Author: Steve Green

Barcelona ready to hijack Chelsea’s move for Paul Pogba

Steve Green

Barcelona are set to rival Chelsea for the signature of in-demand midfielder Paul Pogba after confirming their interest in the France international, the Daily Express reports. The Juventus star has been heavily tracked by the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and former club Manchester United over the transfer window, but ended up staying in Turin after they sold midfield partner Arturo Vidal to Bayern Munich. Pogba was hastily let go by United after failing to break into the first team under Sir Alex Ferguson, but has since blossomed into one…

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Former Liverpool boss spoke with £25m Man United summer signing BEFORE he completed move

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Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he held talks with Manchester United star Memphis Depay before he left PSV Eindhoven over the summer, according to the Metro. The Dutch winger has settled into life at Old Trafford well so far, but Rodgers has said via the Daily Mail that he looked into the possibility of bringing the player to Anfield, only for him to opt to search for an out-and-out striker instead. “PSV had given us permission to have conversations with him,” Rodgers said. “Apart from a huge…

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Five most deadly Premier League strikers in the Premier League this season: Man United new boy already making strong impact

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Popular football statto’s Squawka have compiled a list (via Metro) detailing who the Premier League’s top five strikers have been so far this season with regards to their shots to goals conversion rate. And thanks to his impressive start, Manchester United new boy Anthony Martial has burst on to the scene already. The £36m man is proving that those doubters who raised their eyebrows at his arrival on transfer deadline day. However, he hasn’t managed to top list, so scroll below to see who has… 5. Romelu Lukaku – Everton…

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Man United new boy admits he is struggling cope with Premier League’s physicality

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Manchester United forward Memphis Depay has told Dutch Publication De Telegraaf that he is struggling to get used to the physical side of the Premier League. The former PSV Eindhoven man made the move to Old Trafford over the summer with a great weight of expectation attached. After a positive immediate impact, he has struggled to maintain a high level of consistently as the season settles into a rhythm. And speaking to De Telegraaf, he has admitted that though he is finding it difficult to get out of second gear,…

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Bayern Munich chief taunts Man United over failed Thomas Muller bid

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Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has stuck the boot into Manchester United over their failed attempt to lure star forward Thomas Muller to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window, according to German publication Sport1. United were told that Muller would not be put up for sale at any price, but their blind determination to land the World Cup winner saw them come back numerous times. He made a mockery of United’s attempts in recent transfer windows to buy their way back to the top of English and European football.…

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Chelsea set to confirm new four-year deal for midfield star

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Chelsea look set to announce that popular midfielder Ramires has put pen-to-paper on a new four-year contract, according to the Metro. According to a report in the London Evening Standard, the Brazilian international has agreed a new deal to stay at Stamford Bridge for another four years and boosting his salary over £70,000-per-week. The 28-year-old linked up with The Blues back in 2010 when he joined from Portuguese giants Benfica, and has gone on to make a total of 226 appearances that have seen him collect winner’s medals for the…

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Carlo Ancelotti rules out joining Liverpool as he wants time off

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Carlo Ancelotti has virtually ruled himself out of the race to become the next Liverpool boss after declaring that he doesn’t intend to return to management until next season, according to the Daily Mirror. The Italian tactician has been out of work since he was given his marching orders by Real Madrid at the end of last season and has since been tipped as one of the names in the frame to take over at Anfield following Brendan Rodgers’ sacking. However, despite reports surfacing claiming that former Borussia Dortmund coach…

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Lazio striker Ricardo Kishna reveals why he rejected summer Arsenal move

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Lazio front man Ricardo Kishna has claimed that he turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal during the summer transfer window, according to the Daily Express. The 20-year-old only joined the Serie A giants back in July from Dutch side Ajax, but the Express revels that the move to Lazio only happened once he had already held talks with the Gunners as well as Serie A rivals Roma and Juventus. “I was immediately impressed by Lazio when I met the coach and officials from the club,” he told ELF. “I…

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Man United eye move for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi

