'He's played in three major tournaments and still looks fresh!' – 'Amazing' Son saluted by Trippier

The Tottenham forward has been hailed by his club colleague amid a hectic season in which he has starred for Spurs and South Korea on a regular basis Kieran Tripper has claimed his Tottenham team-mate Heung-min Son is “amazing”, given that the South Korea international is still delivering at club level despite taking in three international tournaments. …

Van Dijk was told on day one at Celtic: 'You're not going to be here long, so enjoy yourself'

Former Bhoys boss Neil Lennon has revealed that he was never in any doubt that the world’s most expensive defender was destined for big things Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he did not expect centre-back Virgil van Dijk to stay at Parkhead on a long-term basis. The Dutchman was acquired from Groningen in 2013 for just …

Arsenal signings under Emery have left Gunners 'bog standard average' – Nicholas

There have been six additions to the senior squad at Emirates Stadium since a new manager took the helm, but few have inspired much confidence Many of the players acquired by Arsenal are “poor”, according to Charlie Nicholas, with a lack of productivity in the transfer market and mismanagement behind the scenes ensuring that the …

Salah & Dybala to trade places? Liverpool legend can't see Juventus swap happening

Reds icon Ian Rush, who also represented the Bianconeri in his playing days, doubts one deal will happen but has backed Aaron Ramsey’s switch to Italy Talk of Mohamed Salah being involved in a potential swap deal with Paulo Dybala will come to nothing, says former Liverpool and Juventus striker Ian Rush. It has been …

Alexis accused of losing his hunger while Mkhitaryan 'doesn't know what he is doing'

Two men who swapped places at Manchester United and Arsenal in the January window of 2018 have been hammered by Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas Alexis Sanchez has been accused of losing his confidence and hunger at Manchester United, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks like he “doesn’t know what he is doing” at Arsenal. Two at …

Van Dijk billed as the 'ultimate centre-back' by Liverpool legend who once filled that role

Former Reds defender Sami Hyypia considers a man acquired by Jurgen Klopp for a record-setting £75m to be one of the very best in the business Virgil van Dijk is the “ultimate centre-back”, says Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia, with the Reds having got an immediate return on their record-breaking £75 million ($97m) investment. Jurgen Klopp …

Arsenal keeper Ospina eyes South America return as Napoli switch turns sour

Alex Meret’s return to form and fitness has left the Colombian frozen out in Italy and the Gunners loanee is open to making another move Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has said a move back to South America is “a possibility” after Alex Meret’s return to fitness left him frozen out at Napoli, where he arrived …

Ozil quotes Arsenal icon Bergkamp in cryptic future hint

Questions continue to be asked of the German at the Emirates Stadium and he has done little to quash speculation on social media Mesut Ozil is continuing to keep everyone guessing on his Arsenal future after quoting Dennis Bergkamp in a cryptic social media post. Questions have been asked of the German’s ongoing presence at …

Pogba & Lingard thriving at Man Utd but Morrison has no regrets at missing out

A man once held in the highest regard at Old Trafford has taken in a nomadic career while former youth team colleagues have become superstars Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard have become talismanic figures at Manchester United, but fellow Old Trafford academy graduate Ravel Morrison has no regrets at having taken a different path. Once …

'I'm happiest when I'm playing football' – Spurs star Son reveals how he keeps on running

The forward has been in sparkling form in the 2018-19 season and says his love of the game keeps him going Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min has credited his love of football for his fine form since returning from international duty with South Korea. The Spurs star been one of the revelations of the 2018-19 season and …