The ‘scandal’ surrounding Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa and his controversial methods of management appear to have permeated all levels of English football. The Argentine admitted to watching training sessions of every team he has faced this season. Nicknamed ‘El Loco’ in his homeland, Bielsa was then declared a ‘legend’ by some fans after calling…
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Arsenal transfer news: Yannick Carrasco on Unai Emery’s radar, but Gunners must sell Mesut Ozil in order to fund move
Arsenal want to sign Yannick Carrasco but can only afford the pacy winger if they manage to offload Mesut Ozil, according to reports. The German playmaker, who pockets £350,000-a-week, has been in and out of Unai Emery’s side this season. Emery recently revealed he could only make loan signings in this window as things stand,…
Chelsea transfer news: Eden Hazard rules out Manchester United move even if Zinedine Zidane becomes new manager
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has ruled out a move to their Premier League rivals Manchester United – even if childhood hero Zinedine Zidane takes over at Old Trafford in the summer. Hazard has spoken of his admiration for Zidane in the past and once claimed it would be his ‘dream’ to play under the former…
Martin O’Neill is a ‘busted flush’ and Nottingham Forest have made a mistake in appointing him manager, says Simon Jordan
Simon Jordan believes Nottingham Forest have blundered in appointing Martin O’Neill as their new boss. O’Neill is a legend at Forest from his playing days, having enjoyed great success under Brian Clough in his decade-long spell at the City Ground, and boasts huge experience in management. O’Neill has won trophies in England and Scotland and took…
Arsenal team news: Confirmed XI to face Chelsea as Mesut Ozil makes the bench and Aaron Ramsey starts
Arsenal will be desperate to cling onto their hopes of finishing in the top four when they welcome Chelsea to the Emirates on Saturday. Pressure is already beginning to build on manager Unai Emery and defeat would see the Gunners fall nine points adrift of their opponents. The game has been preceded by more unrest…
Transfer news and football gossip: Arsenal ‘make contact’ with Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard hints at Chelsea stay, West Ham refuse to sell Marko Arnautovic
Here are the top biggest transfer stories and latest football headlines from Tuesday’s papers and online… Paul Pogba is ready to open talks over a new contract at Manchester United following his return to form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (The Sun) Anthony Martial is also reportedly close to agreeing a new deal at Old Trafford….
Alexis Sanchez injury latest: Will Man United star play against Brighton? Full team news for Premier League clash
Alexis Sanchez has suffered a stop-start season at Manchester United so far, but should be fit to face Brighton this weekend. After making his comeback in early January, the ex-Arsenal winger had to sit out of United’s win at Tottenham last time out. A mix of thigh and hamstring problems have hampered the Chilean in…
Manchester United transfer latest: Barcelona name Coutinho price, Douglas Costa set for summer move and Fellaini close to exit
Manchester United’s season appears to have turned round completely in the past month. On December 18, Jose Mourinho was sacked after leading the club to their worst Premier League start in history. Fast forward to the present day, and the mood is considerably brighter under caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Having won his first six…
Chelsea transfer news: Manchester United target Philippe Coutinho lined up for shock move if Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid – reports
Chelsea are reportedly lining up an ambitious move for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho – IF Eden Hazard joins Real Madrid in the summer. However, the Blues may have to beat Manchester United to the signing of the former Liverpool player. Hazard’s interview with France Football shortly after the London derby defeat to Arsenal seemed to…
Dean Saunders voices disapproval of Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa’s ‘spy’ tactics and says: ‘Even managers in non-league do that analysis’
Dean Saunders has branded Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa ‘disrespectful’ and ‘out of order’ for ‘spying’ on his opponents’ training sessions. The so-called ‘Spygate’ incident has been one of the most talked-about stories this week, after Bielsa admitted he sent a scout to watch Derby County train ahead of their Championship clash last Friday. The…