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Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham winger set for loan move to Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass looks set to join Aston Villa on loan. The 29-year-old was recently told he was free to leave the Hammers, less than a year after…

Snodgrass
Transfer News & Rumours

Swansea interested in signing PSV Eindhoven defender, Clucas deal near

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Swansea City are interested in signing Colombian international defender Santiago Arias from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old joined Sporting Lisbon in 2011, before moving to the Dutch side two years later….

Arias

Rooney joins Shearer on 200 goals as Everton frustrate Man City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Wayne Rooney hit back at his critics who thought he was past his best after scoring the 200th Premier League goal of his career on Monday. The 31-year-old bagged the…

Rooney

West Ham boss under pressure, Benitez a possible replacement

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Slaven Bilic faces a crucial couple of weeks as he bids to get West Ham’s season up and running. Defeats by Southampton and Manchester United in their opening two games…

Bilic
Ligue 1

Mbappe set to join forces with Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Paris Saint-Germain are negotiating with Monaco over a season-long loan deal for Kylian Mbappe with an agreement to buy the striker next summer. Sky Italy have reported that the clubs…

AS Monaco Have One Of The Most Profitable Academies In The World

Alli tips Sanchez for Tottenham glory, Arsenal legend not convinced

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 21 2017

Dele Alli believes new signing Davinson Sanchez will help Tottenham’s bid for success this season, but former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is not convinced that Spurs needed another defender. Sanchez…

Sanchez

Five Things: Manchester United “dream team” runs riot, Conte smiling as Chelsea beat Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 21 2017

The second weekend of the new Premier League season provided plenty of talking points. Manchester United’s second impressive victory, Jese’s starring role for Stoke against Arsenal and Chelsea’s Wembley success…

Conte
Transfer News & Rumours

Jordan could fire Leeds United down the Rhodes to the promised land

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2017

With Chris Wood heading out of Leeds United the inevitable speculation about his possible replacement began in earnest over the weekend. Wood’s absence at Sunderland on Saturday was barely noticed…

Rhodes

Neville: Chelsea proved their team spirit by beating Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2017

Gary Neville believes Chelsea’s players are firmly behind manager Antonio Conte. Chelsea put a difficult week behind them with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Sunday and…

Conte

Former Newcastle boss Souness blasts Magpies’ “joke” defending

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2017

Graeme Souness described Newcastle’s defending for Huddersfield’s winner on Sunday as a “joke”. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and Blackburn boss didn’t hold back on Sky Sports as the Magpies slipped…

Souness

Tottenham defender’s stalled salary talks alert Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2017

Chelsea are set to make a big-money move for Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld. The Sunday Times claim that chairman Daniel Levy has refused to increase the centre-back’s salary to the…

Alderweirild

Wimmer still on the radar as West Brom boss eyes “quality” signings

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 20 2017

Tony Pulis says West Brom will prioritise quality over quantity as he bids to add to his squad before the transfer window closes. Pulis has secured the services of Jay…

Pulis

Hughes tips Stoke new-boy for success after winner against Arsenal

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Jese will light up the Premier League after seeing his new signing grab the winner against Arsenal on Saturday. The striker, who arrived on loan…

Jese
English Championship

Toothless Sunderland frustrate Grayson as Leeds secure victory

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Simon Grayson admitted he needs to improve Sunderland’s attacking capabilities after his side’s 2-0 defeat at home to Leeds United on Saturday. The Black Cats missed the chance to take…

Grayson
English Championship

Promotion specialist Warnock has Cardiff City on the rise

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Neil Warnock. Two words guaranteed to divide opinion amongst football fans, but the controversial manager could be set to confound even his most avid critics. Cardiff City’s 2-1 win at…

Warnock
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