Michael Black
Sports Editor
Swansea boss happy with Sanches loan deal, Bony set to follow
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Swansea boss Paul Clement says he’s delighted to have signed Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches on loan. The 20-year-old arrives at the Liberty stadium on a season-long deal to link-up…
Arsenal star’s Liverpool move is a good deal for everyone
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Former Everton star Leon Osman believes Liverpool’s signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal is a good deal for all parties. The 24-year-old midfielder has completed a £40 million move to…
Mahrez to leave Leicester; Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham chasing
Michael Black • Aug 31 2017Riyad Mahrez has left the Algeria national team camp in order to complete a transfer from Leicester. The Algerian Football Federation has given Mahrez permission to return to Europe to…
Everton bid for Barcelona defender, Koeman’s striker search goes on
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Everton have made an offer to sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen on a season-long loan. The Toffees were linked with the 31-year-old earlier this month, but the Liverpool Echo says…
Hazard advises teammate to move on if Chelsea sign Swansea star
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Eden Hazard has advised Michy Batshuayi to leave Stamford Bridge if Chelsea sign striker Fernando Llorente. The Swansea City star would act as back-up to Alvaro Morata, but his potential…
Tottenham striker backs Levy, Gomes and Llorente linked with moves
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Tottenham striker Harry Kane has backed chairman Daniel Levy to produce some transfer deadline day magic. Spurs have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, although West…
Arsenal legend urges Arsene Wenger to sign Leicester star
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsene Wenger to sign Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez before the transfer window closes. Mahrez handed in a transfer request at the start of the…
Foyth believes Tottenham is the perfect club to develop his talent
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Juan Foyth believes Tottenham is the perfect club for him to develop over the next few seasons. The Argentine centre-back has joined Spurs from Estudiantes on a five-year deal for…
Football Manager 2018 launch date, pre-purchase discounts and Beta info
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Sports Interactive announced earlier this month that the latest version of Football Manager will be launched on Friday, November 10 this year. Anyone who pre-purchases Football Manager 2018 (for PC,…
Aston Villa loanee cranks up the pressure on West Ham boss
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Robert Snodgrass has blasted West Ham boss Slaven Bilic claiming he continually played him in the wrong position. Snodgrass joined Aston Villa on loan last week after struggling to establish…
Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea target still hoping he will be sold
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Virgil van Dijk is still hopeful of securing a move away from Southampton before the transfer window closes. The 26-year-old demanded to leave St Mary’s back in July, with Liverpool,…
Former Liverpool hero slams Arsenal over Sanchez contract situation
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Jamie Redknapp has blasted Arsenal’s handling of Alexis Sanchez’s contract situation. The Chilean striker’s current deal runs out next summer and Redknapp is astounded the club have not tied their…
Arsenal star rejects Chelsea, holding out for Liverpool transfer
Michael Black • Aug 30 2017Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has rejected a move from Arsenal to Chelsea. The clubs had agreed a £35 million fee, but the 24-year-old is hoping to secure a switch to Liverpool. Oxlade-Chamberlain…
Leeds United land Hamburg striker on loan, Malmo forward to follow
Michael Black • Aug 29 2017Hamburg have confirmed striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga has joined Leeds United on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old travelled to England on Monday and the German club has announced on social media…
Everton hoping Chelsea offer sparks bidding war for Ross Barkley
Michael Black • Aug 29 2017Everton’s Ross Barkley could finally be on the move after Chelsea submitted a £25 million bid for the player. Barkley has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park…