Premier League
Chelsea opted against Nabil Fekir transfer despite talks
Chelsea held talks with Lyon over a possible move for Nabil Fekir but Goal reports they opted against signing the France international over the summer after keeping hold of players in the same position. Fekir, who earlier in the transfer window saw a move to Liverpool crumble, was linked with a number of clubs during […]
Kroos slams Ozil’s ‘nonsense’ racism claim
Germany star Toni Kroos has hit out at former international team-mate Mesut Ozil, saying his claims of racism in the team and German federation are “nonsense.” Ozil stepped away from Germany duty last month, citing racism as the main reason after a controversial pre-World Cup photo session with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The criticism […]
Kevin De Bruyne out for three months, City confirm
Kevin De Bruyne is now expected to be out for three months as City have confirmed. De Bruyne sustained the injury during training on Wednesday and will be assessed in the coming days, but he is already on crutches and sources close to the Belgian believe he could be out of action between two and […]
Mourinho tells Pogba to hand in transfer request in stunning bust-up
Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho are no longer on speaking terms after the Manchester United manager told the France international to hand in a transfer request if he wanted to leave ‘again’. The pair clashed again this week at United’s training ground after Pogba’s controversial comments after their 2-1 win against Leicester City. Pogba was […]
Diego Godin reveals why he rejected Manchester United
Diego Godin has revealed that he rejected a transfer to Manchester United due to ‘personal reasons’. United made a late effort to sign the 32-year-old in the last stages of the summer transfer window by triggering the €25 million release clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid but failed. Mourinho was in the market to […]
Sergio Ramos hits back at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
Sergio Ramos has hit back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool manager criticised the Real Madrid defender for injuring Mohamed Salah in the UEFA Champions League final. Klopp described Ramos’ display in Liverpool’s 3-1 loss to Madrid as ‘ruthless and brutal’ as Salah was taken off with a shoulder injury in the first half. Ramos, […]
REVEALED: How Mikel Arteta helped mastermind City’s win over Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s ‘forensic studies’ of the Arsenal squad in hope of succeeding Arsene Wenger helped him mastermind Manchester City’s win on Sunday, according to reports. The Spaniard could have been Arsenal’s manager as the reigning champions kicked off their title defence with a 2-0 victory, though the London club opted for the experience of Unai […]
Barcelona leaves door open to Pogba signing
Barcelona president was asked about Paul Pogba after his side’s Supercopa de Espana victory against Sevilla on Sunday and he refused to discuss links with the United star but he did leave the door open to a possible transfer. La Liga champions Barca have emerged as strong suitors for France international Pogba amid uncertainty over […]
Willian: No chance I would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte
Willian says that there is “no chance” he would have stayed at Chelsea under Antonio Conte, but he is happy he stuck around to play for new manager Maurizio Sarri. Barcelona made offers to secure Willian from Chelsea over the summer, although they were put off as the club demanded more than £60 million for […]
Klopp reveals new signing has picked up illness ahead of West Ham match
Jurgen Klopp has revealed that summer signing Fabinho has picked up an illness ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League opener against West Ham. Fabinho completed a £39million transfer from Monaco to Merseyside at the end of May and the 24-year-old has got some minutes under his belt for Liverpool in pre-season. The Brazil international picked up […]