-Neymar’s desire to move to Barcelona fails. -This failed transfer will keep him in his club in PSG. Neymar will remain in Paris Saint Germain(PSG) after his desired transfer back to Barcelona failed. Neymar, 27, became the world’s most expensive player when PSG paid 222 million euros ($264 million at the time) for his transfer … Read more
Determined to leave Crystal Palace and having seen no headway despite more than two bids from two Premier League sides, Wilfried Zaha is believed to have submitted a transfer request. According to The Daily Express, Ivory Coast international handed in the transfer request to Crystal Palace to try and force through a move to Everton … Read more
Just weeks after helping the Super Eagles to a third-place finish at the Africa Nations Cup in Egypt, Arsenal are believed to have rejected a bid for Alex Iwobi from Everton. The Toffees turned to the winger, who made 51 appearances in all competitions last season for the Gunners after seeing at least two bids … Read more
While one just announced his retirement, another former Manchester United striker has just completed a move to Watford. This time, it has to do with Danny Welbeck, who became a free agent after he was released by Arsenal this summer. While The Hornets are expected to formally announce his signing, they did release a short … Read more
Left with just hours to work with, Champions League finalists, Tottenham Hotspurs are reportedly still pushing hard today to complete a deal for Juventus striker, Paulo Dybala, today. According to The London Evening Standard, Spurs are still working on a sensational deal to sign Dybala, a player that would have gone to Manchester United before … Read more
At the age of 40, former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Forlán, announced his retirement on Wednesday, drawing the curtains on a 21-year career. The former Uruguay forward, who also turned for Villarreal and Internazionale, revealed his decision via Twitter, writing: “After 21 years I made the decision to end my career as … Read more
Argentina and Juventus star, Paulo Dybala could be set for a move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspurs if reports in Italy and England are accurate. According to Goal, speaking to sources close to the deal, Juventus have accepted a €70 million (£65m/$78m) bid from Tottenham and the player is now set for talks … Read more
Arsenal have sold defender Laurent Koscielny to Ligue 1 side Bordeaux for a fee of up to £4.6m. The 33-year-old Frenchman had a year left on his contract at Emirates Stadium and the Gunners wanted him to stay. But he asked for a free transfer and refused to travel on a pre-season tour of the … Read more
Looking back at his playing days, former Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has stated his regrets at embracing Chelsea over Manchester United. After his first stint with Arsenal (from 1997-2000) in which he won the League and FA Cup in 1998), Petit came back a year after leaving Arsenal, playing for Chelsea between 2001 and 2004. … Read more
Former Manchester United forward, Robin Van Persie, has stated his disappointment with the decision of Sir Alex Ferguson to retire the time he did as coach of the Premier League club. During talks regarding his move from Arsenal to United in 2012, the former Netherlands international said the legendary coach told him that he’d be … Read more
If reports are anything to go by, Arsenal might secure a loan deal for Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona just a little over a year after he moved to the La Liga champions in a deal reportedly worth 140million in pounds. On the deal, L’Equipe reports that Gunners boss, Unai Emery, hope to add further firepower … Read more
With the transfer window in England set to be shut on Thursday, representatives of Tottenham midfielder, Christian Eriksen, are reportedly so eager to see him join Manchester United that they are trying to force through a move. According to The Daily Mail, representatives of and those close to the 27-year-old are hopeful of negotiating a … Read more
Former England captain, Wayne Rooney, is set to make a return to England as a player-coach for Championship club, Derby County. According to BBC Sport, Rooney, who is the all-time record goalscorer for both Manchester United and England, will join Derby County on an initial 18-month contract despite more than two seasons left on his … Read more
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) led by the Executive Chairman, Kweku Tandoh, on Tuesday said the state was ready to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020. Tandoh made the assertion on the sidelines of the four-day inspection of facilities and equipment by a FIFA inspection team based on the expression of Nigeria’s bid … Read more
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has withdrawn from next week’s Rogers cup in Toronto after failing to recover from an arm injury which has dogged her season organisers said. Tennis Canada said in a statement that the 29 year old Czech star’s withdrawal would mean former world number one Serena Williams is now given a … Read more
Nigerian striker Odion Jude Ighalon is currently in Barcelona for proper medical checks and rehabilitation. Ighalo has been ruled out of action for many weeks after picking up an injury in the just concluded Africa cup of Nation at Egypt. The striker recently confirmed that he was in the spanish city to get back to … Read more
Despite unrelenting reports that Real Madrid are determined to sign midfielder, Paul Pogba, from Manchester United, the Premier League club has stated their resolve to stay frim on their asking price. According to The Times, United rejected an offer from Real Madrid for Pogba involving a swap deal with Colombia international, with James Rodriguez as … Read more
Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has urged fans to be patient towards their new French player, Tanguy Ndobele, as the player will need time to settle in his new surroundings. As far as the Argentinian is concerned, Tottenham fans“cannot expect too much” from Tanguy Ndombele despite investing a club-record £65 million ($79m) on the 23-year-old … Read more
A man who once led the line for the Manchester United must know one of two about being a striker and Dimitar Berbatov has said as a result of his skills, Anthony Martial can become “one of the best, best strikers” in the game at the moment. The former Red Devils forward believes the France … Read more
While everyone seems to credit Jurgen Klopp and the Liverpool hierarchy for pulling off the deal that saw him move to Anfield, Virgil van Dijk, has paid tribute to the huge role the club’s captain played in his coming to Merseyside According to the defensive stalwart, Jordan Henderson “painted the picture” of Liverpool which helped … Read more