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Manchester United are said to be ready to go all out in order to sign Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, according to the Metro. The 23-year-old has stepped up to become a key part of the Valencia defence after Nicolas Otamendi to Manchester City over the summer, and his subsequent performances have attracted interest from the likes of Bayern Munich. However, despite Bayern’s reported interest, sources in Spain have claimed that United will step up their efforts to bring him to the club. The Metro states that the Germany international is…

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Arsenal eye double Turkish raid for star midfield pair

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly looking into the possibility of making a double move for two of Turkey’s biggest midfield talents, according to the Metro. With the likes of Jack Wilshere, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini all suffering early season injuries and falling out of form, Wenger is keen to strengthen his midfield in the upcoming January transfer window. A report in Spanish publication Fichajes.com claims that one name Wenger is targeting is a former young Gooner. Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup, who left the Gunners back in 2012, has…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger eyes stunning triple swoop and Sanchez praised for United demolition

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Wednesday’s biggest Arsenal gossip. Arsenal look set to reignite their interest in summer transfer target Aleksandr Kokorin when the transfer window re-opens in January, the Metro reports. The Gunners were reportedly tracking the Dynamo Moscow striker during pre-season, though in the end a move never materialised. Per Mertesacker has hailed Arsenal’s defensive display in Sunday’s victory over Manchester United, the Daily Mirror reports. The Gunners kept a clean sheet in their 3-0 win, restricting the Red Devils to only a handful of opportunities at the Emirates. Petr Cech has heaped…

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Man United gossip: Valdes in tug-of-war as Valencia star is targeted

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Wednesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer rumour gossip. Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is looking increasingly likely to leave the club as reports suggest Sevilla and Valencia are vying for his signature, the Metro reports. The former Barcelona star is unwanted at Old Trafford, and the Daily Star claim that the club may be willing to let him leave in the middle of the season. Manchester United have been handed a boost after Marcos Rojo withdrew from the Argentina squad in a bid to be fit for next week’s…

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Sacking Jose Mourinho would cost Chelsea £37.5m

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Earlier this week Jose Mourinho was given the vote of confidence by Roman Abramovic and the Chelsea board (via Standard). The Blues have been out of form so far this term, but the manager has received the backing he needs, though it turns out that may be because it would cost £37.5m to get rid of him, according to the Metro. Picking up a report from the Daily Star, the club would owe the 52-year-old the whopping sum under the terms of his current contract. Mourinho’s position has come under…

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Chelsea fans admit Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez is playing better than Eden Hazard

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Following Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United at the weekend, Chelsea fans could only look on with envy as Alexis Sanchez put on a masterclass to destroy the Red Devils. The Blues are used to seeing Eden Hazard tearing up the opposition, only he has been another of the club’s star names to fall woefully short of expectations so far this season. Sanchez’s performance was apparently so good, that even Chelsea fans were compelled to publicly comment on his performance. Take a look below for a few collectors items… Sanchez…

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Barcelona starlet ‘prepared to accept Arsenal offer’

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Young Barcelona defensive midfielder Sergi Samper would apparently welcome the chance to join Arsenal should The Gunners make him an offer, according to the Metro. The 20-year-old has still yet to make an impact in the first team under Luis Enrique and the Metro reports that he is now assessing his options with the aim of finding more regular first team football. A report in Spain claims that his chance may come from Arsenal, after he expressed an interest in following in the footsteps of compatriot Cesc Fabregas, who also…

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David de Gea insists he is “very happy” at Man United

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he feels “accepted, respected and loved” at the club following a summer that almost saw him depart, according to the Daily Express. The Spanish international came close to joining Real Madrid on transfer deadline day following months of intense speculation regarding his future. However, the deal eventually broke down and de Gea went on to pen a new four-year deal with the Red Devils, and judging by his latest comments, he doesn’t regret his decision to turn his back on a return to…

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Arsenal handed injury boost as Alexis Sanchez is given the all clear

