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Cologne have sealed the signing of Vincent Koziello from Nice on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Promising midfielder Koziello, a France Under-21 international, has cost the Bundesliga club a fee believed to be in the region of €3million. The 22-year-old will link up with his new team-mates on Wednesday and could make his debut against Hamburg this weekend. Koziello said in a statement: "[Cologne were] very zealous in their pursuit of me. We had some good talks and I felt well right away. "I am coming to a big club in a strong league... Читать дальше...

After taking the reins at Stoke City, Paul Lambert conceded he was unsure whether he would ever secure a return to Premier League management. Lambert was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal on Monday as the Potters confirmed their replacement for Mark Hughes, who paid the price for a run of eight defeats in 11 games, including a loss to League Two Coventry City in the FA Cup third round.  A Champions League winner as a player with Borussia Dortmund, Lambert has not held a Premier League role... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger was "very aggressive" as he questioned the integrity of referee Mike Dean in the incident that earned the Arsenal manager his three-match touchline ban. The Football Association (FA) has published its written reasons for Wenger's suspension, which followed events in the aftermath of the Gunners' 1-1 Premier League draw at West Brom on December 31. Wenger was angered by the award of a penalty against Calum Chambers for handball, from which Jay Rodriguez netted Albion's 89th-minute equaliser. Читать дальше...

Reported Arsenal target Malcom was named in the Bordeaux starting line-up for Tuesday's Ligue 1 encounter at home to Caen. The Brazilian forward has been heavily linked with the Gunners, who are rumoured to be seeking a replacement for Alexis Sanchez as the Chilean seemingly nears a move to Manchester United. Last week, Arsene Wenger claimed his club were not preparing a bid, with Malcom valued in the region of €50million, while earlier on Tuesday Bordeaux president Stephane Martin was unequivocal on the subject. Читать дальше...

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has urged patience with Ousmane Dembele after the France winger's latest injury setback. Dembele joined Barca for an initial fee of €105million from Borussia Dortmund in August following Neymar's world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain. The 20-year-old's dream move quickly took a nightmare turn when he tore his hamstring against Getafe in September, ruling him out for the rest of 2017. After four comeback appearances this month, three from the bench, Dembele... Читать дальше...

When Theo Walcott signed for Arsenal in 2006, there was real hope that he could define the club for years to come. He did – but not in the way everyone hoped.Walcott, who joined just months before the club left Highbury, became the embodiment of the club’s relatively lean years at the Emirates: polite, fresh-faced and gifted; but fragile, overly comfortable and underachieving.When Graeme Souness accurately described Arsenal as a team of sweet ‘son-in-laws’, he was the prime example. From Patrick Vieira... Читать дальше...

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine -availablein print,or alternatively oniPad and iPhone– now16. Gary Speed (Leeds, Everton, Newcastle)Nobody played more games in the Premier League’s first 10 years than Speed, and a supreme commitment to fitness allowed him years later –aged 35, then 37 –to play every match in two of his three seasons with Bolton. His top-five tally of 535 Premier League appearances will not be surpassed soon.But Speed’s greatness was about more than consistency. Читать дальше...

Reports Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Malcom are "hot air" and they will have a "hard time" trying to purchase the Brazilian, according to Bordeaux president Stephane Martin. It has been claimed Arsenal have agreed a €50million move for Brazilian forward Malcom, who signed a four-year renewal in September and has scored seven goals in Ligue 1 this season. The Gunners are believed to be keen to bolster their attacking options with Alexis Sanchez seemingly set to depart this month or when his contract expires at the end of the campaign. Читать дальше...

Nantes defender Diego Carlos is pleased his suspension has been lifted following what he branded a "historic" clash with referee Tony Chapron. Diego Carlos tangled legs with the official, who went tumbling to the turf during second-half stoppage time in Nantes' 1-0 defeat to Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. Chapron responded by aiming a kick at the right leg of the 24-year-old, whose reaction earned him a second yellow card. The dismissal was overturned by the French Professional Football League (LFP)... Читать дальше...

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The VIP treatment included the chance for the 40-year-old Nick Goff to be an on-pitchmascot ahead of Brentford's Championship clash against Bolton.His mates ensured he seized the opportunity, making Goff paradearound the pitch with his younger pals– much to the bemusement of the Bees' first-team stars.Hahahaha gets better I’ve just been told he’s a wolves fan too pic.twitter.com/uw9Z44u3cn— (@Josh_Ackland_) January 14, 2018And if that wasn't bad enough, it turns out Goff is actually a Wolves fan.We'd say it was a day to rememberfor Goff... Читать дальше...

We’ve been here before; Liverpool are on the verge of having a side capable of challenging for the Premier League title – next season. You can hear the “next year’s our year” jokes already. But something this time is very different.Liverpool are clearly the second-best team in the league this year, even if the table doesn’t reflect that – yet. The Reds’ performance to end Manchester City’s dreams of going the season unbeaten showed exactly why they will be contending for the title next season.In fact... Читать дальше...

