Arsene Wenger has rejected an offer from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to work for the club for free with the record goalscorer poised to become the latest in a long line of players to start his coaching career elsewhere. Henry was offered a job coaching Arsenal’s Under-18s by head of the academy Andries Jonker, only to be personally overruled by Wenger. Despite his statue sitting outside the Emirates Stadium, Henry joins the likes of Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Marc Overmars and, most recently, Mikel Arteta in making the move into … [Read more...]
yaya Toure linked with a move to China
Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to Manchester City, the future of midfield powerhouse Yaya Toure is in the air . After it emerged that Roberto Mancini wanted to link up with former player Yaya Toure, the Manchester City midfielder could be now heading to China. The Inter tactician remains a fan of the Ivory Coast international despite his advancing age, after the duo shared a successful period during their time together in Manchester. Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to the Etihad Stadium, the future of the box-to-box … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to wield the axe at United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has indicated that his squad could be set for further changes before the end of the summer transfer window. Mourinho has signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly so far this summer. But the former Chelsea boss said during his first news conference at Manchester United that he and the club had "made a nucleus of four priorities, four positions, to give a certain balance to the squad," with sources saying that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba remains a target. The only first-team … [Read more...]
Arsenal considers offering Giroud for Napoli striker
Arsenal could make a huge splash in the transfer market by offering cash plus Olivier Giroud as part of a deal that would circumvent Gonzalo Higuain’s release clause . Arsenal are ready to make an offer of €60 million plus Olivier Giroud for Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain in one of the blockbuster moves of the summer. Azzurri President Aurelio De Laurentiis already rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid last week, but could be intrigued by the idea of a player exchange. A player of Giroud’s calibre would give the Neapolitans an instant … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal in race to sign Arda Turan
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign £23million-rated Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to reports in the Spanish media. The midfielder’s future has been subject of heavy speculation in recent weeks after failing to make his mark in his first season at the Nou Camp. The Turkey international joined the Catalan giants last summer from Atletico Madrid for £34m but was unable to make his debut for his new side until January 2016 due to a transfer embargo on the club. Despite winning the La Liga title in his first season … [Read more...]
Man City target to get improved contract at Juventus
After helping Italy to the quarter-final at the European Championship in France, Leonardo Bonucci is now expected to decide on his future at domestic level. With Manchester City interested in signing Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, the Bianconeri will look to ward off interest by offering him an improved contract. Etihad officials are prepared to offer the 29-year-old a contract worth €8 million per season until 2021, which is more than twice his current salary that sees him earn €3.7m at the Bianconeri. Bonucci is a fan favourite … [Read more...]
Pogba may remain at Juventus- Mino Raiola
Paul Pogba may yet remain a Juventus player beyond this summer despite intense interest from Manchester United, according to Mino Raiola. United have emerged as the sole candidates to re-sign the player who left them for free to join Juventus four years ago, after Real Madrid dropped out of the race to sign him . The midfielder’s future has been left uncertain during Euro 2016, as he played a key role in France’s surge to the final. But the 23-year-old disappointed in the showpiece against Portugal, and will now look ahead to his club … [Read more...]
Mourinho calls on fans for unity at Man United
Jose Mourinho has reaffirmed his desire to achieve “everything” at Manchester United and has told the club’s fans what he expects of them this season. Mouirnho replaced Louis van Gaal immediately after the end of last season and has begun reshaping the squad, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly already brought in. The Portuguese boss began work last week with his new squad and is expected to step up his pursuit of Paul Pogba this week now the European Championships have concluded. There is excitement among United … [Read more...]
Man City told to pay more for Torino right-back Bruno Peres
After losing captain Kamil Glik , Torino are reluctant to see Bruno Peres depart the club, with Manchester City being told they must spend big to sign him. The Etihad outfit launched a €15 million bid, which was subsequently rejected, before following up with a bid in the region of €17.5m, which Granata officials also turned down . Torino President Urbano Cairo values Peres at €20m, with the club unwilling to accept any figure less than that amount, according to Toro News. The right-back joined from Santos for €2.2m in 2014, and has … [Read more...]
Realmadrid drops Pogba interest, United now favourites
Manchester United’s route to sign Paul Pogba ‘is now clear’ after Real Madrid dropped out of the race to sign him, according to reports. Pogba has been linked with a move away from Juventus this summer for a world-record fee, claimed to be at least £100million by most sources. The midfielder’s potential transfer from the Serie A champions could now proceed after France’s exit from Euro 2016, where he played in the final defeat to Portugal in extra time. There have been countless claims on the 23-year-old’s future, with United ‘ … [Read more...]
Liverpool offer Clyne to Barcelona
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has reportedly been offered to Barcelona, who rejected the opportunity to sign the England full-back. Barca are said to be in the market for a right-back after Dani Alves left the Nou Camp to join Juventus. According to The Sunday Times , Clyne “has become dissatisfied with his status since Jurgen Klopp’s arrival as manager” and the former Southampton full-back was “informally offered” to Barca. The Catalans, however, passed on the opportunity to recruit the 25-year-old, given their finances are … [Read more...]