Arsenal have been handed a blow ahead of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich next week, as it was revealed Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben are available to play. Dutch star Robben and French winger Ribery – third in last year’s Ballon d’Or – both missed the international game […]
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Arsenal eye in-form Everton ace
Arsenal could target Everton right-back Seamus Coleman to replace Bacary Sagna this summer, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 25-year-old has been in superb form this season, scoring seven goals from the back and establishing himself as one of the finest attacking full-backs in the Premier League, catching the attention of his old […]
Courtois can play against Chelsea
Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois has played a key part in Atletico Madrid’s surprise Champions League run and is eligible to face his parent club if the two were to meet, but at a cost. The Belgian stopper has played a pivotal role throughout Atletico’s campaign, and made a string of […]
Arsenal news: Ozil criticised back home
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been criticised by two former Germany internationals for his recent club performances. The Gunners club record signing had an immediate impact at the club after he arrived in the last hours of the transfer deadline back in the summer. However, the German has seen his […]
Chelsea target heads Ballon d’Or candidates
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has said that striker Diego Costa is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or this year after his incredible form helped them to maintain a La Liga and Champions League title campaign. The Ballon d’Or has been largely dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in […]
Liverpool prioritise Argentina international
Liverpool have made a summer move for Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo a priority, according to reports in Portugal. Rojo, who has been capped on 20 occasions by the Argentina national team, has impressed for Sporting Lisbon this season with the side sitting second in the league between Benfica and […]
West Ham fans quick to turn on team
West Ham United supporters are quick to turn on their team when things aren’t going well, according to a source at the club. Despite having key players back from injury and West Ham operating on a full squad, the Hammers have been in poor form this month. Manchester United striker Wayne […]
Tottenham consider Inter Milan boss
Inter Milan manager Walter Mazzarri could be a candidate to replace Tim Sherwood as Tottenham Hotspur manager next season, FootballDirectNews.com understands. Both managers are currently under pressure at their respective clubs and look unlikely to be there beyond the end of this campaign, with new owner Erick Thohir keen to […]
Liverpool rival Arsenal for Italian full-back
Liverpool could rival Arsenal and other top clubs for the signing of promising AC Milan youngster Mattia De Sciglio, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 21-year-old is widely regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in Italian football at the moment, and has been linked with numerous top clubs in the […]
Chelsea legend could make Villa move
Aston Villa are considering replacing current manager Paul Lambert with Gianfranco Zola, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 47-year-old, who is most well known for a glittering playing career in the Premier League with Chelsea, has been out of work since parting company with Championship side Watford earlier this season. The Italian came […]
