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Jude Bellingham says Manchester United wanted him this past summer
Jude Bellingham has explained to The Guardian why he did not move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. The 17-year-old midfielder was reportedly on the radar of Premier League giants United in the summer of 2020. According to The Guardian, the Red Devils were keen on securing the services of the teenager from Birmingham City. However, according to the report, the youngster turned down United and moved to Borussia Dortmund instead. The Guardian reported in July 2020 that the transfer fee could rise to £22.5 million. Bellingham has now confirmed that United were interested in him, and the teenager has explained his decision to switch to Dortmund instead. The teenager told The Guardian: “Man United have a great squad. And my decision had nothing to do with Man United. I was so ...
Gabriel Agbonlahor sends message to Aston Villa fans after Southampton result
Gabriel Agbonlahor has taken to Twitter to send a message to Aston Villa fans following the defeat to Southampton at the weekend. The former Villa striker has urged the Villans’ fans not to worry too much or panic following losses to Leeds United and Southampton. Dean Smith’s side went down 4-3 to Southampton at Villa Park in the Premier League on Sunday. It was Villa’s second successive league loss following a 3-0 defeat to Leeds United at home. However, Smith’s team won their opening four league matches and are seventh in the standings at the moment with 12 points from six matches. Unfollowing a few pages on here I can’t believe how miles off it some villa fans are?? How dare u complain after the start the lads have had? Southampton and Leeds will beat loads of teams this year 👍&...
Ancelotti heaps praise on Isco, would be a great signing for Everton
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has lavished praise on the Real Madrid midfielder Isco recently. The Spaniard has fallen down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu and he has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos. The Italian manager was asked about links with the attacking midfielder after his side’s 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United on Sunday but he chose to remain coy on the matter. He said: “Isco is a fantastic player and [I have] a fantastic memory of him but now I am not, honestly, focused there. I am focused on an important week we are going to have to recover players and to be well prepared for the game against United.” Recently, Everton signed James Rodriguez from Real Madrid and it will be interesting to see if he makes a move to bring Isco to Goodison Park as well in ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts to Manchester United’s poor home form this season
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seemed disappointed with his team’s performance against Arsenal on Sunday. Speaking to the media during the post-match presser, the former Manchester United striker also reflected on his team’s home form this season. Solskjaer believes that the home form is irrelevant this season due to the absence of supporters in the stadiums but he did admit that the poor showing at Old Trafford has not escaped his attention. The Red Devils have lost 3 and drawn 1 of their four home league games so far. Solskjaer added that Manchester United needed ten games to pick up three wins in the league last season and the team needs to focus on the Everton game now. He said to the club’s official website: “Home and away form is out of the window really with no ...
Atalanta vs Liverpool Predicted Line-ups, TV Channel, Live Stream
Atalanta vs LiverpoolUEFA Champions League 2020/213rd November, 20:00 pm BSTGewiss Stadium, BergamoLive Stream: Check here for all the info Liverpool travel to Atalanta for the Champions League game in the midweek and it will be a massive test for Jurgen Klopp’s side. The Italian outfit are one of the most impressive attacking teams around Europe right now and they are likely to test Liverpool’s defence throughout the game. With the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho ruled out with injuries, it will be interesting to see how Klopp sets up his back four for the midweek game. Joel Matip is back in training and it will be interesting to see if the Reds decide to bring him into the starting lineup immediately. Klopp tells https://t.co/sl7mwuk6gu that Naby Keita and Joel Matip have returned t...
Report: Liverpool and Chelsea keen on Reading winger Michael Olise
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and Chelsea have joined a host of suitors in the race for Reading winger Michael Olise, and they are both currently running the rule over the youngster. Leeds United, Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers were all linked with the teenager during the summer transfer window, but none made a concrete move for his signature and he will remain at the English Championship club until at least January. Olise came through the youth systems at Chelsea and Manchester City, and he could be edging closer to a return to the top-flight having caught the eyes of the bigwigs. The France under-18 international is one of the reasons why Reading are currently topping the Championship table after nine games, and whether he can help them with a promotion push remains to be seen wi...
