Having missed out on Jamie Vardy , Arsenal will look to boost their attacking options by capturing Inter striker Mauro Icardi. The Gunners were left waiting for a decision from Leicester City ace Vardy, before the England international ultimately rejected the move in favour of remaining with the Foxes. With manager Arsene Wenger determined to add more firepower to his squad, Arsenal have turned their attention to the Inter captain, according to Interlive.it. The Nerazzurri are determined to keep hold of their star man however and are not expected to entertain any bids below €40 million for the Argentina striker. The North Londoners are thought to be considering tabling a bid in that region and are remaining vigilant about Icardi’s situation at the … [Read more...]
Griezmann signs Contract extension with Atletico Madrid end premier League speculations
Antoine Griezmann has signed a contract extension with Atletico Madrid, the Primera Division club have announced. The prolific France international had been linked with a big-money move away from Atletico this summer but he has now committed his future to the Rojiblancos. An Atletico statement read: “Antoine Griezmann has renewed his contract with our club until June 30th, 2021. “The French striker has therefore extended by one season his contractual relationship with Atletico Madrid.” The 25-year-old was already a regular scorer for previous club Real Sociedad but he has developed into one of the game’s leading forwards since joining Atletico for £24million in 2014. He struck 25 goals in all competitions for Atletico in his first season at the … [Read more...]
Premier League clubs interested in Alvaro Morata- Agent
Alvaro Morata's agent has reiterated that his client has offers from the Premier League as his suitors wait for Real Madrid's next move. The Spain striker is heading back to Real Madrid after they exercised the €30million release clause with his club Juventus, but the striker’s future is still up in the air with Real expected to sell the player on at a figure close to €60million. His agent Juanma Lopez has been more than happy to reveal the interest in the 23-year-old, who is believed to be Chelsea boss Antonio Conte’s top striker target. “He still has offers from top clubs in the Premier League,” Lopez told Spanish publication AS with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal all believed to be interested. “We’ll see, we have to talk to Zidane. But … [Read more...]
Vardy snubs Arsenal, signs a new four-year deal at Leicester
Jamie Vardy has rejected a move to Arsenal by signing a new four-year deal with Leicester City, the Premier League champions have announced. Leicester ended speculation about a move to the Emirates after Arsenal triggered the England striker's release clause shortly before Euro 2016 began earlier this month. "Leicester City have today [Thursday] agreed with the representatives of Jamie Vardy to extend the England international's contract with the Premier League champions for a further four years," the club said in a statement. "Both parties hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie's future and confirm his long term commitment to Leicester City Football Club." The decision is a major blow to Arsenal, who had hoped to wrap up … [Read more...]
United to consider Aaron Ramsey if Henrikh Mkhitaryan bid fails
Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock swoop to sign Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal if efforts to lure Henrikh Mkhitaryan away from Borussia Dortmund stall. Jose Mourinho has highlighted midfield as an area key to his Old Trafford redevelopment and is optimistic his latest offer, believed to be in the region of £28m , will be enough to convince Dortmund to sell Mkhitaryan. The Bundesliga outfit are growing increasingly concerned about an exodus following the departures of Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan to Bayern Munich and Manchester City respectively. But, according to The Sun , Mourinho is prepared to test their resolve by moving onto other targets, namely Arsenal’s Welsh midfielder Ramsey. After a slow start, the 25-year-old is now making … [Read more...]
Willian to sign new Chelsea contract despite Man United interest
Chelsea are reportedly set to offer Willian a bumper new four-year contract to fend off interest from Manchester United. New United boss Jose Mourinho is said to be keen to take the Brazil midfielder with him to Old Trafford but, sources say , Chelsea are refusing to consider allowing a prime asset to follow their former boss and have instead offered Willian a new deal. The 27-year-old still has two years remaining on the contract he signed upon moving to west London from Anzhi Makhachkala but with United reported to be willing to pay more than £60million , the Blues want to tie down one of last season’s most impressive performers. The final details of Willian’s new terms are being thrashed out between Chelsea and the player’s representatives. … [Read more...]
Chelsea wants Morata as Costa seek Atletico return
Diego Costa will reportedly do whatever it takes to force a move back to Atletico Madrid as Chelsea look to cash in on Alvaro Morata. Incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte is intent on signing a new forward this summer, with Costa said to be desperate to return to the Vicente Calderon. AS carried a story claiming the Brazil-born Spaniard is considering no other option other than rejoining Diego Simeone, with the coach equally as keen to make the deal happen. The Spanish outlet says Costa no longer wants to live in London and is “constantly on the phone to the club, his former teammates and his agent Jorge Mendes to try and force the deal.” Atletico have £32million from the sale of Jackson Martinez, and Chelsea are likely to be open to offers given Costa’s … [Read more...]