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Transfer News & Rumours

Gabi says Atletico want Chelsea striker, but situation is “complicated”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Atletico Madrid captain Gabi says the club want to bring Diego Costa back from Chelsea, but he admits the situation is complicated. Costa has released a statement saying he will…

Diego Costa Is One Of The Most Successful Debutants In Chelsea History
Transfer News & Rumours

Roma end Mahrez chase, Leicester still resisting Drinkwater move

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

AS Roma have ended their pursuit of Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. The Serie A side made three separate bids for the 26-year-old, but failed to meet the Foxes’ £50…

Mahrez
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham still interested in signing Everton star Ross Barkley

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Tottenham Hotspur are still interested in signing Ross Barkley before the transfer window closes, despite the fact he is out injured for three months. Barkley has been ruled out after…

Barkley
English Championship

Former Leeds United boss tips the club to miss out on promotion

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn has tipped the club to miss out on the Championship play-offs this season. New head coach Thomas Christiansen has significantly strengthened Leeds’ squad this…

Redfearn

Everton equal long-standing record with victory over Hajduk

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Everton’s 2-0 victory over Hajduk Split in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round tie equalled a 39-year-old club record. Two victories over Ruzomberok in the previous round,…

Everton
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham exit for Snodgrass, Leeds United return possible

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Robert Snodgrass has been told he can leave West Ham, either on loan or on a permanent basis. The 29-year-old joined the Hammers from Hull City last January for £10.2…

Snodgrass
Transfer News & Rumours

Aston Villa in talks to sign Southampton striker on loan

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hopes to boost his goalscoring options with the loan signing of Southampton striker Sam Gallagher. Villa have picked up just a single point from their…

Gallagher
Transfer News & Rumours

West Brom close in on deal for Tottenham defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

West Bromwich Albion are hoping to secure a £15 million move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Wimmer. The 24-year-old has found his opportunities limited at Spurs and according to the…

Wimmer
Transfer News & Rumours

Shay Given says Liverpool will have a plan to replace Coutinho

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Shay Given believes Liverpool will already be planning for Philippe Coutinho’s departure from the club. Coutinho has told Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp he won’t play for the club again, even…

Coutinho Klopp
La Liga

Barcelona edging closer to signing Liverpool and Dortmund stars

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Barcelona are closing in on the signings Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund. Barca sporting manager Pep Segura has confirmed to Spanish television station TV3, as per…

coutinho
Tottenham

Vertonghen: Tottenham vs Chelsea is the top Premier League game

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Jan Vertonghen believes Tottenham Hotspur versus Chelsea is the top Premier league fixture. The two teams head into Sunday’s clash at Wembley, where Spurs will play all their home games…

Vertonghen
Everton

Everton boss dismisses link with Chelsea striker

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Ronald Koeman says Everton are still trying to sign a striker, but insists Chelsea’s Diego Costa is not on his list of targets. Everton have spent over £130 million during…

Ronald Koeman has been impressed with what he has seen of his players in pre-season.
Celtic

The Green Brigade celebrate Celtic return with Conor McGregor tribute

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Celtic fan group The Green Brigade celebrated their return to Celtic Park in style on Wednesday with a stunning tribute to UFC star Conor McGregor. The supporters have been missing…

Green Brigade
West Ham

West Ham striker unlikely to face former club Newcastle

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

West Ham striker Andy Carroll has returned to training, but he is unlikely to be ready to face former club Newcastle United in two weeks time. The 28-year-old has been…

Carroll
Transfer News & Rumours

Pat Nevin says Jonny Evans would be a good signing for Manchester City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Former Everton winger Pat Nevin believes Jonny Evans would be a good addition to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad. City have had an £18 million bid for the centre-half rejected…

Evans
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