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Arsenal have welcomed the news that star man Alexis Sanchez has not sustained any long term damage despite being forced off during Sunday’s victory over Manchester United, according to the Daily Express. The Chilean international bagged himself two goals in the comprehensive 3-0 win at The Emirates, but was withdrawn on 80 minutes for Kieran Gibbs and then proceeded down the tunnel with physio Colin Gibbs. Wenger confessed immediately after the game that he was conceded about Sanchez’s injury saying: “He has a little groin problem. “Unfortunately he goes to…

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Arsene Wenger targets new striker in January transfer window

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be eyeing up a new striker for the January transfer window, according to the Daily Express. The long-standing boss only managed to bring Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech to the club over the summer, opting against making any more signings before the window drew to a close on September 1. The Express reports that the fans wanted a high profile signing, like Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani, or Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema, but so far they have had to rely on Theo Walcott…

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Arsenal sign young striker to long-term contract

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Arsenal have confirmed that they have committed young striker Alex Iwobi to a new long-term deal, according to the Daily Express. The 19-year-old has yet to make a competitive first team appearance for The Gunners, but has been an integral member of their under-21 side (via Express). His performances in the development squad earned him a call up for the pre-season tour of Singapore, which he followed up with his first goal against Lyon in the Emirates Cup. Despite not yet featuring this season, he has earned a call up…

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Man United target Neymar stalls on new Barcelona deal

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Manchester United will have been alerted to the news coming from Spain that claims Barcelona star Neymar is stalling on a new contract with the club, the Metro reports. The Daily Star have highlighted a story in Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo that suggests the Brazilian forward has put talks over a new deal on hold. Neymar would not come cheap if United were tempted to make a move on the back of this news, but manager Louis van Gaal has shown consistently that he is not afraid to break the…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho given vote of confidence as Courtois steps up recovery

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Tuesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer gossip. Some Chelsea fans actually claimed Eva Carneiro had placed a curse on their side as they lost 3-1 to Southampton on Saturday, the Metro reports. Carneiro, of course, left her position as the Blues’ first-team doctor on September 22 after Jose Mourinho was accused discriminatory comments towards her. Jose Mourinho has been charged by the FA with misconduct for claiming referees are afraid to give penalties to Chelsea, the Daily Mirror reports. The under-pressure Chelsea boss made the claim in several interviews on…

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Man United gossip: Martial picks up PFA award while Neymar stalls on new Barca deal

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Tuesday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. Manchester United’s French striker Anthony Martial, 19, has warned fans he is not the new Thierry Henry, according to The Sun. Anthony Martial has been named the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month for August/September in the Premier League, the Daily Express reports. Ronald Koeman admits Southampton will struggle to hold on to Manchester United target Sadio Mane after the forward’s man-of-the-match display against Chelsea, the Metro reports. The Senegalese striker was linked to Louis van Gaal’s side in the summer but…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners on Benzema alert and Sanchez given fitness boost

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Tuesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Arsenal have been put on red alert after long-term target Karim Benzema expressed his disappointment after being continually substituted at Real Madrid this season, saying that he is “fed up” with his situation, The Independent reports. Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi is keen to complete a temporary switch away from the club, according to the Metro. The 19-year-old is yet to play a competitive match for ArsenaI, although he has made the bench a couple of times. Theo Walcott is simply “unstoppable” and should…

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Arsenal put on high alert as Karim Benzema grows frustrated with Real Madrid substitute role

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Arsenal have been put on high alert after learning Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has grown frustrated at continually being substituted by manager Rafa Benitez, The Independent reports. The France international has been withdrawn from five out of his last six La Liga appearances, with the most recent coming during the clash with Atletico Madrid last weekend – a game in which he opened the scoring. “Substitutions are what the coach decides, I’m just there to help my team-mates,” Benzema told AS. “It’s true I’m fed up of being taken…

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Chelsea tell Jose Mourinho his job is safe should he finish in Premier League’s top four

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been told that his job is safe for now, but will come under review should their hopes of chalking up a top four finish come into jeopardy, according to the London Evening Standard. Owner Roman Abramovic reportedly held a meeting with his board members following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Southampton, and decided to stand by his manager for the time being (via Standard). The defeat signalled the club’s worst start to a league campaign for 37 years, with Chelsea losing six of their opening 12…

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