Author: Vincent Van Genechten

Twitter loves the latest news about Jurgen Klopp

Vincent Van Genechten

Jurgen Klopp has signed a six-year contract with Liverpool less than a year after becoming their manager, the Reds announced on their website. The German boss guided Liverpool to the finals of the League Cup and Europa League last season, saving their season after he took over from Brendan Rodgers. Not surprisingly, Twitter liked the move: Walking around Liverpool after signing a new six-year deal like… #LFC #Klopp https://t.co/lfX85GTifv — Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) 8 juli 2016 Since the start of Klopp’s reign at Anfield, no team has created more…

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Manchester United receive huge boost in chase of fourth massive signing

Vincent Van Genechten

Paul Pogba has told his family and closest friends that he intends to leave Juventus in order to return to Manchester United, snubbing Real Madrid in the process. That’s according to French newspaper L’Equipe (via The Sun), which states Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola is understood to have advised him to join United and has promised the club he will do his utmost to persuade Pogba to join them. According to multiple reports on Thursday, as this one by The Guardian, Manchester United will offer Juventus £100 million for the services of the…

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Chelsea reportedly meet with Lionel Messi’s father to discuss a transfer

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic held a meeting with Lionel Messi’s father on his luxury yacht, with a view to making a move for the Barcelona forward, according to an exclusive report by The Sun. The Argentine star and his father Jorge Messi were sentenced to 21 months in prison on Wednesday, although neither is likely to serve any jail time. Under Spanish law, a tax prison sentence under two years can be served under probation. However, that news has fueled rumours that Messi wants to leave Spain and the Premier League has always…

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Manchester City and Chelsea entering bidding war for Serie A star defender

Vincent Van Genechten

Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte are ready to make a big splash at Manchester City and Chelsea, with both clubs being linked to a number of big targets. One they have in commin is Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci. The Citizens are preparing to raise their offer for the Italy international, who defended his country’s colours at Euro 2016, after The Old Lady turned down a bid of £38.3 million, according to The Guardian. Bonucci is considered a key figure in the Juventus and Italy defence, so the Serie A champions would not be…

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Liverpool accept high bid for winger, ready to move for two midfielders

Vincent Van Genechten

With the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City making big moves, Liverpool can’t stay behind and have been looking for reinforcements themselves. Manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping to be reunited with Jakub Blaszczykowski, who was one of the German’s star performers at Borussia Dortmund, according to report by Bild. The 30-year-old Poland international, who played for his country at Euro 2016 and scored two goals, is available for around £4.9 million after spending last season on loan at Fiorentina. He’s under contract until 2018. In addition, Liverpool have made a £12.8 million…

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Manchester United fans go crazy about the latest transfer news on Paul Pogba

Vincent Van Genechten

According to multiple reports, as this one by The Guardian, Manchester United will offer Juventus £100 million for the services of France international Paul Pogba. The proposal is to be made jointly by the Red Devils and Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola after Euro 2016 has concluded, as the midfielder will face Germany in the semi-finals on Thursday. The reported transfer fee would not only shatter the world transfer record set by Real Madrid, who paid £86 million for Gareth Bale in 2013, it would also be for a player who left Manchester…

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Tottenham to move for Dutch winger after securing Dutch striker

Vincent Van Genechten

Tottenham will make a second, improved bid of £17 million for AZ striker Vincent Janssen in a bid to tie up the Netherlands star’s signature, according to Dutch source Algemeen Dagblad. Other Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf (via Tribal Football) had claimed that West Ham want to win the race for the in-demand striker with a similar bid but the 22-year-old Netherlands international is only interested in joining the Spurs after already rejecting a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Janssen attracted the interests of a bunch of European clubs after scoring 27 goals for AZ Alkmaar…

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Twitter doesn’t react well to Southampton’s first Under Armour kit

Vincent Van Genechten

Southampton are ready to make some noise next season. The Saints are heading to the Europa League with a new coach, Claude Puel, but they are also entering a new kit contract with Under Armour. The American sports clothing and accessories company now has three English clubs under contract: Southampton, Tottenham and Aston Villa. Not surprisingly, Saints fans were anticipating their club’s new kit for the 2016/2017 season, which was presented this week. It’s time: #BarRaised! https://t.co/rUEgyLW9IA — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) 5 juli 2016 Here they are: #SaintsFC‘s first @UnderArmourUK kits!…

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Arsenal hold talks with two star strikers, ready to make massive wage bid for Alvaro Morata

Vincent Van Genechten

With Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea ready to redeem their poor season by hiring a new coach, Arsenal can’t sit still and watch those three clubs fight it out for the Premier League crown. The Gunners have been on the look out for a new top striker, and several big names have been mentioned. Now, according to a report by The Sun, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has held talks with Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette as he looks to bolster the Arsenal attack. Lukaku provided 25 goals and seven…

