Gabriel Agbonlahor Back into Aston Villa's First Team after Shisha Pipe Incident

 

ASTON VILLA veteran Gabriel Agbonlahor who missed last weekend match against Chelsea may return to line up this weekend after the club's official twitter handle states that the club will take no further action against forward Gabriel Agbonlahor, who was dropped after being spotted apparently smoking a shisha pipe while on holiday in Dubai.

Caretaker manager Eric Black left out the 29-year-old from the squad for Saturday's 4-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea. But the player is now free to rejoin his team mates. This is a big boost for Aston Villa as they face a crusial battle to survive relegation.

Manchester United are Desperate to Signe Wonderkid, Ethan Ampadu

Premiership giant Manchester United are reportedly desperate to lure Exeter City wonderkid Ethan Ampadu to to old trafford. The Red Devils are well known with beautiful history of giving chances to young players and they are hoping their track record could convince Ethan Ampadu to reject offers from Arsenal and Chelsea.

Ampadu, 16, is the son of former Republic of Ireland midfielder Kwame Ampadu and the 45-year-old currently works for Arsenal’s academy.

Ampadu Jr is presently considered as one of the brightest talents in Britain and the Red Devils are clearly worried his father’s ties with the Gunners will see him move to the Emirates.

Antonio Conte Will Keep John Terry in His Squad - Ray Wilkins

Ray Wilkins expressed his view on John Terry's future under the newly appointed Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte and emphasized that he will want to keep John Terry at the club.

The premier league defending champions announced on Monday that current Italy head coach Conte will take over the reins from interim first-team coach Guus Hiddink immediately after the European Championship in France this summer.

Terry’s 21-year association with the west London club remains unclear, with the former England captain’s contract set to expire at the end of the season. He is yet to be offered an extended deal to stay on at the Premier League club.

Liverpool Have Opened Talks with Bayern Munich Over Mario Gotze Transfer - Spanish Journalist Confirmed

According to a tweet by Spanish Journalist Kike Marin (, Liverpool are in advanced talks to seal the transfer of Mario Gotze, who is keen to reunite with old manager Jurgen Klopp. The Bayern Munich forward, whose career was launched by Reds boss Klopp at their former club Borussia Dortmund, has struggled at the Allianz Arena this season.

Recent reports suggest Gotze is not in Bayern’s long-term plans, with Liverpool the frontrunners to snap him up, and this looks to have been confirmed by Spanish journalist Kike Marin.

€45m PSG Playmaker Rejected Man United for Paris - Agent Reveals

Agent Wagner Ribeiro has claimed why PSG star Lucas Moura rejected Manchester United to sign for PSG. The 23-year-old rejected the Red Devils so that he would be able to live in Paris, despite the Premier League side offering him better money than their European rivals.

Speaking to L’Equipe about the chance of Neymar moving to the Parc des Princes, Ribeiro said: ‘He’s [Neymar] already played at Parc des Princes, Stade de France too.

Chelsea Targeting £12m-rated Eredivisie's Star

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Ajax's tricky attacker who has been a consistent figure in Frank de Boer’s side for two seasons now, having made 22 Eredivisie appearances so far this term.

A big future in Holland is Ajax’s hope for El Ghazi, although interest has raised across Europe. Young striker’s short career has already seen him earn two senior Holland caps as his profile and potential continues to grow.

James Rodriguez to Cost Chelsea and Manchester United £60m

The Spanish giant Real Madrid have decided to cash on 2014 highest goal scorer and former Monaco midfilder James Rodriquez and have reportedly put a £60million price tag on Chelsea and Manchester United transfer target James Rodriquez, who has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club.

The Colombian star who is attributed with scoring from long range of the field joined the club in 2014 from Monaco after starring at the World Cup but has endured a disappointing campaign at the Bernabeu this season, which has led to speculation he could leave Los Blancos.

Read Chelsea's Statement on Conte

Chelsea announced the appointment of Antonio Conte as First Team Head Coach on Monday afternoon. Chelsea statement statement read thus;

Chelsea Director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘We are very pleased to have recruited one of the most highly regarded managers in world football and we are equally pleased to do so before the end of the current season. This aids our future planning.

Yaya Toure Will Leave Manchester City after this Season, Says His Agent

Former Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure is set to depart the Citizens by the end of the season as claimed by his agent. The 32-year-old, who has enjoyed six trophy-laden years at the Eithad Stadium, has yet to agree an extension to his current deal with City, which expires in June.

Toure’s agent, Dimitri Seluk has revealed he has received a number of offers for his client and confirmed the midfielder would be leaving City in the close season.

Chelsea Appoint Antonio Conte as Their Manager Manager

Chelsea announced the appointment of Antonio Conte as First Team Head Coach on Monday afternoon. There has been building speculation in recent weeks that the Italian is set to take over the reigns from interim boss Guus Hiddink at the end of the season and the move has now been confirmed.

Conte, who is currently in charge of the Italy national side, has signed a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge and will begin work with the London outfit after Euro 2016.

Former Chelsea Manager Gullit Set to Return to the Dugout after Declaring His Interest to Take Aston Villa Job

Former Chelsea manager has reiterated his desire to manage Aston Villa who are currently battling to survive relegation. While the Dutch legend is enjoying life as a pundit, he feels ready to return to the dugout. ‘I’m happy with what I’m doing here at beIN Sports, I’ve worked here a long time, and I’m happy with what I’m doing.

