Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Transfer News & Rumours

Marcelo Bielsa linked with Leeds United job, fans react on Twitter

Author image Michael Black  •  Jun 1 2018

Former Argentina manager Marcelo Bielsa has been linked with the Leeds United job. Spanish media outlet El Correo has claimed that the 62-year-old is already in talks with the Championship…

Bielsa
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea ready to splash the cash on Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi

Author image Michael Black  •  May 30 2018

Chelsea are ready to pay Mauro Icardi’s £96 million release clause to secure his services from Inter Milan. Icardi was the joint top scorer alongside Ciro Immobile in Serie A…

Icardi
Transfer News & Rumours

Agent confirms Man City are close to agreeing deal to sign Jorginho

Author image Michael Black  •  May 30 2018

Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The player’s agent, Joao Santos, has confirmed to numerous Italian media outlets that City have agreed personal terms…

Jorginho
English Championship

Aston Villa must keep faith with Steve Bruce, but time is up for Terry

Author image Michael Black  •  May 29 2018

Aston Villa’s failure to win promotion to the Premier League this season is undoubtedly a major disappointment for the club’s fans and they face a crucial summer as they plan…

Bruce
English Championship

Keeping hold of Ryan Sessegnon vital to Fulham’s top flight hopes

Author image Michael Black  •  May 29 2018

Fulham’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in Saturday’s Championship play-off final at Wembley sees them return to the top flight after a four year absence. Tom Cairney’s 23rd minute goal…

Cairney
Transfer News & Rumours

AC Milan linked with a move for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata

Author image Michael Black  •  May 27 2018

AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with a move for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata. The 25-year-old has expressed an interest in returning to Serie A, with Juventus…

Morata
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal eyeing summer swoop for Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico

Author image Michael Black  •  May 27 2018

Arsenal have been linked with a move Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico. Spanish media outlet Estadio Deportivo has claimed Gunners’ new boss Unai Emery wants to reunite with Rico after being…

Transfer News & Rumours

Maurizio Sarri eyeing reunion with Gonzalo Higuain at Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 4 2018

Maurizio Sarri wants to reunite with Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain at Chelsea. The 59-year-old is expected to take over at Stamford Bridge this week and Tuttosport claim he is keen…

Higuain
Transfer News & Rumours

Man City on alert as Neymar says he wants to work with “different” boss

Author image Michael Black  •  May 26 2018

Neymar has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by admitting he wants to work with Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian star left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain last…

Neymar
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal hold “concrete talks” with Sampdoria midfielder’s agent

Author image Michael Black  •  May 26 2018

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet. Italian football expert Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed the Gunners have already held ‘concrete talks’ with the Belgian’s…

Praet

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Confirmed Starting Line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2021

Real Madrid vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League 2017/18 26th May, 19:45 pm BST Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, Kyiv Live Stream: Watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool live on BT Sport Youtube…

Zidane
English Championship

Aston Villa vs Fulham confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 26 2018

Aston Villa and Fulham meet in the Championship play-off final on Saturday with a place in the Premier League up for grabs. Villa produced a defensive masterclass in the semi-finals,…

Villa
English Championship

Pundit tips Aston Villa for Premier League return at Fulham’s expense

Author image Michael Black  •  May 25 2018

Aston Villa face Fulham at Wembley on Saturday with a place in the Premier League up for grabs. The two sides will go head-to-head in the final of the Championship…

Terry

Real Madrid vs Liverpool injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2021

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Kiev on Saturday evening. The Reds survived a late scare to beat Roma 7-6 on aggregate in the semi-finals…

Klopp
English Championship

Aston Villa vs Fulham injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 23 2018

A place in the Premier League is on the line as Aston Villa and Fulham go head-to-head in the Championship play-off final on Saturday. Villa finished five points behind Fulham…

Villa
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