Alphonse Areola was desperate to join Chelsea this transfer summer, according to their goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon. The Paris Saint-Germain goalie was reportedly the subject of interest from Chelsea before the club spent a world record transfer fee on bringing Kepa Arrizabalaga to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea needed a replacement for […]
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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that he found out he had been sacked by Napoli only by watching the news on television. The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge this summer following a remarkable spell with the Serie A team. He secured Napoli’s highest ever points return last […]
Germany boss Joachim Low expressed his disappointment at Mesut Ozil on “human terms” after the Arsenal midfielder’s retirement from international football. In the wake of World Cup early exit, Ozil felt he was made a scapegoat and chose to quit the international game, citing racism as one of the reasons […]
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho agreed terms on a move to City before moving to Stamford Bridge, but Napoli failed to agree a fee with the English champions, the player’s agent has confirmed. The Italy international signed for the Blues for £52m after leaving Serie A, following Maurizio Sarri to the club […]
Paul Pogba has confirmed he could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The midfielder, who helped France win the World Cup earlier in the summer, is said to have a bad relationship with Jose Mourinho. After returning to Old Trafford from Juventus in 2016, Pogba’s second spell at […]
Jose Mourinho said Marcus Rashford looked like a ‘naive boy’ after being sent off for a headbutt during Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Burnley. The England international received the first red card of his career after an incident involving Phil Bardsley at Turf Moor. With United already leading 2-0 thanks […]
Eden Hazard says he is enjoying the football played by new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri far more than when the club were managed by Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho. Sarri took over in the summer, bringing his attacking, possession football to Stamford Bridge, and the club have had four […]
Jose Mourinho reportedly urged Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this transfer summer. There was the possibility of a return to Old Trafford for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner but Mourinho didn’t think the deal made sense financially. He told Woodward not to splash […]
Pep Guardiola says he will not judge Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager said he deserved “respect” for winning three Premier League trophies. Mourinho has come under scrutiny following United’s back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Tottenham, which has left them 13th in the Premier League table with just three […]
Unai Emery has confirmed that Mesut Ozil has been asked to play on the right wing for Arsenal. The 29-year-old was mainly used in the No.10 role during Arsene Wenger’s reign but Emery is demanding the midfielder to be more flexible in his own system. Emery has denied that he […]