Arteta wants signings but January window 'complicated'
Mikel Arteta is still hopeful Arsenal will bring in signings to take the side to the "next level" but admits the January transfer window is proving...
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Arteta wants signings but January window 'complicated'
Transfer News: Chelsea submit enquiry for Jonathan David
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Barcelona, Chelsea, Jonathan David, Real Madrid, Transfer News
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Transfer News: Chelsea submit enquiry for Jonathan David
Barcelona and Real Madrid will reportedly face stiff competition from Chelsea and others in the race to sign Jonathan David.
'We saw it with Thomas Partey': David Ornstein offers Dusan Vlahovic
'We saw it with Thomas Partey': David Ornstein offers Dusan Vlahovic u...
Arsenal and Dusan Vlahovic seem to be going hand in hand with each other during this January transfer but as yet, there is no deal to bring the Serbia...
Manchester United must give Paul Pogba his marching orders before the end of January or risk being made fools
Manchester United must give Paul Pogba his marching orders before the end of January or risk being made fools of
Although the Bosman ruling and freedom of movement has absolutely been a positive for football in general, there have been certain scenarios...
Antonio Rudiger’s greed could be his downfall as huge demands threaten Chelsea deal
Antonio Rudiger’s greed could be his downfall as huge demands threaten Chelsea deal
There’s not too much doubt that Antonio Rudiger has been one of Chelsea’s most consistent performers this season. He is a trusted...
'I like': Micah Richards raves about Spurs 22-year-old who Paratici's ...
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Micah Richards, Premier English League, Tottenham Hotspur, Transfer News
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'I like': Micah Richards raves about Spurs 22-year-old who Paratici's ...
Micah Richards has praised Japhet Tanganga’s emergence at
Arsenal looking to fend of Man City’s interest by extending Arteta con...
Arsenal looking to fend of Man City’s interest by extending Arteta con...
Arsenal are said to be lining up a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta before the end of the season as they look to keep him from potential advances...
Discussions have taken place': Journalist claims Newcastle want to si...
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Newcastle United, Premier English League, Transfer News
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'Discussions have taken place': Journalist claims Newcastle want to si...
Newcastle United have been busy in the January transfer window as they look to sign players who can keep them in the Premier League. The Magpies have ...
Everton divided over Wayne Rooney return to Goodison Park
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Bill Kenwright, Everton, Farhad Moshiri, Goodison Park, Rafa Benitez, Transfer News, Wayne Rooney
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Everton chiefs are divided over offering star Wayne Rooney an emotional return to Goodison Park.
Chairman Bill Kenwright would love to bring the former Toffees hero back to the club as boss.
But owner Farhad Moshiri is understood to be wary over his lack of experience.
Rooney, 36, is lined up to replace axed Rafa Benitez.
However, Moshiri has yet to be convinced that Rooney has the credentials after just over a year in charge of crisis club Derby.
He is battling to keep the Rams up after they were deducted 21 points and placed into administration.
But the former striker has not distanced himself from the Everton vacancy.
Watford vs Norwich floodlight shambles
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Claudio Ranieri, England, English Premier League, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Josh Seargent, Mike Dean, Norwich City, Transfer News, Vicarage Road, Watford
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Watford's match against Norwich was suspended due to floodlight failure.
The floodlights in each corner of Vicarage Road began to dim and referee Mike Dean it was unsafe to continue - even though visibility was not interrupted.
The delay lasted ten minutes before Dean consulted the two managers and captains and asked if they were happy to continue, which they were.
And Claudio Ranieri may have regretted that decision when moments later Josh Seargent headed in his second goal of the game to give Norwich a valuable 2-0 lead.
Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports' coverage of the game: "It's absolutely fine. Who decides that they can't carry on in this light? Is it the referee? They can play, just get on with it."
Fellow pundit Gary Neville agreed.
Man City chasing River Plate’s Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Julian Alvarez, Manchester City, Manchester United, Transfer News
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Man City are closing in on a deal for River Plate’s Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez.
The 21-year-old – who is rated at around £17million by his club – has previously been linked with Manchester United.
But neighbours City have moved ahead in the race for his signature.
And reports in South America suggest a deal is close.
Alvarez is likely to spend the remainder of the season with River Plate as part of the agreement.
Then City would decide whether he links up with Pep Guardiola’s squad or joins one of the other teams in the City Football Group initially.
He has enjoyed an outstanding season in Argentina – scoring 18 goals and laying on seven assists in just 21 games so far.
Jose Enrique urged Liverpool to bring Alexander Isak to Anfield
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Alexander Isak, Anfield, Jose Enrique, Liverpool, Real Sociedad, Transfer News
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Ex-Liverpool star Jose Enrique has urged the club to splash the cash to bring Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak to Anfield.
Enrique, who won the League Cup with the Reds in 2012, has told his former employers to do all they can to convince the player to make the move to Anfield.
Isak, 22, has already spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League after declaring he wishes to play in England in the future last year.
Speaking of the ex-Borussia Dortmund man, Enrique told Freebets.com: "I love him so much. Age-wise and the player he is already, what he can become is the perfect style for Klopp.
"Tall, strong, quick, he has goals in him. He will be an amazing option for Liverpool. I know him really well, I watch him play all the time in LaLiga.
"They should have signed him before he went to Real Sociedad, but now he's there, Real Sociedad are the type of team that if you offer the right amount of money, the player will want to go, and he'll want to go to Liverpool."
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper to follow the footsteps of Eddie Howe
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Bournemouth, Eddie Howe, English Premier League, Nottingham Forest, Steve Cook, Steve Cooper, Transfer News
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Steve Cook believes Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is destined to follow in the footsteps of Eddie Howe.
