Author: Toju Omatseyone

Arsenal Football Club has had an inconsistent season so far to say the least. Often shrouded by news regarding the futures of manager Arsene Wenger and star men Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, their displays at times leave plenty to be desired. There have been a few false dawns this season like their two nil victory over archrivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates – the first since Mauricio Pochettino took over at their North London rivals – but such performances have been few and far between for the Gunners in recent times. Despite their mightily impressive home form that has…

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani is wanted by both Arsenal and Manchester United with both clubs looking to strengthen at the back. The 23-year old Italian has struggled for game time this season in Turin and is known to fancy a move away from the club. Arsenal are looking to take advantage of this situation and launch a ₤35 million bid for the Italian international. The form of Mehdi Benatia has seen Rugani drops to the bench and this coupled with the high demand for the player could see the Turin club listen to offers for the player in January. Rugani…

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been advised by club legend Ray Wilkins to sign a striker in the January transfer window. Wilkins has issued a warning that the club are in need of striking reinforcements in the coming transfer window as he believes the club cannot rely only on Alvaro Morata and also sighting that Michy Batshuayi is not the quality needed in the backup position. The former Chelsea caretaker and assistant manager further went on to question the decision to let go of Diego Costa. “I honestly do believe (Conte wants signings),”Wilkins said while speaking on BBC Radio 5…

West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans reportedly favours a return to Manchester United despite interests from Manchester City and Arsenal. Both City and Arsenal failed with bids to sign the former Manchester United man in the summer and are expected to return with bids in the winter transfer window. The Northern Ireland international has 18 months left in this current deal at the Hawthorns but up to date has shown no signs he is willingly penning a new deal with the club. A deal regarding a move away seems to be possible in the January transfer window as West Brom…

Latest transfer rumours making the rounds say that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is interested in signing Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin from CSKA Moscow. The performances in midfield for the Blues this season has not been at the level expected at the club, with summer signings Danny Drinkwater and Tiemoue Bakayoko still finding their feet, another midfield signing is being considered with Everton midfielder Ross Barkley also targeted. Reports say the Premier League champions aim to strengthen their midfield depth with the signing of the 21-year old Russian star, who is also being monitored by Barcelona and Arsenal. The Premier League…

As the January transfer window draws nearer news regarding players moving from one club to another are on the increase and as always many football stars have been linked with Premier League giants Manchester United. The 20-time English league champions are at the moment a long way off Manchester City in the title race even though they currently occupy the second position. This has seen rumours of players joining the famous circulating in the press. Now according to fresh reports, Man United manager Jose Mourinho is keen on signing two players in the upcoming transfer window. It is understood that…

The future of Brazilian David Luiz seems to be pointing away from Stamford Bridge with every passing day. Although manager Antonio Conte repeatedly admits the star defender is just sidelined with a knee injury, reports of a falling out between both men continue to linger in the press. Reports now suggest that Conte is interested in a swap deal which would see Luiz go to AC Milan and long-term target Leonardo Bonucci move to Stamford Bridge. This comes after reports that The Blues are unhappy with Real Madrid’s attempts to sign Luiz. It appears Chelsea had not quite decided on…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has dropped fullbacks Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind from the travelling squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. According to reports from Manchester Evening News, both players did not travel with the squad. Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind have not been regulars in united’s squads this season but both took part from the start in their side’s shock knockout defeat away to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, with sections of the club’s fans slamming their display on the night, questioning their commitment. Also, the two…

Chelsea will face a very tough test against a resurgent Everton side at Goodison Park in Saturday’s early kickoff. The Blues overcame Bournemouth in the league cup on Wednesday to book a semi-final clash with London rivals Arsenal. Team News There is no fresh injury report for the Stamford Bridge club ahead of this one, meaning David Luiz is still ruled out with a knee problem and Andreas Christensen is expected to continue in his stead. Alvaro Morata will serve his one match ban picked up for an accumulation of yellow cards. Marcos Alonso is set to return for the…

Manchester United will be looking to bounce from their shock defeat to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup in midweek when they take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League’s late kickoff on Saturday. The Red devils produced a very uninspired performance in the league cup match on Wednesday night and manager Jose Mourinho will be looking for a response from his players when they visit Leicester. Team News Marouane Fellaini remains sidelined with an injury as well does Eric Bailly, both players have been ruled out until the new year. Antonio Valencia’s injury picked…

According to reports in the UK, Chelsea Football Club has offered goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois a new deal to remain at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian shot stopper is known to have plans to return to Spain in the future and Spanish giants Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of his and according to reports are ready to bring the goalkeeper to the Bernabeu in the summer. Chelsea has now offered the 25-year old a huge new deal that would see him become one of the highest paid goalkeepers in world football. The deal is said to be in line with Courtois…

Pietro Pellegri is garnering a lot of attention in Serie A at the moment. The Genoa teen sensation is the joint youngest ever player to play in the Italian top division and also this season became the youngest player in Serie A history to score a brace when he scored twice in a 3-2 defeat to Lazio back in September. The 16-year old striker is now a target for English giants Manchester United and Chelsea as he is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in the Italian football scene. Inter Milan and AC Milan have also been credited with…