Author: Jordan Harris

Man United predicted XI vs PSV Eindhoven: Anthony Martial to be handed first start

Jordan Harris

Manchester United open their Champions League campaign with a tricky trip to Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday. Louis van Gaal’s side will have been hugely boosted by the victory over Liverpool at the weekend, especially as they did it without captain Wayne Rooney, who is set to miss this clash with a hamstring injury (via BBC Sport). Here is how we expect United to line-up for the game against the Dutch champions: GK- David de Gea The Spaniard celebrated a new contract by making his first start of the…

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Wayne Rooney to miss Man United’s Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven

Jordan Harris

Man United captain Wayne Rooney will miss the Red Devils’ Champions League group-stage opener against PSV Eindhoven due to injury, BBC Sport report. The 29-year-old missed the victory over Liverpool after tweaking his hamstring in training, and Louis van Gaal has decided not to rush him back for the clash in the Netherlands (via BBC Sport). The decision from the manager has probably been made with the club’s lack of attacking options in mind. Had the Dutchman risked Rooney for the clash, he ran the risk of seeing his skipper…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho in row with fellow manager, and move lined up for Man United man

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Jose Mourinho engaged in a bust-up with Everton manager Roberto Martinez, after the Toffees defeated the Blues at the weekend, according to the Daily Mail. The Special One was angry that Martinez was the first of the pair to take part in a press conference, as he felt he should have been allowed to go first due to the return journey back to London. The Blues are interested in a surprising move for Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Mirror.…

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Arsenal news: Wenger tells board to get Real Madrid star, while bid planned for Belgian prospect

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsene Wenger has told the club’s hierarchy to go out and get Real Madrid playmaker Isco, according to the Metro. The Spaniard is also being pursued by Manchester City, but Los Blancos will accept nothing less than £36.7m for the 23-year-old. Arsenal have received a boost should they decide to go back in for Isco’s Madrid teammate Karim Benzema, the Metro report. Despite the Frenchman’s desire to stay at the Bernabeu, Los Blancos are allegedly open to offers for the 27-year-old. The…

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Man United gossip: Muller move planned for January, and Premier League great hails Martial

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils are confident that they will be able to sign Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller in January, according to the Metro. United tried to bring the 26-year-old to Old Trafford during the summer, but were unable to agree a fee. However, the Metro suggests that the Bavarian side would be interested in selling the man who has scored six goals in the opening four games of the season. Premier League legend Thierry Henry has heaped praise upon Anthony Martial,…

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Chelsea consider surprise move for Man United outcast

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are considering whether to make a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes, according to the Daily Mirror. The Blues have made a poor start to the new season, with just one win and three defeats from their opening five games, and their defensive struggles have been one of the factors behind their shaky form. Ahead of their game with Everton, the side were rocked by the news that Thibaut Courtois would be out for three months after suffering a knee injury (via BBC Sport). The Belgian’s understudy…

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Arsenal monitoring Belgian starlet ahead of potential January move

Jordan Harris

Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on Anderlecht prospect Youri Tielemans ahead of a potential January move, according to the Metro. The midfielder is being touted as one of the biggest talents in Europe currently, and has already made his mark on the European stage after becoming the youngest player to ever feature in a Champions League game in 2013 (via Metro). Although the new season is still in its infancy, Tielemans is well on course to enjoy his best campaign by some way. He has already scored three goals from…

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Steven Gerrard slates Rafa Benitez for decision to sell Liverpool star in 2009

Jordan Harris

Steven Gerrard has criticised former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez for the decision to sell Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid in 2009, according to the Daily Mirror. The Spaniard had been an integral part of the Reds’ squad for five years before he completed his £30m move to the Bernabeu, and Gerrard has explained in his autobiography, My Story, that he could not understand why the classy midfielder was allowed to leave (via Mirror). “It was clear Alonso was royalty after our first training session together in August 2004, and Rafa…

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Thierry Henry heaps praise upon Man United new boy Anthony Martial after debut goal

