Month: July 2013
Is Romelu Lukaku ready to start for Chelsea?
Updated:Dubbed “the new Didier Drogba” at a very young age, it has been a lifelong dream for the Belgian striker to play for Chelsea. ‘The day I’m playing here in…
Read more »Napoli, Man City, and Liverpool to Gazump Arsenal for Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain
Updated:Serie A side Napoli are reported to make a last-gasp bid to procure Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine international has wanted to leave the La Liga side this…
Read more »Pellegrini nets Jovetic and Negredo in a bid to win back the title for Manchester City
Manchester City are on the verge of sealing a £28 million deal for the highly rated Fiorentina forward, Stevan Jovetic, reports the Daily Mail. Manchester City have been locked in…
Read more »Mikel Arteta buzzing over Arsenal’ transfer targets as the Gunners look to get back to the top
Mikel Arteta believes that Arsenal can be genuine contenders for the Premiership title again and insists the Gunners will close the gap with other top clubs, provided they spend money…
Read more »Manchester United make £25m bid for Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas
Updated:Premier League champions Manchester United have lodged a £25 million bid for the unsettled Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, reports the BBC. The Red Devils have been linked with several midfielders…
Read more »Liverpool skipper extends his stay as we look back at five of the finest Steven Gerrard moments
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract extension at Anfield today, that could possibly see out the end of the talisman’s illustrious career at the club….
Read more »Spain vs France: Winner to assure Euro 2013 group stage progression
Updated:After England and Russia meet in the first second-round fixture in Euro 2013 Group C, Spain and Italy will lock horns in a bid to maintain their 100 per cent…
Read more »England vs Russia: Must win Euro 2013 clash for Lionesses
Updated:The women’s Euro 2013 competition is in full flight in Sweden, with the second round of group fixtures coming to a close. England are in a must-win situation when they…
Read more »Arsenal back in the frame for Luis Suarez with improved offer
Arsenal are looking to come back with an improved offer of £35 million for Liverpool’s unsettled Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez with a hope to lure the coveted striker to the…
Read more »Ramadan & Football: Liverpool club doctor talks about training while fasting
As Muslims observe fasts during the month of Ramadan, Liverpool club doctor, Zaf Iqbal, discusses the rigours of fasting and intense pre-season training.
Read more »Manchester United refuse to bow down to Wayne Rooney as Moyes takes up Fergie’s blueprint
Updated:“Manchester United isn’t about Wayne; Manchester United is about the team, the club.” – David Moyes Interpret it as you like, but with a statement this bold, the new manager,…
Read more »Why Wayne Rooney has an expiration date on his time with Manchester United
Manchester United’s want-away forward Wayne Rooney may have been told he won’t be sold this summer, but his new manager David Moyes is proving he rules with an iron fist…
Read more »Thiago joins Bayern Munich
Updated:Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of ex-Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara for a fee said to be around £21M. The 22-year old has signed a four-year deal, and…
Read more »Edinson Cavani set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain
Updated:Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani is expected to sign for Ligue One champions Paris Saint-Germain pending a medical. The 26-year old has been linked with every top side in Europe this…
Read more »Liverpool given encouragement over Eriksen chase
Updated:It seems like Liverpool have entered the pursuit of Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, and have been given a green light to approach officially, as coach Frank de Boer admitted, he would…
Read more »Michael Essien to replace John Obi Mikel at Chelsea
Updated:Ghanaian international Michael Essien is planning a comeback at Chelsea next season. During the 2011/12 league campaign, Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien suffered a ligament rupture which kept him out of…
Read more »Manchester United given deadline to sign Marouane Fellaini
Reports are suggesting Manchester United only have a matter of weeks in which to sign Belgium international Marouane Fellaini. The Everton midfielder has a £23.5M release clause attached to his…
Read more »Manchester United closing in on Ezequiel Garay
Updated:Premier League champions Manchester United are reported to have agreed a fee to sign Benfica centreback Ezequiel Garay – said to be around £17M. The 26-year old has been linked…
Read more »FA to look into retrospective punishment from next season
Updated:Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the return of live Premier League football, and there’s good news for those frustrated by officiating errors – the Football Association have…
Read more »Ibrahimovic: Could he succeed in England; his final frontier?
Updated:Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a rare footballer, his services are always sought after yet, he has so often been depicted as a villain in his own heroic tale.
Read more »Arsene Wenger has his heart set on an extension at Arsenal this summer
Arsenal fans can now breathe a sigh of relief, as their beloved manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he has opened talks with the club over a new contract, as…
Read more »Real Madrid president still keeping hopes on Kaka
Of all the great players in the modern era, if one has to single out an individual whose career is the best example of the clichéd term used in football…
Read more »Building that skyscraper – How have Juventus fared in the transfer market so far?
Juventus may have easily retained their Scudetto crown but Antonio Conte admitted they have some way to go to catch up to Europe’s elite.
Read more »Tottenham turning their attentions to Roberto Soldado
Valencia striker Roberto Soldado could be making his way to the Premier League this summer. Tottenham have been named among the favourites for his signature, but interest is also said…
Read more »Arsenal boss tight lipped on Suarez link
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger resorted to certain degree of secrecy when asked about the possibility of signing Liverpool star Luis Suarez, at a press conference from the club’s base in…
Read more »Baines move to United not as cut-and-dry as many believe
Having had a formal bid for Leighton Baines rejected last month, Manchester United are expected to return to Everton with an improved offer.
Read more »Didier Drogba could be in line for a sensational return to Chelsea
The all-time top-scorer of the Ivorian national team has been linked with a return to Europa League winners Chelsea this summer. Movement is expected to be made from both parties…
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