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Chelsea board left embarrassed after almost signing £105m superstar ‘for a bargain’

Decan Rice, who progressed through Chelsea’s academy and later achieved success at West Ham, has been a standout player for Arsenal this season. He is leading their title challenge under Mikel Arteta. Despite interest from major European clubs, he chose to join Arsenal for a club-record fee of £105m. Previously linked with Chelsea, Frank Lampard…

Manchester United forgotten player who rejected new deal retires at 28

Former Manchester United midfielder James Weir, who made his Premier League debut alongside Marcus Rashford, has decided to retire at the age of 28. His only game for the Red Devils was in January 2016 when Louis van Gaal was in charge and they beat Arsenal 3-2 at Old Trafford, with Rashford scoring twice on…

Steven Gerrard ‘eager for Liverpool job’ despite new Saudi deal: Football

Paragraph 1: Steven Gerrard has been working in Saudi Arabia since last July (Image: GETTY). Steven Gerrard isn’t thought to be in the running to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool at the end of the season but his former No. 2 says he’d be there straight away if the Reds ever come calling. Paragraph 2:…

Tottenham’s Predicted XI vs Brighton as Son Heung-min Returns for Spurs

Son Heung-min has returned from the Asian Cup and is expected to play for Tottenham Hotspur in their match against Brighton today. The team has won six of their past seven home league games against Brighton, although they lost their last encounter in December. Guglielmo Vicario is expected to continue as the goalkeeper, and a…

Liverpool Team News: Klopp Drops Trio, Predicted XI vs Burnley

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool faces the challenge of recovering from their defeat to Arsenal in their upcoming game against Burnley. The team aims to find its winning form in a rare 3pm Premier League kickoff. The recent loss to Arsenal dealt a blow to their title ambitions for what could be Klopp’s final season with the…

Kobbie Mainoo could face danger from ‘transfer development’ tempting Man Utd boss Ten Hag

In the summer of 2022, Manchester United made extensive efforts to sign De Jong, but ultimately did not succeed. Instead, the team secured several other targets in Ten Hag’s first window as head coach. Concerns about possession at Old Trafford prompted the pursuit of an 18-year-old player with similar abilities to De Jong. Reports suggest…

Erik ten Hag selects Man Utd star to guide Kobbie Mainoo’s development

Kobbie Mainoo has become a standout player for Erik ten Hag this season, impressing with his performance for Manchester United. The 18-year-old player from Stockport has formed a strong partnership with Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho and £72 million striker Rasmus Hojlund. Ten Hag believes that Mainoo is benefitting from the guidance of experienced player Casemiro,…

Man City’s Predicted XI vs Everton, posing a big problem for Pep Guardiola

Manchester City are looking to maintain their strong form with a win against Everton at the Etihad Stadium. The team has had difficulty preventing opponents from scoring in recent weeks, which could lead to a change in their defensive lineup. Ederson is expected to start in goal, as he has in most Premier League games…

Arsenal can deliver a major blow to Man Utd’s transfer plans with star’s admiration for Gunners.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be looking to sign a midfielder in the summer transfer window, as the club aims to bolster their squad for another title challenge. Fresh reports suggest that Frenkie de Jong could be leaving Barcelona, potentially offering Arsenal an opportunity to strengthen their midfield. With the possibility of Thomas Partey and…

Jose Mourinho has signed Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Eto’o along with six other players twice.

The legendary Portuguese boss, who was recently sacked by Roma, has worked with hundreds of players over the years but only a select few have thrived under him at multiple clubs. Lukaku first worked under Mourinho at Chelsea but struggled to make the grade, spending time on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Everton before…