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Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer

Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Manchester United about a transfer over Samuel Umtiti and insisted that he expects the Frenchman to remain at the club. The France international spoke about his future with Barcelona, saying that talks over a new contract had not yet begun. ‘Negotiations for a contract renewal have not started yet. My release clause is low, but that’s not what I worry about, I focus on the pitch,’ Samuel Umtiti told Canal FC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘it’s not only Manchester United, other clubs want me as well, nut my sole focus is on Barcelona.’ With the Red devils willing to trigger his £52million release clause, his future has led to plenty of speculation. But Valverde told United that Umtiti is happy with l...
Former Chelsea and Manchester United Midfielder Ray Wilkins dies aged 61

Former Chelsea and Manchester United Midfielder Ray Wilkins dies aged 61

La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League
It has been announced that Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61. The former England captain was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest. A statement from the PFA said: ‘it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have learnt that former England midfielder Ray Wilkins has passed away at the age of 61. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the PFA are with his family and friends.’ Wilkins was taken to hospital at the end of last week with his wife Jackie who said he had a cardiac arrest which led to his fall. He died in hospital. He will be remembered for his time at Chelsea where he began his senior career in 1973 until 1979. (adsbygoogle = wind...
Revealed: Ibrahimovic rejected $100 Million Deal in China for LA Galaxy Move

Revealed: Ibrahimovic rejected $100 Million Deal in China for LA Galaxy Move

Transfer Info, Premier League, Trending
Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly rejected a $100 million offer from China. According to Jovan Kirovski, the LA Galaxy technical director who did the major work to sign Ibrahimovic, the former United player had a multiyear offer from China even after his knee injury that would have seen him earn $100 million total. Instead Zlatan chose the Galaxy, which can only afford to pay him $3 million over two years. Kirovski revealed the hardest part of the deal was telling Ibra’s superagent, Mino Raiola, why they could only pay Ibrahimovic $1.5 million a year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Raiola’s first response was: “Are you serious?” But Zlatan decided he didn’t need the money at this stage of his career. Kirovski even said that there aren’t any ...
Joel Matip to miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury

Joel Matip to miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury

Premier League
Liverpool defender Joel Matip is expected to miss the rest of the season for Liverpool with a thigh injury. He suffered the injury in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace and the club have confirmed that he will require surgery. A statement on the club's website read: "Joel Matip is likely to require an operation on a thigh injury, Liverpool can confirm. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The centre-back sustained the issue during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. "Matip was able to complete the full 90 minutes of the fixture, but afterwards medical assessment on the thigh revealed surgery is expected to be required to correct the problem. "The operation is likely to end the 26-year-old's involvement in t...
Max Allegri set to replace Conte at Chelsea

Max Allegri set to replace Conte at Chelsea

Transfer Info, Premier League
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is set to replace current Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the Bridge. Chelsea have been underwhelming this season in the defence of their Premier League crown, and after losing to Tottenham on Sunday it is now unlikely for them to make the top-four. According to the Sun, a lack of Champions League football has not put Allegri off as he wants to take charge at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Allegri revealed that he is already thinking about life after Juventus and wants to leave Italy, and he told the Telegraph that: ‘Certainly I will go abroad. In Italy, finished.’ The Sun even reports that Allegri is ready to step in once Conte is sacked. Allegri replaced Conte at Juventus four years ago while Conte ...
Bellerin speaks out after angry bust-up with Mesut Ozil

Bellerin speaks out after angry bust-up with Mesut Ozil

Premier League
A number of Arsenal fans spotted Mesut Ozil giving Hector Bellerin an earful during their 3-0 victory over Stoke City. However, with Arsenal leading with two goals in the 85th minute, but Ozil was seen shouting at Bellerin. Ozil looked frustrated after the Spanish full-back played a loose pass while Stoke were looking to come back into the game.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({           google_ad_client: "ca-pub-1705784569777019",           enable_page_level_ads: true      }); Bellerin shouted back at Ozil before Bellerin made a gesture telling the defender to keep his mouth shut. Fortunately, Bellerin saw the funny side after the final whistle and uploaded a brilliant Instagram post. When @MesutOzil1088 walks into the dressing room... ? love you...
Mourinho: Ask Pogba why he’s struggling

Mourinho: Ask Pogba why he’s struggling

Premier League
A drop in form has seen Paul Pogba start only four of United's last 11 games in all competitions. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho suggested that Paul Pogba could perhaps explain the poor form that has him a starting spot. Mourinho, whose team face Swansea City on Saturday, is confused on why Pogba is struggling, saying maybe the Frenchman knows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-1705784569777019", enable_page_level_ads: true }); "Ask him. Ask him when you get a chance what he thinks about it," Mourinho said. Pogba suffered a hamstring injury in September, which ruled him out for two months, But Mourinho said that the setback could not be used as a reason for his form. "It's nothing to do wi...
Gabriel Jesus rejects new £90,000-a-week Manchester City deal

Gabriel Jesus rejects new £90,000-a-week Manchester City deal

Premier League
Gabriel Jesus is ready to put contract talks at on hold at Manchester City and wait until the summer after rejecting an offer of £90,000 a week. The Brazilian had looked like set to sign a new deal before Christmas but talks did not progress as expected. The 20-year-old, who currently earns around £65,000 a week at the Etihad is thought to have rejected the offer of £90,000 as his representatives believes he deserves more than £100,000. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However despite this, it is still anticipated he will commit his long-term future to the club. City felt the Brazil international was deserving of an increase following a scintillating start to life in England when they first offered a new deal earlier in the season. This has not chang...
Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation

Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has chosen to dodge a question enquiring about him joining Manchester United this summer. According to reports, The France international is on Jose Mourinho’s shortlist ahead of the summer window and is available for £53m due to a release clause in his contract at Camp Nou. The Catalans wants the centre-back to renew his deal which would significantly increase his release clause, but no agreement has been reached so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho is reportedly aware of Umtiti’s situation and has even contacted the French defender in an attempt to convince him to join Manchester United. However, Umtiti has ignited speculation by avoiding a direct question asking if he will be a Red devils player next sea...
UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes

UEFA confirm Champions League and Europa League finalists can name 12 substitutes

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA
UEFA have confirmed that teams that make it to the final in the Champions League and Europa League can name 12 substitutes on the bench. The new rules which will take effect next season, also state that teams can make use of a fourth substitute in extra-time during the knockout phase. The governing body also announced that the current substitutes of 7 will be upgraded to 12 in the finals of the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Teams may also register three new eligible players without restrictions after group stages of the Champions League and Europa League group stages, which correlates with many domestic league legislatures. This means that you can play for one team in the group stages and then switch t...
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