http://gty.im/455600576 With Chelsea’s reported transfer targets, could they follow in the footsteps of Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ and go a whole season without losing a game in the league? Much has been made of José Mourinho’s transfer targets this summer, with even the likes of Lionel Messi in the frame at one stage. However, we know from his dealings last season that Mourinho can attract the best players to Stamford Bridge. The big-name signings of Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas have proved inspired pieces of business, and surely Mourinho will make similar moves this summer. One thing we know for certain about…
Author: Tim Sheaff
http://gty.im/460402324 Jack Webb, 14, son of former Premier League referee Howard Webb, has been offered a trial with the Manchester United under-15s. While he was refereeing, many away fans keep their fingers crossed that it wouldn’t be Howard Webb taking charge of their game at Old Trafford. Many claimed he acted as Manchester United’s ‘twelfth man’, giving decisions in the home side’s favour. As well as several decisions that seemed to fall kindly for United, there was always the awarding of plenty of the famous ‘Fergie-time’ at the end of the game. This led many to make unfounded claims that…
http://gty.im/467822550 Zlatan Ibrahimovic could well be on his way to Manchester this summer as Louis van Gaal looks to bolster his attacking options. It’s no secret that Radamel Falcao’s future at Old Trafford is hanging by a thread. The Colombian has failed to impress for Manchester United this season and seems out of sorts. With a whopping £42.5million price tag, it’s very unlikely Louis van Gaal will make the move permanent and he’s turned his sights elsewhere. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has emerged as a likely target for the Dutchman – and it may well be the perfect fit. Zlatan is hardly…
http://gty.im/467412748 Fernando Llorente could be on his way to Tottenham this summer as the Italian giants look to cash in on the forward. The Spanish forward has been heavily linked with Premier League moves to both Arsenal and Chelsea in the past, but it’s now Spurs that look favourites to secure Llorente’s signature in the summer. Llorente has struggled to make an impact in Serie A this campaign, spending a lot of his time on the bench as the likes of Carlos Tevez, Alvaro Morata and Paul Pogba get the goals. It has been said Llorente is no the prolific…
http://gty.im/467821604 England have won their first six games of the international season and they were widely expected to comfortably win tonight to make it seven – making them the first England side to ever win their first seven games of the season. The big talking point before the game was that Harry Kane, the man of the moment, started the game on the bench. Roy Hodgson defended the decision claiming there was no need to disrupt a winning side. The game got off to a quick start and Rooney found himself through on goal in the fourth minute but he…
http://gty.im/467515428 After Sami Khedira confirmed he will be leaving Real Madrid this summer, Arsenal are leading the race to snap the German international up. Sami Khedira has put himself on the transfer market, stating “I want to find new challenges for my career and continue to grow as a player.” The World Cup winner has become a fringe player at the Bernabeu this season under Carlo Ancelotti after a serious knee injury saw him miss most of the 2013-14 season. With his contract up this summer there’s no doubt Khedira will be on the radar of several top clubs in…
http://gty.im/467283568 Greg Dyke, Football Association Chairman, has come out and said England may bid to host the World Cup in 2016. With the announcement that Englishman David Gill has been appointed Britain’s next FIFA Vice-President, Greg Dyke has stated that England’s prospects of bidding for the 2026 World Cup have certainly increased. Gill, the former Manchester United chief executive, beat the Welsh FA’s President, Trefor Lloyd Hughes, to the position that starts this May. Dyke claims that Gill’s new position will help him get a better inside track of the processes at FIFA and uncover exactly how above board they…
http://gty.im/466492850 With Raheem Sterling’s exit from Anfield this summer looking increasingly likely, Theo Walcott has emerged as Brendan Rogers’ perfect replacement. Brendan Rogers had admitted that contract talks with Raheem Sterling will be put on hold until the summer. However, with a host of top clubs monitoring the England international’s situation, it’s likely when it comes to negotiations the likes of Manchester City, who are rumoured to be interested in Sterling, will be able to offer him top wages. Rodgers has already stated he will not pay ‘over the odds’ to keep Sterling at Liverpool, and with his exit possible,…
http://gty.im/466439616 Cristiano Ronaldo is looking increasingly frustrated at the Bernabeu and could be on course to return to Old Trafford. According to several reports, after Real Madrid’s home defeat to Schalke last Tuesday, Alex Ferguson took Cristiano Ronaldo out for dinner and you’d have to assume they discussed Manchester United. After such an incredible first half of the season at Real Madrid where he seemed to score for fun, as well as being awarded the Balon d’Or, Ronaldo seemed to be untouchable. However, his season has gone from bad to worse on and off the pitch for Ronaldo. As well…
http://gty.im/466402936 Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has put Serbian Branislav Ivanovic at the top of his summer wish list. It’s all happening at the Allianz Arena and Branislav Ivanovic may well be on his way to the Bundersliga Champions. Guardiola has supposedly put Brazilian centre-back Dante on the transfer list in order to fund a move for the Chelsea hard man. Ivanovic struggled to get into the Chelsea team when he first joined the Blues in 2008. However, his physical presence coupled with his ability to join in with attacks and even score goals has seen the 31 year old…