Author: Craig Muncey

http://gty.im/462070734 Reports on BBC Sport and the Daily Record in Scotland state that Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata is on the verge of joining Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic. Boyata, who is 24-years-of-age, has played nine premiership games for Manchester City in six years, is ready to put pen to paper on a two-year-deal, for a fee of £1.5 million. The once capped Belgian international who can play right back or centre back, has previously been on loan to Bolton Wanderers and FC Twente in recent years, appears to have finally found a permanent to Scotland. Boyata, flew into Glasgow on…

http://gty.im/473808498 According to reports in the Daily Mail, Crystal Palace are lining up a shock move for French international midfielder Yohan Cabaye. The current Paris Saint Germain midfielder is frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities at the Parisien club and is looking to come back to England, where he starred for Newcastle United. The 29-year-old, 38 times capped French international, has worked with Alan Pardew previously at Newcastle and is understood to be keen to move from the Ligue 1 champions this summer. The French club paid £18 million for his services, but are rumoured to be looking…

http://gty.im/473857390 Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas has stated Liverpool have not made any move for his star striker Alexandre Lacazette and even if they were interested would have no chance as they are not in the Champions League. Lacazette, who is 24-years-old, was top scorer in Ligue 1 last season with 27 goals, has been monitored by a number of Premier League clubs, including the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal. His form with the Ligue 1 side has been impressive, sparking debate whether or not he would commit his future to them or look to move on…

http://gty.im/473771550 Derby County today have announced Paul Clement as their new manager on a three year deal replacing Steve McClaren, after Derby missed out on promotion to the Premiership. 43-year-old Clement, who is the son of Dave Clement the ex QPR and England international and the brother of ex West Brom defender Neil Clement, is well regarded in European football for his coaching abilities, so will be interesting to see how that transfers into management. On Clement’s resume is, assistant manager at Chelsea and Blackburn, as well as assistant coach at PSG and Real Madrid, working under Italian boss Carlo…

http://gty.im/474601028 The Independant are reporting that Danny Ings is set to have talks with Liverpool about a move this summer after rejecting latest contract offer from Burnley. The 22-year-old has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool but appears to have Anfield as his preferred destination. The former submitted a £12m bid last week in a bid to grab him from the likes of Liverpool, who have been extremely interested. Ings has impressed in the Premier League this season, despite seeing his side relegated to the Championship. The English striker is out of contract at the end of June, however, as…

http://gty.im/456186762 Will be a number of articles written about Steven Gerrard as his Liverpool playing career comes to an end, in football fans of Liverpool’s eyes the man is a legend, encompassing a local lad who came good, and many times got Liverpool over the finishing line. In some other football fans eyes, a great player but never reached the height of expectations on the international scene. League Stats and Individual/Team Honours – Liverpool 1998-2015 504 appearances and 120 goals. In total 710 games and 186 goals in all competitions. 2 FA Cup’s, 1 community shield, 3 League Cup’s, 1…

http://gty.im/454217788 According to reports in the Daily Star today, Everton are lining up a bid for Manchester United centre back Jonny Evans. The 27 year old Evans, has made 131 appearances for the club and is a Northern Ireland international. The player is in the final year of his contract and could be available for £5 million. Everton have a history of buying players from United who either were not seeing regular football there or looking for a new challenge in recent years such as Tim Howard, Phil Neville and Darron Gibson. Roberto Martinez is keen on the player, as…

http://gty.im/475157970 Daily Mirror are reporting that Juan Cuadrado is unhappy in London and is looking for a move back to Italy where he starred for Fiorentina. The 27 year old Colombian international has only made three starts for Chelsea since his move there for £24 million in January 2015. Chelsea according to reports maybe willing to sell, but only if they can get in a replacement, and also recoup the large majority of the fee they paid only six months ago. Inter Milan are believed to be the Italian club interested in the jet heeled winger, but are reported to…

http://gty.im/474214838 Been many many memorable goals in the FA Cup finals, so putting a list together of my top 10 has been difficult to say the least. Some of those not to make the 10 but memorable all the same is, Santi Cazorla’s free kick for Arsenal versus Hull in the 2014 final, Bobby Stokes winner for Southampton versus Manchester United in the 1976 final and also 2 classic headers,one from Tommy Hutchinson in the 1981 final, Manchester City versus Spurs (the one in the wrong end, was pretty good as well), and Keith Houchen’s diving header for Coventry versus…

http://gty.im/462654020 The 134th FA Cup Final will be played on Saturday at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Aston Villa, and here are my thoughts on the match itself and ending in my prediction on who will win the trophy. Arsenal with the exception of Danny Welbeck who is injured, has a strong squad to choose from, with Matthieu Debuchy and Mikel Arteta now fit. They have a decision to make at goalkeeper with either a choice of Wojecech Szcesny or David Ospina to start and also a decision in attack with either Olivier Giroud or Theo Walcott, after Walcott’s 3…