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Apr202018 by JBNo Comments

Breaking: Arsene Wenger to leave at the end of the season

Arsene Wenger has announced that he will step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the campaign. The 68-year-old took charge of the club in 1996 and has guided them to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups, although in recent years he has come under fire. In a statement published on the club's official website, Wenger said: “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step down at the end of the season. “I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the club for so many memorable years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I managed the club with full commitment and integrity. “I want to thank the staff, the players, the directors and the fans who make this club so special. ...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Lewandowski breaks silence amid Chelsea and Madrid transfer links

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Robert Lewandowski has cooled the rumours linking him with a transfer away from Bayern Munich in the summer. The 29-year-old striker is Bundesliga’s top scorer this campaign with 27 goals, but there is increasing speculation that this could be his final season at the club. Reports suggest Lewandowski has instructed his agent, Pini Zahavi, to find him a new club ahead of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s claimed the Poland international would be keen on moving to Chelsea, Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Asked about the links with Real, Lewandowski told Polskie Radio: ‘Am I thinking about Real in terms of a transfer? No, not at all.’ Bayern Munich announced last week that Niko Kovac will become manager but the forwa...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Conte takes swipe at Sean Dyche over Burnley success

Premier League

Antonio Conte launched an attack on Sean Dyche, saying his achievements with Burnley are not as impressive than his own at Chelsea. The Italian downplayed the efforts of the manager, despite him guiding Burnley to 7th in the Premier League table on a minimal budget. According to Conte, Dyche’s achievements are nothing compared to taking over at one of the world’s biggest clubs ‘I think he is doing an important job,’ Conte said ahead of Thursday's match. ‘He is doing a great job this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘But if you start the season to fight to avoid the relegation zone it is more simple. It is more simple also if you have a small budget because you can count on a team that in the past reached qualification to play again in the lea...

Apr192018 by JBNo Comments

Klopp reveals he told his players to train naked

Premier League, UEFA

All the hype has centred on Mohamed Salah, which Jurgen Klopp highlighted to his players before their clash against Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp jokingly told his team to train naked before their Champions League second leg quarter-final game against Manchester City as all eyes would be on Mohamed Salah. Salah has enjoyed a scintillating debut season at Anfield, helping Liverpool reach the Champions League semi-finals with 40 goals in all competitions since arriving from Roma. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah has scored 30 goals in the Premier League as he leads the Golden Boot race, while he was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year and is also among nominees for PFA player of the year. Discussing the hype on the Egyptian, who scor...

Apr182018 by JBNo Comments

Christian Eriksen has asked about leaving, agent confirms

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Christian Eriksen is considering the possibility of leaving Tottenham and is wanted by the Catalans, according to agent Bayram Tutumlu. The Denmark international has been an important player for Spurs this campaign with 14 goals and 10 assists. Tutumlu, who represents Denmark legend Michael Laudrup, says he met with Eriksen this season and claims the midfielder wanted to work out what is required to leave Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tutumlu also said that Eriksen is held in high regard by Barca’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu. ‘Christian Eriksen invited me to his house in London in September and asked me what he needs to do to get to a bigger club,’ Tutumlu told Danish newspaper BT. ‘I told him that a really big club wanted him. ...

Apr172018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona line up £60m bid for United Anthony Martial

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona are considering a £60m summer swoop for Manchester United's Anthony Martial. Martial has reportedly reached a contract stalemate with Old Trafford amid concerns over his playing time under Jose Mourinho. His current contract expires next year summer - but United still have the option of a one-year extension. Since Alexis Sanchez joined the club, Martial has started only four games - including defeats against Tottenham and Newcastle. Martial is also said to be unhappy that he was asked to play on the right wing rather than his preferred left side because of Sanchez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona considered making a bid for Martial last summer before they later moved for Ousmane Dembele but they may now return for the France inter...

Apr172018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool and Tottenham to benefit from Manchester City title win

Premier League

Liverpool and Tottenham will both gain from Manchester City’s Premier League title victory due to clauses they inserted in the transfers of Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker. City were confirmed as champions of England on Sunday after Manchester United suffered a shock defeat to West Brom at home. The result left City 16 points clear of United with still five games to play – making it the joint earliest a side has ever won the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, The Times reported that three recent transfers included clauses should Manchester City win the Premier league. Tottenham are due the biggest windfall, with City’s title victory triggering a £1.5m payment inserted into the deal to sign Kyle Walker. Raheem Sterling also wo...

Apr172018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho to allow Pogba leave

Premier League

Jose Mourinho is ready to allow Paul Pogba leave Manchester United this summer. Mourinho has run out of patience with the France international and has included Pogba on a list of players who can be sold as he wants to close the gap on new Premier League champions Manchester City. The possibility of Pogba leaving United two years after returning to the club for £89million and is a step closer since Pep Guardiola revealed that the player was offered to City. Pogba's relationship with Mourinho has gone bad this season and the Frenchman was substituted again in Sunday's defeat to West Brom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 25-year-old has either been left on the bench or substituted in seven of his last 11 games. Pogba has struggled to fit into Mou...

Apr162018 by JBNo Comments

Thierry Henry slams Paul Pogba after West Brom loss

Premier League

Thierry Henry has opened fire on Manchester United’s Paul Pogba for his poor performance against West Brom. The result gave Manchester City the Premier League title and the display was very different from the roaring performance Pogba put on just a week ago. The France international inspired a second-half comeback against City, but was taken off after 58 minutes against West Brom. Henry questioned Pogba’s ability to maintain top level performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He told Sky Sports: ‘As soon as the game started, something was weird — the atmosphere of the stadium, the team — it’s so weird from what we saw from that team a week ago. ‘The commitment, the desire, and I asked if Pogba can do that all the time, the way he played agains...

Apr162018 by JBNo Comments

Monaco invite bids for Thomas Lemar

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Monaco appear to have opened the door for clubs to make move for French Thomas Lemar in the summer. The France international has severally been linked with a move away from Monaco, with Arsenal and Liverpool linked with moves for the 22-year-old. Arsenal made a stunning £92m bid for Lemar in January, as they attempted to replace Alexis Sanchez with him, and he has also been linked with Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lemar rejected the move and speculation has since died down regarding his future. Monaco’s vice-president, Vadim Vasiley, spoke to Telefoot about their summer transfer plans, and he appeared to have told interested clubs that they can make a bid when the window reopens. “A few hours after the match against Paris ...