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...]
Pogba to Manchester United: £102m deal agreed in principle
Manchester United have ‘agreed a world record £102million deal in principle’ with Juventus to sign Paul Pogba, according to reports in the Spanish press. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a return to the Red Devils over the past month, with reports this week claiming they had met with the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, to discuss the move. Now Spanish daily AS claims United have settled on a world-record £102million (€119.5million) deal in principle with Juventus to bring the player back to Old Trafford. As a caveat to these … [Read more...]
Mark Clattenburg to referee Euro 2016 final
England's Mark Clattenburg will be the referee for Sunday's European Championship final between France and Portugal at the Stade de France, governing body Uefa said on Friday. The 41-year-old also officiated in the Champions League final, won by Real Madrid over city rivals Atletico in May. He becomes the second man to take charge of both major European occasions in the same year after Pedro Proenca of Portugal in 2012, Uefa said in a statement. Clattenburg was also the referee for the FA Cup final won by Manchester United over Crystal … [Read more...]
Petr Cech announce retirement from international football
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech announced his retirement from international soccer on Friday following his country's group stage exit at Euro 2016. The 34-year-old keeper, who plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League, is his country's most capped player with 124 appearances and played all three games at the tournament where the Czech Republic could only manage one point in Group D. "This is a purely football-based decision. If I want to prolong my career and play at the highest level for as long as I can, then I will probably … [Read more...]
Mane takes the plaudits as Klopp hails new Liverpool man
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was pleased with what he saw from Sadio Mane on his Reds debut, along with the other two new recruits that featured in Friday's friendly with Tranmere Rovers. Joel Matip and goalkeeper Loris Karius also all made their first appearances for the club in the 1-0 win over the non-league opposition at Prenton Park, with Danny Ings grabbing the only goal of the night. Mane, who joined from Southampton in a £30 million move earlier this month, impressed in a 45-minute outing in the first of nine Liverpool preseason … [Read more...]
Guardiola: facing Mourinho made me better
Rivals from their El Clasico days, the coaching duo will now lock horns on opposite sides of the Manchester footballing divide. As they prepare to renew their fierce rivalry, Pep Guardiola has claimed that Jose Mourinho has made him a better coach. The Spaniard will face off against his long-standing nemesis after taking the reins at Manchester City, the Portuguese pitching up just down the road at local rivals Manchester United. “It’s not about him or me,” said Guardiola to press who had gathered for his first press conference since … [Read more...]
UEFA drop charges against Sakho
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been cleared by a UEFA board after being suspended 30 days in an anti-doping probe in April. Sakho's suspension had stemmed from an alleged anti-doping violation following Liverpool's Europa League match against Manchester United in March, but UEFA have now dismissed the charges against him. The 26-year-old is now free to play for Liverpool ahead of the upcoming Premier League season after he returned to preseason training last Saturday. Sakho's 30-day suspension ended on May 28. He missed … [Read more...]
Leicester sign striker Ahmed Musa for club-record £16m
Leicester have completed the signing of striker Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow on a four-year deal, subject to Premier League and Football Association approval. The Foxes moved swiftly to make the Nigeria international their fourth signing of the summer after he hit 13 goals in 30 league games for CSKA last term. The 23-year-old joins Nampalys Mendy, Ron-Robert Zieler and Luis Hernandez as boss Claudio Ranieri looks to build on his side’s stunning title triumph last season. Musa told Foxes Player HD: “I feel very happy joining Leicester … [Read more...]
Klopp set to trim down squad
Jurgen Klopp is reported to have told his players which of them are free to leave this summer – with at least eight more set to be cut from Liverpool’s squad. With Kolo Toure and Jose Enrique released at the end of the season and Jerome Sinclair having been sold to Watford, the Reds are expected to sell off around eight more players this summer – with Joe Allen – despite his Euro 2016 heroics with Wales – and Christian Benteke heading the list. Allen, who has attracted interest from Sevilla , former club Swansea and Southampton, is … [Read more...]
Juventus set to lure Sanchez away from Arsenal
The Chilean forward has emerged as a potential signing for the Bianconeri, who are looking to strengthen their attacking ranks following the departure of Alvaro Morata . Keen to add to their forward line this summer following the departure of Alvaro Morata to Real Madrid, Juventus have submitted a bid of around €30 million for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. The big-money offer follows swiftly on from the Spaniard’s return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, but is still believed to fall well short of the Premier League club’s … [Read more...]
