Hector Bellerin has appeared to distance himself from claims he could look to leave Arsenal this summer after posting a message on social media following his return to the club from a holiday. The Spain full-back has been linked with a £43million move to Manchester City , where his former Barcelona academy coach Pep Guardiola is now in charge, while quotes from the player did little to dampen reports the Spanish champions are also keen on re-signing him. However, although saying nothing about his future at the club, the player did at least … [Read more...]
Wojciech Szczesny to finalise move to Roma
Wojciech Szczesny is at last set to finalise his move from Arsenal to Roma this week after the Gunners agreed to allow the Polish international to depart. The move was held up last week , apparently due to the Gunners unwillingness to let the Polish leave while current back-up goalkeeper David Ospina faced an uncertain future, with Besiktas rumoured to be considering a move for his services. However, both Il Tempo and Sky Sport Italia now report that any issues have been ironed out after the Pole was left out of Arsenal’s pre-season squad … [Read more...]
Romelu Lukaku set for a possible return back Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku has made a return to Chelsea his ‘number one option’ this summer, according to reports. Sources claims that Lukaku believes that a move back to Stamford Bridge is still possible and is determined to leave Goodison Park as soon as possible. And the report also states that the 23-year-old has told his mates that he feels he has ‘unfinished business in London’ and would like to explore the possibility of a return. Lukaku scored 18 Premier League goals last term with only Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero finishing … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Higuain set for Juventus medical
Arsenal appear set to miss out on Gonzalo Higuain, with the Napoli striker reportedly undergoing a medical at Juventus. Earlier this month, reports suggested Arsenal were trying to broker a part-exchange deal for the striker and had offered Olivier Giroud to Napoli in return. However, according to Sky Italia, Juventus are poised to land the Argentina international, although the two clubs remain in negotiations for a fee. Last season, the 28-year-old broke a Serie A record in scoring 36 goals and is understood to have a €94.7 million … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte wants Edison Cavani at the Bridge
Edison Cavani wanted by Conte who have high hopes of winning the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea and would love to acquire the striker from French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Since arriving at the English club after Euro 2016, the former Italy coach is constructing a squad to suit his style of football, and he has told Blues owner Roman Abramovich that he needs five major signings if the Blues are going to win the title in England. So far Chelsea have already bought N’Golo Kante from Leicester City and Michy Batshuayi from … [Read more...]
Stoke and Swansea interested in Joe Allen
Swansea’s American investor Jason Levien has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen. Liverpool this week accepted a £13million bid from Stoke for the 26-year-old, but his former club could also feature prominently in the market. Levien and his fellow American Steve Kaplan head up the consortium that has taken a controlling interest in the Swans, sealing a reported £110million deal. And asked about Allen – a player sold by Swansea to Liverpool for £15million in 2012 – at the Liberty Stadium on Friday, … [Read more...]
Luke Shaw one of the best in his position- Ander Herrera
Ander Herrera believes Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw is one of the best players in the world in his position. Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera feels team-mate Luke Shaw is arguably one of the best left-backs in the game. The England international recently made his comeback in the 2-0 friendly win over Wigan after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a fractured leg, featuring for 45 minutes. He then stayed on for the full 90 minutes in the International Champions Cup defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on … [Read more...]
Alexis Sanchez set to miss Arsenal tour due to injury
Chile international Alexis Sanchez heads the list of players not involved in Arsenal's tour of the United States. Alexis Sanchez will miss Arsenal's tour of California due to the ankle injury he sustained in the Copa America final. Sanchez was taken off in extra-time of Chile's penalty shoot-out win against Argentina after a heavy challenge from Gabriel Mercado. He will miss the games against MLS All-Stars and Chivas but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is confident it will not jeopardise his chances of being fit for the start of the new … [Read more...]
Arsenal close in on Riyad Mahrez signing- reports
Riyad Mahrez is set to be on his way out of Leicester City to join Arsenal in a deal worth €50million, according to reports. The transfer will be yet another massive blow to Leicester and Claudio Ranieri, who have already seen N’Golo Kante join Chelsea. Earlier this week, Ranieri appeared confident that Algeria international Mahrez would remain at the King Power Stadium, despite reported interest from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona. However, according to Eurosport, the Gunners have managed to prise the 25-year-old away from … [Read more...]
Liverpool sign Newcastle’s Georginio Wijnaldum for £25m
Liverpool have signed midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle United in a £25million deal. The Netherlands international has signed a five-year contract, with Liverpool paying an initial £23m, with a further £2m in conditional add-ons. Wijnaldum will travel to California to join his new team-mates on their tour of the United States this weekend. The 25-year-old is manager Jurgen Klopp's seventh signing of the summer, following Loris Karius, Joel Matip, Marko Grujic, Sadio Mane, Ragnar Klavan and Alex Manninger to … [Read more...]
Man United defender joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan
Guillermo Varela has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a season's loan with his first-team opportunities at Manchester United set to be limited. Manchester United full-back Guillermo Varela has joined Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan deal. The 23-year-old Uruguayan made his first-team breakthrough last season, starting 10 matches in all competitions. But the next stage of his career development will once again take place away from Old Trafford, with having previously enjoyed a temporary spell with Real Madrid's … [Read more...]