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What can we expect during the off-season in the EPL?


The off-season in English football is looming large, but what can we expect in the few upcoming weeks of the English Premier League off-season?

Paul Pogba to Chelsea?
Gareth Bale to Manchester united?
Granit Xhaka to Arsenal?
IIkay Gundogan to Manchester City?

The off-season is known for having surprises in terms of changes made by different clubs. It is the time where most clubs fire coaches and employ new coaches. It is the time where most teams don’t renew contracts of certain players because they have identified players that should replace them.

The next upcoming three month is set to be a busy one for England’s big four teams (Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal) after a disappointing campaign in the 2015/2016 season.

The announcement of Antonio Conte by Chelsea certainly looks like the beginning of change at Stamford Bridge. The Italian is known for being a huge fan of Paul Pogba, Leonardo Bonucci, and A.S Roma’s Radia Nainggolan. 

 Only time will tell, but one thing that is certain is that Roman Abramovich will give Conte money to spend just like he did on Mourinho, Andre Villa-Boas (AVB) and many other managers.

Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal (LVG) does not seem to be the fans favourite at Old Trafford and the fans have made that know for several times this season. 

With Mourinho confirming he will be back to management in the upcoming season, it looks like LVG might be on the brink of exit at the theatre of dreams.


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