Jurgen Klopp is reported to have told his players which of them are free to leave this summer – with at least eight more set to be cut from Liverpool’s squad. With Kolo Toure and Jose Enrique released at the end of the season and Jerome Sinclair having been sold to Watford, the Reds are expected to sell off around eight more players this summer – with Joe Allen – despite his Euro 2016 heroics with Wales – and Christian Benteke heading the list. Allen, who has attracted interest from Sevilla , former club Swansea and Southampton, is expected to meet with Klopp next week following his return to the UK from France where it’s widely reported that the Reds boss will tell the player he will be made available for transfer. The Reds are also expected to … [Read more...]
Juventus set to lure Sanchez away from Arsenal
The Chilean forward has emerged as a potential signing for the Bianconeri, who are looking to strengthen their attacking ranks following the departure of Alvaro Morata . Keen to add to their forward line this summer following the departure of Alvaro Morata to Real Madrid, Juventus have submitted a bid of around €30 million for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. The big-money offer follows swiftly on from the Spaniard’s return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, but is still believed to fall well short of the Premier League club’s valuation. Sanchez is deemed to be one of the Gunners’ prized assets, and after earning Player of the Tournament at the Copa America last month, The Sun reports that Arsene Wenger is likely to demand far more than the €42.5 million they … [Read more...]
Arsenal make move for Subotic as Liverpool and Everton show interest
Arsenal have reportedly lodged a £12m bid for Neven Subotic after the defender was told he will be allowed to move to the Premier League this summer. Subotic has made 258 appearances for Borussia Dortmund since making his debut for the Bundesliga giants back in 2008 but the 27-year-old announced last month that he’s set to move on ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. The player fell out of favour at the Westfalenstadion last season and has since been told that he can leave the club, subject to an acceptable bid for his services coming in. “I do not want to earn my money on the bench, but to be a active part of the history like I was until last year,” Subotic said. The player, who earlier this year was linked with a move to Liverpool , is also being … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce confirm talks with Skrtel over £5m deal
Fenerbahce have confirmed they have entered negotiations with to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel. The centre-back signed for £6.5million back in January 2008 from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg and has made 320 appearances for the club over six years, scoring 18 goals. He was part of the Liverpool side that won the League Cup back in 2012, when he scored in the final against Cardiff City. The Slovakian was phased out as the club’s starting central defender under Jurgen Klopp last season, but still made the Xi on 21 occasions in an injury-hit campaign for the Reds. Fenerbahce confirmed that they had entered talks with the Premier League side with regards to signing the 31-year-old this summer, but that his involvement with Slovakia at Euro 2016 … [Read more...]
Manchester United begin Pogba transfer negotiations
Manchester United are reported to have begun negotiations over a deal that could see Paul Pogba return for around £100m. Pogba, who is currently on international duty with host nation France at Euro 2016, has also been linked to Real Madrid with compatriot Zinedine Zidane thought to be a keen admirer of the 23-year-old. Sky Sports report that although Juventus are adamant they want to hold onto their prized asset, a world record offer from United worth £100million is likely to be too much for them to resist. Ed Woodward has entered into negotiations with Pogba’s representatives and with Juventus, who the midfielder joined in 2012 after leaving Old Trafford. As well as a bid of around £100m, United are thought to be willing to offer a £300,000-a-week … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough complete the signing of goalkeeper Víctor Valdés on a free transfer
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes after manager Aitor Karanka impressed his fellow Spaniard with his plans for next season. Boro have also been offered the chance to sign Holland international Robin van Persie, but are unlikely to follow up their initial interest in the 32-year-old, who has been told he can leave Fenerbahce. Karanka has been one of the busiest managers in the Premier League as he looks to improve the squad promoted from the Championship last season and the capture of Valdes is a major breakthrough in his bid to address an obvious weakness. Valdes had offers from clubs in Spain and Portugal, as well as Turkish club Besiktas, but chose to remain in the Premier … [Read more...]
Arsenal set to make a move for United target Matuidi
Arsenal are set to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea. Reports claim that Matuidi is eager to play in England – but will only consider offers from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, United and Tottenham. The Frenchman has been looking to manufacture a move to the Premier League, and according to recent reports he flew to England with the permission of Didier Deschamps and PSG to discuss a move. It is thought PSG have decided to let Matuidi move on following the capture of Grzegorz Krychowiak from Sevilla last weekend. Matuidi, who has been crucial in France’s run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, showed that his mind is firmly on doing well for his country in an … [Read more...]