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is unconcerned if being substituted makes Eden Hazard unhappy, stating his priority is to win matches. Hazard missed pre-season after fracturing his ankle while on international duty with Belgium in June, and did not make his first appearance of the campaign until September 9. The 27-year-old, who last week stated he would commit his long-term future to Chelsea despite reported interest from Real Madrid, has completed a full 90 minutes in just eight of his 28 outings in all competitions this term. Читать дальше...

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte does not believe the club have been trying to sign Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez appears poised to leave Arsenal and join Manchester United, having until recently been expected to sign for Manchester City. However, speculation has suggested Chelsea have interest in hijacking that deal to add the Chile forward to a squad that has failed to score in each of the last three games.  But asked in a media conference ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup third-round replay with Norwich City if the club had been pursuing Sanchez... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery hinted Neymar will be ready to return for Paris Saint-Germain after sitting out their clash with Nantes due to a rib injury. The Ligue 1 leaders won 1-0 without their world-record signing on Sunday, the Brazilian having taken a knock in the Coupe de la Ligue meeting with Amiens last week. Clips emerged of the 25-year-old nutmegging team-mates during training on Monday and head coach Emery on Tuesday suggested he could make his comeback earlier than anticipated. "He's going to have this... Читать дальше...

According to Algerian outletLe Buteur, somebody posing as the 26-year-oldhad been spreading fake transfer rumours to 'famous journalists' on WhatsApp.The individual has reportedly been asking for privileges, such as tickets to matches and signed shirts, in exchange for transfer scoops.According to the report, he first lured reporters in by using a photo of Mahrez with Cristiano Ronaldo to prove he was who he claimed to be.Reports of the Leicester winger being in Barcelona at the end of the summer... Читать дальше...

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For every gifted player who squeezes the absolute maximum out of their ability – Frank Lampard or Paul Scholes, for example – there are those who never quite live up to their spectacular early promise.It could just be home-team bias, but it feels like a high number of them are England players from the past few decades as well. Maybe that’s our imagination. But we’re fairly certain these 10 players may have have punched - or are currently punching - seriously below their weight...Jack WilshereAt his best... Читать дальше...

EA SPORTS™, the Lead Partner of the Premier League, has teamed up with FourFourTwo to offer four lucky readers each a pair of tickets toLeicester vs Watford on Saturday, January 20.EA SPORTS delivers the most authentic gaming experience for fans engaging with Premier League clubs and players within EA SPORTS FIFA 18.To enter, all you have to do is answer correctly the question onthis post @FourFourTwo.Terms and conditionsAll entries must be received by08:00on 17/01/2018One entry per household. Entries... Читать дальше...

There’s plenty of Reds, Blues, Dons and U’s – there’s even a few Canaries and Robins flying around. Yet some football clubs boast a more bizarre and inventive nickname.For some of these clubs, the below are in addition to a more formal moniker. Others proudly boast their unusual animal or foodstuff as their main handle. But each is an actual in-use nickname, and not something we’ve made up. Honest.We’ve restricted this to Europe to give you a fighting chance, and because we daren’t even delve into... Читать дальше...

Carlos Tevez has labelled his time in the Chinese Super League with Shanghai Shenhua as a "holiday". Forward Tevez secured a return to Boca Juniors for a third spell with the club this month, having left his boyhood club for China in December. The former Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus striker scored only four goals in 16 Chinese Super League appearances, receiving criticism for a supposed lack of effort. Reportedly earning $40million-a-year in his time in the CSL, Tevez was disappointed... Читать дальше...

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Teixeira's excellent strike on the quarter-hour mark gave the hosts a shock lead, as he lobbed goalkeeper Jose Sa from a tight angle.But while both teams were receiving their half-time team-talks, the 2,500travelling Porto fans were told to exit their stand at theAntonio Coimbra da Mota Stadium and head for the pitch.Fans reportedly saw concrete blocks falling down near the toilets. So, inthe interests of safety, security ordered the visitingsupporters to evacuate amid fear ofa total stand collapse.After... Читать дальше...

Shakhtar Donetsk attacking midfielder Fred is waiting for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's call having been made aware of interest from the Premier League leaders. Fred played twice against City in the Champions League this season, Shakhtar losing 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium before beating Guardiola's men 2-1 in the Group F finale in Ukraine. The Premier League leaders are hardly lacking in creative talent, but have been linked with the Brazil international, with Manchester United and Arsenal also said to be interested. Читать дальше...

The former Manchester City and United striker has completed a move back to Boca Juniors for the third time in his career. The 33-year-old walked out on Boca 18 months ago to join Shanghai Shenhua and became the world's highest-paid footballer.However, his time there was unsuccessful having scored only four goals in 20 appearances withplenty of criticism surrounding his application and commitment to the club.Having joined Boca, he's confirmed his real feelings about Chinese football by telling the... Читать дальше...