Newcastle midfielder deal stalls due to £41,000-a-week wage demands – report
By Tom Blackburn The wages of Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote are putting off potential interest from Galatasaray, according to a report. Turkish football website Fanatik…
News Archives: 08/2016
Confirmed line-ups: Striker duo start for Leeds v Birmingham, summer signing axed
By Tom Blackburn Marcus Antonsson has been handed his first Leeds start for the team’s Championship clash against Birmingham on Saturday. Garry Monk has rung the…
Confirmed line-ups: Tottenham omit prolific attacker for Everton clash
By London correspondent Tony Hughes Vincent Janssen has been omitted from the Tottenham team for their Premier League opener against Everton on Saturday. Manager Mauricio…
Pictured: Leeds could unveil new debutant as player arrives at Elland Road for first time
By Tom Blackburn New Leeds signing Luke Ayling has arrived at Elland Road ahead of his expected debut against Birmingham on Saturday afternoon. The versatile…
Reliable journalist: Newcastle star signing finally given squad number
By Alex Taylor Newcastle striker Mohamed Diame will wear the number 15 shirt for Newcastle this season, according to a reliable journalist. The attacking midfielder…
Report: Tony Xia sanctions swoop for Euro 2016 captain
By Amir Mir Aston Villa are interested in signing Icelandic midfielder Aron Gunnarsson, according to a report. The Sun claim owner Tony Xia has sanctioned the signings of…
Tony Xia takes Aston Villa team talk ahead of Rotherham clash
By Amir Mir Aston Villa owner Tony Xia has held a meeting with the first-team players at Bodymoor Heath ahead of their Championship game against…
Noel Whelan questions current Leeds midfielder, calls for change
By Tom Blackburn Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan has questioned the role of Toumani Diagouraga in the midfield, ahead of their clash with Birmingham on Saturday.…
Newcastle target makes his mind up on big-money move
By Tom Blackburn Anthony Knockaert has given a strong indication he will reject Newcastle to stay at Brighton. The winger admitted that the north-east giants…
Tottenham fans react on Twitter to reported Eriksen wage demands
By Tom Blackburn Christian Eriksen is said to be demanding a new £150,000-a-week Tottenham contract – and their fans have reacted with shock on Twitter. The…
Everton receive emphatic response to £8.5m bid, West Ham and Arsenal on alert – report
By Tom Blackburn Everton have had an £8.5million bid for Rachid Ghezzal rejected by Lyon, according to a report. French newspaper L’Equipe claimed on Tuesday that West Ham…
Shearer: Tottenham haven’t peaked – they can win the Premier League this season
By Tom Blackburn Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer says Tottenham are one of six sides capable of winning the 2016-17 Premier League title. The Match…
Benitez explains why Newcastle regular axed, player was deflated
By Tom Blackburn Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has revealed it was an easy decision to leave Chancel Mbema out of last weekend’s starting line-up. Mbemba, 22,…
Ex-Everton favourite given one-week deadline to earn contract
By Tom Blackburn Everton favourite Steven Pienaar has been told by David Moyes that he has one week to earn a contract at Sunderland. The…
Serie A midfield ace makes emphatic decision after £14.5m Aston Villa bid – report
By Amir Mir Aston Villa have failed with a £14.5million bid to sign Serie A midfielder Amadou Diawara, according to a report. Spanish outlet Deporte Valenciano claim the Bologna…
Benitez ends one transfer rumour, tells fans to expect new signing
By Tom Blackburn Rafa Benitez has vowed that striker Aleksander Mitrovic will not be leaving the club this summer but admitted the club are looking for a new…
Chris Sutton gives his verdict on reportedly imminent arrival of fifth Celtic signing
By Tom Blackburn Celtic legend Chris Sutton has backed incoming new signing Dorus de Vries to improve current number one Craig Gordon. Sky Sports claimed on…
Report: Tottenham hope to agree three new deals, a fourth is already in place
By London correspondent Tottenham are hopeful of securing four key players to new contracts despite slow progress in negotiations, according to a report. The Telegraph…
David Gold identifies forgotten West Ham man as key ahead of Chelsea clash
By Tom Blackburn David Gold has backed “very competent” Sam Byram to make the right-back position his own ahead of Monday’s Premier League opener against Chelsea. West…
Arsenal fans react on Twitter to Wenger captain choice speculation
By Amir Mir Midfielder Santi Carzola is reportedly the new Arsenal captain – and supporters are unconvinced the popular Spaniard is the right man for…