Category: Football News

Marko Arnautovic has been left out of West Ham’s squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday. talkSPORT understands the striker, who wants to seal a lucrative move to China, will not be part of the Irons squad which travels to the south coast this weekend. The former Stoke man took part in the club’s pattern-of-play training…

Sir Kenny Dalglish has heaped praise on Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson and claimed few are better than the Scot in his position. The full-back moved to Jurgen Klopp’s side for just £8million from Hull in 2017 and has been a permanent fixture on the left flank for the Reds ever since. At one point Robertson’s…

West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic needs to take a leaf out of Aaron Ramsey’s book, according to Ray Parlour. The Arsenal legend has criticised the Hammers star for his recent behaviour as he eyes a move to the Chinese Super League. Arnautovic, 29, has had his head turned by a big-money offer from a Chinese…

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has claimed Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were afforded more luxuries than him in the Premier League. The Portuguese highlighted the support Guardiola and Klopp have received in the transfer market since taking over at Manchester City and Liverpool respectively. Mourinho appeared to struggle to secure his intended transfer…

Arsenal will host Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. After a thrilling third round full of cup upsets and shocks, the remaining sides discovered their opponents for the last 32 on Monday night. Arsenal will welcome old rivals United to the Emirates in the showpiece match of the draw. The Gunners…

At the start of the season Premier League clubs packed off a number of their young talents on loan. Some, though, are performing better than others with Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham scoring for fun at Aston Villa, while Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson is making a name for himself in Germany at Hoffenheim. Here, talkSPORT.com takes a look at…

Jose Mourinho was left unimpressed when he heard Jurgen Klopp referred to as a ‘great manager’. The manager was sacked by Manchester United after his side lost 3-1 to Liverpool at Anfield in December, but views his rival as more of a runner-up than winner. The two had been involved in a war of words during…

It is being widely reported Manchester City are close to agreeing a £7million deal with Hajduk Split for midfielder Ante Palaversa. The 18-year-old is viewed as a potential long-term replacement for Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho. He has broken into the Hajduk Split first team this season, making 17 appearances and scoring twice and is the Croatia Under-19…

Barcelona could be expelled from this season’s Copa del Rey after they allegedly fielded an ineligible player. Defender Juan Brandariz, who is better known as ‘Chumi’, started in Barca’s first leg tie at Levante last Thursday – a game the Catalan club lost 2-1. However, Chumi, who was substituted for Clement Lenglet in the 58th…

Sam Allardyce believes Chelsea are taking a ‘big risk’ with the signing of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Juventus man is set to join the Blues on loan, with the view to a permanent deal, before the transfer window shuts where he will be reunited with manager Maurizio Sarri. Higuain enjoyed a prolific scoring spell…