Michael Black
Sports Editor
Aston Villa mess was avoidable, fans let down yet again by administrators
Michael Black • Jun 6 2018Well that escalated quickly. Soon after publishing a story imploring Tony Xia to offer some clarity on the situation at Aston Villa, we got it and then some. The fact…
Liverpool linked with a £35 million move for Benfica defender Ruben Dias
Michael Black • Jun 6 2018Liverpool have been linked with a move for Benfica defender Ruben Dias. Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha has claimed that club president Luís Filipe Vieira wants around £35 million…
Agent confirms Elseid Hysaj could follow former Napoli boss to Chelsea
Michael Black • Jun 5 2018Elseid Hysaj’s agent says his client could be among the first signings made by Maurizo Sarri if joins Chelsea as manager. The 59-year-old left Napoli last month and had been…
Chelsea and Liverpool chasing flying Brazilian full-back
Michael Black • Jun 6 2018Chelsea and Liverpool are chasing the signature of Porto full-back Alex Telles. Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha has claimed that the Premier League duo are looking to take advantage…
Bayer Leverkusen executive tells Arsenal target he can leave the club
Michael Black • Jun 5 2018Arsenal’s hopes of finding a replacement for Petr Cech have been boosted after Bayer Leverkusen have told their goalkeeper Bernd Leno that he can leave the club. The 26-year-old, who…
Juventus reject £44 million bid from Manchester City for midfielder
Michael Black • Jun 5 2018Manchester City have had a £44 million bid for Miralem Pjanic rejected by Juventus. According to Tuttosport, City’s bid was quickly knocked back by the Serie A club. They are…
Chelsea in “advanced talks” with the “personal choice” of Abramovich
Michael Black • Jun 5 2018Chelsea are holding advanced talks with Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. RTL journalist Christian Ollivier has claimed that the 26-year-old is the “personal choice” of Blues’ owner Roman Abramovich. Seri…
Leicester City want Patrick Roberts as part of Riyad Mahrez deal
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Leicester City want Manchester City attacker Patrick Roberts included as part of the £60 million deal for Riyad Mahrez. The 21-year-old has been on loan at Celtic for the past…
Steve Bruce future unclear, Aston Villa takeover rumours gather pace, Tony Xia must act fast
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Aston Villa’s hopes of mounting a promotion challenge next season are in danger of being seriously damaged by the continuing uncertainty surrounding the club. With the Telegraph claiming that Steve…
Pastore’s wage demands could scupper move to West Ham United
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Javier Pastore’s excessive wage demands could scupper his chances of signing for West Ham United. Sky Sports has claimed that the 28-year-old is currently asking for wages up to £190,000-per-week….
Pundit believes Leeds are taking a “risky step” with Marcelo Bielsa
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague believes Leeds United will be taking a big risk if they appoint Marcelo Bielsa as their new manager. Leeds are in advanced talks with Bielsa…
Everton press conference: What Marco Silva and Marcel Brands wanted to say, but couldn’t
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018New Everton boss Marco Silva and Director of Football Marcel Brands spoke to the media at Finch Farm on Monday for the first time since their respective appointments. Silva left…
Liverpool linked with move for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Liverpool have been linked with a move for Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman. The 28-year-old’s release clause is believed to have dropped to just £28 million this summer and Italian media…
Report: Chelsea and Arsenal battling to sign £52 million Barcelona goalkeeper
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Chelsea and Arsenal are battling to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. According to Spanish media outlet Sport, both clubs have registered their interest with Barca. The 29-year-old stopper has a…
Former star urges Arsenal to sign “the biggest prospect we have in Europe”
Michael Black • Jun 4 2018Former Arsenal star Anders Limpar has urged the Gunners to sign RB Leipzig’s Emil Forsberg this summer. Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Sweden international who is…