Michael Black
Sports Editor
Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Man City – a dream or a possibility?
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Spanish football expert Terry Gibson believes Manchester City could sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi on a free transfer next summer. In July, Messi agreed terms on a new contract that…
Tottenham defender Alderweireld should be careful what he wishes for
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Toby Alderweireld’s contract situation with Tottenham Hotspur looks set to be latest transfer saga to hit the Premier League. Alderweireld’s agent cranked things up with his “a contract or a…
Former Man Utd star believes Alexis Sanchez holds key to Arsenal success
Michael Black • Sep 3 2017Gary Neville insists Arsenal can enjoy a successful season, but only if forward Alexis Sanchez plays at the top of his game. Sanchez missed out on a deadline day move…
Tottenham star calls for better support for younger players
Michael Black • Sep 3 2017Eric Dier believes footballers should receive more support to deal with the riches on offer in the modern game. With the Premier League awash with cash from its mega-money broadcast…
Bilic happy with West Ham signings, says no to Sanches and Krychowiak
Michael Black • Sep 2 2017West Ham boss Slaven Bilic rejected the chance to sign both Renato Sanches and Grzegorz Krychowiak this summer. Sanches joined Swansea on a one-year deal after being allowed to leave…
Arsene Wenger confident Alexis Sanchez will give his all for Arsenal
Michael Black • Sep 2 2017Arsene Wenger insists Alexis Sanchez will be fully focused on giving his all for Arsenal despite failing to secure a move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day. City had…
Odsonne Edouard eager to learn from Brendan Rodgers at Celtic
Michael Black • Sep 1 2017Brendan Rodgers’ ability to develop young talent was a key factor behind Odsonne Edouard’s transfer deadline-day move from Paris Saint-Germain. The 19-year-old striker joined Celtic on Thursday on a season-long…
Former England striker thinks Chelsea will still sign Everton star
Michael Black • Sep 1 2017Former England striker Dean Ashton believes Everton’s Ross Barkley will join Chelsea this season. Barkley was undergoing a deadline day medical at Chelsea when the plug was pulled on the…
Former Man Utd star says Arsenal players lacked personal pride
Michael Black • Sep 1 2017Gary Neville believes Arsenal’s performances on the pitch are a bigger concern than their transfer business. Arsenal made the second largest profit of the 20 Premier League clubs during the…
Drinkwater relieved as saga between Leicester and Chelsea finally ends
Michael Black • Sep 1 2017Danny Drinkwater finally sealed his dream move to Chelsea at the end of a hectic transfer deadline day. A fee of around £35 million was agreed with Leicester, with the…
Tottenham beat Chelsea to the signing of Swansea striker
Michael Black • Sep 1 2017Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente. The Spaniard leaves the Swans having spent just over a year at the Liberty Stadium after enjoying a…
Tottenham LGBT+ group urge Serge Aurier to embrace diversity
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Tottenham’s LGBT+ community have urged new signing Serge Aurier to embrace diversity after joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ivory Coast international had a turbulent past in Paris that…
Vlasic targets Champions League qualification with Everton
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Nikola Vlasic says he is honoured to have the opportunity to play for Everton in the Premier League. The 19-year-old played against the Toffees in their recent Europa League qualifying…
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea target going nowhere as Saints stand firm
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Virgil van Dijk will not be leaving Southampton during this transfer window. The centre-back demanded a move away from St Mary’s earlier this summer, but Saints refused to consider any…
New Tottenham full-back wants a fresh start, but club could regret move
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Serge Aurier believes his £23 million move to Tottenham Hotspur from Paris Saint-Germain will give him the chance to make a fresh start in his career. The 24-year-old has signed…