Michael Black
Sports Editor
Mahrez advisor dismisses Liverpool transfer rumours as ‘nonsense’
Michael Black • Jan 8 2018Riyad Mahrez’s advisor says reports that the winger was close to signing a deal with Liverpool are ‘nonsense’. A transfer was said to have been agreed between Leicester City and…
Chelsea to rival Arsenal for Lemar but Liverpool out of the running
Michael Black • Jan 8 2018Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim has hinted that forward Thomas Lemar could be sold during January. Lemar almost joined Arsenal for £92 million during the last transfer window and the…
Everton interested in signing £35 million AC Milan forward
Michael Black • Jan 8 2018Everton are reportedly showing an interest in AC Milan striker Andre Silva. According to Quotidiano Sportivo, Milan could be prepared to sell Silva for a fee in the region of…
Five Things: Defence of Liverpool forward laughable, Arsenal arrogance punished, Stoke’s patience admirable
Michael Black • Jan 7 2018The third round of the FA Cup may not have the same sense of romance as in years gone by, but this weekend’s games certainly produced plenty of areas for…
Chelsea duo wanted by Madrid, £300 million striker still in the frame
Michael Black • Jan 7 2018Real Madrid will prioritise the signings of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois during the summer transfer window. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague told Sky Sports that Madrid will significantly…
Man City poised to make £25 million bid for wantaway Arsenal star
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Manchester City are set to make a £25 million bid for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. A recent injury to Gabriel Jesus has weakened City’s forward options and manager Pep Guardiola…
What next for Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte? We reveal all
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018The ongoing feud between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte shows no signs of slowing down after the Chelsea boss called his United counterpart a ‘little man’ and a ‘fake’ on…
Stoke City sack Mark Hughes after embarrassing cup defeat
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Stoke City have sacked manager Mark Hughes. Saturday’s embarrassing 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Coventry City proved to be Hughes’ last game in charge. The club issued a statement via…
Liverpool and Arsenal set for Thomas Lemar bidding war
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Liverpool and Arsenal look set to enter a bidding war for AS Monaco’s attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar. With Barcelona agreeing a £142 million fee to buy Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool…
Barcelona agree £142 million fee to buy Coutinho from Liverpool
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Liverpool have agreed a £142 million deal to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona. Coutinho is due to fly out to Barcelona later on Saturday evening to finalise terms. The transfer…
Wolves target Bournemouth forward to boost promotion bid
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Championship leaders Wolves are interested in signing Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban. The Cherries have recalled the 29-year-old from his loan at Sunderland with the intention of selling him permanently during…
BLOG: It’s life Jim, but not as we know it – it’s time to stamp out the cheats
Michael Black • Jan 6 2018Liverpool are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup and Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the universe. No doubt Martin Keown will agree with everything…
Chelsea star’s contract rejections give Real Madrid hope
Michael Black • Jan 5 2018Real Madrid’s hopes of signing Eden Hazard have been boosted after it was revealed that the playmaker has rejected two contract extensions at Chelsea. French media outlet RMC Sport claims…
Crystal Palace want to sign Loftus-Cheek permanently, Zaha not for sale
Michael Black • Jan 5 2018Roy Hodgson has admitted that Crystal Palace want to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a permanent basis. Hodgson also confirmed that clubs interested in bidding for Wilfried Zaha would be wasting…
Liverpool monitoring Portugal forward as replacement for Coutinho
Michael Black • Jan 5 2018Liverpool are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins. The Reds watched the player score for Sporting in their 1-1 draw at Benfica on Wednesday and could make a…