English Premier League

Manchester United Transfer News: Paul Pogba offered £500k-a-week contract

Manchester United are looking to extend Paul Pogba’s stay at Old Trafford and the Premier League giants have reportedly offered him a massive new contract. The 28-year-old midfielder will be a free agent at the end of this season and it remains to be seen whether the player is prepared to commit his long term future to the club. According to a report from the Sun, Manchester United have offered the player a new deal in the region of around £500,000 per week. If Pogba agrees to sign the new contract with Manchester United, he will become the highest-paid player in Premier League history. The French World Cup winner is thought to be a target for the likes of Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. Pogba has endured a difficult time since his return to the Premier League and it wouldn’...

Manchester City Transfer News: Erling Haaland is Pep Guardiola’s first choice attacking target

Manchester City are reportedly interested in improving their attacking options at the end of this season and they have identified the Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland as their first-choice target. According to a report from David Ornstein from the Athletic, the Premier League champions are determined to push hard for the Norwegian international’s services in the summer. The Premier League giants are set to hold meetings with the striker’s representatives over the next few months. Haaland has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world and it is no surprise that the Premier League giants are keen on securing his signature. The 21-year-old has been linked with the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as well. It will be interesting t...

Tottenham Transfer News: Adama Traore move on the cards this month

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their attacking options during the January transfer window and they could make a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore. The 25 year old Spanish international was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham at the start of the season as well when Nuno Espirito Santo was in charge of the London club. According to The Athletic, the Londoners tried to sign the player during the summer transfer window and they had a loan deal agreed in principle with Wolves as well. However, the Premier League club decided to back out of the transfer after the Spaniard’s impressive form at the start of the season. Antonio Conte could definitely use more quality and depth in his attack and the 25-year-old could prove to be a useful addition for the remainde...

Manchester United Transfer News: Mauricio Pochettino ready to join

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United job for months now and it appears that the Paris Saint-Germain boss is willing to replace Ralf Rangnick as the club’s permanent new manager at the end of this season. According to a report from the Sun, the Argentine manager is awaiting an official call from Manchester United and it will be interesting to see if the Red Devils decide to appoint him as their manager next season. Pochettino did an exceptional job in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for Manchester United as well. He helped the Londoners challenge for the league title and reach the finals of the Champions League despite the limited resources at the London club.  The 63-year-old German manager Ra...

Newcastle Transfer News: Issa Diop a January target for the Magpies

Newcastle United are keen on improving their back four before the January window closes and they have already secured the signing of Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid. However, the Premier League side are not done strengthening their defence yet and they are keen on signing the West Ham United defender Issa Diop. According to a report from L’Equipe (h/t GFFN), Newcastle are expected to submit an offer of around €10-12 million to the Londoners for Diop. Newcastle United are expected to make an opening €10m to €12m offer to West Ham United for Issa Diop in the coming hours, according to tomorrow’s L’Équipe. More follows. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) January 6, 2022 The arrival of Trippier will certainly improve Newcastle during the second half of the season and if they manage to bri...

Manchester United Transfer News: Ruben Neves a January target for the Red Devils

Manchester United are looking to improve their midfield options during the January transfer window and they have identified the Portuguese international midfielder, Ruben Neves, as a potential target. According to a report from the Sun, the Red Devils are determined to sign the 24-year-old central midfielder after his splendid performance at Old Trafford recently. Wolverhampton Wanderers managed to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford just a few days ago and Neves was outstanding for the visitors. The Portuguese midfielder has impressed against Manchester United in the past as well and it seems that his performance has caught the attention of manager Ralf Rangnick. The 24-year-old midfielder has two years left on his current deal with the Molineux outfit but he is thought to be keen on p...

Chelsea v Tottenham: Harry Kane reacts to first leg defeat

Chelsea picked up a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first leg of the EFL cup semi-finals last night and the Blues will be delighted with their performance despite their injury issues. Goals from Kai Havertz and an own goal from Ben Davies sealed a vital first-leg win for the Blues. Defeat in the first leg. pic.twitter.com/RgrfxYc76D — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 5, 2022 Thomas Tuchel will be hoping for his side to produce a similar performance in the second leg and book their place in the finals of the competition now. Meanwhile, Tottenham will be thoroughly disappointed with their showing in the first leg and this was a golden opportunity for them to take advantage of Chelsea’s injury problems and secure a memorable result away from home at Stamford Bridge. It will be interesti...

Liverpool Transfer News: Luis Diaz closing in on Anfield move

Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of the Colombian international winger Luis Diaz. According to a report from the Sun, the Reds are closing in on a £60 million transfer.  Jurgen Klopp has lost key attackers like Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah because of the African Cup of nations and it is no surprise that the Reds are looking to bring in reinforcements in the attack this month. Roberto Firmino is currently sidelined after testing positive for coronavirus and Liverpool are left with Diogo Jota as their only reliable forward right now. Even backup options like Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino are currently sidelined with injuries. Diaz has been an excellent servant for Porto over the past year and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for Liverpool. Howeve...

Newcastle Transfer News: Kieran Trippier to join today, Gabriel Barbosa latest

Newcastle United are expected to be busy during the January transfer window and they are already close to sealing a quality first-team signing. Kieran Trippier set to join today The magpies have been heavily linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid defender and it seems that the transfer is now nearing its conclusion. The England international is set to undergo his medical with Newcastle today and he will sign a two and a half year contract with them with the option of a further year as per Sky Sports. The magpies are set to pay around £12 million for his services and it will be interesting to see whether Trippier can make an immediate impact on his return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham Hotspur defender knows the league well and he should be able to settle in quickly. Newcas...

Arsenal Transfer News: Dusan Vlahovic a January target for the Gunners

Arsenal are reportedly desperate for a new striker this month and they are looking to tempt Fiorentina into selling the Serbian youngster Dusan Vlahovic. The 21-year-old has been exceptional for the Italian club over the past year and he managed to score 21 goals across all competitions for them last season. The Serbian international has carried last season’s form into this one and he has 18 goals in 20 appearances across all competitions for Fiorentina this term. There is no doubt that Vlahovic has world-class potential and Arsenal could definitely use someone like him. The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have not been at their best this season and Mikel Arteta has had to rely on the likes of Gabriel Martinelli to score on a consistent basis. Alexandre Lacazette has struggled to delive...

Chelsea Transfer News: Romelu Lukaku makes a decision regarding his future

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku was recently dropped for the game against Liverpool after his controversial comments regarding his move to the London club. The Belgian international revealed that he had no plans to return to Stamford Bridge and he also hinted that he is keen on a return to Inter Milan in the near future. The player has now made a definitive decision regarding his future in the Premier League and he has informed manager Thomas Tuchel that he has no plans to leave the Blues. The report from the Times will come as a massive boost for the Blues and their fans.  However, it remains to be seen whether the player is willing to commit himself to the cause and perform at a high level every week. The last thing Chelsea need is a top-class striker like Lukaku sulking around the ca...

Manchester United Transfer News: Antonio Rudiger on Ralf Rangnick’s wishlist

Antonio Rudiger is nearing the end of his contract at Stamford Bridge and he will be able to move on as a free agent at the end of the season. The 28-year-old German international can now discuss a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs and Sky Sports are claiming that the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Juventus have already opened talks with the Chelsea star’s representatives this month. The report also adds that Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick remains an admirer of the German international and he is keen on securing the 28-year-old’s services. The newly appointed Manchester United manager knows the Chelsea defender’s brother well (who is also Rudiger’s agent) and he will be hoping to make full use of his connections and sign the player for the Red...