Neville questions reported £90m Manchester United target
Gary Neville has questioned Manchester United’s interest in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Rice emerged as a potential target for United over a summer which saw them pursue young, hungry British players. Some (silly people) have even mooted a possible £90m bid in January, but Neville does not feel United “need another player” like Rice.…
Hazard explains difference between Real and Chelsea fans
Eden Hazard says Real Madrid supporters are more “fanatical” than Chelsea ones. Hazard switched between the two clubs this summer for an initial £89m, having spent seven years at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian was a largely popular figure – save for when he was branded a ‘rat’ in the 2015/16 season – winning two Premier…
Arsenal star admits ‘we were lucky we didn’t lose’ to Watford
Bernd Leno admits Arsenal were lucky not to lose at Watford on Sunday as his goal was peppered with shots on an afternoon to forget for the Gunners. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first-half brace appeared to have Arsenal on course for a Premier League victory, only for the Hornets to welcome Quique Sanchez Flores back into the…
Matty Bovan on his sci-fi inspired spring/summer 2020 collection
The past four years have been a rollercoaster for Matty Bovan. The British designer graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2015, scooped the LVMH Graduate Prize, showed three collections as part of talent incubator Fashion East and twice received support from British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN. His previous presentations have included balloon headdresses, crinoline ballgowns and…
Erdem on his London Fashion Week spring/summer 2020 muse, photographer and political activist, Tina Modotti
Italian photographer, actress and political activist Tina Modotti (1896-1942) wearing a batik robe which she designed herself, Los Angeles, 1921. Erdem Moralioglu came across his latest muse — the early 20th-century Italian photographer, Tina Modotti — during a recent trip to Mexico City, where she died in 1942. “I discovered a collection of her photographs…
Five names on Man Utd’s British transfer wishlist
Manchester United are reportedly set to continue their policy of buying British talent, with five players linked with a move to Old Trafford next summer. The Red Devils spent around £150million this year on domestic prospects, with Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James all making encouraging starts to their United careers. There remains plenty…
KDB reminds Liverpool that points gap means nothing to City
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has reminded Liverpool that “last season we were seven points behind”. City have been unable to keep the pace with Liverpool’s perfect start to the campaign, with the champions dropping five points in as many games. The draw against Tottenham was compounded with the shock 3-2 defeat to Norwich…
Chelsea star stuns Southgate by teasing allegiance switch
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has not ruled out playing for Nigeria. The 21-year-old, who is the Premier League’s joint leading scorer alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero with seven goals, has two senior England caps to his name, won in friendlies against Germany and Brazil in 2017. Nigeria have been hoping Abraham can be persuaded to…
Watford boss Flores thrilled to be back after Arsenal draw
Quique Sanchez Flores says he has missed the “emotions” of the Premier League after his Watford side came back from two goals down to draw in his return to Vicarage Road. A goal from Tom Cleverley and a penalty from Roberto Pereyra earned a 2-2 draw for Watford after a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace in the…
'England aided by timing of 2022 World Cup' – Southgate's side will challenge in Qatar, says 1966 hero Hurst
A man who formed part of the only Three Lions squad to have tasted global glory believes another crown can be captured at the next showpiece event England will be serious challengers at the 2022 World Cup due to the timing of the event in Qatar, says 1966 hero Geoff Hurst. The Three Lions enjoyed…