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...]
Manchester City set sights on German playmaker Toni Kroos
Manchester City have lined up a second German swoop with a £37million deal for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos Kroos has been on of the players of the tournament so far, and City boss Pep Guardiola believes the German will fit into his philosophy of the passing and pressing game. The Real Madrid player almost joined City's rivals Manchester United a couple of summers ago before joining the Spanish giants instead He was influential in Real’s run to winning the Champions League last season, but is now set for a move to City which They have already snapped up another German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in a £21m deal from Borussia Dortmund. It is understood the transfer of Kroos could be finalised a few days after the conclusion of Euro 2016 - and he … [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...]
Conte likely to recall Cuadrado
New Chelsea coach Antonino Conte, could be prepared to give Juan Cuadrado another chance at Stamford Bridge and prise him away from Juventus . The Colombian midfielder played at Juventus last season, helping them to lift Serie A and the Coppa Italia, and the new Chelsea coach is believed to to be a fan of the winger. Since signing for Chelsea from Fiorentina in January 2015 for €32 million, the 24-year-old has only played 15 matches for the Blues and was loaned back to Italy with Juventus for the whole of last season. However, Conte is keen to bring him back, according to the Daily Mail, and the 3-5-2 formation preferred by the Italy coach suits Cuadrado’s ability and the speedy winger thrived using this formation for Juventus last season, scoring … [Read more...]
Manchester United linked with a move for Cesar Azpilicueta
Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, according to reports in Spain. Spanish daily AS claims incoming Chelsea gaffer Antonio Conte is happy to offload the versatile defender this summer for just £11.8million. Sourcea say that Azpilicueta is a target for Barcelona as they look to replace the departed Dani Alves, but now Jose Mourinho is believed to be interested in the defender. The Spain star was a key player under Mourinho at Chelsea and the United boss is a big admirer of the consistent 26-year-old. “Azpilicueta is the kind of player I like a lot. I think a team with 11 Azpilicueta’s probably could win the competition [Champions League] because football is not just about the pure talent,” said Mourinho in … [Read more...]