Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea hold talks with agent, eager to sign Brazilian forward

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 15 2018

Chelsea are eyeing a move for Watford forward Richarlison. The Blues have held talks with the Brazilian’s agent Giuliano Bertolucci in recent weeks. The 20-year-old has impressed this season since…

Richarlison

Can Liverpool overtake Man Utd and Chelsea this season?

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 15 2018

Liverpool’s 4-3 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday moved the Reds up to third in the table, level on points with Manchester United and Chelsea. United…

Salah

Five Things: Arsenal boss should step aside, calm down Liverpool fans, top four a must for Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 14 2018

It was another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Liverpool’s thrilling victory over Manchester City and Arsenal’s continuing…

Wenger
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal closing in on deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 15 2018

Arsenal are closing in on a £53 million deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. The 28-year-old was left out of Dortmund’s squad for their Bundesliga clash with Wolfsburg…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Celtic eyeing move for former goal-shy Premier League forward

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 15 2018

Celtic have been linked with a move for Schalke striker Franco Di Santo. The former Wigan Athletic, Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea player struggled in the English game, but Bhoys’ boss…

Di Santo
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Manchester City linked with move for Jean Michael Seri

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 15 2018

Manchester City have contacted the agent of Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri over a possible move to the Etihad Stadium. French paper Le Parisien says City boss Pep Guardiola asked…

Seri
Football Betting

Championship expert backs Nottingham Forest to beat Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 13 2018

David Prutton is backing Aitor Karanka to make a winning start as Nottingham Forest’s new manager. The two sides head into the game on the back of two very different…

Karanka
Football Betting

Acid test for Tony Mowbray’s resurgent Blackburn Rovers

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 25 2018

It’s been a difficult few years for Blackburn Rovers’ fans, although there are signs that the club is finally back on an upward curve. Much has been written about Venky’s…

Mowbray
Football Betting

Former Leeds midfielder tips old side for more away struggles

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Former Leeds United midfielder David Prutton believes his old team’s promotion hopes will suffer another setback at Ipswich Town on Saturday. Leeds are currently sixth in the Championship, but last…

Leeds

Former Liverpool star rips into culture of mismanagement at Arsenal

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Jamie Redknapp has blasted Arsenal over their handling of the contracts of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. The duo’s deals run out at the end of the season and both…

Sanchez Ozil
Transfer News & Rumours

Top pundit says Man Utd have not bid for Alexis Sanchez

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Sky Sports’ pundit Guillem Balague says Manchester United have not contacted Arsenal about buying Alexis Sanchez. The Arsenal forward is out of contract at the end of the season and…

Sanchez
Transfer News & Rumours

Manchester United and Liverpool target expected to move to Barcelona

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes Antoine Griezmann will not move to the Premier League. Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid striker,…

Griezmann
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur linked with a move for Aston Villa winger

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a mover for Aston Villa winger Andre Green. The 19-year-old has also been watched by Bournemouth this season, with the England U20 international tipped…

Green
Football Betting

Championship pundit eyeing 50/1 Sheffield derby bookie-basher

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 12 2018

Sheffield United host Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to reignite their Championship promotion bid. One win in nine league games has seen the Blades drop to 7th in the table,…

Sheff United
Transfer News & Rumours

Burnley striker Jonathan Walters linked with move to Sunderland

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 11 2018

Sunderland are hoping to seal a loan deal for Burnley striker Jonathan Walters. The 34-year-old joined the Clarets last summer from Stoke City , but he has made just three…

Walters
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