Articles By Michael Black (1956)

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Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 18 2018

Manchester City head into 2018 with a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League and they seem destined to claim this season’s title. Manager Pep Guardiola has his…

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Man Utd will rival Man City for Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 11 2018

The two Manchester clubs are set to go head-to-head for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. The 29-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester City, but United are aiming…

Sanchez
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Chelsea eyeing move for 8/1 shot to replace Antonio Conte as manager

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 11 2018

Massimiliano Allegri has been tipped to take over from Antonio Conte at Chelsea. Conte has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Paris Saint-Germain rumoured to…

Juventus Have Conceded The Third Least Number Of Goals In Europe
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Fulham issue ‘hands-off’ warning to Tottenham and Man Utd

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan has insisted that full-back Ryan Sessegnon will not be sold this month. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have been strongly linked with the 17-year-old, but Khan…

Sessegnon
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Krasnodar striker eager to sign for West Ham United

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

Krasnodar striker and Russia captain Fyodor Smolov wants to sign for West Ham United. The 27-year-old is keen to move to London and Sky Sports says the Hammers are expected…

Smolov
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West Ham United willing to offer €18 million for Manuel Akanji

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

West Ham United are willing to offer €18 million for Basel defender Manuel Akanji. Swiss journalist Andreas Boeni says the player is also wanted by Borussia Dortmund. Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur…

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West Ham United striker targeted by new MLS club Los Angeles FC

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is wanted by new MLS club Los Angeles FC. Hernandez joined the Hammers from Bayer Leverkusen for £16 million last summer, but he has scored…

Hernandez
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Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge linked with move to Inter Milan

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

Inter Milan are interested in signing Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge on loan during the January transfer window. Sturridge has made just 14 appearances for the Reds this season, scoring three goals….

Sturridge
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West Ham, Everton and Newcastle target rules out move abroad

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

Olivier Giroud’s agent Michael Manuello says the Arsenal striker won’t move to Turkey or China. The Frenchman has been linked with numerous clubs after struggling to hold down a starting…

Giroud
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Arsenal step up efforts to sign £50 million forward

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 10 2018

Arsenal are set to meet representatives of Malcom as they search for a replacement for Alexis Sanchez. Bordeaux want over £55 million for the Brazilian wonderkid, although Sky Sports’ pundit…

Malcom
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Arsenal target £27 million forward to replace Alexis Sanchez

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 9 2018

Arsenal are interested in signing Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon. Argentinian media outlet TyCSports claims the Gunners are leading the race to sign the 21-year-old and would be happy to…

Pavon

Conte has no regrets about questioning Mourinho’s senility

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 9 2018

Antonio Conte says he has no regrets about questioning Jose Mourinho’s senility. The feud between the pair has grown increasingly hostile in recent weeks, with the Chelsea and Manchester United…

Conte
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Everton and West Ham amongst quartet chasing Atletico midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 9 2018

Everton and West Ham United are amongst a quartet of clubs chasing the signing of Nico Gaitan from Atletico Madrid. Southampton and Watford are also in the running, with Marca…

Gaitan
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Burnley set to complete loan move for Tottenham Hotspur winger

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 9 2018

Burnley are close to securing a temporary move for Tottenham winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou. According to French newspaper L’Equipe, Nkoudou is set to join the Clarets on loan until the end of…

N'Koudou
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Chelsea, Man Utd and Arsenal eyeing move for £40 million winger

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 8 2018

Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. The Premier League trio have all watched the 20-year-old and are expected to submit offers this summer. According…

Bailey
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