Michael Black
Sports Editor
£44 million Stuttgart star issues “come and get me” plea to Arsenal
Michael Black • Jun 3 2018Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard wants to join Arsenal this summer. According to Calcio Insider, the 22-year-old has told the Bundesliga club that his dream is to play in the Premier…
Five defenders Aston Villa could target to replace Terry this summer
Michael Black • Oct 8 2021John Terry’s exit from Aston Villa after their failure to win promotion to the Premier League has left a big gap for manager Steve Bruce to fill. Terry made 36…
Man United on alert as Muller admits “another task” would be interesting
Michael Black • Jun 3 2018Thomas Muller has admitted he would be open to playing for another club, although he says it would be tough to leave Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old has spent his entire…
Arsenal boss Unai Emery sanctions move for £58 million Liverpool target
Michael Black • Jun 2 2018Arsenal manager Unai Emery has sanctioned a £58 million move to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins. Portuguese media outlet O Jogo has claimed that Gunners’ director of football Sven…
Chelsea and Liverpool discuss possible deal with Malcom’s agents
Michael Black • Jun 2 2018Chelsea and Liverpool have held talks with the representatives of Bordeaux winger Malcom. The 21-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League over the past few…
Arsenal linked with renewed bid for N’Zonzi, player keen on the move
Michael Black • Jul 1 2018Arsenal have been linked with a renewed bid for Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi. New Gunners manager Unai Emery, who signed N’Zonzi during his time in charge of Sevilla, is eager…
Chelsea hold meetings with Slavisa Jokanovic about manager’s job
Michael Black • Jun 2 2018Chelsea have held talks with Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic about replacing current boss Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge. The Blues met with Jokanovic on Friday and, according to Sky Sports’…
Watford will not sell Richarlison to Everton “at any price”
Michael Black • Jun 2 2018Everton have been told by Watford to forget about signing winger Richarlison. The two clubs are at loggerheads, with Watford accusing Everton of an illegal approach for their former boss…
Birch concerned over Chelsea future, says “anything could happen”
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018Former Chelsea chief executive Trevor Birch says the club could face a bleak future if the row over Roman Abramovich’s visa continues. Abramovich pulled the plug on Chelsea’s £1 billion…
Inter Milan hotshot’s agent switch puts Wolves and Liverpool on alert
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018Andrea Pinamonti appears ready to leave Inter Milan after it was revealed that he has appointed Mino Raiola as his agent. Pinamonti was linked with a number of top clubs…
Everton and West Ham on alert as William Carvalho “cancels contract”
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018William Carvalho has sparked a summer scramble for his services after telling Sporting Lisbon that he wants to quit the club. Portuguese media outlet Correio da Manha has claimed that…
West Ham United linked with move for PSG midfielder Javier Pastore
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018West Ham United have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore. Sky Sports has claimed that the Hammers are in talks with the 28-year-old with a…
Zidane’s odds to be next Chelsea boss tumble as interest in Sarri cools
Michael Black • Oct 8 2021Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is priced at just 4/1 to become Chelsea’s next manager. Maurizio Sarri was widely tipped to take over from Antonio Conte this summer, but…
Arsenal linked with Shakhtar winger Bernard, Liverpool also interested
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018Arsenal have been linked with a move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Bernard. According to Premium Sport journalist Andersinho Marques, the 25-year-old is also wanted by Liverpool and clubs in China….
Abramovich visa delay should be a major concern for Chelsea fans
Michael Black • Jun 1 2018If the news that Roman Abramovich has put a £1 billion scheme to redevelop Stamford Bridge on hold hasn’t worried the club’s fans, it should do. Chelsea confirmed on Thursday…