Chelsea have planned, prepared and sent a contract offer to Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, ahead of a possible January transfer move. The German midfielder will be allowed to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in January after failing to force his way back in the starting eleven under Carlo Ancelotti following his return from injury. A number of top European clubs have been interested with initial interest coming from Bayern Munich and Arsenal. However, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told the club’s hierarchy that signing the former Stuttgart man is a must and will give them an added dimension ahead of…
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Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has discussed his role as mentor to team-mate Yaya Sanogo and believes the striker can make a big impact at the club. Sanogo has dropped down the pecking order in recent times at the Emirates stadium after struggling to find form but Diaby believes that he has all it takes to become a top player at the club. “It’s [about being] somebody who is going to advise you all the time and who is going to tell you the truth when you do something bad. For a young player it’s really important that somebody on the…
Liverpool keeper Brad Jones has admitted that he is “disappointed” at not being given a bigger chance at the club. The 32-year-old keeper has been Liverpool’s second choice keeper since joining the club in 2010, playing behind the likes of Pepe Reina and now – Simon Mignolet. Having failed to start a Premier League game since March 2013, Jones if fully expected to remain in the background, especially if former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes is signed in the coming weeks on a free transfer. And, the former Middlesbrough player has spoken of his unhappiness. “Before every game, I will be…
Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal can still win the Premier League title, despite being nine points behind league leaders Chelsea. The Gunners have stumbled so far this season, having failed to beat title rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, whilst also dropping points against Everton, Leicester City and city rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Despite their poor form, boss Arsene Wenger believes that his side can still force their way back into the title challenge and win their first Premier League title in 11 years. “It is massive, the nine points after seven games, I agree completely, but it is not lost,”…
Former Premier League star William Gallas has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old defender played for Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during his 19-year career but has decided to hang up his boots in Australia following a spell with A-League side Perth Glory. The Frenchman won the Premier League, League Cup and Community Shield whilst playing for Chelsea and also won the Confederations Cup for the French national team, making 84 caps for his country during his career. Gallas told L’Equipe: “It is not an easy thing to announce. You always tell yourself that you can keep going, but,…
Lukas Podolski has insisted his current situation at Arsenal ‘has to change’ or he will be looking to leave in January. The German winger has struggled for playing time this season and has featured in just 37 minutes of football for the Gunners, struggling to fight the likes of Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez for a starting place. Numerous clubs have monitored his current situation and links to Inter Milan became known last week, prompting the former Bayern Munich forward to discuss his future with reporters whilst on international duty with the German national side. “I have assessed my position…
Ryan Giggs believes Louis van Gaal has continued the club’s tradition by allowing several youngsters to be given a chance this season. New United boss Van Gaal has mixed a wealth of world class talent with several unheard young players, giving the likes of Tyler Blackett a regular starting place and fellow defender Paddy McNair. Giggs, who retired from the playing game this summer, is now acting as Van Gaal’s number two and is pleased with the Dutch coach’s philosophy and in maintaining United’s tradition by allowing the likes of Blackett to get a chance. “That’s the philosophy of Manchester…
Pep Guardiola has revealed in his latest book that he would like to manage Manchester United during is career. The Bayern Munich coach is arguably the most successful coach of recent times, having won 14 trophies during a four-year spell with La Liga club Barcelona and he has since gone on to replicate similar success with the Bundesliga giants. The 43-year-old has long been linked with a move to Manchester United and was favourite to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when the Scot called time on his career with the English club. However, David Moyes was installed as boss, later replaced…
Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs has issued his sympathy towards Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling after a club-versus-country row. The 19-year-old, who has been in superb form this season for Liverpool has also played an important part in Roy Hodgson’s England squad, but failed to start the recent Euro 2016 qualifier against Estonia. Hodgson has since questioned Liverpool’s approach to their players in terms of recovery from knocks and injuries, causing somewhat of a club-versus-country row. “It’s tough when you’re a young player,” Giggs told Sky Sports News. “He’s an explosive player, he’s a player who is exciting, a player…
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that having constant negative comments from boss Jose Mourinho has helped him develop into a better player. The Belgian international was superb for Chelsea last season and has continued his form into this season, but he was subject to a number of scathing attacks by boss Jose Mourinho for a small number of poor performances. Despite Mourinho’s comments and digs at the former Lille player, Hazard has thanked his boss, saying that he thrives off them. “There is a lot of respect – he is the best coach in the world – and he gives…