Chelsea winger Pedro has cast doubt on his international future by claiming being asked to sit on the Spain bench at Euro 2016 is “not worth” his time. Coach Vicente Del Bosque has showed a preference for the likes of Nolito and David Silva on the flanks – something which has upset the Chelsea forward. “I had different expectations when I first came here,” he said in an interview with Movistar, quoted in Marca. “It is difficult for me to play this role (as a substitute), and if there is no continuity it is not worth me turning up just … [Read more...]
Roma keen on Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta
Roma are hoping they can land Pablo Zabaleta as the Argentine may not feature in Pep Guadiola's plans. Roma are very keen on bringing Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta to the Italian capital to further shore up their defence ahead of next season. The 31-year-old currently has one more year left on his deal at the Etihad, and the Giallorossi are hoping to bring him in much in the same way they brought in Maicon in 2013. In the case of Maicon, Manchester City agreed to a mutual termination of his contract which allowed him to join … [Read more...]
Zlatan to join United as he seeks revenge on Guardiola
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent has dropped another hint that the player is Manchester United bound – by saying his client wants to inflict “revenge” upon his former manager Pep Guardiola. Ibrahimovic is out of contract at Paris Saint-German this summer and will announce his next club soon, after Sweden’s Euro 2016 campaign ends. His nation face Belgium in their final group game and are long odds to beat the Red Devils. Manchester United is thought to be the 34-year-old’s most likely destination, with Jose Mourinho keen to instill star power … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Wilshere fails to shine as England draw Slovakia
It was precisely the mental picture Jack Wilshere would have held two years ago. Him at the nexus of England's midfield; pointing, manoeuvring, picking up the little pockets of space and being the tempo man of England's European Championship campaign. Then the scene changed utterly. Wilshere has played so little football in the last nine months that his start in the Massif Central last night took his England appearances ahead of those for Arsenal - four to three - for the season and starting a group game was actually against his expectations. … [Read more...]
playing with Gerrard and Scholes helped me adapt- Rooney
Former England team-mates Paul Scholes and Steven Gerarrd are the inspiration for Wayne Rooney as he establishes himself as a midfielder. Wayne Rooney says playing alongside midfield greats like Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes has prepared him for his late-career drop back from a regular striking role. Manchester United and England captain Rooney has shone in midfield at Euro 2016 so far, with his stellar performances set to earn him protected status and a rest ahead of the knockout stages as Roy Hodgson's side round off the Group B … [Read more...]
Manchester United target Paul Pogba in talks with Real Madrid, his agent confirms
The 23-year-old Frenchman, who has been the subject of interest from Barcelona, Man City , Chelsea and in particular Manchester United , has been at Juventus since 2012 — and won the Serie A title in each of his four seasons in Italy. Paul Pogba is reported to be in talks with Real Madrid over a summer move However, the European champions appear to be firmly at the front of the queue after super-agent, Mino Raiola, admitted Pogba ’s fondness for fellow countryman Zidane could be key as talks between the two parties are ongoing. He said: … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Inter Milan forward Jovetic after Vardy snubs club
The Montenegro international left Manchester City to join Inter last summer, and scored six goals for the Serie A side. But Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim he will be on the move again, with Arseanl interested in his signature. The report adds Spartak Moscow are also interested in signing the 26-year-old. But the forward, who is valued at £13million, would apparently prefer a move back to the Premier League. And the Gunners could now up their interest in the striker after Arsene Wenger admitted Jamie Vardy will snub a move … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Ozil criticized for poor performances
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil says he does not care about outside criticism of his performances at the European Championship. "It bounces off me," the Arsenal playmaker said, after being one of many Germany players to be knocked for his performance against Poland in the team's second game at Euro 2016. World champions Germany were strongly criticised for their lack of attacking power in the 0-0 draw on Thursday, with even defender Jerome Boateng warning that the team needs to improve to avoid an early elimination. And several former … [Read more...]
Arsenal new poor impressive in shirtless display
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, and teammates Admir Mehmedi and Breel Embolo have their Puma shirts ripped to shreds in Switzerland’s match against France But the manufacturing faults did not stop at the shirts – the Adidas match ball astonishingly burst in the second half. There was some major manufacturing errors during France’s goalless draw with Switzerland which saw both teams qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Three different Swiss players had to change their Puma shirts after having them ripped during the scrappy … [Read more...]
Giaccherini wants Chelsea move
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini would love to join Antonio Conte at Chelsea, according to his agent. Giaccherini joined the Black Cats from Juventus in 2013 for £6.5million, but he struggled at the Stadium of Light, and was sent on loan to Serie A side Bologna last season. The 31-year-old impressed in Italy and was selected by Conte in Italy's Euro 2016 squad., and now Giaccherini’s agent, Furio Valcareggi, has admitted the midfielder would love to join Conte, who he worked with at Juve, at Stamford Bridge. "Giaccherini is a … [Read more...]
Henrikh Mkhitaryan close to joining United
Henrikh Mkhitaryan's agent says he is still working on a move to Manchester United for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. Mkhitaryan, 27, has been linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer, with sources saying that Arsenal are interested, while his agent Mino Raiola has claimed United have made a €24 million offer. However, the Bundesliga club have insisted that they have no plans to sell the Armenia international and will force him to see out his contract at the Westfalenstadion, which expires next summer. Mkhitaryan has … [Read more...]