Arsenal may not sign anybody during the January transfer window, despite their obvious need to bolster their squad in certain key areas, notably central defence and midfield. That is according to manager Mikel Arteta who admits “It’s a possibility, yes”. The news will come as a disappointment to the club’s fans who believe that an injection of fresh talent is ...
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Liverpool consider third January signing
Liverpool are considering making their third signing of the January window in the shape of Portuguese teenager Pedro Brazao. The 17 year old made his debut for Nice last season, and has been touted as a star of the future, with PSG, Bayern Munich and Sporting Lisbon all monitoring his progress. He has struggled for first-team action so far this ...
Read More »United bid £25 million for teenager
Manchester United have bid £25 million for teenager Jude Bellingham, despite the fact that he has only made 25 appearances for his club side Birmingham City. Earlier this season, the 16 year old made history when he became the youngest man ever to play for the club, and he is already attracting interest from clubs across Europe, despite his tender ...
Read More »Liverpool linked with Italian teenager
Liverpool have been linked with a move for 19 year old Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, who currently plays for Serie A side Brescia, and who helped his side gain promotion to the top tier at the end of last season. His impression form has seen him linked with a number of top European clubs, with Juventus amongst the favourites to ...
Read More »United close to key appointment
Manchester United are close to finally appointing a Director of Football, with Luis Campos being lined up for the position. The 55 year old Portuguese is currently working at French club Lille. He previously worked at Monaco and is widely credited with having developed the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Fabinho, Bernardo Silva, and Anthony Martial at the Monegasque club, and ...
Read More »Arsenal interested in Brazilian midfielder
Arsenal are interested in signing defensive midfielder Bruno Guimarãres. The 22 year old currently plays for Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, and is regarded as one of the best players in his position in his native country. He has attracted attention from a host of cubs across Europe, and Benfica have already made a bid of £17 million for him, which ...
Read More »Mourinho contacts City full-back
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has personally spoken to Manchester City full-back João Cancelo about a switch from the Etihad to White Hart Lane. The Portuguese international only joined City last summer from Juventus in a £60 million deal, but has struggled to make an impression under Pep Guardiola, with Kyle Walker often preferred ahead of him at right-back. He has ...
Read More »Klopp warns of AFCON move consequences
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned that the decision to move the African Cup of Nations back to January could have major consequences. Previous cups had been scheduled during January, right in the middle of the league season for most European clubs, meaning that there was always a clash between African nations who called up players for the tournament, and ...
Read More »Sporting valuation puts Fernandes deal at risk
Manchester United’s attempts to sign midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon could be thwarted by the Portuguese club’s valuation of him. The Primeira club want £68 million for the Portuguese international, but United have only offered £39 million plus add-ons, and the two sides remain far apart in their valuation of the 25 year old. Hopes that he could be ...
Read More »Bailly signs United contract extension
Manchester United have triggered an option in Eric Bailly’s contract to extend his stay at the club until the summer of 2022. Signed from la Liga side Villareal in a £30 million deal in the summer of 2016, Bailly’s existing deal was due to end at the end of this season. However, despite an injury-plagued few years, which has seen ...
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