Former Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has now completed his medical at Arsenal FC, and thus become the newest member of the Gunners. His deal is worth a club record €53 million ($68 million, £52.7 million), far outpacing the old benchmark set by the £42.4 million acquisition of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid in 2013. His deal is now official, as the club have officially … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Unveil Alexandre Lacazette; Break Club Transfer Fee Record
Archives for July 2017
Antonio Rudiger to Have Chelsea Medical in L.A. Ahead of £34m Move
AS Roma Defender Antonio Rudiger is going to be Chelsea's second signing of the summer, conventional wisdom holds. Willy Caballero is the first, and the Rudiger deal seems to be much closer to completion than Tiemoue Bakayoko. Although Bakayoko has dropped some hints on social media that his move is not far off either. It should be noted though that there are conflicting … [Read more...] about Antonio Rudiger to Have Chelsea Medical in L.A. Ahead of £34m Move
Tiemoue Bakayoko Drops Hints on Social Media About Chelsea FC Move
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is expected to be the second Chelsea FC signing of the summer, with multiple outlets reporting the deal is close to being completed. Of course, it's been widely reported that Chelsea were closing in on him for many days up on weeks already. According to other outlets, Antonio Rudiger could be the next Chelsea addition this summer transfer … [Read more...] about Tiemoue Bakayoko Drops Hints on Social Media About Chelsea FC Move
Wayne Rooney to Return to Everton By End of the Week
Wayne Rooney has taken a ton of grief from England and Manchester United fans recently, and over the past few years in general, but he deserves our respect. He is, at least for the time being, the captain of both United and the England national team. He's also the leading scorer for both sides. So while he may seem like more of a figurehead today, he's accomplished a ton, … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney to Return to Everton By End of the Week
Alexandre Lacazette Completes Medical Ahead of Record Breaking £52.7m Arsenal Move
Various reports indicate that Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has completed his medical at Arsenal, thus solidifying the transfer to his new club. It's not just any transfer either. According to The Guardian, the deal is for five years and it's worth £52.7 million, breaking the Arsenal club record by more than £10 million. The English publication writes that: "The … [Read more...] about Alexandre Lacazette Completes Medical Ahead of Record Breaking £52.7m Arsenal Move
Sir Alex Ferguson Brutally Rips Into Mino Raiola, Agent of Paul Pogba
Former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lit into Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, and he's done so in a very obscene manner. Raiola, considered one of the game's most powerful super-agents, is the main man behind making the #Pogback record breaking transfer fee happen. It was the first time United had broken the global transfer record, and the 13th instance … [Read more...] about Sir Alex Ferguson Brutally Rips Into Mino Raiola, Agent of Paul Pogba
Tammy Abraham Signs New Chelsea FC Extension; Gets Loaned to Swansea
Talented Chelsea FC youngster Tammy Abraham has just signed a new five-year deal with the Blues. As part of that deal announced on Tuesday he will be immediately loaned out to Premier League side Swansea City for the 2017-18 campaign. Tammy Abraham is a 19-year-old who is definitely seeing his star rise at a very rapid pace. … [Read more...] about Tammy Abraham Signs New Chelsea FC Extension; Gets Loaned to Swansea
Chelsea Star Diego Costa Goes ATV Four Wheeling (Video)
Chelsea (for now) Striker Diego Costa is making the most of his holiday as he goes four-wheeling in some muddy terrain. ESPN FC seems to be the source of this video, which is getting a lot of traction today, as it makes the internet rounds in the footy world. Here below, via YouTube, you can see Diego Costa taking the all terrain vehicle through some swamp land. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Star Diego Costa Goes ATV Four Wheeling (Video)
Marcus Rashford Plays Ball, Swaps Shirts with Odell Beckham Jr.
It's another edition of football/soccer meets football/American football player, and game recognizing game. Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford met New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. at the Nike World Campus in Oregon. The two young star athletes swapped shirts and played catch at the event, leading to some fantastic videos and photos being posted on social … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Plays Ball, Swaps Shirts with Odell Beckham Jr.
Jose Mourinho “increasingly frustrated” By MUFC’s Lack of Signings
Jose Mourinho is reportedly "increasingly frustrated" by his club's summer transfer window thus far. The Manchester United Manager identified his shopping list early on this summer, and reportedly handed to it Executive Vice President Ed Woodward, according to The Guardian. Yet there's still been only one accomplishment to speak of. Old Trafford has added just one player … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho “increasingly frustrated” By MUFC’s Lack of Signings