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...]
AC Milan interested in Liverpool target
AC Milan are looking to sign Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski as new coach Vincenzo Montella hopes to rebuild a struggling Rossoneri side for the upcoming season. The Poland international, who has been on-loan at Empoli for the past two seasons, has made a name for himself as one of the league’s most exciting talents. Zielinski’s performances have subsequently seen him linked with a move to either Napoli or Europa League runners-up Liverpool this summer. Nevertheless, reports suggest Milan are now in prime position to acquire the … [Read more...]
Portugal beats France in extra time to win 2016 European Championships
Portugal overcame the early loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to beat France 1-0 in the final of Euro 2016 thanks to a stunning goal from substitute Eder. Wednesday’s clash with Wales represented a seventh major tournament semi-final for Portugal, but brought with it progress for just the second time, 12 years on from the ignominy of falling to Greece at the end of the European Championship they hosted. The roles reversed at the Stade de France as the underdogs ploughed on after Ronaldo’s first-half injury, making amends for the humiliation of … [Read more...]
Michael Carrick expecting an entertaining friendly against City
With Manchester United facing Manchester City in China later this month, Michael Carrick is predicting a friendly with an edge. Michael Carrick is expecting a typically feisty encounter when Manchester United meet rivals Manchester City in a friendly in China later this month. The Red Devils have two International Champions Cup fixtures in the Far East, facing Borussia Dortmund and then City. And veteran midfielder Carrick is expecting a lively affair between the two Manchester clubs - no doubt aggravated by the respective arrivals of … [Read more...]
Chelsea interested in Lazio attacking midfielder
Lazio are willing to let Felipe Anderson leave at the right price, with Premier League club Chelsea understood to be interested in the Brazilian. The future of Lazio attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson looks increasingly unlikely to be in the Italian capital after the Biancocelesti relaxed their previously rigid stance on letting the player leave. This may well have something to do with the fact that Anderson changed agent only a few weeks ago, opting to affiliate himself with Giuliano Bertolucci. Bertolucci is a close associate of … [Read more...]
Cantona tells Zlatan: I am king of Manchester, you can be prince
Eric Cantona has welcomed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United, saying he had made the best decision of his life. Speaking to Eurosport, Ibrahimovic spoke of his own pride at wearing the United shirt, but also reminded Zlatan of his place in the club’s royal hierarchy. A battle between Ibrahimovic and Cantona’s egos might just be the superhero fight that destroys the world. Forget Batman vs Superman or Alien vs Predator, this is the big one. “I have a personal message for Zlatan,” Cantona said with typical understatement to … [Read more...]
Sanchez not for Sale- Juve chief
Juventus have confirmed that they made a £34m bid for Alexis Sanchez but Arsenal are refusing to sell the star. Speaking to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta believes that Arsenal will not sell the player, despite his club making a “reasonable” offer. Juventus have already made strides in the transfer market, signing Dani Alves on a free transfer and Miralem Pjanic from Roma. However, losing Alvaro Morata back to Madrid means they need an extra attacking option. The club made Sanchez their first … [Read more...]
Hirving Lozano unaware of Manchester United interest
The president of Grupo Pachuca has laughed off talk of Manchester United signing Hirving Lozano and claimed it is simply “not true”. United were thought to be closing in on the signing of 20-year-old Mexico star after the Pachuca vice-president and the player’s father-in-law, earlier this week, suggested a deal was on the agenda. “Yes. It’s all done, just missing some details and after the Olympics, the deal will become official,” Lozano’s father-in-law told Futbol Entre Lineas, while the club’s Andre Fassi claimed: “Already there is … [Read more...]
Liverpool target Borussia Dortmund midfielder Blaszczykowski
Liverpool could be poised to bring Poland star Jakub Blaszczykowski to Anfield, according to reports from Germany. The Pole played under Jurgen Klopp for six year at Borussia Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles and finishing as a runner-up in the Champions League final in 2013, but could be reunited with his former boss. Blaszczykowski would also cost less than £6m as well, according to Bild . At 30 years of age and with a history of injuries, the winger certainly poses a risk signing for Liverpool but Klopp is reportedly keen to bring … [Read more...]
Everton boss Koeman says Juan Mata signing is possible
Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits a deal for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is possible. The Spaniard’s future at Old Trafford is in doubt following the arrival of Jose Mourinho and when asked by fans, whilst signing autographs, whether a move for Mata was on the cards, Koeman replied: “Yes, it is possible.” The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Everton and reports in Spain on Friday suggested that the Toffees were in pole position . The arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan has no doubt shunted … [Read more...]
Juventus interested in Matic but he won’t go on a cheap
The Premier League club’s asking price for holding midfielder Nemanja Matic appears to be too steep for the Bianconeri. Juventus‘ hopes of securing the signing of Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic are fading, with the Bianconeri unable to match the asking price for the midfielder. The Serbia international has been targeted by the Bianconeri, who are looking to strengthen their midfield options as they aim for a sixth consecutive Scudetto. However, Massimiliano Allegri’s ambitions of securing the former Benfica ace have been dampened by Chelsea’s … [Read more...]
Arsenal not interested in signing Lyon striker Lacazette- Jean Michel Aulas
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...]
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