now scored 42...

May222018 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make decision on letting Martial move to Chelsea or Arsenal

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United are willing to let Anthony Martial go this transfer summer but will not listen to offers from their Premier League rivals. Martial has failed to kick on during his two years with Jose Mourinho and Alexis Sanchez’s arrival has pushed him down the pecking order. The Frenchman had been in talks to sign a new contract at Old Trafford but he hasn’t scored since Sanchez arrived and could not make France’s World Cup squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all interested in Martial and have been monitoring his situation at Old Trafford. Mourinho wants to sell the winger but the club have decided he will not be allowed to join a rival in England, according to the Daily Mail. United’s decision will be a bi...

May222018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea make Robert Lewandowski main summer target

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea will push on with ambitious summer transfer plans despite the crisis that threatens owner Roman Abramovich, with the club making Robert Lewandowski their No 1 target. Abramovich’s visa application has been delayed, with the Government set to ask the Russian how he acquired his wealth if his visa is to be renewed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is also huge uncertainty over the future of Antonio Conte, with both the manager and the club hopeful of parting ways but Chelsea are unprepared to pay the compensation of at least £10 million – that would be needed to get rid of the Italian and his nine staff. Despite that upheaval, Chelsea are still trying to move on with a deal for Lewandowski, who they believe is ready for a transfer away from t...

May212018 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery to be named new Arsenal boss

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal are set to appoint Unai Emery as their new manager. Manchester City assistant manager Mikel Arteta was strong favourite to take over Arsene Wenger. Emery emerged as the unanimous choice after a recruitment process in which all the candidates were spoken to. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 46-year-old is available after leaving Paris St-Germain where he won one Ligue 1 title and four domestic cups in two seasons in charge of the club. Previously Emery guided Sevilla to three successive Europa League trophies between 2014 and 2016. Emery announced last month he would leave PSG when his contract expired at the end of the campaign. He was replaced by former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel, who had also been linked with job at the E...

May202018 by JBNo Comments

Man United squad unhappy with Mourinho’s team selection in FA Cup final

Premier League

Jose Mourinho's treatment of Eric Bailly has left the Manchester United squad ‘bemused’ after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup final. The Ivory Coast international was an unused substitute in United’s loss at Wembley and he’s started just five matches since February. Bailly watched on as Phil Jones brought down Eden Hazard in the box and the forward stepped up to score the goal of the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho had claimed earlier this month that he was picking certain defenders, namely Jones, Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof – because he wanted to help them make their country’s World Cup squad. However, the Telegraph claim the United squad are confused by Bailly’s omission in the FA Cup final and aren’t convinced by Mo...

May202018 by JBNo Comments

Manchester United make bid for Talisca as manager confirms Premier League move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Manchester United have reportedly made an offer for Brazilian star Anderson Talisca and are trying to beat Liverpool to his signature. The 24-year-old played his last game for Besiktas on Saturday, where he has been on loan from Benfica for the past season, with the club unable to pay his buy-out clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, Talisca has been linked with a move to the Premier League , with the likes of Liverpool and Everton , as well as Wolves, all interested in his signing. But now O Jogo claim Jose Mourinho is interested in signing the Brazilian and submitted a £35m offer that they expect to be accepted. The fee is more than the buyout clause Benfica had negotiated with Besiktas, and the Portuguese club’s president, Luis Filipe V...

May192018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho slams Chelsea’s style of play after FA cup defeat

Premier League

Jose Mourinho congratulated Chelsea for their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final but thinks he would be criticised for winning in such a defensive manner. Eden Hazard dazzled during the early stages of the match and the Belgium won and scored a 22nd-minute penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United were better after the break and Paul Pogba missed a glorious opportunity eight minutes from time. But there was no break through, leaving Mourinho to embrace Conte at the end of the game before talking about a game he viewed as a hard luck story. "I congratulated them because they won but I do not think they deserved to win," he told BBC Sport. "I congratulate them because I am a sportsman. They scored one more goal than us and ...

May192018 by JBNo Comments

Giroud reveals why Chelsea players were furious with him when he signed

Premier League

Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has revealed that his new team-mates were furious with him when he joined the club. Giroud signed an 18-month deal with Chelsea for an undisclosed fee in the January transfer window and he has scored five goals in his opening 17 appearances for Antonio Conte’s team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just a few months before joining Chelsea, Giroud set up Aaron Ramsey’s winner for Arsenal in the final of the FA Cup against his current team. The France international is determined to add to his winner’s medal collection when Conte’s men face Manchester United this weekend at Wembley. Speaking to Standard Sport ahead of the game, Giroud said: ‘When I arrived in January they were still a bit angry with me but I said, “I hope w...