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Dyche demands ban for diving after defeat at Arsenal

Steve Darko August 17, 2019 21 0

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has demanded an immediate crackdown on diving in the wake of their 2-1 defeat at Arsenal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s second-half goal secured victory for the hosts, but the major post-match talking point was Dyche’s outburst against perceived diving. Read More

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Inter in UK for Sanchez talks with United

Steve Darko August 17, 2019 20 0

Inter Milan’s representatives are in the UK to hold talks with Manchester United over the transfer of Alexis Sanchez, according to Sky in Italy. Sanchez, the Chile international forward, is keen on a move to the Serie A side, who are now trying to agree a fee with United for the 30-year-old. Inter head coach […]Read More

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Should City ‘winner’ have been ruled out?

Steve Darko August 17, 2019 23 0

Pep Guardiola says VAR must be ‘fixed’ after Manchester City’s late winner in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham was ruled out on review. In the 93rd minute, Gabriel Jesus fired home what he thought was the winning goal. However, it was reviewed by VAR, with the goal eventually disallowed for a handball from Aymeric Laporte […]Read More

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Zaha staying but has ‘beef with owners’

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 31 0

Wilfried Zaha is staying at Crystal Palace, but the winger has “beef with the chairman and owners because he wanted to leave”, says manager Roy Hodgson. Zaha, who handed in a transfer request at Palace on Wednesday, did not train with the rest of his team-mates on Thursday – instead opting to work in the […]Read More

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Lo Celso in London ahead of Spurs move

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 34 0

Giovani Lo Celso has arrived in London to complete a £55m move to Tottenham from Real Betis, Sky Sports News understands. The Argentina international will have a medical before completing the deal, which could rise to £60m. Betis did not include the 23-year-old in their squad for a friendly against Las Palmas on Wednesday night. […]Read More

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Kieran Tierney fee agreed between Arsenal and Celtic

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 37 0

Arsenal have agreed a fee with Celtic over the transfer of Kieran Tierney, Sky sources understand. The Scotland international left-back is on his way to London and looks set to sign ahead of Thursday’s Premier League deadline. The 22-year-old, who has won five Scottish Premiership titles, made 40 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops […]Read More

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Spurs expect to sign Sessegnon on Deadline Day

Steve Darko August 8, 2019 34 0

Tottenham have agreed a fee with Fulham for Ryan Sessegnon and expect to complete the deal on Deadline Day, Sky Sports News understands. The 19-year-old has been a long-term target for Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and the clubs have now agreed a deal worth £25m rising to £30m, with Josh Onomah moving the other way. […]Read More

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West Ham reject £19.7m Arnautovic bid

Steve Darko July 2, 2019 56 0

West Ham have rejected a £19.7m bid for Marko Arnautovic from a Chinese Super League club, Sky Sports understands. It is understood the Hammers regard the bid as ‘insulting’ while it was earlier reported Arnautovic had handed in a transfer request. The 30-year-old has told the club he is determined to leave east London during […]Read More

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Manchester United’s £70m Maguire bid rejected

Steve Darko July 2, 2019 47 0

Leicester have turned down Manchester United’s £70m bid for Harry Maguire, Sky Sports News understands. United moved ahead of rivals Manchester City in the chase for the England defender by increasing their offer from the initial £65m that both clubs had indicated they would be happy to pay a fortnight ago. But Leicester have made […]Read More

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Man United complete signing of Palace’s Wan-Bissaka

Ekow Amoasi June 29, 2019 53 0

Manchester United have signed defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace on an initial five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported earlier this week that United had agreed to pay Palace 50 million pounds ($63.50 million) to sign the England under-21 right […]Read More

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Brighton sign midfielder Trossard from Genk

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2019 43 0

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed midfielder Leandro Trossard from Belgian top-flight side KRC Genk on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Trossard, 24, is the south-coast club’s second signing of the close season following the arrival of Matt Clarke from Portsmouth last week. British media reports […]Read More

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Frank Lampard: John Terry says former team-mate is perfect choice for Chelsea

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2019 44 0

Former Chelsea captain John Terry says there is “no one better equipped” to manage the club than Derby County boss Frank Lampard. Rams boss Lampard, 41, has been given permission to talk to the club where he spent 13 years a player following constant speculation he will take over from Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Terry told the […]Read More

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Wilfried Zaha keen to leave Crystal Palace for Arsenal

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2019 56 0

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is keen to leave the club this summer for Arsenal, who have expressed interest in him. Palace value the Ivory Coast international at up to £80m. However, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka set to join Manchester United, Palace are reluctant to lose Zaha as well this summer. United, who sold Zaha back […]Read More

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Sepp van den Berg: Liverpool reach agreement to sign defender from PEC Zwolle

Ekow Amoasi June 27, 2019 48 0

Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old centre-back Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle for an initial £1.3m. The Netherlands Under-19 international, who was also a target for Ajax, Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven, will officially join the Reds on 1 July. The fee for Van den Berg could rise to £4.4m depending […]Read More

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Riyad Mahrez, wife ordered to pay former nanny

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 45 0

The Manchester City and Algeria footballer Riyad Mahrez and his wife Rita have been ordered to pay more than £3,600 in unpaid wages to their children’s former nanny. The couple “made an unauthorised deduction” from the wages of Catalina Miraflores, an employment judge ruled. They have also been ordered to pay an extra £150 in damages […]Read More

