Chelsea spend £35m on agents’ fees as PL figure rises to £272m

Chelsea spent more than £35million on agents’ fees in the 12 months to the start of February, new data published by the Football Association shows. The Blues invested heavily in new recruits last summer, bringing in players like England defender Ben Chilwell from Leicester and Germany international Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. The FA’s report […]

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Deschamps provides injury update on Martial after knee problem

Didier Deschamps says “anything serious” has been “dismissed” after Manchester United forward Anthony Martial picked up an injury on France duty. Martial had to be taken off in the 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Sunday with the United star looking in pain over a knee problem. However, the 25-year-old has remained with France for treatment […]

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James backs Page to lead Wales at the Euros if needed

Daniel James has backed Robert Page to take charge of Wales at Euro 2020 should Ryan Giggs’ position not be resolved by then. Manager Giggs has been absent from the last two Wales camps after being arrested on suspicion of assault. Giggs denies the allegations and has had his bail extended until May 1 – […]

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Solskjaer reveals how mohawk put him off transfer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he once refused to sign a player because “he had a mohican”. Solskjaer, while reminiscing over his time with Norwegian side Molde, explained how he used to go travelling with members of his scouting staff to watch potential new signings in action. And he explained how […]

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Permanent switch expected for Leeds loanee, but other Man City talents face uncertain future

Permanent switch expected for Leeds loanee, but other Man City talents face uncertain future – originally posted on Sportslens.com For all of their success of late, and with no doubt more to come in the near future, Manchester City are not a club that is widely renowned for blooding homegrown talents into a star-studded first-team […]

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Real youngster to snub Mourinho again after Man Utd offer

Real Madrid youngster Miguel Gutierrez has snubbed the opportunity of working under Jose Mourinho for the second time, according to reports. The 19-year-old is part of the youth set-up at Madrid, playing for the Castilla side and is yet to make his first senior appearance for Los Blancos. However, he is very highly rated at […]

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Rio would ‘take’ Lampard over Gerrard and Scholes

Rio Ferdinand says he would choose Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard if he had the chance to select one of the trio as a manager. Ferdinand played with all three at either club or international level, but plumped for Lampard due to his goals and assists record, while paying tribute to both […]

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Man Utd, Chelsea make offers to keep Aguero in the Prem

Man Utd and Chelsea are among the clubs to have made offers for Man City striker Sergio Aguero as approaches the end of his time at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports. Aguero announced the end of his time at City on Monday when he posted a message on social media confirming his departure and […]

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Gossip: Man City want Haaland, Lukaku, Kane; United want Cavani

The transfer gossip is awash with talk of Haaland, Lukaku, Kane and other strikers…   MAN CITY DOUBLE SCOOP SCUPPERED BY VILLA ‘Manchester City plan to make a major splash this summer with attempts to land both Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish,’ claims the Daily Mail, who say the double deal is ‘expected to cost close to £200million’. […]

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The most valuable footballer for every age 16-40

A footballer for every age. From the teenagers like Bukayo Saka to the old men like Zlatan. We have used transfermarkt is our guide though their valuations are on the low side so we have taken the order but not the numbers…   16: Youssoufa Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund) He made his Bundesliga debut the day after he […]

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