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ANTONIO CONTE has all but confirmed Ross Barkley’s move from Everton to Chelsea. The midfielder is said to be having a medical today ahead of a proposed £15million switch. There has been no official confirmation from the Blues of a transfer going through just yet, but in this afternoon’s press conference Conte was openly talking about how he plans to ...

In case you missed it, Manchester United won on Monday. They started 2018 with a bang, overcoming a difficult run of results by beating Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park. But given the way Jose Mourinho ranted his way into the headlines straight after the game by calling out Paul Scholes you would be forgiven for having forgotten of United’s win. ...

Asante Kotoko new signing, Wahab Adams is shrugged off the issue of pressure as he prepares to make his debut for the Porcupine warriors. The defender, who was signed by Kotoko on a free transfer, said he chose the fabulous club because of his love for the club and also wanted a change of environment. “I wanted a change of ...

Do not worry Manchester United fans, laziness is the reason for Jose Mourinho’s hotel living as the manager reaffirmed his commitment to the Premier League giants. Mourinho has called the Lowry Hotel in Manchester home since replacing Louis van Gaal in 2016, while his wife still lives in London. The 54-year-old’s decision not to buy a house has come into ...

The 2017 AITEO CAF Awards saw various individuals and groups picking up awards for various categories at a very striking ceremony at the International Conference Center, Accra. Egypt’s Mohammed Salah won the award for the first time toppling Senegal’s Sadio Mane and Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Below is the full list of winners: Player of the year – Mohammed Salah Coach of ...

REAL MADRID have reportedly been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Harry Kane. The Tottenham striker is much sought after, having netted more goals than any other player in 2017. Kane found the back of the net on 56 occasions – twice more than Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. And Real Madrid are currently on the lookout for a new ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told the BBC that he has been invited by the new Liberia president George Weah to his inauguration later this month. Wenger was Weah’s manager at French side Monaco between 1988 and 1992 but he is not sure he will able to attend. “I have been invited by George to come to the day where ...

GARY NEVILLE has warned Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho to stop moaning about the criticism he receives. Man Utd have come under pressure recently after a poor run of results which has seen only one win in five games. Mourinho’s tactics have also come under scrutiny this season as he sets his team up in defensive formations for big matches. ...

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has been crowned the 2017 African Player of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. The player beat off competition from Liverpool teammate and Senegal international, Sadio Mane and 2015 winner Pierre Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon and German side, Borussia Dortmund. Mane came in second, whiles Aubameyang was ...

BARCELONA are ready to spend up to £140m to land Philippe Coutinho. The Catalan giants are preparing a fourth offer for the Liverpool star and are prepared to smash the British transfer record to get the deal done this month. Coutinho, 25, wants to seal his dream move to Spain before the transfer window closes and Barcelona are willing to ...