Chelsea transfer news: Who is Nicolo Barella? The £45million ace compared to Steven Gerrard who could replace Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas is on his way out of Chelsea but not before the club has found a replacement for the Spanish playmaker – and they may they have found one in Nicolo Barella. The Blues, though, could have to pay Cagliari as much as £45million to prise the 21-year-old away from the Italian club. Fabregas…

Solskjaer responds to Neville ‘mutiny’ at Man Utd comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Gary Neville’s comments that there could be a “mutiny” at Manchester United if they don’t name the Norwegian as the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho. The former United striker took over as interim boss in December after Mourinho was sacked following a number of poor displays by his side. Since…

Alisson Becker stats: Liverpool star has the best save success rate in the top five European leagues

Alisson Becker has been nothing short of spectacular since his summer move to Liverpool. After months of negotiations and genuine interest from Chelsea, the Brazil international departed Roma for a whopping £67million. While Kopites have been insisting the shot-stopper is the best thing since sliced bread, football fans were convinced it was merely bias. However,…

Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton charged after comments made about referee Brett Huxtable

Fleetwood manager Joey Barton faces the possibility of further punishment from the Football Association after his conduct in the defeat to Bristol Rovers last month. Barton was slapped with a two-match touchline ban after being sent to the stands on December 21 and has now been charged for the comments he made about referee Brett…

Toby Alderweireld ‘very happy’ to stay at Tottenham amid exit rumours 

Toby Alderweireld says he is “very happy” to stay at Tottenham despite continual speculation over his future. Spurs recently triggered a one-year option on the centre-half’s deal to keep him contracted until 2020, but in doing so, they have also activated a £25million release clause in the summer transfer window. Alderweireld, 29, was heavily linked…

Stoke City next manager odds: Ex-Manchester United and England bosses amongst the favourites

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett and so begins their bid to replace him at the bet365 Stadium. Former Manchester United boss David Moyes is the early frontrunner, unemployed since his term with West Ham ended in the summer. But there will be plenty of competition for the role with the club just eight…

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Five possible Toby Alderweireld replacements for Spurs

For numerous transfer windows now, there has been speculation Belgian central defender Toby Alderweireld could be on his way out of Tottenham. These rumours have been dragged to the top of the gossip columns once again after the club activated his one-year contract extension. Due to Spurs exercising the option though, there is now a…

Manchester City transfer news: Brahim Diaz completes move to Real Madrid on six-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Manchester City starlet Brahim Diaz on a six-year deal. The attacking midfielder will be presented on the Santiago Bernabeu pitch after a medical on Monday afternoon. City had hoped to keep the 19-year-old Spaniard but believe a deal which could be worth up to £22million represents a good…