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Transfer News & Rumours

Man City’s hopes of signing Sanchez dealt a big blow by PSG

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 21 2017

Manchester City’s hopes of signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal have been dealt a blow after it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with the forward’s representatives over a…

Sanchez
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal could face major competition for top transfer target

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 17 2017

Nabil Fekir says he would be interested in signing for Arsenal, but he hasn’t ruled out moving elsewhere either. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked the Gunners in recent weeks,…

Fekir

Five Things: Man City stamp class on Tottenham, Chelsea boss heading home, Benteke repays teammates

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 17 2017

With the Premier League season approaching the halfway mark the weekend’s games created plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Manchester City’s relentless march to the…

Manchester City Icon De Bruyne
Football Betting

Championship pundit eyeing 14/1 return from Derby vs Villa game

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 15 2017

David Prutton believes Derby County or Aston Villa could seriously boost their hopes of promotion with a victory when the two sides meet at Pride Park on Saturday. Derby are…

Keogh
Football Betting

Leeds United tipped to endure difficult afternoon against Norwich

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 15 2017

Leeds United host Norwich City on Saturday aiming to close the gap on the top six in the Championship. Last week’s 3-1 victory at QPR left Leeds four points off…

Christiansen
Football Betting

Wolves fancied for 22/1 cracker at Sheffield Wednesday

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 15 2017

Wolves visit Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to bounce back from last week’s disappointing result against Sunderland. The Championship leaders were surprisingly held 0-0 by Chris Coleman’s side, but they…

Jota
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea and Manchester United target will not be leaving Juventus

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 13 2017

Italian football expert Gabriele Marcotti has dismissed the idea that Brazilian full-back Sandro will be moving to the Premier League in January. The 26-year-old has been linked with a £65…

Alex Sandro

Five Things: Man City look unstoppable, Big Sam makes his point at Anfield, Benteke costs Palace

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 11 2017

Another epic weekend in the Premier League is in the record books and it’s one that will probably go a long way to determining the destination of this season’s title….

United City

Real Madrid encouraged as Chelsea star edges towards move

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2017

Chelsea’s desire to hang on to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could be thwarted due to his desire to be closer to his children. The Belgium international has just 18 months left…

Courtois

Negative David Moyes repeating Sunderland mistakes with West Ham

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 9 2017

West Ham fans must be tearing their hair out over the negative comments made by manager David Moyes ahead of Saturday’s game against Chelsea. Moyes has claimed none of his…

Moyes
Football Betting

Top pundit backs Wolves to crank up the pressure on Sunderland

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 8 2017

Championship expert David Prutton has tipped Wolves to pile more misery on struggling Sunderland this weekend. Chris Coleman’s appointment as manager at the Stadium of Light has failed to spark…

Wolves
Transfer News & Rumours

Allardyce ‘under pressure’ to get first Everton signing right

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 8 2017

Sam Allardyce says he is under pressure to get his first signing for Everton right. The new Toffees’ boss was asked ahead of Sunday’s derby game against Liverpool whether Borussia…

Allardyce
Transfer News & Rumours

Antoine Griezmann tipped to join either Man United or Barcelona

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 8 2017

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has tipped Antoine Griezmann to join either Manchester United or Barcelona next summer. The striker has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid,…

Griezmann Has Played 89 UCL Games So Far
Football Betting

Aston Villa fancied to deliver 15/2 bookie-basher against Millwall

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

David Prutton insists Aston Villa should be beating sides like Millwall if they’re serious about winning promotion to the Premier League. Villa are currently fifth in the Championship, seven points…

Adomah
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea set to swoop for Brazilian star as Barcelona anger Gremio

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

Chelsea have been linked with a move Gremio star Arthur. The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also wanted by Barcelona, is seen as a possible long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas. Arthur…

Arthur
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