Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he’s encouraging Ibrahima Konate to continue working on his game. Van Dijk feels there’s more for Konate to improve. “He’s still growing,” Van Dijk said ahead of the trip to Burnley on Boxing Day. “He’s an outstanding defender. He has everything that a modern-day footballer needs to be at … Read more
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is considering Joe Gomez for left-back against Burnley on Boxing Day. Senior left-backs Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas are now both out injured. Klopp said: “We will see. Can Joey play all the games coming up now until – I don’t know when – Robbo will be back? Kosti is now … Read more
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno has called on their goalkeepers to up their game. Forest face Newcastle in the early kickoff on Boxing Day. Former keeper Nuno said: “I would be fair to tell you that (Matt) Turner will be the goalkeeper, but at this moment it is about performance. “Any decision that we are going … Read more
play Gab & Juls’ Premier League half-season awards (2:23)The Gab and Juls duo pick their Premier League player of the half season, who surprised them the most and their biggest disappointment. (2:23) Happy holidays to one and all! The gift of soccer kept giving this weekend, with the title race in the Premier League taking … Read more
After months of negotiations, British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe (chairman and CEO of chemical company Ineos) has finally completed a deal to acquire a 25% stake in Manchester United for around £1.25 billion ($1.6bn). Sources told ESPN’s Rob Dawson that the deal will give Ratcliffe some influence over the football side of the business, with … Read more
Nottingham Forest have demanded referee Rob Jones no longer officiate their games. Forest were left fuming after Willy Boly‘s red card in defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Telegraph says ref chiefs Howard Webb has told Forest that Jones was wrong to send off the defender. Forest have lodged a complaint against Jones – which … Read more
ShareTweet Liverpool have reportedly opened formal talks with Fluminense to enquire about the details of signing Nino in the upcoming transfer window, as per a recent report. Following Joel Matip’s season-ending ACL injury, the Reds are currently thin in numbers in their defensive department. Although they have Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Quansah as the centre-back … Read more
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has again jumped to the defence of Nicolas Jackson. Jackson again drew a blank in defeat at Wolves on Christmas Eve. But Pochettino insists: “He is a young boy, 22 years old. “It is his first season in a club with many expectations and in the Premier, which is a different … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 per cent shareholding in Manchester United has been announced. Ratcliffe is paying just over £1bn for the stake. His Ineos Group will take control of football operations. The 71-year-old will also make £235m available for future investment in Old Trafford. In a statement, Ratcliffe said: “Whilst the commercial … Read more
Manchester United have released a statement confirming Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25 per cent shareholding in the club. United announced: Manchester United plc reaches agreement for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, to acquire up to a 25% shareholding in the Company. – Acquisition of 25% of the Class B shares held by the … Read more