Jordan Harris

Premier League legend Thierry Henry has heaped praise upon Manchester United’s new signing Anthony Martial after the sensational impact that the Frenchman made on his debut for the Red Devils, the Daily Express report. Questions were raised about whether the 19-year-old would ever be able to justify his fee – having cost United an initial £36m, which could eventually rise to £58m (via Express) – but he responded to his critics with an excellent goal to seal Louis van Gaal’s side’s victory over Liverpool. His ability to change his pace…

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Arsene Wenger wants Arsenal board to make January move for Real Madrid star

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen to persuade the Arsenal board to make a January bid for Real Madrid star Isco, according to the Metro. The Gunners are hoping to exploit the amount of competition the Spaniard faces for a place in Rafa Benitez’s side in an attempt to tempt him towards an Emirates switch, the Metro suggest. However, they face competition from Manchester City (via Metro). Both sides are going to have to part with a serious amount of money if they want to land the exciting 23-year-old, with the…

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Man United hoping to complete Thomas Muller deal in January after failed summer move

Jordan Harris

Manchester United are hoping to complete a deal to sign Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller in January after their summer move for the German failed to materialise, according to the Metro. The Red Devils’ inability to agree a fee with the Bundesliga champions during the previous window meant that Louis van Gaal had to avert his attention to other targets, however, he is much more confident that he will be able to pull off an amazing switch in the winter (via Metro). The Metro allege that the Bavarian outfit are…

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Liverpool consider possible move for Spanish under-21 international available for just £4m

Jordan Harris

Liverpool are considering whether to make a move for Villarreal winger Moi Gomez, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old has recently agreed a season-long loan with Getafe after falling out with the manager of his parent club, Marcelino (via Mail). The rift between the pair means that the Spanish under-21 international will be available for as little as £4m, the Mail suggest. That appears to have persuaded Brendan Rodgers to keep an eye on Gomez. The Reds boss was criticised in the wake of the club’s comfortable defeat to…

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Ander Herrera hails Man United boss Louis van Gaal for confidence boost

Jordan Harris

Ander Herrera has revealed that it was the confidence that Louis van Gaal had given him that led to him taking the penalty during Saturday’s win over Liverpool, the Independent report. The Spaniard was perhaps the surprise man to step up in the 70th minute of their clash with the Reds, and while he admitted that he had never taken a spot-kick in a competitive game, it was his manager’s belief that led to him being the one to put the game beyond doubt (via Independent). “The manager last season…

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Branislav Ivanovic says Chelsea just need one big win to get season back on track

Jordan Harris

Branislav Ivanovic believes that Chelsea just need one major victory to get their season back on track, according to the Daily Express. The Premier League champions’ poor start to the season continued yesterday as they lost away to Everton, but the right-back thinks that the Blues are not playing as badly as the table suggests. “We need one big win to come back to our way,” he said. “We are not playing as badly as the results are showing but we have to wake up. “I think at the moment…

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Arsenal consider January moves for South American striker pair Edinson Cavani and Mauro Icardi

Jordan Harris

Arsenal appear to be drawing up a list of potential striker targets for January, after two South American stars were linked with moves to the Emirates. Summer target Edinson Cavani remains on the radar (via Metro), while Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi is also attracting attention, the Metro suggest. The Gunners attempted to sign Cavani in the summer, but eventually failed to agree a deal with Paris Saint-Germain (via Metro). However, the Uruguayan is now desperate to leave Parc des Princes, and will do anything to ensure that he joins Arsene…

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Chelsea gossip: Odds shortened on Mourinho’s departure, as boss admits relegation thoughts

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Jose Mourinho has incredibly admitted that the Blues are thinking about the possibility of relegation, according to the Metro. Yesterday’s defeat to Everton leaves the champions with just four points after their opening five games, and while Mourinho appears to suggest that relegation should not happen, it will be a worry to Chelsea fans that it has crossed his mind. “We cannot be scared of relegation,” he said. “Borussia Dortmund were in the relegation zone last season,” he added. However, it appears…

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Arsenal news: Benzema, Cavani and Icardi linked, while talks held over Real Madrid star

