Chelsea and Man United shy away from sky-high loan fee for Atletico’s Felix, Arsenal keeping tabs
Arsenal have asked about Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side want his wages paid in full plus an £8 million ($9.6 million) loan fee for six months, the Daily Mail reports. Chelsea and Manchester United have also spoken about the Portuguese but the figures are deemed...
Brazil legend Pele’s family on edge as they keep vigil in hospital where he’s under ‘elevated care’
The daughter of football legend Pele shared an emotional post saying her family are enduring “sadness and despair” with her dad still hospitalised. Pele is currently in the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in Sao Paulo after being admitted at the end of November 2022. The 82-year-old’s cancer has advanced and...
Man United players say the exit of poisonous Ronaldo restored feel-good mood at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s future may lie in their forward line’s past. They have long thought as much. It is just that they had picked the wrong part of their past. However, a feel-good mood is returning and the Red Devils are getting ready to pounce. There was the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer...
Arsenal’s $69 million bid for Shakhtar winger Mudryk declined, clubs pursuing a deal
Shakhtar Donetsk have rejected Arsenal’s initial offer worth up to £57 million ($69 million) for Mykhailo Mudryk. The north London side had offered Shakhtar €40 million ($42.6 million) up front with a further €25 million ($26.6 million) in potential add-ons. Despite the Ukrainian side turning down the offer, talks will...
Qatar declares Kamar Hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during World Cup a ‘small museum’
The hotel room Lionel Messi stayed in during the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum after Argentina’s success in the tournament. Messi was instrumental in his nation’s first World Cup triumph for 36 years, and was named player of the tournament after netting twice in...
How Arsene Wenger arrived, cut back on booze culture at Arsenal and began bagging trophies
Iconic midfielder Patrick Vieira once had his car keys taken from him during a legendary Arsenal Christmas party. The Frenchman arrived at the club’s festive bash expecting a quiet one… but it ended up being a boozy celebration. Arsenal were known for their drinking culture before the days of Arsene...
Starved of transfer funds, Man United boss Eirk ten Hag looks to call Rashford and Martial to arms
Erik ten Hag has challenged Marcus Rashford to plunder 20 league goals a season for Manchester United, saying he should be capable of that target. The United boss had better hope his prediction is spot on – and he might as well add a similar one for Anthony Martial, too,...
Excitement shoots to the heavens after Arsenal make $65 million bid for Ukraine winger Mudryk
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk insists he wouldn’t say “no” to Arsenal this winter after reports emerged on Monday that the Gunnes have made a “formal offer”. The Gunners are looking to add the right players to their squad in January as they look to mount a serious title bid...
Bombshell! Man United are financially hamstrung, can’t afford quality players
Erik ten Hag has grown accustomed to facing questions about Cody Gakpo since it became clear Manchester United would need a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer window. Looking ahead to Tuesday night’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, for instance, Ten Hag was informed...
How Liverpool outfoxed Man United in the race to sign PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo
Liverpool have beaten Manchester United in the race for World Cup star Cody Gakpo. And victory will taste even sweeter for Jurgen Klopp after his dawdling rivals were left shocked by Liverpool’s swiftness. But Klopp’s stunning £37 million swoop wasn’t even being talked about before Christmas. Indeed, Gakpo was widely...