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Man Utd reach agreement with Crystal Palace to sign defender

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 52 0

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The deal is worth £50m and the 21-year-old England Under-21 international is set to travel for a medical imminently before going on holiday. United have offered Wan-Bissaka a long-term contract and wages of up to £80,000 a week. He is on […]Read More

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Silva to leave Man City at end of next season

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 49 0

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has said he will leave the Premier League champions at the end of the 2019-20 season. Asked if he would stay beyond next season, the 33-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying by the BBC: “No, this is the last one. “Ten years for me is enough. It’s the perfect time […]Read More

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Everton sign Gomes on permanent deal from Barca

Ekow Amoasi June 26, 2019 49 0

Everton have signed Andre Gomes from Barcelona, both clubs said on Tuesday, after the Portugal midfielder completed a successful loan spell at the Premier League side last season. “Barcelona and Everton have come to an agreement for the transfer of the Portuguese footballer Andre Gomes. The amount agreed to for the transfer is €25 million […]Read More

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea given permission to hold talks with Derby manager

Ekow Amoasi June 25, 2019 55 0

Chelsea have been given permission to speak to Derby boss Frank Lampard about their vacant manager’s job. Lampard, 41, spent 13 years as a Chelsea player and would replace Maurizio Sarri, who has joined Juventus after one season at Stamford Bridge. The Blues would have to pay the Rams about £4m if they appoint Lampard. […]Read More

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Rafa Benitez leave Newcastle United

Ekow Amoasi June 24, 2019 55 0

Newcastle United say manager Rafael Benitez will leave the club when his contract expires on 30 June. The Magpies finished 13th in the Premier League last season Spaniard Benitez, who took over in March 2016, secured the club’s top-flight status. “We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time,” said […]Read More

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Barcelona to play Arsenal in friendly at Nou Camp

Ekow Amoasi June 22, 2019 473 0

Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly with Arsenal at their Nou Camp stadium on August 4, the La Liga champions said. The match against the Europa League runners-up is the annual Joan Gamper trophy which is traditionally Barca’s final game before the new season but this year the fixture is sandwiched between two overseas tours, […]Read More

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Bayern’s German players ‘looking forward’ to Leroy Sane signing from Man City – Lewandowski

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 63 0

It appears that Bayern Munich’s German players can’t wait to have Manchester City winger, Leroy Sane, join their ranks ahead of next season. Sane has been strongly linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer with the German Champions touted as his most likely destination. He had a mixed 2018/2019 campaign with […]Read More

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Man City’s Zinchenko extends contract until 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 49 0

Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a three-year extension to his contract which will keep him at the club until 2024, the Premier League champions said on Thursday. Ukraine international Zinchenko, who was signed by City in 2016, made 29 appearances in all competitions last season, where City won an unprecedented domestic treble of […]Read More

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Cech makes Chelsea return as technical advisor

Ekow Amoasi June 21, 2019 51 0

Petr Cech will return to Chelsea in an advisory role after retiring from his duties as a goalkeeper last month, aged 37. Cech will perform an intermediary role between the club’s new manager and director Marina Granovskaia, which had been left vacant since Michael Emenalo quit as technical director nearly two years ago. “Petr Cech […]Read More

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AFCON 2019: Five African players who could join Premier League after AFCON

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 58 0

The stage is already set for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nation with just a day to go before the official kickoff of the biannual tournament. The 2019 tournament will witness the highest number of nations participating in the competition, thus broadening the scope for young exciting talents to emerge. Whereas familiar […]Read More

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Walker extends Man City contract to 2024

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 61 0

Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker extended his contract with the Premier League champions to 2024 on Wednesday. Walker has won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and a FA Cup since moving to Manchester from Tottenham for a reported fee of £50 million two years ago. “I’m thrilled to have signed a new deal,” […]Read More

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Terry extends Aston Villa stay until 2021

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 42 0

Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2021, the newly-promoted Premier League side announced on Wednesday. The former Chelsea and England defender, who played one season at Villa before retiring in 2018, was appointed as Dean Smith’s assistant last October and helped […]Read More

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Mata extends Man Utd stay to 2021

Ekow Amoasi June 20, 2019 46 0

Manchester United tied down midfielder Juan Mata to a new two-year contract on Wednesday with an option to extend the deal a further season. Mata, 31, had been free to talk to other clubs with his previous contract expiring this month after protracted negotiations between the two parties. However, having already seen Ander Herrera and […]Read More

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Real Madrid: Can they afford Paul Pogba and stay within Financial Fair Play rules?

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 63 0

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has given the clearest indication yet that he could leave Old Trafford, saying this summer “could be a good time to move elsewhere”. The France World Cup winner has been linked with a big-money move to Spanish giants Real Madrid and former club Juventus. But can big-spending Real afford the 26-year-old and […]Read More

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Lampard likely to be named Chelsea boss – Redknapp

Ekow Amoasi June 18, 2019 60 0

Derby County boss Frank Lampard would find it hard to say no to Chelsea if they offered him the manager’s job, his uncle Harry Redknapp has told the BBC. Lampard, who spent 13 trophy-laden years as a player at Chelsea, guided Derby to the Championship (second-tier) playoff final in his first season in management, where […]Read More