Barnes: Varane move would be ‘fantastic’ Liverpool business

Reds legend John Barnes thinks the signing of Raphael Varane for Liverpool would be a ‘fantastic’ piece of business. The Anfield side joined Manchester United in the race for Varane’s signature yesterday. They reportedly want him to partner Virgil Van Dijk at centre-back next season. READ: Wilder rages at ‘stupid and uneducated’ pundits amid Keane […]

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Rice backed to become ‘world class’ by former Hammers teammate

Declan Rice has the potential to become ‘world class’ according to former West Ham teammate Sebastien Haller. Rice has been pivotal to the Hammers’ success this season as they compete for a European spot. He’s been a commanding presence in defensive midfield and has captained them for most of the campaign. FEATURE: Five striker targets […]

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Prick of the Week No. 24: Conspiracy theorist Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Managers need to stop blaming entire results on marginal refereeing decisions, really.   So who’s this week’s prick then? In shameless pursuit of numbers, this week’s prick is the manager of Manchester United Football Club, Mr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.   What’s he done? One thing we’ve learned from these features in recent weeks – and […]

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Chelsea to rival PSG for St Etienne starlet Gourna-Douath

Chelsea are competing with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of St Etienne’s Lucas Gourna-Douath, according to reports. The 17-year-old is enjoying an impressive breakthrough season, having made 23 Ligue 1 appearances in 2020/21. He appears comfortable in the French top flight and even starred against PSG recently. FEATURE: Arsenal top Premier League winners and losers According […]

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Five reasons Man Utd should keep Ole and six reasons to axe him

Keep those mails coming to theeditor@football365.com…   Much ado about Ole Like many United fans, I am increasingly concerned to see OGS sliding into a negative mindset. I like to entertain the notion that I am capable of balanced thinking, so here are my pro and cons for keeping OGS as manager at the end of […]

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Solskjaer reacts to escaping FA punishment; issues Cavani update

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is in line to return at Crystal Palace as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men head back to London just days after the contentious draw with Chelsea. The second-placed Red Devils now sit an eye-watering 12 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City following Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. Solskjaer felt […]

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Haller admits West Ham price tag impacted his Prem form

Sebastien Haller has opened up on his ‘difficult’ spell with West Ham, revealing how his price tag impacted his form. The striker secured a move to the Premier League in July 2019 for a club-record £45million fee. He went on to score just 14 goals in 53 matches before being sold to Ajax in January. […]

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Man Utd handed major boost in pursuit of top summer target

Man Utd have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane, according to reports. The world-class central defender has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months. It’s thought that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him to partner Harry Maguire in defence. FEATURE: Ten worst top six mini […]

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Ferdinand names coach he wanted to replace Fergie at Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand says he wanted Jose Mourinho to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd when the legend retired in 2013. It was David Moyes who took the reins from Ferguson but the current West Ham manager was only given 11 months before being sacked. The Scot was sacked before the end of his first […]

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Aston Villa ‘not yet convinced’ on £35m Barkley transfer

Aston Villa are ‘not yet convinced’ on the permanent signing of Ross Barkley from Chelsea, according to reports. The attacking midfielder enjoyed a good start to his loan spell at Villa Park, scoring against Liverpool and Leicester. That led to rumours of a permanent deal as Chelsea gave him a £35million price tag. FEATURE: Five […]

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