Premier League’s top goal scorer of all time, Alan Shearer, has given his verdict on Liverpool and Manchester City’s two huge signings. Liverpool bought Darwin Nunez from Benfica, while Man City signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer. And Shearer believes Nunez and Haaland will meet the expectations of their respective clubs once the…
Chelsea have reportedly shortlisted four centre-backs to sign this summer transfer window. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League giants have added Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly to their growing wishlist of center-backs. Apart from the Senegalese international, Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt, Sevilla’s Jules Kounde and Manchester City’s Nathan…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, according to reports. The competition has been scheduled to hold in Cote d’lvoire next summer. There have been concern over the harsh weather conditions in the West African country at this time of the year. CAF authorities are afraid the…
Villarreal star and Manchester United target, Arnaut Danjuma, has revealed what Red Devils forward Cristiano Ronaldo told him following a UEFA Champions League clash between the two teams last season. Danjuma enjoyed a fine season for Villarreal, scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances for the LaLiga club. The 25-year-old was part of Unai Emery’s side…
Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo has expressed delight after winning his first career league title. Ighalo bagged a brace as Al Hilal defeated relegated Al-Faisaly 2-1 on Monday night to win the Saudi Arabia Professional League title. It was the 18th time Ramon Diaz’s side will be clinching the title. It was a double honour for…
Los Angeles FC captain, Carlos Vela has warned his new teammate Gareth Bale that the Major League Soccer (MLS) is not easy and he would have to work hard. Bale has agreed a 12-month deal to move to Los Angeles after his contract with Real Madrid expired. The Wales captain is determined to remain fit…
Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, has said he is happy to be back in Inter Milan, as he prepares to seal a one-year loan deal. Lukaku only left Inter to return to Stamford Bridge last summer in a £97m transfer. However, the Belgium striker has endured a tough year back with the Blues and was keen…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has insisted that he was left “quite shocked” by Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly’s decision to let Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech leave Stamford Bridge. Boehly recently paid tributes to Granovskaia and Cech after the duo resigned as Chelsea director and Technical and Performance Advisor, respectively. The American billionaire bought Chelsea from…
Arsenal midfielder, Lucas Torreira has said that he has suffered a lot, insisting that he doesn’t want to stay at the club anymore this summer. Torreira spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Fiorentina. Despite there being some talk of the Uruguayan international returning to Italy on a permanent move, his Fiorentina transfer fell through…
Arsenal are set to lose out in their bid to land Raphinha from Leeds United because they wasted time haggling over his player. This is according to Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy. Reddy tweeted: “Leeds were confident of getting their valuation of £55m+ for Raphinha given the interest in him. Arsenal had a head start, but…
PSG have told one of the superstars, Neymar Jr. that he can leave the club this summer. According to RMC Sport, the club’s biggest boy, Kylian Mbappe wants a new structure in the squad. And Neymar’s father has been told by the Ligue 1 champions that they will work to find a loan deal or…
Former Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has revealed that midfielder, Frenkie de Jong told him that he does not want to leave the club. Manchester United are edging close to signing the midfielder and want to get the deal wrapped up this week. He is the first-choice signing for Erik ten Hag, who was his manager…
Manchester United pair, Alejandro Garnacho and Alvaro Fernandez have been handed new shirt numbers, according to SportingLife. Academy graduates Fernandez, 19, and Garnacho, 17, this week joined senior training. The two teenagers made their first-team debuts last season. On Monday, they worked with new manager Erik ten Hag, who is getting familiar with the Red…
Former Liverpool defender, Glen Johnson, has warned his former side against signing Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. Johnson said the Premier League would be too fast for Asensio, adding that the 26-year-old is not good enough for Liverpool. Asensio has been linked with a move away from the LaLiga champions this summer. He scored 49…
Manchester United teenager, Zidane Iqbal, has signed a new and improved deal at the club. The Manchester born player also has Iraqi and Pakistani heritage. He made his debut for Manchester United in December 2021 Champions League match against Young Boys. He signed a deal until June 2025, with the option of a further year….
Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, has welcomed Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar to join the Blues. Silva and Neymar are international teammates with the Brazil national team. Neymar is contracted with PSG till 2025, but the 30-year-old has been linked with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. It was recently reported that Chelsea and…
Chelsea and Leeds have reached “full agreement” for the transfer of Raphinha. This is according to Italian transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano claims the official bid accepted is between £60m-£65m with add-ons included. He tweeted: “Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of…
Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, hosted the victorious Golden Eaglets team that won the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Abuja on Tuesday. The Golden Eaglets defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in the final of the competition last Friday at the Cape Coast Stadium. Nduka Ugbade’s charges have also secured a ticket to the Africa U-17 Cup of…
Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Shay Given, has given his verdict on reports linking Raheem Sterling with a move to Chelsea. Reports in England suggest that Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £50million bid for the England international and manager Pep Guardiola is prepared to let him leave. He told talkSPORT: “He’s a top player, but for…
Real Madrid will not explore any possibility of signing Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, according to Defensa Central. Los Blancos have already missed out on Kylian Mbappe, who decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain this summer. After missing out on Mbappe, Madrid has been searching for a new superstar signing to lead the line at the…
