Chelsea ‘line up PSG boss Tuchel’ as Sarri’s replacement
If Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea this summer then the club could turn to Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel, according to reports. Sarri has led his side to a third-placed finish in the Premier League – despite being 26 points behind champions Manchester City – the League Cup final and they could still win silverware in Europe.…
City board member labels Pep to Juve links as ‘codswallop’
A Manchester City board member has hit out at reports linking Pep Guardiola with the manager’s job at Juventus. Massimiliano Allegri will leave his position as Juventus head coach at the end of the season sparking more speculation that they want to appoint the Spaniard. Guardiola completely denied rumours linking him with Juventus earlier in the…
Ox on CL final: ‘If I can be involved, that would be amazing’
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is dreaming of playing a part in the Champions League final after injury denied him a role 12 months ago. Among the saddest sights following the 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev was the England international hopping around the running track of Olympiyski Stadium on crutches trying to keep up…
Cantona, Scholes & Rio should be on Man Utd transfer committee
Send your thoughts to [email protected] Manchester United transfer committee So, having read all about Man Utds groundbreaking plan to use previous players as a committee to decide on transfers, I was mortified. Who, in god’s name, thinks that Darren Sodding Fletcher has the pedigree to pass comment on the capability of other players? I mean,…
Klopp issues injury updates on Keita, Firmino ahead of CL final
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita’s recovery from a thigh problem is ahead of schedule but he is unlikely to be fit enough to feature in the Champions League final. The Guinea international could, however, be back in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on June 21. Click Here: Keita tore an adductor muscle…
Man Utd make ‘significantly improved’ offer in De Ligt ultimatum
Manchester United are hoping to win the battle for Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt by tabling a better offer, according to reports. Barcelona are said to be keen on landing one of the hottest properties in world football, although both United and Manchester City are also after his signature. Reports this week suggested that the 19-year-old…
Van Persie apologises to Arsenal fans over Man Utd move
Robin van Persie says he is “sorry” if he “hurt” any Arsenal supporters by leaving to join Manchester United. The Dutchman made the move to Old Trafford for a reported £22.5million in 2012 after scoring 132 goals for the Gunners over a period of eight years at the club. “At crucial moments you have to…
Liverpool told they would be ‘absolutely crazy’ to release Milner
Liverpool would be “absolutely crazy” to let James Milner leave on a free transfer, according to former player Steve Nicol. The 33-year-old started in Liverpool‘s unbelievable comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals and could play in the final on June 1. However, the former Leeds United and Manchester City midfielder is out…
Guardiola ‘agrees €24m-a-year deal to become Juve boss’
Pep Guardiola has agreed a deal to leave Manchester City and become the new Juventus manager, according to reports. Massimiliano Allegri will leave his position as Juventus head coach at the end of the season sparking more speculation that they want to appoint the Spaniard. Guardiola completely denied rumours linking him with Juventus earlier in the…
Liverpool suffer blow to CL final preparation efforts
Liverpool’s efforts to organise a suitable behind-closed-doors friendly match ahead of their Champions League final have taken a blow, according to reports. The Reds incredible semi-final comeback in the Champions League against Barcelona saw them book a place in Madrid where they will take on Tottenham in the final. The showpiece event will take place…