Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Chelsea star dismisses talk of a move to Tottenham Hotspur

Author image Michael Black  •  May 16 2020

Chelsea forward Willian says that rumours of him discussing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur are false. The 31-year-old’s current deal runs out this summer and he has been widely tipped…

Willian

Disgruntled Arsenal midfielder wants to return to Italy this summer

Author image Michael Black  •  May 15 2020

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira wants to leave the club and return to Italy this summer. According to the Uruguayan’s agent, the 24-year-old is ready to head back to Serie A…

6 key signings for the Big Six this summer

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2020

The summer transfer window will give Premier League clubs to address issues in their squads in time for next season. It will be particularly crucial for members of the ‘Big…

Bundesliga

Rising stars ready to strut their stuff in the Bundesliga

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 28 2022

The Bundesliga takes centre-stage this weekend as top-class European football finally returns after a two-month absence. With issues still to be settled at both ends of the table, the remaining…

English football under the cosh as foundations are badly neglected

Author image Michael Black  •  May 12 2020

“People think there must be a lot of my thinking in this Premier League – there is none. I’m not totally convinced this is for the betterment of the England…

Manchester City and Liverpool set for big summer transfer battle

Author image Michael Black  •  May 10 2020

Liverpool and Manchester City could be set for a summer transfer battle for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. According to L’Eqiupe, the French club are willing to sell Aouar for £44…

Everton

Everton and Manchester United target will not be sold on the cheap

Author image Michael Black  •  May 11 2020

Everton and Manchester United will have to dig deep if they want to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A club will hold…

Chelsea midfielder linked with surprise move to Lazio

Author image Michael Black  •  May 11 2020

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a summer move to Lazio. The 24-year-old hasn’t played for the Blues this season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in a friendly…

‘Everyone will know’ that Arsenal DOF wants to sign double-winner

Author image Michael Black  •  May 9 2020

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Flamengo midfielder Gerson. According to the player’s father, Marcos Santos, the Gunners are desperate to sign the midfielder this summer. Santos told…

Ajax chief executive tells Chelsea to dig deep for Andre Onana

Author image Michael Black  •  May 8 2020

Chelsea have been told that they will not sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana on the cheap this summer. Onana has been a standout performer for Ajax, keeping 74 clean sheets…

Big Arsenal transfer hits the rocks – pundit ‘unsure’ that selling club want makeweight

Author image Michael Black  •  May 9 2020

Arsenal’s hopes of using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid appear to have hit a stumbling block. The La Liga club…

Leeds United

Liverpool urged to improve their midfield with ‘top, top player’

Author image Michael Black  •  May 3 2020

Liverpool have been urged to make a move for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The 24-year-old has played a key role as the Whites have put themselves in pole position…

Chelsea star now open to extending his stay at Stamford Bridge

Author image Michael Black  •  May 3 2020

Chelsea forward Pedro has contradicted previous comments he made by claiming he is willing to stay at Stamford Bridge. The 32-year-old had told Cadena SER back in March that he…

Sevilla set to offer Bakayoko a way out of his Chelsea nightmare

Author image Michael Black  •  May 2 2020

Sevilla could be set to make a summer move for Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. The 25-year-old is due to return to Stamford Bridge after Monaco decided not to take up…

Lille receive huge bid from unnamed club for Chelsea target

Author image Michael Black  •  May 2 2020

Lille could be set for a huge summer windfall after receiving a huge bid for promising forward Victor Osimhen. According to Telefoot, an unnamed club has submitted a bumper £75…

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