Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Chelsea could be set to cash in on Lyon’s misfortune in France

Author image Michael Black  •  May 1 2020

Chelsea’s hopes of signing a top-class striker have been handed a major boost following the decision to call a halt to the Ligue 1 season. Football authorities in France ended…

SL View: Liverpool, Leeds United and the rest must cling on to integrity

Author image Michael Black  •  May 1 2020

“It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.” Isn’t it nice of the Premier League to confirm that…

Chelsea star is open to reunion with ‘big friend’ at Tottenham Hotspur

Author image Michael Black  •  May 1 2020

Chelsea star Willian has hinted that he would open to linking up with Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. The winger played under Mourinho during his time at Stamford Bridge and…

English Championship

5 Championship players ready for the Premier League

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 30 2020

Finding hidden gems in the transfer market is the stuff of dreams for managers of teams at all levels. It as an ethos that certainly applies in the Premier League,…

Nottingham Forest

Top 5 Sleeping Giants in Football

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 30 2020

Sleeping giant. It is a term that brings a certain amount of warmth and fuzziness, but where football is concerned it tends not to be a term of endearment. It’s…

Report: Chelsea on alert as Onana says he is ready to leave Ajax

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 29 2020

Chelsea’s hopes of signing a new goalkeeper have been handed a major boost after Andre Onana confirmed that he wants to leave Ajax this summer. The 24-year-old has been a…

Report: Chelsea won’t ‘spend a fortune’ on West Ham United star

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 29 2020

Declan Rice’s hopes of returning to Chelsea appear to be slim after it was claimed that the Blues are not willing to ‘spend a fortune’ on the midfielder. The 21-year-old…

Tottenham

Report: Meunier ‘attracted by the prospect’ of playing for Tottenham Hotspur under Mourinho

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 29 2020

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier is keen to sign for Tottenham Hotspur and play under manager Jose Mourinho. Spurs have been heavily linked with the 28-year-old whose current contract expires…

Report: Chelsea given transfer boost as journalist dismisses Liverpool link

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 29 2020

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Timo Werner have been handed a boost with the revelation that Liverpool are not expected to buy the RB Leipzig forward. The Reds had been strongly…

Report: Atletico Madrid willing to sell Thomas Partey to Arsenal

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 28 2020

Arsenal have been offered some encouragement in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey. According to Italian football expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Spanish club are willing to listen…

Report: Roma will do ‘what they can’ to sign Mkhitaryan this summer

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 28 2020

Italian football expert Gianluca Di Marzio says Roma are eager to seal a permanent deal for on-loan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Arsenal midfielder has struggled with injuries this term, but…

Plans gathering pace for return of Premier League and European football

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 29 2020

Football authorities across Europe are desperately trying to come up with a plan to complete the 2019/20 season. The ongoing coronavirus crisis has caused mayhem across football, sparking talk that…

Report: Former Liverpool star says club’s forward options are ‘not good enough’

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 28 2020

Ex-Liverpool defender Phil Thompson says the club must improve its forward options during the next transfer window. The Reds need just two victories to secure the Premier League title this…

Pretentious journalist loses the plot – humour is all we have right now

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 26 2020

Oliver Holt. Daily Mail. Four words that if you’ve any sense will have you gnashing your teeth. Holt. Hairband. Enough said. Daily Mail. Specialists in racism. Enough said part two….

Report: Arsenal handed big transfer boost – double winner wants to sign

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 18 2020

On-loan Arsenal defender Pablo Mari says he wants to complete a permanent move to the Emirates Stadium. The 26-year-old joined the Gunners from Flamengo on a temporary basis back in…

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