France and Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has fuelled speculation that Jamie Vardy is on his way to the Gunners by saying he has heard the Leicester City striker is keen to move. "I have been told that Jamie wants to join us and it's very good news for us," the striker told Sky Sports after scoring twice in France's 3-0 friendly win against Scotland on Saturday. British media reported on Friday that Arsenal, runners-up to champions Leicester last season, had triggered a buy-out clause in Vardy's contract with a bid of around 20 million pounds ($29.04 million). There was no immediate comment from Thai-owned Leicester, although Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper quoted manager Claudio Ranieri confirming Arsenal had made a bid. ESPN quoted a source close … [Read more...]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to seal United move on tuesday
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that there will be a "big announcement" on Tuesday, amid speculation that he is closing in on a move to Manchester United. Speaking to Swedish television station Fotbollskanalen after Sweden's 3-0 win over Wales, Ibrahimovic said: "There will be a big announcement on the 7th. It will be this summer's big bomb. "It feels good, feels better than good. A lot will happen with this news, so hopefully you'll all enjoy." The striker, who will be a free agent from June 30 when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires, has not confirmed his next destination so far. He said on June 1 that he would only talk about where he was going next when he became "tired" of the stories about him. But a source close to Manchester United has said … [Read more...]
Chelsea in talks to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi
Chelsea are reportedly keen to signing Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi. The former Stoke City ace has impressed for the La Liga outfit since arriving last summer, helping them to win the Europa League for an unprecedented third year in a row. This has piqued the interest of incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte, but there is also competition from Leicester City according to The Sun On Sunday. With a £21 million release clause, any transfer for the 27-year-old won’t be cheap. However, with Nemanja Matic and John Obi Mikel criticised for their performances in the last campaign, N’Zonzi could be the man to improve the Londoners’ in defensive midfield position. … [Read more...]
England captain Wayne Rooney keen to see England get off to the best possible start against Russia
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 in the aftermath of Thursday night’s disappointing 1-0 win over Portugal. “It's important that we get off to a winning start. Everyone says you don't want to lose the first game but the difference it can make if you win the … [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 2016-17, Toure is tipped to leave with a year remaining on his contract. "Yaya Toure is a player that we really like," Ausilio told reporters. "But first we have to sort out [the] ownership change. "There are still … [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 million euro mark. Bailly arrived at Villarreal over 18 months ago following a move from Espanyol. The “yellow submarine” paid 5,2 million euro for his services with Espanyol retaining a stake in the player. Bailly has … [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," he said. "I was with Guardiola two years in a league where me or him would be champion. In England, if I focus on him or he on me, the champion will be another [coach]." Mourinho has ruled out the possibility of … [Read more...]
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