Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Transfer News & Rumours

Swansea sale of Sigurdsson to Everton questioned by pundits

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Two former Premier League stars have questioned Swansea City’s decision to sell Gylfi Sigurdsson to Everton. The Toffees have agreed a deal in excess of £45 million to take the…

Gylfi Sigurdsson

Aston Villa fans hit out as Reading increase pressure on Bruce

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce insists he’s the right man for the job despite his side’s awful start to the Championship season. Villa have picked up just one point from…

steve bruce
Stoke City

Stoke City take stunning swipe at new West Ham striker

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Stoke City have used the announcement of new signing Jese Rodriguez to hit back at former striker Marko Arnautovic. Jese has joined Stoke on loan from PSG and replaces Arnautovic…

Jese
Everton

Five Things: What Everton are getting with Swansea star

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

The news that Gylfi Sigurdsson is joining Everton from Swansea City brings to an end one of the summer’s longest running transfer sagas. Ronald Koeman has splashed the cash as…

Sigurdsson
Transfer News & Rumours

Former Manchester United defender says Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Terry Gibson believes it is inevitable that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico Madrid. Costa is currently back home in Brazil and has threatened to stay there rather than…

Chelsea's Diego Costa scores versus Middlesbrough
Transfer News & Rumours

Burnley submit bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Burnley have made a £11.8 million bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Florin Andone. The Clarets turned their attentions to the Romania international after having had two bids rejected by…

Andone
Leeds United

Leeds United new-boy Saiz cleared over spitting claims

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Samuel Saiz will face no action over spitting allegations after the Football Association ruled out disciplinary charges against the Leeds United midfielder. According to the Yorkshire Post, the FA has…

Saiz
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool legend believes Coutinho wants Champions League football

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson believes Philippe Coutinho could still stay at Anfield – but only if the club qualifies for the Champions League group stages. Liverpool visit Hoffenheim on…

Coutinho

Former Everton star tips Lindelof and Matic for Manchester United success

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Ex-Everton and Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic will both enjoy success with Manchester United. Lindelof joined United from Benfica for £31 million in June,…

Lindelof
Celtic

Controversial Celtic fan group returns, Hibernian boss cleared

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

A controversial Celtic supporters group has confirmed it will return to Celtic Park for the Champions League clash with Astana on Wednesday. The Scottish champions are 180 minutes away from…

Green Brigade
Transfer News & Rumours

EFL follows Premier League to discuss transfer window changes

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

The EFL has confirmed it will follow the Premier League’s lead and discuss the proposed introduction of a new summer transfer window that closes before the opening game of next…

Championship
Transfer News & Rumours

Aston Villa target Arsenal midfielder, Rosenoir blasts Terry’s Chelsea visits

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is hoping to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Bournemouth but, according to the Mirror, he has been…

Wilshere celebrates scoring against Slovenia
Transfer News & Rumours

Derby County close to signing Lawrence, but Rowett wants more

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Derby County manager Gary Rowett is eager to add more players to his squad, despite closing in on a deal for Tom Lawrence. The Leicester City forward is set to…

Gary Rowett
Transfer News & Rumours

Everton hopes of signing Emre Mor given boost, Kalinic joining Milan

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Everton’s hopes of signing winger Emre Mor have improved after Inter Milan pulled out of the race for his signature. The Toffees are amongst a host of European clubs hoping…

Emre Mor
Transfer News & Rumours

Celtic hopes of signing Manchester City winger fading

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

Celtic’s hopes of signing Patrick Roberts ahead of their final Champions League qualifier are fading after the winger was included in Manchester City’s travelling party for a training camp in…

Patrick Roberts
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