When England drew with Switzerland at Wembley back in the first match of Euro 96, it was largely met with disappointment by the home fans - but not by the players. “In any tournament,” said Paul Ince, “it’s always important to get something out of the first game. What you can’t do is lose it - then it becomes very tough and you have to win the next two.” But Wayne Rooney has set his sights higher and has urged his side to seize the moment against Russia on Saturday in their Euro 2016 opener. “The first game is massive,” the England captain said … [Read more...]
Inter not in a rush to sign Manchester City Midfielder Yaya Toure
Piero Ausilio insisted Inter are interested in Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, but the Serie A side are in no rush to push through a deal. Chinese investors Suning Commerce Group are set to purchase a majority 70 per cent stake from Inter president Erick Thohir. And as the two parties complete the new ownership structure, Inter director Ausilio said the club's pursuit of 33-year-old Toure is not a priority at the moment. After six seasons at the Etihad Stadium and with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola to take charge in … [Read more...]
United in pursuit of Villareal defender Eric Bailly
Villarreal’s Eric Bailly, is set to join Premier League side Manchester United with the deal expected to be closed later tonight. The Carrusel Deportivo sports programme (part of the Cadena Ser network) have confirmed that both sides are about to conclude the negotiation process with a fee of 40 million euro being agreed in securing the defender’s signature. United will not pay his buy-out clause which was fixed at 40 million but will pay the LaLiga club a quaintly that when varying add on fees etc. are added up will be close to the 40 … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho admits he must focus on the Premier League and not his rivalry with Pep Guardiola
The pair had an intense rivalry for a two-season spell in Spain when Mourinho was in charge of Real Madrid and Guardiola was manager of Barcelona. They each won La Liga title once in that period and faced each 11 times in all competitions - with Real collecting six red cards. But Mourinho, who poked Guardiola's assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye in one touch line bust-up, says the greater competition in the English top flight means they cannot afford to be absorbed with each other. "My experience does not allow me to be innocent," … [Read more...]
Radja Nainggolan confirms Chelsea interest
Radja Nainggolan has confirmed Chelsea are interested in signing him, but added he is "very happy at Roma." Nainggolan, 28, is wanted by new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte to bolster the club's options in midfield but he is not sold on the idea of a Premier League switch. "They want to strengthen and moreover you have a coach like Conte who has always wanted to sign me", Nainggolan told Belgian magazine Nina. "There has been contact between the two clubs, but as long as there is no agreement reached, I'll stay well out of it. … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boss Anthonio Conte wants Paul Pogba at the Bridge
Antonio Conte is desperate to sign Paul Pogba this summer and Chelsea are in talks with the Juventus midfielder’s camp over a British transfer record £76million move to Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old left Manchester United for Turin in 2012 and he’s won four consecutive Scudettos with the Old Lady. The Frenchman has attracted interest from the majority of European superpowers and, according to Get French Football , Chelsea are in constant contact with the midfielder’s representatives over a move to bring him to west London this … [Read more...]
Claudio Ranieri confirms £20million Arsenal bid for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy
Claudio Ranieri , the Leicester City manager, has appeared to confirm Arsenal’s interest in the striker Jamie Vardy, according to a report in Italy. The 29-year-old is believed to be on the verge of completing a move to north London after the £20million release clause in his contract was activated. According to Saturday’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport , the Italian daily sports newspaper, when Ranieri was questioned about Vardy’s future, he told a journalist: “It’s all true.” The quote appears in the print edition of the … [Read more...]
Manchester United will win Titles under Mourinho- Nani
Former Manchester United winger Luis Nani has predicted that his Portuguese compatriot Jose Mourinho will bring an abundance of trophies back to the club. Nani left United two years ago, initially on loan to Sporting Lisbon and now on a permanent deal to Turkish side Fenerbache. He said of Mourinho: “He is a fantastic manager – the best in the world in the last years. He does well in England in the past. We know he can always produce something at every team he goes to and we hope he will help Manchester United to win titles again.” The … [Read more...]
Liverpool, battle it out with Man Utd and West Ham to sign £10m rated Marseille star
A HOST of Premier League clubs are reportedly keeping tabs on Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou. The 21-year-old, who has represented France at youth level, enjoyed a successful season at Marseille last term, scoring 11 goals as the club finished 13th in Ligue 1. His performances have attracted interest from England, with Liverpool , Manchester United and West Ham all interested in signing him, according to The reports. The report claims West Ham are leading the race for N'Koudo and are weighing up a £10million … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to price Anthonio Candreva away from Lazio
Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a move for Lazio winger Antonio Candreva in this summer’s transfer window. The Italy international has long been regarded as one of the top attacking players in Serie A, having previously attracted interest from other top Premier League clubs. And it now looks like the presence of Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge could finally see Candreva make the move to these shores, according to Il Tempo . Chelsea would have to pay around £20million for the 29-year-old, but it seems the club are stepping up their … [Read more...]
Arsenal wants Leicester’s Jamie Vardy at the Emirates
ARSENAL are trying to sign Jamie Vardy after sensationally matching a £20m release clause for the Leicester striker. Jamie Vardy scored 24 goals as Leicester were crowned Premier League champions The two clubs are now in discussions with Arsenal seeking to finalise the move before Euro 2016 , although Premier League champions Leicester are determined to try and keep hold of the England forward. Vardy only signed a new £70,000-a-week contract in February. The timing of Arsenal's move is significant because it is understood that the clause … [Read more...]