Garry Monk responds to reported Leeds pursuit of player who spent eight years at Arsenal
By Tom Blackburn Garry Monk refused to confirm Leeds are close to signing Luke Ayling but admitted the club were working to sign “a number…
News Archives: 08/2016
Report: Championship rivals keen on signing Aston Villa flop
By Amir Mir Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett has confirmed the club are interested in signing former Aston Villa defender Kieran Richardson. Rowett admires the…
Twitter reacts as Liverpool reportedly clinch new signing
By Alex Taylor Jonathan Woodgate has joined the Liverpool scouting team – Twitter has wasted no time in cracking jokes about the appointment. The Daily…
Striker bids to remedy West Ham transfer failure
By Tom Blackburn West Ham doctor Stijn Vandenbrouke says Diafra Sakho is working hard to build up fitness after his transfer to West Brom collapsed. Sky…
Report: Leeds clinch attacker loan deal, player has already arrived at club
By Will Butcher Leeds winger Jordan Botaka is set to sign on loan for League One promotion hopefuls Charlton, according to a report. Fox Sports in…
Sky reporter: Arsenal agree terms with Euro ace, only final talks remain
By Alex Taylor Arsenal are on the brink of signing Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia after agreeing personal terms with the defender, according to a reliable journalist.…
Tottenham loan-to-buy deal lined up for player Pochettino thinks is star in the making – reports
By London correspondent Tony Hughes Tottenham have made a new attempt to sign Georges-Kévin Nkoudou by making a loan-to-buy bid for the winger, according to a report.…
Newcastle make approach for striker nicknamed Waddle – report
By Amir Mir Newcastle have made an approach for Anderlecht striker Idrissa Sylla, according to a report. The Telegraph claim that Rafael Benitez has instructed Newcastle to sign another attacker…
West Ham star in line to return for Chelsea clash
By Alex Taylor West Ham star Dimitri Payet could be in line for a surprise start against Chelsea in the Hammers Premier League opener on…
Celtic braced for £6m defender move – report
By Tom Blackburn Serie A side Torino are interested in signing Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic, according to a report. Sky Italy journalist Gianluca di Marzio has…
Bilic gives update on West Ham striker chase, one will sign and one will not
By Alex Taylor Slaven Bilic has ruled himself West Ham of the running for French striker Alexandre Lacazette but has stated the club will clinch the…
These Aston Villa flops are in spotlight after Xia calls them out
COMMENT By Amir Mir Aston Villa have suffered yet another humiliating defeat, words which have echoed around the 1982 European Champions for more than a…
Senior Leeds man axed by Cellino after defeat – report
By Tom Blackburn Leeds have sacked club solicitor Stephen Taylor-Heath in the wake of the club losing a sexual discrimination case against former employee Lucy…
Ex-Leeds defender joins Liverpool after leaving top-tier rivals – Sky report
By Tom Blackburn Jonathan Woodgate has joined the Liverpool scouting team after being released by Middlesborough in May, according to a report. The Daily Star…
Confirmed: Defender signs after reported Newcastle pursuit
By Tom Blackburn Sunderland have beaten Newcastle to the signing of Manchester United defender Paddy McNair, it was announced on Thursday morning. The Black Cats have…
Waghorn reveals on Twitter how long he will be out injured
By Alex Stevens Martyn Waghorn has taken to Twitter to reveal he will be out for another two weeks after he limped out of Rangers’ Scottish…
Iain Dowie blames this sleeping Aston Villa player for Luton defeat
By Tom Blackburn Iain Dowie blamed Jordan Amavi’s lack of defensive nous for Aston Villa’s humiliating EFL Cup defeat to League Two Luton on Wednesday night. Roberto…
Patrick Vieira welcomes arrival of ex-Everton midfielder
By Tom Blackburn Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira welcomed Tim Cahill to Melbourne City, after the former Everton midfielder signed a three-year player-coach deal. Vieira is…
Done deal: Everton legend agrees player-coach role
By Tom Blackburn Everton legend Tim Cahill has joined Melbourne City from Hangzhou Greentown after agreeing a player-coach role. Melbourne announced the deal for the…
Medical underway: Newcastle given emphatic answer in £7m defender chase – reports
By Harry Sykes Newcastle have lost out to bitter rivals Sunderland in their bid to sign defender Paddy McNair, according to a report. The Telegraph…