Michael Black
Sports Editor
Everton in the running to sign Jean Michael Seri from Nice
Michael Black • Jan 2 2018Everton have registered an interest in Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. The 26-year-old has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona in recent weeks, but Get French Football News says…
Arsenal and Liverpool target 4/6 to stay with Monaco until summer
Michael Black • Dec 6 2021Thomas Lemar looks set to stay with Monaco until the end of the season. Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, while Chelsea and Manchester…
Championship pundit targets another 50/1 bookie-basher
Michael Black • Dec 27 2017David Prutton is eyeing another bookie-bashing bet when Championship leaders Wolves visit Bristol City on Saturday. With a 50/1 winner from last weekend’s Aston Villa versus Sheffield United game fresh…
Everton legend believes Allardyce will add style to new-found resilience
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Former Everton captain Kevin Ratcliffe has backed manager Sam Allardyce to add some style to his team after resolving their defensive frailties. The Toffees are unbeaten under Allardyce since he…
Middlesbrough fancied to make winning start under Tony Pulis
Michael Black • Dec 27 2017Championship pundit David Prutton has tipped Middlesbrough to secure a winning start to Tony Pulis’ reign as manager this weekend. Boro head into Saturday’s home game against Aston Villa lying…
Reprieve for N’Zonzi at Sevilla could scupper Everton and West Ham
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Everton and West Ham may be forced to search elsewhere for midfield reinforcements as Steven N’Zonzi could be persuaded to stay at Sevilla. The French midfielder emerged as a top…
Leicester braced for fresh approach from Arsenal for Riyad Mahrez
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Arsenal are set to make an improved offer for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. The Gunners fell short of Leicester’s £45 million asking price last summer, but according to Algerian…
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing £44.4 million move for Villarreal striker
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu could be on his way Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old has been in excellent form for the La Liga club this term, scoring 15 league goals to…
Former Liverpool defender questions Virgil van Dijk’s quality
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Jamie Carragher says Virgil van Dijk chose Liverpool over Manchester City because he wouldn’t be guaranteed a starting role with Pep Guardiola’s side. The 26-year-old will officially join the Reds…
Barcelona star issues “come and join us” plea to Liverpool playmaker
Michael Black • Dec 28 2017Barcelona midfielder Paulinho says he has tried to convince Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho to join him at the Nou Camp. Coutinho was the subject of multiple offers from Barca last summer,…
Wolves set to keep promotion bandwagon rolling against Ipswich
Michael Black • Dec 21 2017Wolves host Ipswich Town on Saturday aiming to maintain their relentless pace at the top of the Championship. The home side are unbeaten in their last eight games and head…
Leeds United strongly fancied to deliver 10/11 pre-Christmas cracker
Michael Black • Dec 21 2017Former Leeds United midfielder David Prutton believes his old side will force their way back into the Championship play-off places this weekend. A poor run of results led to United…
Chelsea optimistic that Courtois will stay at Stamford Bridge
Michael Black • Dec 22 2017Chelsea are optimistic that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will sign a new contract with the club. The Blues have offered to make Thibaut Courtois the best-paid goalkeeper in the world and…
Championship pundit eyeing ambitious 50/1 Aston Villa punt
Michael Black • Dec 21 2017David Prutton believes Aston Villa could suffer another blow to their promotion hopes against Sheffield United on Saturday. Villa’s 2-0 defeat at Derby County last weekend left them 10 points…
5 post-retirement career choices by former sports stars
Michael Black • Dec 21 2017It can take a little time for sports stars to adjust to life after sport, but many successfully settle into a different career when they retire. There are a wide…