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Arsenal seal deal for young Japanese striker

Vincent Van Genechten

Arsenal are set to clinch the signing of young Japanese striker Takuma Asano from the J-League club Sanfreece Hiroshima, as reported by The Guardian. Asano’s success with Sanfreece Hiroshima In January 2013, Asano signed for Sanfreece Hiroshima as an 18-year-old and subsequently went on to enjoy a successful time with the club, making 56 appearances and scoring 11 goals. During that time he won the J1 League in 2013 and 2015, along with the Japanese Super Cup in 2013, 2014 and 2016, whilst also being named the J League’s Rookie…

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Chelsea to fund massive bid for star striker by selling their own

Vincent Van Genechten
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Chelsea are ready for a big summer overhaul with manager Antonio Conte about to be welcomed at Stamford Bridge after Italy was eliminated from Euro 2016 last weekend. The Blues have already splashed the cash on striking reinforcements this summer, landing the highly-rated Belgian Michy Batshuayi for £33 million from Marseille. However, the club looks far from done because, according to a report by Spanish newspaper AS, Chelsea are getting closer to their plans of signing star striker Gonzalo Higuain during this summer transfer market. The Argentina international doesn’t look like he’s ready…

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Manchester United’s new signing’s contract details leaked

Vincent Van Genechten

After securing the services of Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchster United secured a third summer signing with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining the Red Devils this week. Mkhitaryan became Jose Mourinho’s third signing at Old Trafford and will add a serious creative boost to the Red Devils, as he provided a staggering 23 goals and 26 assists in all competitions last season. Meanwhile, Dortmund have now lost three of their biggest players, seeing midfielder Ilkay Gundogan move to Manchester City and defender Mats Hummels to rivals Bayern Munich. Now, a report…

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Twitter reacts to big name linked to the England job

Vincent Van Genechten

Former Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink wants to talk to the FA about the possibility of taking the England job and the footballing authorities are happy to give him a hearing, according to The Times. Consequently, Twitter reacted to the Dutchman linked to the job: I learn that Guus Hiddink is interested in managing the English national team. Alright then. — Marius Hollenga (@MariusHollenga) 4 juli 2016 Please, please, please FA, do not swap one old fart – Roy Hodgson – for another old fart – Guus Hiddink. Ye Gods,…

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Liverpool hope to win race for Polish starlet, chance to land Bundesliga star fading

Vincent Van Genechten

Liverpool and Napoli share a reported interest in Udinese’s Polish international Piotr Zielinski. Whilst Napoli have had an £11.7 million offer accepted for the player, Liverpool’s bid of the same valuation has been rejected, as reported by the BBC. Nevertheless the Anfield club remain optimistic of managing to agree a deal to sign Zielinski, who made a substitute appearance in Poland’s 1-0 Euro 2016 group stage win over Ukraine, since Liverpool is understood to be the 22-year-old’s destination. Should Zielinski join Liverpool, he would become their fifth major signing of…

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Twitter feasts on Manchester United’s deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Vincent Van Genechten

After securing the services of Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchster United have secured a third summer signing with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining the Red Devils. Not surprisingly, Twitter was very positive on the deal: Mkhitaryan – Martial – Rashford Ibrahimovic I’m no tactics expert but that looks superb. All those three can interchange too. — Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) 2 juli 2016 I’ve heard that Mkhitaryan’s family had been to Old Trafford in 2014/15 season to “enjoy” a game. Seems player was always intent on a move. — Stefan Bienkowski…

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Tottenham and Manchester City facing uphill battle for Serie A stars

Vincent Van Genechten

Tottenham are sending representatives to Milan to negotiate a move for Inter striker Mauro Icardi. The Premier League outfit are set to offer £37.8 million for the forward, according to Gianluca Di Marzio (via Football-Italia). The 23-year-old Argentine has scored an impressive 52 goals in 105 games for the Nerazzurri, after joining them in 2013 from Sampdoria for £9.75 million and making his way through the Barcelona youth ranks. Tottenham were eager to offer Champions League football, something Icardi will not experience with the Nerazzurri this season. However, Inter are ready to…

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Official: Manchester United land Bundesliga star

Vincent Van Genechten

After securing the services of Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchster United have secured a third summer signing with Borussia Dortmund’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining the Red Devils. The Bundesliga giants announced the news via Twitter: .@HenrikhMkh wechselt zu @ManUtd // Henrikh Mkhitaryan moves to Manchester United. Details to follow. pic.twitter.com/mFxTgZoS3J — Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) July 2, 2016 This week, United submitted a £30 million bid to Borussia Dortmund for the Armenia international, with the German club’s chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke confirming that offer was under serious consideration, as reported by The Guardian. Now…