Jurgen Kloop signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
After less than 12 months in charge, Jurgen Klopp has agreed to an extension of his Liverpool contract. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has signed a new long-term contract, the club have announced. The former Borussia Dortmund head coach was appointed in October last year after Brendan Rodgers was sacked following a disappointing start to the season. The 49-year-old has been rewarded for a promising first nine months in the role with a new deal which is reported to take him through until 2022, with his previous contract having been set to … [Read more...]
Arsenal make move for Subotic as Liverpool and Everton show interest
Arsenal have reportedly lodged a £12m bid for Neven Subotic after the defender was told he will be allowed to move to the Premier League this summer. Subotic has made 258 appearances for Borussia Dortmund since making his debut for the Bundesliga giants back in 2008 but the 27-year-old announced last month that he’s set to move on ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. The player fell out of favour at the Westfalenstadion last season and has since been told that he can leave the club, subject to an acceptable bid for his services coming in. “I … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce confirm talks with Skrtel over £5m deal
Fenerbahce have confirmed they have entered negotiations with to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel. The centre-back signed for £6.5million back in January 2008 from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg and has made 320 appearances for the club over six years, scoring 18 goals. He was part of the Liverpool side that won the League Cup back in 2012, when he scored in the final against Cardiff City. The Slovakian was phased out as the club’s starting central defender under Jurgen Klopp last season, but still made the Xi on 21 occasions in … [Read more...]
Manchester United begin Pogba transfer negotiations
Manchester United are reported to have begun negotiations over a deal that could see Paul Pogba return for around £100m. Pogba, who is currently on international duty with host nation France at Euro 2016, has also been linked to Real Madrid with compatriot Zinedine Zidane thought to be a keen admirer of the 23-year-old. Sky Sports report that although Juventus are adamant they want to hold onto their prized asset, a world record offer from United worth £100million is likely to be too much for them to resist. Ed Woodward has entered into … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry: France have got a new hero in Griezmann
France have found a new hero in Antoine Griezmann and the striker has his eyes firmly set on lifting the Euro 2016 trophy after his two goals fired Les Bleus past Germany on Thursday and into the final. Griezmann slammed home a first-half penalty, following a needless handball from Bastian Schweinsteiger, and then poked in the second after the break to secure the host nation's first competitive win over Germany in 58 years. The Atletico Madrid marksman tops the Euro 2016 scorers table with six goals but is now focused on getting his hands … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Schweinsteiger proud despite shameful loss to France
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger says his side can be proud of their Euro 2016 campaign despite a 2-0 semi-final defeat to France. The world champions were the dominant side in the first half in Marseille but fell a goal behind just before the break. Antoine Griezmann converted a penalty awarded after Patrice Evra's header struck Schweinsteiger's hand. Germany continued to press in the second period but Griezmann prodded home with 18 minutes to play to secure the win for the host nation and set up a final against … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Griezmann brace leads France past Germany
Antoine Griezmann punished Germany’s lack of incision by firing France to a 2-0 victory in the semi-finals of Euro 2016. The 25-year-old Atletico Madrid forward became the highest scorer at a single European Championships since the great Michel Platini scored nine for Les Bleus in 1984. They won the tournament on home soil that year and, having also lifted the 1998 World Cup in Paris, the omens are all pointing towards another domestic triumph against Portugal at the Stade de France on Sunday. Griezmann’s first came via a … [Read more...]
Cech: Wenger has the pedigree to coach England
Goalkeeper Petr Cech is in no doubt manager Arsene Wenger has both the pedigree and quality needed to take over the England job, but believes the 66-year-old remains committed to helping Arsenal win the Premier League. The Football Association has started the process of identifying a permanent successor to Roy Hodgson following England’s poor Euro 2016 campaign, which ended with an embarrassing defeat by Iceland at the last 16 stage. While Wenger has long stated he felt an English coach would be best suited to the role of national team … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough complete the signing of goalkeeper Víctor Valdés on a free transfer
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes after manager Aitor Karanka impressed his fellow Spaniard with his plans for next season. Boro have also been offered the chance to sign Holland international Robin van Persie, but are unlikely to follow up their initial interest in the 32-year-old, who has been told he can leave Fenerbahce. Karanka has been one of the busiest managers in the Premier League as he looks to improve the squad promoted from the Championship last season … [Read more...]
Arsenal set to make a move for United target Matuidi
Arsenal are set to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea. Reports claim that Matuidi is eager to play in England – but will only consider offers from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, United and Tottenham. The Frenchman has been looking to manufacture a move to the Premier League, and according to recent reports he flew to England with the permission of Didier Deschamps and PSG to discuss a move. It is thought PSG have decided to let Matuidi move on … [Read more...]
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