The Norwegian tactician has assured the fans that they will see a different Martial this season. The former AS Monaco forward has scored only seven goals last season across all competitions. While pundits and fans have questioned his inconsistency and lack of desire to represent the Red Devils last season, Solskjaer feels that he has seen a change in the Frenchman’s attitude in the preseason. When asked about the Frenchman, Solskjaer said, “Last season was disappointing, we had injuries, he lost some form, the season before he was our top scorer.”If Anthony is taking all the penalties, or Marcus Rashford last season…
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After a lot of speculation and chaos, the Catalans have finally managed to register their summer signing Memphis Depay for the LaLiga. Apart from the Dutchman, the board have also registered centre-back Eric Garcia and striker Ray Manaj. According to the club’s statement, the Blarugrana were able to register the new additions only after vice-captain Gerard Pique agreed to take a massive wage cut. The club have struggled a lot in their attempt to balance the books this summer, something which saw their talisman Lionel Messi leave the club after 18 years to join PSG. As such, Ronald Koeman will have almost all the players available…
Manchester City boss has refused to comment on the striker’s future recently as Spurs forward gears up to face the Cityzens in the Premier League opener. Kane clearly stated that he wants to win trophies, and with Spurs, he has not managed to achieve that feat. Therefore he has expressed his interest to move away in search of a challenge. The 28-year-old has a gentleman’s contract with club chairman Daniel Levy and feels that they will allow him to move away without much hassle. According to reports, Pep Guardiola expressed his interest to sign Harry Kane in a press conference last month. The Citizens…
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce confirmed that Joe Willock had completed his medical, ahead of a move from Arsenal. The Gunners, meanwhile, have turned attention back to Martin Odegaard to fill the void. Willock has signed a six-year deal at St James’ Park after the two clubs agreed to a transfer fee in the region of 25 million pounds. Willock originally spent six months on loan at Newcastle, from January to June 2021. The midfielder scored eight goals in 14 appearances and helped the Magpies to avoid relegation. Bruce confirmed that the 21-year-old was the club’s number one target this summer…
Chelsea and Manchester City featured heavily in the shortlist for the Men’s UEFA Champions League team and players of the year awards. Manchester City’s Ederson joins Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy on the shortlist for the Goalkeeper of the Year award. Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, meanwhile, completes the list following his team’s run to the semifinals. Chelsea contributed with two in the Defender of the Year shortlist, with center-backs Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger making the cut. City’s Ruben Dias – who was named Premier League’s Player of the Season 2020/21 – is also on the list. Jorginho, who enjoyed a successful summer for both Chelsea and Italy, is among the three midfielders nominated for the…
Chelsea have re-signed the Belgian for a club-record fee, ten years after originally signing him from Anderlecht as a teenager. The striker became the club’s highest earner upon his return. Chelsea have established the return of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for a club-record fee. The Belgian returned to Stamford Bridge after originally signing for the Blues in 2011, following which he spent several years out on loan before being sold permanently. Chelsea have paid Internazionale a reported 97.5 million pounds to sign the Serie A-winning striker, a few million short of the British transfer record set earlier this summer by Jack Grealish’s move to Manchester City. …
Chelsea clinched the title after beaing Villareal on penalties due to the heroics of Kepa Arrizabalaga. But apart from the Spanish goalkpeer, young defender Trevoh Chalobah caught everyone’s eyes with a stellar performance on a big night. The 22-year-old was impressive playing at the heart of the defence. He featured for Chelsea throughout extra time and played a pivotal role in a crunch match. When quizzed whether Chalobah is ready to feature in the Premier League or not, Tuchel told reporters, “Absolutely that’s why he played.””He played good against Arsenal and he played a good game also against Bournemouth, then…
Italy, Argentina, and the United States of America are the big winners in this month’s FIFA World Rankings updates, following their respective tournament wins. Germany, on the other hand, have fallen to 16th after a disappointing summer. Italy have moved to 5th in the FIFA World Rankings after their impressive Euro 2020 win. The Azzurri beat England in the final at Wembley to win their first major international trophy since 2006 and have reaped the rewards in terms of an improved world ranking subsequently. Roberto Mancini’s men are up 103 points in this month’s update as a result of their 34-match unbeaten streak punctuated by…
Liverpool boss has admitted that the Reds won’t be dipping into the transfer market again this summer, despite signing only Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig. “It is summer and the transfer window is open, then everyone expects some player signings. We will see what happens. Let’s go through the squad. Do you want to buy a new full-back? A new goalkeeper? We already have good players there.“You have to make changes from time to time, but then there must be room to do it. We do not want more players. If something happens somewhere, something can happen somewhere else, but…
United have been one of the busiest teams in Europe in this summer transfer campaign. But United boss is not ruling out any surprise transfer as the transfer window comes to a close. The Red Devils have finally managed to tie up a deal with long term favourite Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Following that deal, they have also signed former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The four-time Champions League winner is all set to partner Harry Maguire who also guided England to the finals of the Euros 2020. When quizzed on United’s recruitment plan for this summer, Solskjaer told Sky Sports: “You never know what’s going to…