Transfer Info
Maguire: I was never close to leaving Leicester for Manchester United
Leicester’s Harry Maguire – who recently signed a new five-year deal has revealed that there was only a ‘little’ interest from Manchester United in the summer and that he wanted to continue at the King Power. The defender’s Premier League performances last campaign earned him a call-up to the England squad for the 2018 World […]
Zidane confirms coaching return plans amid Manchester United links
Zinedine Zidane has fuelled speculation that he could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United by revealing that he plans to return to management “soon”. The Frenchman has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2017-18 season. Zidane walked away from that post on the back […]
Willian responds to claims he wanted to join United or Barcelona in the summer window
Willian has dismissed claims he wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian was strongly linked with transfers to both Manchester United and Barcelona before the summer window closed. Barcelona had at least two offers rejected by the Blues, while the United were said to be considering a bid of their own […]
PSG star tried to force through summer transfer to Chelsea, confirms coach
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 Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois, and […]
Antoine Griezmann explains why he rejected Barcelona transfer
Antoine Griezmann admits it was difficult to reject a move to Barcelona but insists he feels “love” at Atletico Madrid. The France star was heavily linked with the Barca before the World Cup but revealed in June he would be staying at Atletico through a video message entitled ‘The Decision’ . Griezmann agonised for some […]
Why Jorginho joined Chelsea despite agreeing Man City move
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 who left Napoli to replace […]
Pogba confirms he could leave United in January
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 United has been filled with […]
Mourinho told Man Utd chief Ed Woodward not to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
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 out a £90million transfer fee […]
Lyon confirm Moussa Dembele signing from Celtic
Moussa Dembele is set for a £20 million move to Lyon, after agreeing to a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 team. Celtic had announced they had accepted a bid for Dembele earlier Friday, with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirming this following his club’s 1-0 defeat to Nice that a contract had been agreed. “Moussa […]
‘Why isn’t Ronaldo retiring?’ – Platini questions ‘odd’ Juventus transfer
Cristiano Ronaldo’s €112 million transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus is considered to be “odd” by former Bianconeri player Michel Platini. Despite now being 33 years of age, the Portugal international remains one of the most recognisable and fearsome forward in world football. For that reason, the reigning Serie A champions were prepared to spend […]