Michael Black
Sports Editor
Pundits predict Tottenham star will be subject of summer transfer battle
Michael Black • Jan 9 2021Tottenham Hotspur could face a fight to retain the services of Toby Alderweireld this summer. The Belgian is enjoying an excellent season with Spurs having established himself as a first-choice…
Fans blast Longstaff over incident in Arsenal vs Newcastle game
Michael Black • Jan 9 2021Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal. Chris…
Lampard dismisses out-of-favour Chelsea star’s hopes of a recall
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has refused to offer Kepa Arrizabalaga any assurances over his future at Stamford Bridge. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the Blues’ FA Cup third…
French pundit urges Arsenal to wait for ‘special’ talent
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Arsenal have been urged to remain patient in their pursuit of Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar. Speaking on the Sky Sports Transfer Talk podcast, ESPN football expert Julien Laurens advised the…
Gareth Bale in line to play for Tottenham Hotspur at Marine
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Gareth Bale could play for Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup third round match at Marine on Sunday. Spurs have already reached the final of…
Chelsea boss calls up young quintet to matchday squad
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Frank Lampard has confirmed that he has called up five academy starlets for Chelsea’s FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe. The Blues desperately need a victory at Stamford Bridge…
Sergio Aguero linked with summer switch to Paris Saint-Germain
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Paris Saint-Germain have been tipped to make a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. According to football agent Bruno Satin, new PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino will make the Argentinian…
Opinion: Arsenal and Leicester City should avoid misfiring Hoops forward
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021The news that Odsonne Edouard has switched to a new agent is a clear sign that he is preparing to leave Celtic this summer. The Hoops striker has penned a…
Manchester United finalise Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta
Michael Black • Jan 8 2021Manchester United have confirmed that Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta has been finalised. The 18-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year….
‘It wouldn’t be a short-term solution’: Liverpool boss won’t panic buy
Michael Black • Jul 31 2021Jurgen Klopp says that he is not interested in a ‘short-term solution’ to Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis. The Reds are currently without a fit senior centre-back following injuries to Virgil…
‘There’s currently no interest’: Director dismisses Arsenal transfer talk
Michael Black • Jan 7 2021Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc says that there is no truth in the rumour that Arsenal have made a bid for Julian Brandt. Reports in Germany claimed that Dortmund are…
“I can be like them” – Liverpool target bids to follow Salah and Mane
Michael Black • Jan 6 2021Patson Daka’s comments about following in the footsteps of his ‘big brothers’ may be music to the ears of Liverpool fans. In an interview with BBC Sport, the Red Bull…
Opinion: Why Mohamed Simakan would be an excellent signing for Tottenham or Everton
Michael Black • Jan 6 2021The news that numerous Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation with Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan is undoubtedly an intriguing proposition. According to Sky Sports, at least four unnamed top-flight…
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers must wait for striker target
Michael Black • Jan 6 2021Wolverhampton Wanderers are unlikely to be given the green light to sign Lassina Traore during the January transfer window. According to De Telegraaf (via Voetbal Primeur), Wolves and West Ham…
Premier League Matchday 17: Manchester United Ready to Crank up the Pressure on Liverpool
Michael Black • Dec 9 2021The Premier League kicks off 2021 with a bang this weekend with the 17th round of fixtures set to take place over the next four days. The best betting sites…