Europa League winners Manchester United have completed their third signing of the summer with the announcement that Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic has joined from defending Premier League champions Chelsea. With the arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko at Stamford Bridge earlier in the month it did pose a massive question as to …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 46
Apologies for the absence in transfer gossip yesterday, I guess we all could do with a break from it from time to time but the good news is that I now return with another big bag of rumours. So what better way to start the week than this, without further …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 45
If I was a marathon runner I would be showing signs of fatigue right now as the endless amount of transfer gossip sees now signs of abating any time soon. Thankfully for you though somebody has to wade through it all and that someone is me. So without further ado …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 44
After a bumper return yesterday, my sack full of transfer gossip has not got any lighter and with the weekend just around the corner it is time to rejoice with another breakfast sized serving of rumour debunking. Here goes… Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Real Madrid coach …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 42
Avid followers of the series will be wondering why there was no afternoon transfer update yesterday, the simple reason being that I was a bit busy and forgot. The same reason as to why this one is running a bit late. That said it is running late but reading great, …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 41
We’ve reached the middle of the week and what better way to burn off that Wednesday morning malaise then by helping yourself to another large serving of transfer gossip debunking. Make sure you leave room for breakfast as this is a hefty one. Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in …
Read More »Kieran Trippier Signs New Tottenham Contract
After the dust has settled from the departure of Kyle Walker to Manchester City it is clear to see that life goes on at Tottenham Hotspur with the announcement that Kieran Trippier has signed a new contract with the club, one that will see him commit his future to the …
Read More »BBC Gossip Column Debunked – Issue 40
A happy 40th birthday of sorts to the column which is definitely showing signs of ageing. So while I sit down and catch my breath here is the Tuesday lunchtime serving of transfer gossip Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 27, has arrived in …
Read More »United Persistence Meets Tottenham Resistance
Manchester United may have landed Romelu Lukaku recently and the Belgian forward has already got off to the ideal start with a goal against Real Salt Lake last night but that does not mean that is the last piece of business that the Old Trafford outfit are looking to carry …
Read More »Liverpool Still Patiently Waiting For Van Dijk
After having their wrists slapped by the Premier League after supposedly tapping up Southampton’s Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool are now prepared to test the waters once again but this time with something resembling a concrete offer for the Dutch international. Southampton’s frustration at losing the majority of their star players …
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