Michael Black
Sports Editor
Chelsea hold talks with agent, eager to sign Brazilian forward
Michael Black • Jan 15 2018Chelsea are eyeing a move for Watford forward Richarlison. The Blues have held talks with the Brazilian’s agent Giuliano Bertolucci in recent weeks. The 20-year-old has impressed this season since…
Can Liverpool overtake Man Utd and Chelsea this season?
Michael Black • Jan 15 2018Liverpool’s 4-3 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday moved the Reds up to third in the table, level on points with Manchester United and Chelsea. United…
Five Things: Arsenal boss should step aside, calm down Liverpool fans, top four a must for Tottenham
Michael Black • Jan 14 2018It was another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Liverpool’s thrilling victory over Manchester City and Arsenal’s continuing…
Arsenal closing in on deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Michael Black • Jan 15 2018Arsenal are closing in on a £53 million deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. The 28-year-old was left out of Dortmund’s squad for their Bundesliga clash with Wolfsburg…
Celtic eyeing move for former goal-shy Premier League forward
Michael Black • Jan 15 2018Celtic have been linked with a move for Schalke striker Franco Di Santo. The former Wigan Athletic, Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea player struggled in the English game, but Bhoys’ boss…
Manchester City linked with move for Jean Michael Seri
Michael Black • Jan 15 2018Manchester City have contacted the agent of Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri over a possible move to the Etihad Stadium. French paper Le Parisien says City boss Pep Guardiola asked…
Championship expert backs Nottingham Forest to beat Aston Villa
Michael Black • Jan 13 2018David Prutton is backing Aitor Karanka to make a winning start as Nottingham Forest’s new manager. The two sides head into the game on the back of two very different…
Acid test for Tony Mowbray’s resurgent Blackburn Rovers
Michael Black • Apr 25 2018It’s been a difficult few years for Blackburn Rovers’ fans, although there are signs that the club is finally back on an upward curve. Much has been written about Venky’s…
Former Leeds midfielder tips old side for more away struggles
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Former Leeds United midfielder David Prutton believes his old team’s promotion hopes will suffer another setback at Ipswich Town on Saturday. Leeds are currently sixth in the Championship, but last…
Former Liverpool star rips into culture of mismanagement at Arsenal
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Jamie Redknapp has blasted Arsenal over their handling of the contracts of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. The duo’s deals run out at the end of the season and both…
Top pundit says Man Utd have not bid for Alexis Sanchez
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Sky Sports’ pundit Guillem Balague says Manchester United have not contacted Arsenal about buying Alexis Sanchez. The Arsenal forward is out of contract at the end of the season and…
Manchester United and Liverpool target expected to move to Barcelona
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Spanish football expert Guillem Balague believes Antoine Griezmann will not move to the Premier League. Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid striker,…
Tottenham Hotspur linked with a move for Aston Villa winger
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a mover for Aston Villa winger Andre Green. The 19-year-old has also been watched by Bournemouth this season, with the England U20 international tipped…
Championship pundit eyeing 50/1 Sheffield derby bookie-basher
Michael Black • Jan 12 2018Sheffield United host Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to reignite their Championship promotion bid. One win in nine league games has seen the Blades drop to 7th in the table,…
Burnley striker Jonathan Walters linked with move to Sunderland
Michael Black • Jan 11 2018Sunderland are hoping to seal a loan deal for Burnley striker Jonathan Walters. The 34-year-old joined the Clarets last summer from Stoke City , but he has made just three…