Dean Saunders believes Tottenham dropped a massive clanger by not signing Gonzalo Higuain in the summer, as the striker prepares to join London rivals Chelsea. Higuain is reportedly close to signing for Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season, as they look to ship out misfiring Alvaro Morata and improve their front line….
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo charged by FA after being sent off in victory over Leicester City
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after he was sent off during his side’s match with Leicester City. Santo ran onto the pitch to celebrate with his players when Diogo Jota scored a 93rd minute goal at Molineux to give them a 4-3 win. Referee Chris Kavanagh…
Manchester United may double Marcus Rashford’s wages in order to fend off potential Real Madrid approach – reports
Manchester United could double Marcus Rashford’s wages to £150,000 a week amid speculation Real Madrid are after him. The striker, 21, has been in splendid form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge of United, scoring four goals in six games. Rashford has six goals and three assists in his last nine matches which has caught…
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return from injury in early March
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return from injury in early March, according to reports. The Liverpool midfielder was expected to be sidelined for the entire season after damaging knee ligaments last April. He played a key role in the Reds’ road to the Champions League final last season, scoring in the quarter-final defeat of Manchester City. However,…
Former Chelsea and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson announces retirement from football
Glen Johnson has announced his retirement from professional football. Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT on Monday, the former Liverpool, Chelsea and England defender revealed he has decided to hang up his boots after 16 years at the highest level. He told the Jim White show: “Today is the day I’m officially saying I’ve retired. “I knew…
Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Adrien Rabiot ‘forced’ to train with the Paris Saint-Germain reserves
Adrien Rabiot has reportedly been forced to train with the Paris Saint-Germain reserves as he looks to run down his contract with the club. The 23-year-old is a free agent in the summer and has so far refused to sign a new agreement with the Ligue 1 club. Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool have all been…
Stephen Hunt thanks ‘gentleman’ Petr Cech for not taking an ‘easy shot’ at him
Stephen Hunt has said it would’ve been very easy for Petr Cech to criticise him after he fractured his skull 13 years ago and thanked the goalkeeper for not taking an ‘easy shot.’ Earlier this week, the Arsenal shot-stopper announced he will be retiring from football at the end of the season, and it was…
Gonzalo Higuain: Serie A strikers who succeeded and failed in the Premier League as move to Chelsea from Juventus nears
Chelsea are closing in on signing striker Gonzalo Higuain with Sky in Italy reporting a deal has been agreed. The striker, who is currently on loan at Milan from Juventus, has been heavily linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge throughout the January transfer window. Higuain has an impressive goalscoring record in both Spain and Italy…
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand admits to downing pints of Guinness before he would ‘move on to the vodka’ during boozy sessions at West Ham
Rio Ferdinand admitted he does not remember parts of his career because he used to drink copious amounts of Guinness and vodka after West Ham United games. The former England captain revealed he was ‘a lunatic’ during the early stages of his career and embarked on day-drinking sessions. Ferdinand eventually earned lucrative moves to Leeds…
Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: West Ham striker Andy Carroll NOT on club’s shortlist to replace Harry Kane
Andy Carroll is NOT a target for Tottenham Hotspur in this transfer window, according to reports. Sources on Sunday night suggested the north Londoners were looking to compete a £2million deal for the West Ham United striker. Spurs’ worst fears were realised when Harry Kane was ruled out until March with an ankle ligament injury….