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Everton on the brink of signing Euro 2016 star and selling top defender for record fee

Vincent Van Genechten

With a new coach in Ronald Koeman and a reported £100 million transfer kit at their disposal, Everton are primed to have a big transfer summer. On Friday, the Toffees completed their first signing as Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg joined the club on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, according to a report by the BBC. The 33-year-old left Koeman’s Ajax for AS Roma in 2011, before moving to Fulham in 2013. Stekelenburg spent the 2014/2015 campaign on loan at Monaco and last season linked up with Koeman again at…

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The definitive video on Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 disaster

Vincent Van Genechten
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England fans are still shaking after the Three Lions were eliminated from Euro 2016 by Iceland, who beat them 2-1 in the round of 16. Manager Roy Hogdson announced his resignation immediatly after the game and received loads of criticism. Now, a video has been posted on Twitter, showcasing the former England’s boss Euro 2016 disaster in just a few seconds… When you spot yourself on the big screen and want people to think you’ve got a plan… pic.twitter.com/YLX3Mf6kB0 — Danny Blood (@dannyswfc) 27 juni 2016

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Not everyone is convinced Nolito is a great transfer for Manchester City

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester City have completed the transfer of Spain international Nolito from Celta Vigo. The 28-year-old signed a four-year contract after completing his medicals, as City paid his £13.8 million release clause. #WelcomeNolito to #mcfc ➡ https://t.co/1er12wGxpf pic.twitter.com/9m7k2qnhrL — Manchester City (@ManCity) 1 juli 2016 However, not everyone is convinced Nolito is a great transfer for the Citizens: I’m not really sold on Nolito for Man City. Great player for a team like Celta, no more than a decent bench warmer for a club like City. — Andy West (@andywest01) 1 juli…

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Twitter exploded as Ibrahimovic announced his new club

Vincent Van Genechten

Former Sweden and Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed he will sign for Manchester United after leaving the Ligue 1 champions. Not surprisingly, Twitter exploded when the 34-year-old striker announced his new club: No champions league football but still get the tops #ibrahimovic #mufc — MORE THAN A KING (@abdu00nine) 30 juni 2016 You’ve got to welcome the arrival of one Zlatan Ibrahimovic no matter which club you pledged your allegiance to… — Firdauz As’at (@Furudeusu) 30 juni 2016 Imagine Marcus Rashford & Anthony Martial knowing they have Zlatan Ibrahimovic…

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms he’s joining Manchester United

Vincent Van Genechten

The wait if finally over: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will team up with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United next season. The 34-year-old striker confirmed his move to Old Trafford on his Instagram account. Time to let the world know. My next destination is @manchesterunited #iamcoming Een foto die is geplaatst door IAmZlatan (@iamzlatanibrahimovic) op 30 Jun 2016 om 7:56 PDT A report by The Guardian earlier this week claimed Manchester United were close to signing the Sweden superstar, who left PSG after winning yet another Ligue 1 title while to win the…

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PSG to battle Arsenal and Tottenham for star strikers

Vincent Van Genechten
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Paris Saint-Germain have all the financial funds in the world and a new ambitious coach with Unai Emery. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaving the Ligue 1 champions, they are looking to add a new star striker. In that regard, PSG are battling two Premier League clubs. First, the Paris club have identified Alexandre Lacazette is one of their man summer transfer targets. However, the 25-year-old is also wanted by a number of other big European clubs, including Arsenal. According to L’Equipe (via talkSPORT), Arsenal and PSG are leading the chase for Lacazette, with…

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Scouting Chelsea’s new golden boy Michy Batshuayi

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea fans will be able to watch a new striker at Stamford Bridge next season, as the Blues paid £33.2 million to Marseille for Michy Batshuayi. Crystal Palace, West Ham and Juventus were also interested in the Belgium international, with Palace having their £31.6m bid accepted by the Ligue 1 club on Monday. However, Batshuayi turned down the move to Palace once Chelsea registered their interest in his services. The 22-year-old, who scored 23 goals in all competitions last season, will be the first signing of Antonio Conte’s spell at the…

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Chelsea to rival Everton for Euro 2016 star, Toffees want Premier League scorer

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea are set to battle Everton for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel, with the Blues seeing him as an alternative to Belgium team-mate Radja Nainggolan. According to a report by The Daily Mail, the Blues had a bid of £33 million for the AS Roma star rejected by the Serie A giants, which mean they have now been turned down three times in their chase of Nainggolan. Chelsea’s attention could now turn to Witsel, who is another impressive member of Belgium’s Euro 2016 squad and who has been linked…

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