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners are plotting a January move for Real Madrid striker and reported summer target Karim Benzema, according to the Metro. Los Blancos are not interested in selling their forward, but that does not appear to have deterred Arsenal. The north London side are already in talks about bringing Benzema’s teammate Isco to the Emirates, according to the Metro. Arsene Wenger is prepared to offer £22m for the midfielder. Edinson Cavani is desperate to seal a move to the north London side…

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Man United gossip: De Gea’s buyout clause revealed, and van Gaal plans to stay

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: David de Gea may have signed a new four-year deal with United, but it appears that a move away from the club may not be entirely out of the question, The Sun report. The Real Madrid target has had a buyout clause of £30m included in the contract, which may pave the way for a future move. Louis van Gaal may be about to follow in his goalkeeper’s footsteps by signing an extension with the Red Devils, the Daily Star report.…

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Man United hope to pull off January move for Real Madrid target Marco Reus

Jordan Harris

Manchester United are hopeful that they may just be able to pull off a stunning January move to sign Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus, according to the Metro. The Red Devils face something of an uphill task however, if they hope to land the Germany international, as the Metro claim that Real Madrid are also interested, and may be in pole position to sign the 26-year-old. Both sides may struggle to convince him to leave the Westfalenstadion as he only signed a new deal with the Bundesliga leaders earlier in…

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Steven Gerrard claims former Liverpool boss DIDN’T LIKE HIM

Jordan Harris

Steven Gerrard has explained in his autobiography, My Story, that he felt that former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez didn’t like him as a person, the Daily Mirror report. “I don’t think Rafa Benitez liked me as a person. I’m not sure why, but that’s the feeling I got from him,” he said. The 35-year-old revealed that the current Real Madrid boss had a stronger relationship with the contingent of Spanish-speaking players that arrived during his reign, than he did with the Reds hero (via Mirror). “I used to think he…

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West Ham target Emmanuel Adebayor now a free agent after being RELEASED by Tottenham

Jordan Harris

Emmanuel Adebayor’s torrid time at Tottenham is finally over, after the club issued a statement on their official website confirming that they had released the striker. “We can confirm that we have reached a mutual agreement with Emmanuel Adebayor which will see him released from his contract with the Club,” the statement read. Despite the closure of the transfer window, the 31-year-old is now free to find a new club (via Daily Mirror), and could well join one of Spurs’ Premier League rivals if summer speculation is anything to go by.…

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Louis van Gaal ready to put retirement plans on back-burner and sign new Man United deal

Jordan Harris

Louis van Gaal is set to postpone his plans to retire by signing a brand new deal with Manchester United, according to the Daily Star. The Dutchman had originally planned to called it a day in 2017, but now wants to discuss an extension in the new year (via Star). The Star claim that van Gaal and his wife are enjoying life in England, and his relationship with the Red Devils’ CEO Ed Woodward is another reason why he wants to remain at the helm beyond his current contract. While the…

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Arsenal plot ambitious bid for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an ambitious bid to finally land Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, according to the Metro. The Frenchman was one of several names that were heavily linked with an Emirates switch in the summer, but like all the others – apart from Petr Cech – his move to north London failed to materialise. While the Metro suggest that Los Blancos do not plan on selling the 27-year-old, the Gunners are still considering a bid. The revival of their interest comes after Arsene Wenger’s side largely strolled…

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David de Gea’s new Man United contract includes £30m buyout clause

Jordan Harris

It may have appeared that David de Gea had committed his future to Manchester United by signing a new four-year deal (via The Sun), but it seems that an Old Trafford exit could still be on the cards. The 24-year-old surprised everyone by signing the new contract with the Red Devils as it came days after his dream move to Real Madrid collapsed in the final days of the transfer window (via Daily Mail). Although the U-turn suggests that de Gea is ready to forget a potential Bernabeu switch, The…

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Chelsea predicted line-up vs Everton: Thibaut Courtois to miss clash through injury

Jordan Harris

After the start they made to the new season, Chelsea would have probably been quite grateful for the international break, as it allowed Jose Mourinho the time to assess how the Blues are going to get their Premier League title defence off and running. Three points on Saturday is arguably a must, even at this early stage of the season, but the Toffees will fancy their chances, especially if they can keep things tight at the back, as the champions have conceded at least two goals in everyone of their…

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