A return to Seria A could be on the cards for Mateo Kovacic, although Liverpool have shown keen interest for the Croatian. After an inconsistent season with Real Madrid, Mateo Kovacic is interesting a number of clubs, with Serie A giants Roma facing competition in the form of Liverpool. The Premier League side suffered their own inconsistencies during 2015-16, replacing coach Brendan Rodgers with Borussia Dortmund icon, Jurgen Klopp, who recently took the Reds to the Europa League final, only for them to be defeated by Sevilla. It is thought that Liverpool could swoop for Kovacic with a €30 million bid, while the Giallorossi favour a season-long loan move , with Real happy to accept either deal. The Croatian midfielder knows Serie A well after two … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Jamie Vardy admits using nicotine pouches
England’s Jamie Vardy has admitted that he uses nicotine pouches and does not like spending time in the gym but has no intention of changing a routine which runs contrary to what is expected of a striker who wants to lead his country’s line deep into the European Championships. Vardy, who scored England’s vital equaliser against Wales in Lens on Thursday, was pictured last week holding a pouch of powdered chewing tobacco, known as snus, which sources at Leicester say he places in his mouth, underneath his gum, during games. But despite one expert saying this week that the stimulant could boost performance by seven per cent and the anti-doping authorities monitoring it, Vardy insisted he had had the patches checked. “It’s just something I’ve always done and … [Read more...]
Vardy to remain at club- Leicester Chief
Leicester remain hopeful of keeping striker Jamie Vardy away from potential suitors, according to vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha. … [Read more...]
Manchester United lead the chase to sign Bordeaux’s Adam Ounas
Manchester United are leading the race to sign Adam Ounas from Bordeaux despite other clubs vying for the signature of the youngster. The 19-year old is in hot demand after a brilliant season for his club in Ligue 1, with United leading the pack having tabled a fee of about £8 million according to French media Stoke City, Southampton, Napoli as well as newly promoted Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig are all really interested in bringing the France Under-20 international to their respective clubs. The French club have endured recent struggles as of late and could only finish 11th last season but despite this Ounas was still able to score five goals and notch two assists in 24 appearances for the club in their last campaign. Despite the player’s fine … [Read more...]
Mario Balotelli linked with a move to Turkey
Liverpool misfiring striker Mario Balotelli could be sold to Besiktas if his agent can strike a deal with the Turkish club. The Italy international spent last season on loan at AC Milan and his representative Mino Raiola was told as early as February to find him a new home this summer. Having looked at options in China it now seems Turkey is the preferred destination for a striker who scored just four goals in 28 appearances. "I offered Mario to Besiktas and I'm waiting for their answer," Raiola told the Turkish media outlet FotoMac. "But I'm quite sure the transfer will happen as the president already assured me in the past that he would do everything he can to sign him." Turkey is the likely destination for center-back Martin Skrtel as Press … [Read more...]
Arsenal interested in Fulham’s Moussa Dembele
Arsenal have joined the race for Fulham striker Moussa Dembele, sources close to the player have revealed. Dembele, 19, is out of contract at Fulham at the end of the month and looks set to leave after turning down a new deal at Craven Cottage. The France under-20 international has emerged as a target for a number of Europe's top clubs after scoring 16 goals for Fulham last season. Dembele almost joined Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window, but the move fell through at the last minute. Chelsea have expressed an interest in Dembele after inviting the player to watch their clash with Manchester City in April as a guest of the club. Liverpool, Juventus, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have also been monitoring Dembele's situation and are … [Read more...]
Martin Skrtel set for Fernabache move
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is set for a £5.5m move to Turkish side Fernabache The 31-year-old centre-back is ready to hold personal talks with Liverpool set to accept the offer from the Turkish giant to bring an end to Skrtel’s eight years at Anfield. The £6.5million recruit from Zenit in 2008 has had a pretty successful career on Merseyside although his performances have slipped in recent seasons and he has fallen down the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp. The German coach has also signed Joel Matip from Schalke and Skrtel is now understood to be surplus to requirements with Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sako are expected to partner the new boy in the Reds’ back four next term. Skrtel himself accepts that he must take on a new challenge after making … [Read more...]