English Premier League side Manchester United are keen on the signature of France international and Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez according to reports from the Spanish press. Spanish news outlet OK Diario reports that United are faced with competition from German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich with both sides seeking to land him in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks. It was earlier reported that a potential deal for Lucas Hernandez was already on the cards for the German Bundesliga giants but with the interest from the English club makes it fluid as they are now set for a fresh battle for his signature. Celebration in United’s camp as Mourinho is cleared to sign major summer target With a new manager at the Old … [Read more...]
Why United failed to secure signing of Bayern Munich star
Emerging reports indicate that former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho blocked the chance of the cub to land Bayern Munich central defender Jerome Boateng. United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward who just revealed this stated that the player had contacted the club when the Portuguese boss was in search of central defenders but he was turned down by the former boss. According to Ed Woodward, Jerome Boateng made it clear that he wants to have a new challenge and would prefer the Old Trafford but there was a negative response from the Emirates Stadium. Confident Arsenal in no rush for 6ft talent However, Ed Woodward was reported to have backed the decision by the former Chelsea boss owing to the player’s injury records which serve as a big risk to … [Read more...]
Liverpool Dealt Blow As 22-Year-Old Striker Prefers Germany Stay
Premier League table toppers Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner after the player revealed that his preference is to stay in Germany if he wants to leave his club. The German international star told Sky Sports Germany in an interview that the best option is to stay in the German Bundesliga if you play for the national team as he talked about the possibility of leaving his Bundesliga team, RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old further revealed that only one club (Bayern Munich) comes to mind when it comes to a potential transfer to another German side. The latest development is a big blow to the Reds pursuit of the player. Liverpool In Surprise £15m Bid For 27-year-old Midfielder He had earlier revealed in … [Read more...]
Bayern Step Up Chase For Liverpool Target
German champions Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of Borussia Moenchengladbach forward Thorgan Hazard. Thorgan Hazard has been in sensational form for Borussia Moenchengladbach in the new season thus attracting interests from several clubs on the European continent. He has emerged as one of the best players in the German Bundesliga this season after netting 11 goals and providing five assists for Borussia Moenchengladbach in all competitions. Belgian international star Thorgan Hazard has been touted as a possible signing for clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Liverpool ahead of the upcoming transfer market scheduled to begin as from the 1st of January. Italian giants tempt Liverpool’s target The interest of Bayern … [Read more...]
Abramovich drops Gonzola Higuian bid for £80m goal poacher
Chelsea drop Gonzola Higuian for £80 million Poland striker New report have made it known that Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio is trying hard to put the Blues house in order following the departure of Antonio Conte. The ex Napoli manager is having a lot of hard decisions to make concerning new signings with barely few days to the end of transfer window. So far, Sarri has been able to sign two players, a midfielder, Jorginho and Rob Green. He is looking to sign a third player with Alvaro Morata on his way out of the club after an unsuccessful spell last season that cost him a place in the Spanish squad that went to Russia. Few weeks ago Chelsea were linked with Argentina striker, Gonzola Higuain and had hoped to sign him from Juventus because of his past … [Read more...]
Report – Man United target favors a move to Italian League over Premier League
Arturo Vidal favours a move to Italian league over Spain and England This is going to be another huge disappointment for Jose Mourinho as he is about to lose another deal. With the transfer window left to be closed in a few days, Man Utd have signed just one key player, Fred. The Red Devil's deal to sign Arturo Vidal seems to be going nowhere as nothing seems to have materialized. Even though earlier report stated that the Red Devil had made an offer this morning, it is however uncertain if the offer was made to the player or his club, Bayern Munich. Despite the presence of his countryman, Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal has rejected an offer to move to England. In fact, another report disclosed he favours a move to Spain rather than moving to … [Read more...]
