Premier League
Inter helped Lukaku lose half a stone in 12 days after Man Utd missed problem
Romelu Lukaku has turned into the striker Manchester United thought they had signed – and the one they desperately need now. The Belgium international has lost the bulk and the brawn, but none of the goalscoring ability that lay dormant at United. He is the fastest player to reach 20 goals for Inter Milan, needing […]
Frank Lampard promote Billy Gilmour to Chelsea’s first team ahead of United clash
Chelsea have confirmed midfielder Billy Gilmour has been permanently promoted into Lampard’s first-team squad. The 18-year-old revealed that the Blues manager had broken the news to him after Chelsea’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester City. Gilmour, who will now battle to add to the two top-flight appearances he has made this season, conceded he has […]
Mourinho omits Man Utd from his list of Premier League top-four contenders
Jose Mourinho has left United off his list of candidates for a top-four place but believes Wolves and Sheffield United are contenders to secure a Champions League place. Chelsea currently occupy fourth position in the League but Sheffield United are just two points behind Frank Lampard’s team in the table. Meanwhile, Spurs are four points behind Chelsea, while Everton’s fast improvement […]
Emery hits out at Arsenal players: ‘Some did not have a good attitude’
Unai Emery has criticised the attitude of Arsenal’s players and believes some players in the team ‘asked for more than what they were giving back’. The Spaniard manager was sacked by Arsenal at the end of November, just 18 months after he was chosen to replace Wenger as head coach. Unai Emery, who was eventually […]
I fell asleep in the barber’s chair – Jose Mourinho on going bald
Tottenham manager boss Jose Mourinho has joked that his sharp new haircut was actually a mistake and not a new image as he plots a successful end to the campaign. The Portuguese coach has been showing off an ultra-short trim, though he said that it was never his plan to have so much hair chopped off. “Sometimes I […]
Josh King breaks silence on failed Man Utd transfer
Bournemouth forward Josh King has spoken out for the first time on his failed transfer to boyhood club Manchester United. The Norway international emerged as a top target for United during the January transfer window, with Solskjaer desperate to bolster his attacking area. King spent five years at Old Trafford at the start of his […]
Kaka reveals Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona for Premier League club
Former Brazil and Real Madrid star, Kaka, has said Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi could leave Spain for the Premier League. Messi was just recently involved in a public spat with the club sporting director, Eric Abidal, who had questioned players’ commitment under former head coach, Ernesto Valverde. It had led to speculations that the Argentina […]
Jack Grealish gives go-ahead for Man Utd transfer move
Jack Grealish is ready to join Manchester United – with the outline of a deal already approved by the player – but formal transfer talks between the two teams have not taken place. The 24-year-old stayed out of the transfer picture in the January window – as Villa seek to avoid relegation back to the Championship – but he is […]
Gabriel Martinelli reveals Barcelona snub
Gabriel Martinelli is revelling in the success he is enjoying at Arsenal, but concedes that he was snubbed by Barcelona before making a move to the Emirates. The 18-year-old’s potential was spotted by Barcelona before Arsenal joined the chase for his signature. A trial spell was taken in with the Liga giants, but no offer was made. Martinelli, […]
Pep Guardiola speaks out on Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for Man City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has played down suggestions that Lionel Messi could join him at the Etihad and believes the superstar will end his playing days at Barcelona. Lionel Messi has spent his career with Barcelona but has a clause allowing him to leave for free this summer window. Guardiola coached the 32-year-old at […]