- The return of the Prodigal Son : Chelsea legend Didier Drogba faces a test as he faces his ‘father figure’ Jose Mourinho, the man who signed him for Chelsea in the round-of-16 of the Champions League . Plying his trade in Turkey, Drogba will lead the line for Roberto Mancini’s Galatasaray in their clash against the English league leaders as Mourinho’s men seek a Trophy double this season.
- As Jose Mourinho arrived in Istanbul on Monday, he was absolutely infuriated that comments he made in a conversation he believed was ‘Private’ which undermine his strikers had been filmed, recorded and revealed in the media.
- On the opposite camp Galatasaray frontman Didier Drogba has no doubts his former manager Jose Mourinho is the best manager he has ever played for and admits that he won’t rule out a return to Chelsea if asked by Mourinho.
- Struggling Manchester United regained some momentum with their victory in the League last weekend but Greek outfit Olympiakos will not help them with any favours as they try to take advantage of United’s inconsistency and progress in Europe’s elite competition.
- English striker Wayne Rooney fresh off a new bumper-deal wants a second Champions League triumph to prove he is a real winner.
Transfer Gossip :-
- Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes has recently admitted that he wants to move to the Premier League – thus putting Manchester City and Liverpool on alert.
- German playmaker Mesut Ozil has been given an extra break by Arsenal in order to recharge his batteries and boost their title challenge as they make a final push for the elusive trophy after 8 long years.
- French full-back Bacary Sagna is rumoured to have demanded a three-year deal worth £100,000 a week to stay at Arsenal.
- In a shocking revelation, it has been known that Chelsea legend Didier Drogba could have signed for West Ham two years before he joined Chelsea.
- Bayern Munich bosses have told Manchester United to stay clear off their playmaker Toni Kroos as they insist he is going nowhere.
- Gunners legend Thierry Henry wants Didier Drogba to join him for one last fling to his career at the New York Red Bulls in the MLS.
- Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has raised fresh doubts over his immediate future by admitting that he would jump at the opportunity to manage Paris Saint-Germain.
- Former Manchester United youth product Ryan Tunnicliffe has been told he can leave Fulham by manager Felix Magath – just 25 days after joining from Manchester United and immediately, Wigan boss Uwe Rosler is keen to acquire his services ashe believes that the Fulham youngster can fill Ben Watson’s boots.
- AS Roma central defender Mehdi Benatia is rumoured to be Manchester United’s first choice replacement for Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford next season.
World Cup 2014 Updates :-
- England boss Roy Hodgson is ready to bring in a psychologist in an attempt to end England’s penalty jinx and make sure no repeats of previous exits.