David James believes Aston Villa could reach the Champions League under Unai Emery, as he feels the manager could have had success with Arsenal had he been given longer.
David James thinks that Kalvin Phillips would be an excellent signing for Liverpool, but the punit has told Jurgen Klopp to consider two other options.
David James believes it would be “something special” for Liverpool if they can pull off the signings of Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount.
It has been predicted that Declan Rice “could leave in January” amid reports linking the West Ham and England star with Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd.
David James reckons Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford should move to Man Utd and would help Erik ten Hag’s side “compete at a better level”.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka should move to Manchester City if he wants to win trophies, according to former Liverpool goalkeeper David James.
David James is of the belief that Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham would “greatly accept” a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Liverpool.
“Looking at Manchester United’s midfield from this season, it definitely needed an improvement.”
“If Liverpool were to show an interest and require his talents then it would make a lot of sense.”
“So would he risk it by moving somewhere else to Arsenal, who aren’t even in the Champions League?”
“I don’t think he should or would get a better offer because Liverpool will have that as part of their model.”
“If he becomes better then, of course, Man City will be in a better place to win the Champions League.”
“Fans will be saying ‘no I want him to stay till the end of his career’. If he has a perfect opportunity, this [is it].”
“I’d go Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and Luis Diaz up front, so no Mo Salah.”
The 24-year-old has looked a shadow of himself this season…
With a summer transfer a possibility, Liverpool, Barcelona and Chelsea are all reportedly interested.
“I would snap him up straight away. I think he could be a valuable asset to Liverpool.”
David James believes the form of Jordan Pickford is breeding confidence among his England team-mates.
“These guys can handle what is expected of them. We have the beauty of youth/naivity in quite a number of players.”
Former England goalkeeper James has said that the mentality of the squad will be the key to success at Euro 2020.
David James says Pogba was doing a Gary Neville ahead of Manchester United’s penalty shootout.
Salah scored 22 Premier League games this season but Liverpool are better off without him…
“If he can be Manchester United’s number one then there’s no reason why he can’t be England’s number one.”
“He’s got everything you want in a defender. Phillips and VVD would make a wonderful partnership for Liverpool.”
Aguero has had to watch from the sidelines this season as Man City have seemingly gotten used to life without him.
“I’m getting closer to him and I’m thinking, f*** me, he is quite big.”
The bad news for Caoimhin Kelleher is that rather a lot of these keepers were at Liverpool.
Former Man City keeper David James believes Pep Guardiola could be hinting at an exit from the club.
Fabio Capello has explained why he chose ‘Calamity James’ – his words – over Joe Hart in 2010…
David James insists Man Utd back-up is as good as anyone with the ball at his feet.