The centre-half played for Howe when he was an up-and-coming manager and went right up to the Premier League with Bournemouth.
Cook told SunSport: “Eddie and Steve compare well because they both love the game, are very intelligent and work extremely hard to achieve success.
“They are both good on the tactical side of the game, which is huge, and there is a willingness to put the hours in on the training ground to ensure they have a good team that’s willing to run and tackle.
“At Bournemouth for years we were one of the fittest teams in the league that would run, run and run.
“We felt if we pressed more than the other team we’d win.
“We’re seeing that here at Forest. We were given the stats after the Millwall game last weekend and our sprint distances and efforts around the pitch were our highest.
“If you have that willingness to work hard, like the managers want, you will succeed.
“Steve and Eddie are both mentally on it. They test you to train to near breaking point so on matchday you can do it.
“I have to say they’re very similar in their ways.”
Mike Ashley is suing Newcastle for violating loan terms
FOOTBALLLoverswebJanuary 22, 2022Anthony Elanga, Mike Ashley, Newcastle United, Transfer News
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Mike Ashley is suing Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley for violating the terms of a £10million loan - by publicly slating the former Toon chief.
Ashley sold the Magpies last October for £300million with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund owning 80 per cent while Staveley and the Reuben brothers have 10 apiece.
The Sports Direct tycoon lent the businesswoman £10m to cover ‘advisory, legal and other costs and commissions’.
In return Ashley demanded that she did not criticise his 14-year tenure, with his legal team claiming those conditions have been violated.
Ashley’s lawyers also argue that Sports Direct has suffered a ‘marketing loss’ after signage was removed from St James’ Park.
They want the £10million plus interest returned immediately and are also suing Staveley’s husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, in his role as guarantor that she would pay the money back.
Antonio Rudiger demanding increase contract offer
Antonio Rudiger is reportedly demanding that Chelsea increase their contract offer to £220,000-a-week if they want to keep him at the club.
The Blues' initial offer of £140,000-a-week allegedly incensed the German who turned it down as he allegedly wants to be among the top 10 highest-paid players at Stamford Bridge.
And according to Marca, the defender - who's being chased by several of Europe's big guns as his contract's expiration date looms - will only consider staying with the Blues if they meet his improved demands.
The Blues' Premier League rivals Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on the 28-year-old.
Real Madrid were also chasing Rudiger, but have ended their interest due to his agents demanding a hefty £20m signing-on fee.
Real's withdrawal from the race has put United in pole position to land Rudiger if Chelsea can't convince him to stay put - although Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are all said to be waiting in the wings.
Rangnick Bild bombshell
Ralf Rangnick won't be able to bring top target Amadou Haidara, according to Bild.
United won't sanction the signing until expensive squad players are sold or loaned out.
Utd are 'afraid' to rebuild their squad around Rangnick's long-term plans and style in case they appoint a permanent manager who has a different vision.
Rangnick's role also hasn't been properly defined, despite having a two-year contract and an 'advisory role' lined up.
Rangnick would like to work with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, but there's conflict over whether the Dutchman is the right fit.
Manchester City want to sign River Plate forward ...
Manchester City want to sign River Plate forward Julian Alvarez.
According to Juan Cortese of Argentine sports outlet TYC Sports, City want to sign the 21-year-old who already has 36 professional goals to his name.
Alvarez could be the No9 replacement for Sergio Aguero, who left for Barcelona in the summer.
He could also replace Ferran Torres who also departed for Barca.
Lucas Moura nicked Tottenham fan's hat
Lucas Moura nicked a Tottenham fan's hat and launched it to the floor during wild celebrations at Leicester on Wednesday.
Leicester were leading 2-1 until the 95th minute when super-sub Bergwijn fired in an equaliser.
But the winger went one better with a 97th minute winner to break Leicester hearts.
Tottenham fans who had made the journey to the King Power Stadium erupted with joy as Bergwijn netted his second goal in as many minutes.
And Spurs players charged towards the away end to join in with the manic celebrations.
Moura was particularly swept up in the emotion of the occasion as he swiped a hat off a jubilant Spurs fan's head and launched it to the ground as kill-joy stewards tried to stop the players celebrating with the overjoyed away supporters.
Udinese have confirmed the signing of Pablo Mari
Udinese have confirmed the signing of Pablo Mari until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old defender joins from Arsenal on a short term loan deal after falling out of favour at the Emirates.
Mari has made just three appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this campaign, with his last being the Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon in September.
But despite being frozen out by Mikel Arteta, the loan deal does not include the option to make the move permanent.
Speaking to Udinese's official Twitter account, Mari said: "I'm so happy to be here, it's a pleasure.
"I want to say hello to all the Udinese fans, I'm here to give everything for that shirt and the club.
"And I hope that we're going to get a lot of wins here and at away games, so we need you."
And writing on social media himself, Mari said: "Happy and proud! I can't wait to start this new adventure and give my all for the black and white shirt and for its fans! FORZA UDINESE!"
Loan offer for Anthony Knockaert
Fulham have received a loan offer from Italian side Como for forgotten man Anthony Knockaert.
The Frenchman, 30, has not started a single league game this term and been restricted to just 181 minutes of action in all competitions for the Championship leaders.
Serie B outfit Como would like to borrow the ex-Leicester winger until the end of the season.
Knockaert helped the Cottagers win promotion to the Premier League two years ago after joining on loan from Brighton.
But he has barely featured since turning the move permanent in the summer of 2020 for around £10million and spent last term on loan at Nottingham Forest.
