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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...
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...
Son Heung-Min signs up with the same agency as that of Jose Mourinho amid rumours of a new deal
Tottenham attacker Son Heung-Min is expected to sign a new deal with the London club and the player has now signed up with the Hollywood talent agency CAA Base. According to reports, the same agency represents Jose Mourinho. However, the Tottenham manager is adamant that Son’s decision to sign up with the same agency won’t influence his decision to sign a contract at Tottenham. Mourinho said (via Star): “That is not my job, I don’t care about who represents players, I just care about what players give me on the pitch and nothing to do with that. “An impact on Sonny’s future, I don’t know. I can say at a commercial level it will be a big impact because it is a worldwide, very, very important agency. “In relation to his contract, I am not worried about it, he has three years of contract...
English Premier League Match Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups: Burnley vs Chelsea
Chelsea have won just two Premier League games in 2020-21 out of six matches, drawing three and losing once, and they will be keen to pick up their third league victory tomorrow when they visit Turf Moor to clash with Burnley. The Blues secured a 4-0 win over FC Krasnodar in their second Champions League group game on Wednesday, and will fancy their chances of another victory against Sean Dyche’s men. The Clarets came close to holding Tottenham Hotspur to a draw on Monday, but a 76th-minute header from Son Heung-Min helped the visitors pick up all three points. Burnley are without a victory in five Premier League games, drawing once and losing the other four, and they will be keen to get something against Chelsea. With a takeover on the horizon, Dyche and his players could be in the mood t...
Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona keen on Ryan Gravenberch
Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has been linked with a move to Manchester United. According to Daily Mirror, the 18-year-old midfielder is a target for Barcelona and Juventus as well. It will be interesting to see where Gravenberch ends up in the coming months. He’s a prodigious young talent who has already played 19 times for the Dutch outfit this season. Gravenberch has four goals and three assists to his name and he has been likened to the Manchester United star Paul Pogba because of his playing style. The technically gifted youngster can play in an advanced role as well as a deeper one. The 18-year-old needs to join a club where he can play regularly and Manchester United might not be able to provide him with that platform. Solskjaer’s team have plenty of options in the midfield and t...
Mark Lawrenson predicts Newcastle United v Everton
Mark Lawrenson has predicted on BBC Sport that Newcastle United will win against Everton this weekend. Newcastle will lock horns with Everton at St. James’ Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes that the Magpies will create chances and pick up all three points from the encounter courtesy of a 2-1 win. Lawrenson wrote on BBC Sport: “Lucas Digne joins Richarlison in being suspended for Everton after his red card in their defeat against Southampton. “Everton have still made an excellent start to the season despite losing that game but I have a feeling they will end up empty-handed here too. “When they need a bit of luck, Newcastle seem to get it – against Tottenham and then Wolves, when they nicked a point from both. “Steve Bruce’s side hang in the...
Mark Lawrenson predicts Aston Villa v Southampton
Mark Lawrenson has predicted on BBC Sport that Aston Villa will lose to Southampton at home this weekend. Villa will take on Southampton at Villa Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes that the Villans will lose the match 2-1. The BBC pundit was impressed by how Southampton got the better of Everton 2-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium in the Premier League last weekend. Lawrenson wrote on BBC Sport: “The more I see of Southampton, the more I like them. They were excellent against Everton, and put in a really good team performance. “They dealt with everything and stopped Everton from playing but they also looked lively up front. Che Adams and Nathan Redmond are a handful, and then you have your man Danny Ings, who scores for fun but works so hard with it. ...
Opinion: Arsenal must move for Houssem Aouar in January
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window but the Frenchman ended up staying at the French club. Arsenal went on to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid instead by triggering his release clause on deadline day. The 27-year-old has done reasonably well for the Gunners so far but the failure to sign Aouar has exposed a major weakness in Arteta’s midfield. The London club are seriously lacking in imagination and it has affected their creativity this season. The likes of Xhaka and Partey are not creative midfielders and someone like Aouar is needed at the club. Arsenal should look to move for the Frenchman when the transfer window re-opens. Aouar would add imagination and craft to their midfield and help them create more chance...
Opinion: Upamecano would be a superb signing for Manchester United
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to the Premier League recently and Manchester United have apparently joined the race. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils come forward with an offer for the 22-year-old when the transfer window reopens in January. Upamecano is one of the most talented young defenders in Europe right now and he would be a superb addition to Solskjaer’s defensive unit. Manchester United are in desperate need of another quality centre back who is good enough to start for them on a regular basis. Harry Maguire has been quite mediocre this season and Manchester United cannot afford to rely on Tuanzebe for the whole season. Lindelof and Upamecano could prove to be a good partnership in theory. The French defender is calm and composed on ...