‘He wants a transfer’ – Arsenal could sanction surprise €50m deal for star player
'He wants a transfer' - Arsenal to sanction surprise €50m deal for Coman. This will be a shocking news if the transfer becomes possible because it would look absurd when a club spent a total of £248 million on a player and then accede to a bid of £50 million for the same player. Well, this is what is about to happen between English club, Arsenal and Bundesliga giant, Bayern Munich. Unai Emery led Arsenal team is on a search for a new winger before the close of the transfer window. However, a new report made it known that the Gunners have been linked to Bayern Munich 22-year-old player, Coman. The report further added that the Gunners are set to part away with the sum of £50 million for the youngster. Although Coman has reportedly shown an interest of … [Read more...]
Chelsea prepare huge-money move to complete signing of prolific superstar
According to reports in the British press, Premier League giants Chelsea are keen on a move to land striker Robert Lewandowski from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich this summer transfer window. Bayern star could join Chelsea The Daily Mirror is claiming that Stamford Bridge have become one of the main destinations for the 29-year-old forward after he announced his plans to leave the German club this summer transfer window. Lewandowski is generally considered to be one of Europe’s top forwards and his situation is expected to spark a transfer war among suitors in the summer window. As per the same report, the Blues are looking to start their summer recruitment activity, even if they are yet to resolve their managerial situation. Bayern place a hefty price tag … [Read more...]
Man United face STIFF competition to land 31-year-old star this summer
According to reports, Manchester United are set to face stiff competition from German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich in the transfer race to land Leonardo Bonucci from Serie A side AC Milan this summer transfer window. Euro giant leading race to land Italian defender The Sun is claiming that both Bayern Munich and Manchester United are leading the transfer race to land the 31-year-old Italian this summer. The same article says that the Serie A giant are in a tough financial situation and could have to offload a number of their key players this summer transfer window in order to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations. The Red Devils are believed to be in the market for a couple of new players this summer transfer window as they look to assemble a team … [Read more...]
Transfer war! Arsenal set to rival Liverpool for 6ft 3 star player
According to reports emanating from Germany, North London giants Arsenal are set to compete with Liverpool, Napoli and Atletico Madrid for Germany star goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Arsenal keen on Bayern star Bild, as cited by The Sun, is claiming that Arsenal are looking at the likelihood of a possible move to land the Bayer Leverkusen goalie. The same report discloses that interested clubs would be able to activate the goal keeper’s £17.5m buyout clause to land the German in a reduced-price deal. As per the same report, Atletico Madrid and Napoli are both closely keeping tabs on the 26-year-old shotstopper. Long term replacement imminent The German publication suggests that Arsenal’s new head of recruitment is keen on signing Leno to ensure the club have a … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Complete Signing Of Quality Attacker This Summer
According to reports making the rounds in Italy, Premier League champions Chelsea Set To Complete summer transfer move for Arturo Vidal from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Summer move for midfielder expected. Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb, as cited by the Daily Mirror, is claiming that the defending Premier League Champions are set to make a summer move for the 30-year-old Chilean ahead of next campaign. Chelsea have long been strongly linked with a transfer to sign Arturo Vidal and Antonio Conte has spoken publicly of his admiration of the versatile midfielder in recent months. The Italian tactician knows the Chilean pretty well, after having worked with him during the duo’s spell at Serie A giants Juventus together. READ ALSO: Legend Warns Man … [Read more...]
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: Five key battles ahead of the Champions League clash.
The two European Heavyweight face off against each other in what is the Champions League climax in the quarters-final stages. Players of high quality and reputation would be on show why he the two of the most famous names would be with coaching dugouts to flex their tactical muscles in a bid to out in teach other in the game. The Bavarian giants have been in superb form while the Madrid side is also on top of their games and this will be a battle royal as both sides square up against each other at the Allianz Arena, quality football’s expected from both teams as both sides have quality players at their disposal. It will be an intriguing game to watch as despite some tactical input by the coach individual quality can still be highlight five key battle ahead … [Read more...]