‘People look after me here and you think to yourself, “Why would you give that up?”

‘Every day is stress, if you want that you can get it. But of course, if they came to me then I would consider it.’

Villa are heading for the Championship after a disastrous season but Gullit’s name is unlikely to appear on their shortlist after such a long time away from top level management.

All Attentions Now Directed to 2018 FIFA World Cup - NFF Declare in Their Statement

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a statement following the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals:

The NFF, like most Nigerians, are saddened by the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final competition, following a 1-0 defeat by seven –time African champions Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday, 29th March 2016.

We see this failure to qualify as an unfortunate turn of events, because it came despite the undoubted efforts of the Coaching crew led by Coach Samson Siasia and the players led by the captain, Mikel Obi, and the efforts of the NFF leadership who not only supported the technical crew but also provided necessary support regarding comfortable traveling arrangement and accommodation for the team’s home and away matches.

Romelu Lukaku Will Join Either Real Madrid, Juventus or PSG in the Summer - Agent Mino Raiola Declares

The Belgian striker has 25 goals for the Toffees this season and his agent has fueled up a move with Lukaku wanting Champions League football. Mino Raiola claims Juventus "could be a good solution" for the Everton star. 

 

The popular agent is talking up the possibility of Lukaku leaving Goodison Park this summer because the red-hot Belgium striker claims he wants to play for a bigger club in the Champions League. The controversial Italian agent also claimed Paris St Germain and Real Madrid are interested in Lukaku.

England won't be Easy for Pep Guardiola, Claims Sir Alex Ferguson

Former Barcelona and Present Bayern Munich manager, Guardiola is set to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City this summer, and United legend Ferguson believes it will be the hardest job he has done.

The Spaniard enjoyed a great success with Barcelona winning 16 trophies with 2 champions league inclusive before moving to Bayern Munich, where he is on the verge of winning his third straight Bundesliga title.

Ferguson praised Guardiola's coaching ability and work ethic, but said the 45-year-old could be in for a shock. Read what SAF said below;

Chelsea Begin Transfer Talk with Leicester City to Sign N’Golo Kante

Chelsea have approached Leicester City over a transfer move for N’Golo Kante at the end of the season, according to reports. 

 

Kante who has been in a spectacular form since making is debut for Leicester last year is now a subject of attraction in Europe. Arsenal are also interested in signing the midfielder but it seems Chelsea are more desperate to add Leicester's engine room to their midfield next season.

Kante, who arrived at the King Power Stadium last summer, has been one of the outstanding players in the Premier League this season and is being tipped to be named PFA Player of the Year.

Roy Hodgson to Recall Chelsea Captain John Terry from Retirement for Euro 2016

The Three Lions had a mixed international break, with a stunning comeback win over Germany marred by a poor home defeat to the Netherlands. 

 

John Terry, 35, who has twice been stripped of the England captaincy in his career could be granted one final chance to represent his country at a major tournament, JT was first stripped of his captaincy in 2010 for having an affair with the partner of team-mate Wayne Bridge, and later in 2012 for being found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League game.

Gary Neville Sacked as Valencia Manager after Four Months in Charge

Gary Neville has been sacked as Valencia manager after only four months in charge of the La Liga outfit. The Manchester United legend was a surprise choice to take over from Nuno Espirito Santo back in December and joined up with his brother Phil Neville who was already assistant manager at the club.

Neville’s first serious criticism came after a dismal 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg in February, with many supporters calling for the 41-year-old’s head.

Former Arsenal Defender Emmanuel Eboue Banned from Football for a Year

Sunderland defender Emmanuel Eboue has been banned for 12 months for failing to pay a former agent money owed. The ex-Arsenal player, 32, only signed for the Black Cats earlier this month and has since been working on his fitness. But just as he was in line to finally make his debut this weekend against West Brom, Eboue has been given a year-long ban. 

 

The 32-year-old had previously been ordered by the single judge of the Fifa Players’ Status Committee to pay Boisseau an amount owed to him, but opted to appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Nigeria Super Eagles to Miss 2017 Cup of Nations, Second Time in a Roll

The Super Eagles will not feature at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final competition after losing 1-0 to Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday. Meanwhile the Eagles missed out on the last Africa Cup of Nations in 2015 hosted by Morocco.

A hard fought battle at Borg El-Arab Stadium, packed with 40,000 spectators, was separated by Radwan Sobhi’s 65th minute goal off a goal–mouth scramble that followed a corner kick.

As happened in the first leg in Kaduna, the Mikel Obi–led Super Eagles showed spirit, composure and energy, and were purposeful all through. But as happened in Kaduna, they failed to have a good number of shots on goal as they elected to get close to goal before attempting to score.

Chelsea are Lining Up Transfer Offer for Ivan Perisic

Chelsea are lining up a transfer offer for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, according to reports in Italy. Perisic has scored eight goals in 30 games for Inter since making his debut for the Serie A outfit in 2015 but is now being heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Corriere dello Sport say Blues owner Roman Abramovich is already preparing a £15.7million bid for the 27-year-old in the summer transfer window.