Klopp ‘concerned’ over Liverpool call-ups amid lack of FIFA clarity
Jurgen Klopp admits he is “concerned” over international call-ups that will see his Liverpool players travel abroad for upcoming fixtures amid a lack of clarity from FIFA. The German boss claims the governing body said clubs did not have to let their players leave on international duty if there was not a properly worked out…
Haaland rules out Chelsea as six ‘absolute top clubs’ considered
Chelsea ‘have no chance’ of signing Erling Haaland as the striker whittles down the options for his potential next club to six. The 20-year-old is a reported target of the Blues, along with Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, but is said to have ruled out a move to Stamford Bridge. MAILBOX: Guardiola would not…
Arsenal to end Lacazette exit rumours by opening contract talks
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will begin contract talks with Alexandre Lacazette ‘soon’ to end rumours of a potential exit. Earlier this week, reports emerged stating that the striker could be sold this summer. The Gunners were said to be open to selling Lacazette should they receive the correct bid. FEATURE: Ranking the England chances of…
Arsenal told to sell star man Bellerin by club legend Adams
Arsenal legend Tony Adams has told the club to sell Hector Bellerin and look for his replacement. The Spaniard has come under fire this season after failing to live up to his high standards. Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are thought be interested in signing Bellerin should he leave the Emirates. READ: Arteta is not surprised…
Boohoo defends supply chain following petition calling for US import ban
Boohoo has defended practices in its UK supply chain following media speculation that the fast-fashion giant could face a US import ban following allegations of slave labour. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seen sufficient evidence to launch an investigation into the company following the submission of two petitions from British lawyer Duncan Jepson,…
Alpine A521 following ‘logical but minimal’ evolution
Alpine F1 chassis technical director Pat Fry and engine technical director Rémi Taffin say that this year’s Alpine A521 will be a relatively cautious evolution of last year’s Renault R.S.20. With the technical rules unchanged this season – but a big shake-up on the horizon for 2022 – Fry said that there was a limit…
Southgate facing ‘big decisions’ over England selection for Euros
England boss Gareth Southgate admits he is facing some “big decisions” on how to squeeze the abundance of attacking talent into his Euro plans. The Three Lions have the chance to end their 55-year wait for a major trophy this summer as the coronavirus-delayed European Championship kicks off a year later than planned. That postponement…
Ferdinand names coach he wanted to replace Fergie at Man Utd
Rio Ferdinand says he wanted Jose Mourinho to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd when the legend retired in 2013. It was David Moyes who took the reins from Ferguson but the current West Ham manager was only given 11 months before being sacked. The Scot was sacked before the end of his first…
Real Madrid aiming for Spurs to extend Bale loan until 2022
Real Madrid are hoping Spurs will extend the loan spell of forward Gareth Bale until 2022, according to reports. The Welshman has had a turbulent first season back in North London. He’s managed just nine Premier League appearances and has been badly affected by injuries. READ: Man Utd legend criticises Ole for going against Fergie…
Smith provides Grealish injury update ahead of Sheff Utd clash
Click:paint on electrical insulation Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says Jack Grealish will miss their match against Sheff Utd on Wednesday. The skipper has missed the last two matches after picking up a lower leg injury in February. Villa fans were hoping the Englishman would return this week, but Smith has revealed that’s not the…