Chelsea have announced that Manchester United target Willian has signed a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho was understood to be keen on being reunited with Willian, and the winger was reportedly interested in a move to Old Trafford. But the Blues have managed to tie down the 27-year-old Brazilian, who was voted the club’s player of the year last season, until 2020. “I’m very happy to sign a new contract with Chelsea. It’s a dream to continue with this club and over the next four years I will try to help the team … [Read more...]
Juventus rejects Arsenal bid for Rugani
Arsenal have reportedly had a £25million bid rejected for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. The Italy Under-21 international impressed in Italy last season, but he is behind Massimiliano Allegri's first-choice centre-backs Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order and made just 17 Serie A appearances. He has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer, with Arsenal and Italian sides Napoli and Sampdoria all reportedly interested in his signature. Reports from Italy claim the Gunners have had a … [Read more...]
Arsenal lacking fit strikers as search continues
Arsenal are struggling with injuries up top and have so far failed to sign a new leading man. Danny Welbeck is out long-term after suffering another knee injury near the end of last season and isn't expected back until around February at the earliest. Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud has now gone on his summer holidays after Euro 2016 . As France reached the final of the tournament, Giroud now begins his three week break and won't be match fit when the campaign gets underway at home to Liverpool. Arsenal face two crucial fixtures: hosting … [Read more...]
Swansea signs Tyler Reid from Man United
Swansea have announced the signing of defender Tyler Reid from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. Reid, 18, has agreed a three-year deal and is set to link up with the club’s development squad ahead of their pre-season tour to Scotland later this month. Right-back Reid joined United from Arsenal’s youth ranks in 2012, but did not feature for the first team. “I am really looking forward to a fresh challenge and getting started,” he told Swansea’s official website. “I see a good opportunity to play first-team football with the … [Read more...]
Liverpool defender set for Turkey move
The defender’s time in Liverpool looks to have come to an end after eight and a half years. Skrtel has been deemed surplus to requirements by Jurgen Klopp as the German boss sets about building a team capable of challenging for the title. And according to website Turkish Football , Skrtel will fly to Istanbul to complete his move, before joining up with his new team-mates at their pre-season training camp later this week. Both clubs have been in negotiations over his transfer for a number of weeks with a fee of £5.5million now … [Read more...]
Man City close to completing Moreno deal
Promising Colombian teenager Marlos Moreno is expected to complete a move to Premier League side Manchester City. Manchester City are "very close" to completing the signing of Colombia international Marlos Moreno, according to Atletico Nacional coach Reinaldo Rueda. Moreno has been heavily linked to City in recent weeks, with media reports on Monday suggesting a deal for the 19-year-old was all but wrapped up. The Atletico forward is one of the brightest young talents in South American football, showcased by his efforts at the Copa … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry set to leave coaching role at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has rejected an offer from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to work for the club for free with the record goalscorer poised to become the latest in a long line of players to start his coaching career elsewhere. Henry was offered a job coaching Arsenal’s Under-18s by head of the academy Andries Jonker, only to be personally overruled by Wenger. Despite his statue sitting outside the Emirates Stadium, Henry joins the likes of Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Marc Overmars and, most recently, Mikel Arteta in making the move into … [Read more...]
yaya Toure linked with a move to China
Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to Manchester City, the future of midfield powerhouse Yaya Toure is in the air . After it emerged that Roberto Mancini wanted to link up with former player Yaya Toure, the Manchester City midfielder could be now heading to China. The Inter tactician remains a fan of the Ivory Coast international despite his advancing age, after the duo shared a successful period during their time together in Manchester. Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to the Etihad Stadium, the future of the box-to-box … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to wield the axe at United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has indicated that his squad could be set for further changes before the end of the summer transfer window. Mourinho has signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly so far this summer. But the former Chelsea boss said during his first news conference at Manchester United that he and the club had "made a nucleus of four priorities, four positions, to give a certain balance to the squad," with sources saying that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba remains a target. The only first-team … [Read more...]
Arsenal considers offering Giroud for Napoli striker
Arsenal could make a huge splash in the transfer market by offering cash plus Olivier Giroud as part of a deal that would circumvent Gonzalo Higuain’s release clause . Arsenal are ready to make an offer of €60 million plus Olivier Giroud for Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain in one of the blockbuster moves of the summer. Azzurri President Aurelio De Laurentiis already rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid last week, but could be intrigued by the idea of a player exchange. A player of Giroud’s calibre would give the Neapolitans an instant … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal in race to sign Arda Turan
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign £23million-rated Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to reports in the Spanish media. The midfielder’s future has been subject of heavy speculation in recent weeks after failing to make his mark in his first season at the Nou Camp. The Turkey international joined the Catalan giants last summer from Atletico Madrid for £34m but was unable to make his debut for his new side until January 2016 due to a transfer embargo on the club. Despite winning the La Liga title in his first season … [Read more...]