Van Rhijn commits future to Ajax

Ricardo van Rhijn has committed his future to Ajax after agreeing a three-year extension to his contract at the Amsterdam Arena.

Having made his way through the prestigious youth system at the Eredvisie champions Van Rhijn was handed his first-team debut in September 2011.

The full-back has gone to cement a starting place with Frank de Boer s side and has made 107 appearances in all competitions.

With just a year left on his previous deal, Newcastle United had been credited with an interest in the 23-year-old, but he is now toed to the Amsterdam Arena until 2018.

Van Rhijn told the club s official website: For a while it hung in the air, but it was clear that we wanted to extend.

It s fine because now it is officially confirmed. This contract ex…

I don´t know how we lost! – Warnock frustrated by West Ham defeat

Neil Warnock has claimed even his West Ham counterpart Manuel Pellegrini could not understand how Cardiff City lost out at West Ham. 

Joe Ralls missed a first-half penalty at London Stadium, with West Ham taking full advantage with three goals in a 12-minute burst after the break. 

Lucas Perez, on for the injured Marko Arnautovic, scored twice and Michail Antonio added a third as West Ham seized control of the game, ensuring Josh Murphy s stoppage-time header was a mere consolation. 

But Warnock revealed his bemusement as to how Cardiff slumped to a fifth-successive away defeat, meaning they remain two points above the relegation places.

I don t know how we lost the game, let alone lost it 3-1, Warnock, whose side face fellow strugglers Southampto…

Stoke keen on move for Manchester City´s Delph

Stoke City are ready to make a move for Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph.

England international Delph has endured an injury plagued two seasons at the Etihad Stadium since leaving Aston Villa in 2015.

The 27-year-old, who commands an asking price in the region of £12million according to the Telegraph, has been restricted to 24 Premier League appearances for City, scoring three goals.

We have asked for an idea in terms of the possibility of doing something with Fabian Delph, Stoke boss Mark Hughes said.

He is one of a number of players we are looking at, but we speak to a lot of clubs and ask about their plans for certain players.

Fabian is one that we have asked about, because he is a good footballer, but with certain deals you are in t…

Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Hat-trick for Salah and Pogba dismissed in Red Devils humiliation

Mohamed Salah maintained his scintillating form with a hat-trick and Paul Pogba was sent off as Liverpool hammered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s shambolic Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford.

Liverpool humiliated their fierce rivals to pile more pressure on Red Devils boss Solskjaer, with Jurgen Klopp celebrating 200 wins as manager of the Merseyside club in dream fashion.

United were blown away as they went in at half-time four goals down for the first time in a Premier League game, making it all too easy for the Reds as Naby Keita and Diogo Jota were on target before Salah struck twice.

The magnificent Salah completed his hat-trick early in the second half, taking his goal tally for the season to 15, before substitute Pogba was dismissed for a poor challenge o…

Caldara completes Atalanta return after injury-hit Milan spell

Mattia Caldara has completed a return to Atalanta from Milan on an initial 18-month loan deal.

Atalanta also have the option to make the move permanent, with reports suggesting the Rossoneri would be due a €15million fee to do so.

Much was expected of Atalanta academy product Caldara when he moved to San Siro in a €35million move from Juventus, which saw Leonardo Bonucci transferred back to the Bianconeri in a similar deal in August 2018.

However, the centre-back has made just two competitive appearances for the Rossoneri, largely due to two serious injuries.

 BENTORNATO A CASA, MATTIA!
 WELCOME BACK HOME, MATTIA!  

— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC)

Caldara sustained an Achilles tendon rupture in September 2018, before rupturing …