Despite briefly threatening to claim the title in 2015/16, Tottenham are only fifth favourites at 15/2 in the Premier League winner betting market for 2016/17. They clearly have a few issues to address, including juggling domestic progress with their overdue Champions League return and the danger of burnout which appeared … Read more
It is difficult to know whether the perception that a move from seven-time European champions AC Milan to West Ham would represent career progression for Carlos Bacca is more a sign of the Premier League’s current enormity or of the Rossoneri’s stagnation. After all, both clubs placed seventh in their … Read more
For Liverpool fans, the sight of seeing star players depart is growing increasingly commonplace. Luis Suarez fled to Barcelona in the aftermath of the 2013/14 campaign and Raheem Sterling followed suit 12 months later, joining domestic foes Manchester City. According to reports, Philippe Coutinho is the latest gem the Reds’ … Read more
Ryan Giggs looks set to end his 29-year association with Manchester United, with rumours suggesting he doesn’t want to stay on under Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils are chasing their 14th Premier League title, priced at 9/2 to do so in the 2016/17 season, but the 13-time winner looks unlikely … Read more
Ilkay Gundogan’s transfer to Manchester City could also have an impact on Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Borussia Dortmund have insisted that they are not going to lose all of Gundogan, Mats Hummels and Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer, with chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke describing it as ‘completely out of the question’. … Read more
West Ham are preparing for next season in the Europa League and life in a new 60,000-seater stadium. Obviously, they want to assemble the best squad possible as they look to make the next step up in the world of football and this has seen them linked with some big … Read more
Unfortunately for Alex Pritchard, his time at Tottenham Hotspur appears to be over. Sky Sports are reporting that the 23-year-old is on the transfer list at White Hart Lane, with the club willing to accept £8m offers. The midfielder has only played twice for Spurs since his first senior call up … Read more
The image rights have been resolved, the photo opportunity with Sir Bobby Charlton has been milked and there are still over two months until the first competitive game, so naturally the current obsession regarding Jose Mourinho at Manchester United is who he is going to buy and sell. The latest … Read more
As Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first full season in charge of Liverpool – with their Premier League winner odds of 8/1 revealing an increase in expectations – transfer rumours are already swirling. According to The Daily Star, Gonzalo Higuain is keen on a move to England, with the Reds … Read more
How seriously should the potential of Everton be regarded following Iranian businessman Farhad Moshiri’s 49.9% investment in February? Very, judging by the state of their next manager market. Despite finishing in the bottom half in 2014/15 and 2015/16, their vacancy is perceived to be so attractive that among the top … Read more
Jose Mourinho hasn’t even yet had the chance to pose with a Manchester United scarf and a shirt showcasing his surname, but the ever-diligent bwin bookmakers have already created a number of enticing betting opportunities surrounding his anticipated appointment. It is 1/2 that he does what neither he nor predecessor … Read more
In all of Europe, just three clubs’ youth systems have produced more winning starters in Champions League finals than Manchester United. The Red Devils have nurtured double the amount of talent to make the 24 past victorious XI’s of any other English side in the competition’s history. Liverpool and, in … Read more
Pep Guardiola will need to bring in a number of new players to overhaul a Manchester City side that finished fourth this term. The Citizens are priced at 6/4 to win the Premier League next season, but were 15 points off champions Leicester by the end of proceedings. Noticeably, the Capital … Read more
Louis van Gaal has continually called for an end to speculation and reports suggesting his position in charge of Manchester United is under threat, but that’s just not going to happen. Ryan Giggs, an assistant manager with four games experience in charge of the side, and Jose Mourinho, who was … Read more