Juventus have confirmed that they made a £34m bid for Alexis Sanchez but Arsenal are refusing to sell the star. Speaking to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta believes that Arsenal will not sell the player, despite his club making a “reasonable” offer. Juventus have already made strides in the transfer market, signing Dani Alves on a free transfer and Miralem Pjanic from Roma. However, losing Alvaro Morata back to Madrid means they need an extra attacking option. The club made Sanchez their first … [Read more...]
Hirving Lozano unaware of Manchester United interest
The president of Grupo Pachuca has laughed off talk of Manchester United signing Hirving Lozano and claimed it is simply “not true”. United were thought to be closing in on the signing of 20-year-old Mexico star after the Pachuca vice-president and the player’s father-in-law, earlier this week, suggested a deal was on the agenda. “Yes. It’s all done, just missing some details and after the Olympics, the deal will become official,” Lozano’s father-in-law told Futbol Entre Lineas, while the club’s Andre Fassi claimed: “Already there is … [Read more...]
Liverpool target Borussia Dortmund midfielder Blaszczykowski
Liverpool could be poised to bring Poland star Jakub Blaszczykowski to Anfield, according to reports from Germany. The Pole played under Jurgen Klopp for six year at Borussia Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles and finishing as a runner-up in the Champions League final in 2013, but could be reunited with his former boss. Blaszczykowski would also cost less than £6m as well, according to Bild . At 30 years of age and with a history of injuries, the winger certainly poses a risk signing for Liverpool but Klopp is reportedly keen to bring … [Read more...]
Everton boss Koeman says Juan Mata signing is possible
Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits a deal for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is possible. The Spaniard’s future at Old Trafford is in doubt following the arrival of Jose Mourinho and when asked by fans, whilst signing autographs, whether a move for Mata was on the cards, Koeman replied: “Yes, it is possible.” The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Everton and reports in Spain on Friday suggested that the Toffees were in pole position . The arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan has no doubt shunted … [Read more...]
Juventus interested in Matic but he won’t go on a cheap
The Premier League club’s asking price for holding midfielder Nemanja Matic appears to be too steep for the Bianconeri. Juventus‘ hopes of securing the signing of Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic are fading, with the Bianconeri unable to match the asking price for the midfielder. The Serbia international has been targeted by the Bianconeri, who are looking to strengthen their midfield options as they aim for a sixth consecutive Scudetto. However, Massimiliano Allegri’s ambitions of securing the former Benfica ace have been dampened by Chelsea’s … [Read more...]
Arsenal not interested in signing Lyon striker Lacazette- Jean Michel Aulas
Arsenal are not attempting to sign Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette this summer, according to the Ligue 1 club's president Jean-Michel Aulas. The Gunners have long been linked with a move for Lacazette, 25, with recent reports claiming the Premier League side could be lining up a £42 million offer. However, Lyon chief Aulas, in an interview with L'Equipe, said he does not believe Arsenal are interested in the France international, having recently spoken to their manager Arsene Wenger at Euro 2016. "I saw Arsene a lot during France's … [Read more...]
Sakho happy after UEFA doping clearance
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has welcomed the news that he has been handed the all-clear to continue his playing career – but is reported to be considering legal action after what he described as a “difficult time”. Sakho, whose interim 30-day ban cost him the chance to play in the Europa League final and represent France at Euro 2016, is now free to play again after his anti-doping violation case was dismissed by an independent UEFA body . Sakho has refused to confirm if would be taking legal action, but did admit: “I am happy that … [Read more...]
Conte keen on Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata returned back to Madrid this summer after two successful seasons with Juventus, but he could be on his way out. keen on keeping their striker, Real Madrid have rejected a €60 million offer from English side Chelsea for Alvaro Morata. During the last two campaigns, the Spaniard has been on loan at Italian champions Juventus , establishing himself as one of the brightest young strikers in Europe. Earlier in the summer, Real activated their buy back clause which saw Morata return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for €30 … [Read more...]
Juventus interested in Memphis Depay
With Jose Mourinho considering wielding the axe on Memphis Depay’s career at Old Trafford, Serie A champions Juventus could be the ones to profit. Manchester United winger Memphis Depay could be on his way to Serie A , as Juventus are considering making a bid for the Dutchman. Despite only arriving at Old Trafford last season in a deal worth almost €30 million from Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven, Memphis has failed to impress consistently in the Premier League and has been on the fringes of the first team. With new boss Jose … [Read more...]
Lucrative Chinese offer for Chelsea target Pelle
Chelsea target Graziano Pelle is set to depart Southampton but for the prospect of a £13million move to China, not a reunion with Antonio Conte. Italy international Pelle scored twice during Euro 2016 as the Azzuri reached the quarter-finals, with Conte informing the Chelsea hierarchy that he wanted to bring the 31-year-old with him when he took over at Stamford Bridge. However Southampton have accepted a sizeable offer from a Chinese Super League side, reported to be Shandong Luneng, for a player with one year remaining on his contract, … [Read more...]
Liverpool and Tottenham monitor Gotze situation at Bayern Munich
Since moving to Bayern Munich for €37 million in 2013, Mario Gotze has failed to live up to huge expectations expected of him for a player of his calibre. Mario Gotze has admitted that he wishes to leave Bayern Munich after failing to establish himself at the club, alerting a number of teams across Europe. With Carlo Ancelotti coming in as head coach, there is a new era beginning and the 24-year-old does not want to be a part of it. Gotze informed the German champions of his decision on Saturday, according to Bild. Amongst the names … [Read more...]