Carrasco Lone Strike Enough As Atletico Defeat Bayern
Atletico's Yannick Carrasco struck for Atlético Madrid as they beat Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Calderón in their Champions League Group D match. Bayern had the first real chance of the Group D clash when a superb dinked Thiago pass was chested down and volleyed by Thomas Muller, who saw his effort well saved. Fernando Torres then hit the post from close range -- but the home side broke through when Yannick Carrasco broke through the defence to fire past Manuel Neuer and in off the post. Griezmann could have doubled their lead but saw his penalty crash back off the woodwork. Diego Simeone's side beat the German champions by the same scoreline in the first leg of last season's semi-final clash in April, and they followed that up with a deserved victory … [Read more...]
Schmeichel takes dig at boring Guardiola
Peter Schmeichel has taken a dig at Pep Guardiola ahead of the Manchester derby by saying Pep Guardiola made Bayern Munich “boring”, and will find it more difficult to play his brand of football at Manchester City than he did at Barcelona and Bayern. Pep Guardiola made an exciting Bayern Munich team boring to watch and was fortunate he had the players at his disposal to implement his style at Barcelona and Bayern, winning three Bundesliga titles and two DFB-Pokal in three years in Germany, says Peter Schmeichel. “He was okay at Bayern Munich. I have to say he was okay,” he told Omnisport . “For me, personally, he changed a really good, entertaining team to be become more boring to watch. “Where as Bayern before were very direct, they won the treble, had … [Read more...]
Bremen ‘creative’ with Serge Gnabry deal amid Bayern talk – Lemke
Werder Bremen acquired Serge Gnabry from Arsenal in a “clever and creative” manner, according to a member of the club’s supervisory board. Gnabry’s exit from Arsenal on deadline day came as a surprise after Arsene Wenger had set he hoped to agree a new deal with the 21-year-old, whose contract at the Emirates was set to expire at the end of the season. Ultimately Arsenal accepted a bid of between £4-5 million from Bremen but speculation in Germany has claimed that German champions Bayern Munich had a part to play in the deal and may have an agreement in place with their fellow Bundesliga side. Whilst Wili Lemke did not confirm any involvement from Bayern in the deal, a suggestion that Bremen themselves deny, he did confirm that general manager Frank … [Read more...]
Norway 0 Germany 3: Muller’s brace sinks Norway
Thomas Muller made sure Germany made a successful start to the defence of their World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Norway in Oslo. Thomas Muller was on target twice while Joshua Kimmich's first goal for his country crowned an emphatic start to qualifying for Germany, who immediately took their place at the top of Group C. Manuel Neuer led Germany out for the first time since being named their new captain following Bastian Schweinsteiger's retirement from international football. (read) The Bayern Munich goalkeeper's touch of the ball during the coin toss was the closest he would come to seeing action for much of the game, though, as Joachim Low's team pressed from the beginning. Ten minutes in, Benedikt Howedes almost gave the guests the lead when he … [Read more...]
Neuer named new Germany Captain
Coach Jaochim Low as appointed Manuel Neuer as successor to Bastian Schweinsteiger, who has retired from international football. Neuer won his first full cap on June 2009 in a 7 - 2 victory over UAE. He left his feeders club Schalke two years later to join FC Bayern, where he has won World best Goalkeeper award, The Champions League, The FIFA World Cup and four German Championship titles. … [Read more...]
Bastian Schweinsteiger in tears as he plays final game for Germany
Bastian Schweinsteiger received an emotional Germany farewell on Wednesday night, with the Manchester United midfielder brought to tears in his final match for his nation. Schweinsteiger, 32, was cheered by 30,121 fans at the Borussia Park whenever he picked up possession, before being withdrawn in the 68th minute and replaced by Julian Weigl, as Germany beat Finland 2-0 thanks to goals from Maximilian Meyer and Paulus Arajuuri. The former Bayern Munich player won his 121st and final cap for Germany, bringing to an end his 12-year international career. "I will miss him, not only as a footballer," national team coach Joachim Low said. "It was a farewell which Bastian absolutely deserved. "He shaped the national team over the past 12 years, and without him … [Read more...]