Jose Mourinho tips first United signing Eric Bailly to become one of the best centre-halves in world football June 8, 2016 Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has tipped new signing Eric Bailly to become one of the world’s leading centre-backs after he was confirmed as the Portuguese’s first Old Trafford recruit. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast centre-half has joined United on a four-year contract, subject to obtaining a work permit, from La Liga outfit Villarreal for a [...]
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes winning the Premier League has become harder than ever for Arsene Wenger June 8, 2016 Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour fears that winning the Premier League will be harder than ever for Arsene Wenger next season. Wenger’s former foot soldier, who won five major trophies playing for the Frenchman, argues that while his Arsenal team only had to contend with Manchester United as realistic title challengers, the current crop have to fight off [...]
Manchester City owners City Football Group looking at more club takeovers, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirms June 8, 2016 Manchester City's owners City Football Group (CFG) are looking to add to their stable of clubs, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed. As well as Man City, CFG owns Major League Soccer franchise New York City and Australian team Melbourne City and has a stake in Yokohama F. Marinos. Yet the holding company for ultimate City [...]
Everton close in on Ronald Koeman after striking £5m compensation deal with Southampton June 7, 2016 Everton moved a step closer to appointing Ronald Koeman as their new manager after agreeing a £5m compensation package with fellow Premier League outfit Southampton. The deal paves the way for Koeman, who has 12 months remaining on this contract, to call time on his two-year stay on the south coast and succeed Roberto Martinez, [...]
Arsenal target Jamie Vardy set to delay decision on future until after Euro 2016 June 7, 2016 Striker Jamie Vardy looks set to adhere to the wishes of England manager Roy Hodgson and postpone any decision over his domestic future until after the European Championship. Arsenal triggered a £20m release clause in Vardy’s contract on Friday while the 29-year-old was expected to decide whether to join the Gunners or stay with Premier [...]
Eva Carneiro: Chelsea and Jose Mourinho reach settlement with former first team doctor June 7, 2016 Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have reached a settlement with former first-team doctor Eva Carneiro over her constructive dismissal claim. Details have been kept confidential but the Premier League club will likely have had to fork out over £1.2m — the value of a previous settlement offer rejected by Carneiro. Chelsea have apologised "unreservedly" to their former employee and agreed [...]
Striker Jamie Vardy’s future still unclear as England arrive in France to Roy Hodgson warning about priorities June 6, 2016 England touched down at Le Bourget Airport this afternoon for the European Championship with striker Jamie Vardy’s future still a matter of some considerable debate. Vardy was expected to decide whether to join Arsenal, who have activated a clause in the former non-league forward’s contract, or remain with Premier League champions Leicester before the England [...]
Terry Butcher interview: Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli can be one of England’s very best June 6, 2016 Former Three Lions skipper Terry Butcher has tipped Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli to illuminate Euro 2016 and take the next step towards assuming the status of one of England’s best ever players. Alli is a strong candidate to start England’s opening Group B clash against Russia in Marseille on Saturday after a memorable Premier League [...]
Carneiro v Mourinho: How damaging can a tribunal get? June 6, 2016 Today marks the beginning of the eagerly-awaited employment tribunal between Eva Carneiro, former first team doctor at Chelsea F.C., and the club’s then manager Jose Mourinho. Speculation is mounting as to how it might affect the career prospects of the parties involved; in particular Mourinho’s recent appointment as manager of rival club Manchester United. Although [...]
This is Goldman Sachs’ favourite to win Euro 2016 June 6, 2016 If you have yet to place your bets on the upcoming 2016 UEFA European Championship, perhaps this latest round of predictions will help you, as one of the world's biggest banks gets in on the action. Goldman Sachs has revealed its favourites to win the tournament, which starts in France this week. The bank used historical data from [...]