Football & Face Coverings
Aeons before COVID-19 turned football’s sidelines into a scene reminiscent of an emergency room, fans of the sport had already observed an array of face coverings and masks adopted for a multitude of practical and celebratory purposes. Whether it was to protect a facial injury, to promulgate a culture, or to revel in victory, the sport has seen its fair share of visors and vizards of all shapes and sizes throughout the years. Football is probably not the first sport that comes to mind when you think about facial protection. Sports like fencing and ice hockey share a much more apparent and continuous threat to the face and head. Though the threat may not be as immediately obvious in football, head injuries do occur with some regularity. Professionals have often turned to protective medical ...
Arthur Masuaku posts tweet after West Ham’s defeat to Liverpool
West Ham United left-back Arthur Masuaku has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to his side’s failure to win against Liverpool on Saturday evening. The Hammers suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Liverpool away from home at Anfield in the Premier League. David Moyes’s side took the lead after just 10 minutes when Pablo Fornals produced a smart finish. Mohamed Salah equalised for the defending Premier League champions in the 42nd minute from the penalty spot. Masuaku was controversially adjudged to have committed a foul on the Egypt international forward inside the West Ham penalty box. Liverpool thought that they had taken the lead in the second half when Diogo Jota had the ball in the back of the net, but it was ruled out due to Sadio Mane’s foul on Angelo Ogbonna. The former Wolverham...
Liverpool not keen on a £70million move for Kalidou Koulibaly
Liverpool have been linked with quite a few defenders recently but it seems that the Reds are unlikely to shell out big money for a centre back during the January transfer window. Virgil van Dijk sustained a serious knee injury against Everton earlier in the season and he is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Earlier this summer there were rumours that Liverpool could move for the Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. According to latest reports from 90min, Liverpool have now ruled out a £70 million move to sign the Senegalese defender. Liverpool are still looking to bring in a defender to add some depth to their position but they will not spend big money on Koulibaly. The likes of Ozan Kabak and Dayot Upamecano have been linked with a move to Liverpool as well and it will b...
Jan Vertonghen thinks Pochettino could be interested in joining Manchester United
Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino will be impatient about getting back to management again. The Argentine manager has been out of work for a while now and the Belgian defender reckons that he might be keen on returning to the Premier League if the top clubs come calling. Jan Vertonghen added that there are probably two or three clubs that can convince Pochettino to return to the Premier League and it will be interesting to see where the Argentine ends up. He said to Mirror: “I think the English league suits him very well as he’s a manager that prioritises fitness levels and the physicality of the game. “I think managing in the Premier League is probably the best thing he can do. “He will always want to coach a big team I guess, so you have t...
Frank Lampard claims he never doubted Christian Pulisic’s ability
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was recently criticised by Red Bull Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch for doubting Christian Pulisic’s ability. Apparently, the two managers spoke about the American winger in the past and Lampard claims that Jesse Marsch has misunderstood his comments regarding Pulisic. The Chelsea boss added that he has always rated Pulisic highly and he has never doubted his ability because of his nationality. Lampard said to Sky Sports: “I did read the comments and I was surprised that he had managed to read my mind as well as he thought he did. “He has recounted the conversation wrong and I have to put it correct. It was a game against Salzburg in pre-season and Christian scored two goals. Jesse came up to me and we spoke about Christian. He said he was a talented player...
Manchester United keen on Hakan Calhanoglu
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the AC Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The 26-year-old Turkish midfielder has done well in Italy and it seems that the Premier League side are willing to bring him to England. As per Gazzetta, Manchester United are preparing a five year deal for the set-piece expert and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with the Italian club now. Calhanoglu is a technically gifted player who will add a new dimension to Manchester United midfield. The Turkish midfielder is lethal from set-pieces and it will be interesting to see what kind of impact he makes if the move to Old Trafford goes through. Manchester United could definitely use more creativity in their side but they are well-stocked in midfield and it remains to be seen h...
