Henrikh Mkhitaryan's agent says he is still working on a move to Manchester United for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. Mkhitaryan, 27, has been linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer, with sources saying that Arsenal are interested, while his agent Mino Raiola has claimed United have made a €24 million offer. However, the Bundesliga club have insisted that they have no plans to sell the Armenia international and will force him to see out his contract at the Westfalenstadion, which expires next summer. Mkhitaryan has said he has no plans to extend his stay at Dortmund, and Raiola still believes he can fashion a move to United for his client. "It would be a sin to stop talking," Raiola is quoted as saying, "I am a positive guy. If I … [Read more...]
Rooney willing to end his career at Old Trafford
Wayne Rooney is interested in extending his deal with Manchester United even further than the three seasons he has left on his contract. Rooney, 30, has been playing in midfield for England at Euro 2016 and was also in a deeper role for United in the closing stages of last season and says he is viewing Ryan Giggs as a role model, with the former United winger having prolonged his career by shifting into a midfield role in the latter stages of his career. New United manager Jose Mourinho recently said of Rooney: "Wayne is and has been England's best player for over a decade," showing the high regard that the Portuguese has for the player. When Mourinho returned to Chelsea as manager for a second spell in summer 2013, he had quickly tried to sign Rooney, … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho’s dad Felix rushed back to hospital with pneumonia
78-year-old former Portugal goalkeeper suffered a number of health scares during his son's second stint as Chelsea manager He has reportedly been rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties in another health setback for the ailing OAP, after suffering breathing difficulties and will remain there until Monday at the earliest Showbiz website Flash Vidas said the 78-year-old was admitted to Sao Bernardo Hospital in his native Setubal an hour’s drive south of Lisbon on Thursday. He is said to have been diagnosed with pneumonia and reportedly has to remain in hospital until at least Monday. A private medical team which reportedly cares for him round-the-clock following his hospital release a few months ago is believed to have decided he needed immediate … [Read more...]
United and Chelsea do battle for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci
After a storming start to Euro 2016, Juventus ‘ Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci has caught the attention of Premier League giants Manchester United. The Azzurri have kept two clean sheets in their opening Group E matches, with the 29-year-old even claiming an assist to continue an excellent double-winning season with the Old Lady. That form has seen Manchester United consider a bid for Bonucci, according to Daily Star, with a whopping €64 million being placed on the centre-back’s price tag by Juve. Having only just signed tied the Italian down to a fresh contract that will run until 2020, the Bianconeri are also having to hold off Premier League giants Chelsea , where ex-Juventus coach Antonio Conte is aiming to reunite with one of his former star … [Read more...]
Former City Boss Pellegrini linked with vacant Southampton job
Southampton’s search for a new manager has taken a further twist, with Claude Puel, Vitor Pereira and Manuel Pellegrini all on the shortlist before further interviews this weekend. The bookmakers’ favourite has been Rudi Garcia but, after talks over recent days, the former Lille and Roma manager is no longer regarded as an option. Frank de Boer, André Villas-Boas and Eddie Howe are also not on the shortlist list, but Pellegrini has emerged as a potential candidate after signals that he would be interested in talking to Southampton and remaining in the Premier League following his departure from Manchester City. Southampton want a manager who encourages a high-pressing and passing style, as well as a willingness to promote young players and, ideally, … [Read more...]
Chelsea and United interested in Napoli star Marek Hamsik
Manchester United and Chelsea face a difficult task to sign Napoli Star Marek Hamsik, according to his agent. The 28-year-old Slovakia star, who has been one of the shining lights at Euro 2016 scoring a wonderful goal in the recent win over Russia, has come on to the radar of the Premier League duo, according to sources. Chelsea and United are reportedly keen on Hamsik, who played in every Serie A game last season, scoring six goals as the Naples club finished second to secure a place in the Champions League. However, the Premier League duo’s interest may be shortlived after the player’s agent revealed he will soon sit down for talks with the Italian club. “Maurizio Sarri [Napoli manager] is important for Hamsik who is having the best time of his … [Read more...]
Manchester United one of three clubs interested in Neymar
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Barcelona superstar Neymar as his agent claims three clubs are interested in the Brazilian. The Brazilian superstar has a clause in his Barca contract that allows the forward to speak to any interested parties who meet his €200million (£157m) price tag. And his agent, Wagner Ribeiro, claims there are thee clubs – reportedly Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid – who are ready to put the money up in a bid to lure the 24-year-old away from Catalonia. Ribeiro said: “There are three big clubs in the world that want to sign Neymar and pay a clause of €200m to Barcelona. “I cannot say more than this because it is sensistive. I can only guarantee that Neymar is happy at … [Read more...]
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