Premier League
Man United cool Maguire interest, target Barca’s Yerry Mina
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Leicester City defender Harry Maguire and turned their attentions to Barcelona’s Yerry Mina, Sky Sports News claim. It last week that United had made an approach to sign Maguire, who they value around £65m, but Leicester are adamant the central defender will not be allowed to leave. It […]
Kovacic turns down Manchester United move
Mateo Kovacic has rejected the chance to join Manchester United after a £53m bid offer was reportedly submitted to Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho is keen on improving his squad ahead of the new campaign and is confident that United will sign at least one more player before the transfer window closes. Kovacic, meanwhile, has already […]
Sarri confirms wonderkid Hudson-Odoi is ready for first-team role
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed 17-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for a first-team role this season after his impressive performance against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday. Hudson-Odoi made his Premier League debut in January and went on to play once more last season, having previously played a key role in […]
Martial breaks silence after bust-up with Mourinho
Anthony Martial has broken his silence on his absence from Manchester United’s pre-season after Mourinho hit out at the French forward. The 22-year-old left United’s tour last month for the birth of his second child, and has yet to report to Carrington for training. United are reportedly ready to fine Anthony Martial up to £180,000 […]
Inter Milan make contact with Luka Modric’s agents over a transfer
Inter Milan have made contact with the agent of Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric over a move, according to Sky Italia. Modric is understood to be open to the transfer after initial talks took place with the midfielder’s representatives. The 32-year-old played in 43 games for Real last campaign, which led to their third consecutive […]
Football managers to be shown yellow & red cards this season
Football managers will be shown red and yellow cards for bad behaviour in technical areas this campaign, in the same manner as the football players. Rather than the usual action of sending a manager to the stands, formal bookings will now be given out for offences on the sidelines. If a manager is handed four […]
Chelsea make Mateo Kovacic enquiry
Chelsea have enquired about the possibility of signing Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic as an alternative to Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey. Sportsmail revealed last week that Chelsea are prepared to make a deadline bid for Ramsey , who is likely to cost around £30million. The midfielder is in talks with Arsenal over a new contract and […]
Willian misses training after reported £65m bid from Real Madrid
Willian has missed pre-season training with Chelsea after Real Madrid reportedly submitted a £65 million offer for the Brazilian. The 29-year-old has been on holiday after Brazil’s World Cup run and was due to return back to Chelsea’s training ground on Friday. But according to The Times , Willian has failed to report back and […]
Jurgen Klopp responds to Mourinho early season jibes
Jurgen Klopp has responded to Jose Mourinho’s suggestion that Liverpool’s outrageous £176million outlay this summer means they must deliver silverware. Liverpool signed Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson – who is now the most expensive goalkeeper, despite Klopp having previously claimed he prefers to nurture players rather than buy them. Klopp had also criticised […]
Chelsea officials travel to Italy to finalise deal for Daniele Rugani
Chelsea officials have travelled to Italy to finally secure a deal for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports. Antonio Conte was expected to be sacked by Chelsea after the conclusion of the 2017-18 season but he remained in charge up until July 12. This prevented Chelsea from making headway in the transfer window and […]