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Arsenal battle to sign £32million rated Bundesliga midfielder

As indicated by a report in the Express, Arsenal are confronting a fight with FC Barcelona over the signing of £32m-rated Schalke 04 midfielder Leon Goretzka this summer. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is being tipped to buy more in this transfer market once he offloads some of the players believed to be surplus to requirement. A central midfielder is thought to be on the agenda as the gunners desperately need a top notch option to compete with Welshman Aaron Ramsey and Swiss Granit Xhaka this new season. Spaniard Santi Cazorla is not … [Read more...]

Arsenal prepare £14m deal for 28-year-old star; Player want to move

Arsenal will apparently endorse a £14m move for Lucas Perez to Deportivo La Coruna before the end of the summer transfer window. The Spaniard is eager to leave the Emirates in the wake of playing 11 matches in the top flight last season. Deportivo have just had two offers of £9m, and £11m turned down for the 28-year-old with the Gunners hoping to recover the whole £17m paid for him a year back. Notwithstanding, with Arsene Wenger anxious to trim his first-team, the Gunners’ Chief are set to come to an agreement over a summer transfer fee … [Read more...]

Arsenal to sign Madrid Star if Sanchez leaves, according to most recent gossip 

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been connected with a move to Arsenal should Alexis Sanchez leave. The Express are the most recent publication to bounce on Benzema gossip tidbits to attempt and get Arsenal fans energized. They'requoting Spanish outlet Diario Gol, who assert that Arsenal would be "genuinely" intrigued by Benzema, yet just if Alexis Sanchez moves to Manchester City. For what it's worth, I don't think these moves have any possibility of happening. Alexis Sanchez to City was an ordinary rumour talk in the transfer window, … [Read more...]

Liverpool Ready To Slug It Out With PL Rivals Over Madrid Star

Real Madrid forgotten-man Lucas Vazquez has emerged as a target for both Liverpool and Arsenal this summer with the transfer window wrapping up next week. According to the Express, the two premier league clubs are looking to bring in the player after he struggled to hold down a starting place in Zinedine Zidane's team. Real Madrid have got a handful of top stars up front in the wings (including Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Isco and even Marco Asensio) who have all pushed Vazquez down the pecking order at the club. So, it is something … [Read more...]

Arsenal Turn Down Loan Move for 25-year-old Defender this summer

According to reports, Arsenal have turned down a season long loan move for defender Shkodran Mustafi from Serie A giant Inter Milan last week. The Serie A club allegedly attempted to take the defender on loan last week, but the Gunners are said to be waiting for Italian club to table a bid of £35m before considering to permit him to leave, as per the Daily Star. The publication claims that Mustafi is finding it difficult to settle properly and make new friends at the North London club. Arsenal paid La Liga side Valencia the same fee for the … [Read more...]

Tension At United As Mourinho Abolishes Decade-old Team Rule

Senior players at Manchester United are unhappy after Jose Mourinho abolished a decade-old team policy that ensured players report at the team hotel the evening before home games. United players are in the tradition of reporting to the Lowry Hotel evenings before home games at Old Trafford in order for the team officials to monitor and manage their diet and sleep the night before games- a rule introduced during Sir Alex Ferguson's historic reign at the Theatre of Dreams, which has also been upheld by former bosses, David Moyes and Louis Van … [Read more...]

£50million striker ordered by La Liga club to settle with Chelsea before they consider signing him for just £25m

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been told by his former club Atletico Madrid to peacefully resolve all differences with his club before they will consider bringing him back to Spain. It means the Chelsea outcast is now under intense pressure than ever to go back to England and settle the stand-off between them. Both clubs are ready to do business, even though there is a huge difference in their valuations of the striker. The Blues are demanding £50million, but the La Liga club are only willing to part ways with half the valuation. The … [Read more...]

Arsenal target will only sign if Alexis Sanchez leaves

According to reports, North London club Arsenal will only sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Julian Draxler if Chilean Alexis Sanchez leaves the club. The Gunners have retained an interest in Draxler since his days in the Bundesliga with Schalke 04. The German's time at the French club appears to be coming to an end following the club's choice to splash £198million on Brazilian Neymar Jr. Draxler joined PSG back in January after Bundesliga club Wolfsburg deemed him surplus to requirement at the club. He found the net ten times from 25 … [Read more...]

Barcelona Set To Destroy Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Plans After Countiho’s Refusal

According to the Daily Mirror, La Liga giants Barca have developed an interest in making a move for Naby Keita after the talented player emerged as a target for Liverpool this summer. RB Leipzig refused to sell the African midfielder to Liverpool this summer and there are speculations that the Merseyside club will be coming for him next year when the £48million release clause in his contract will be activated. Things are not going as planned initially (sell Neymar and bring in Countiho) and they are now trying to plan ahead. It is … [Read more...]

Man United Ready To Battle Rivals For English Superstar

Manchester United are ready to battle Chelsea for the signature of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Dele Alli, according to reports. The Red Devils are poised to make their final signing this summer, following the arrivals of Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Magic and Victor Lindelof, with several reports emanating from transfer sources over the club's targets. United boss Jose Mourinho came out to confirm that he wanted to sign a left winger who is capable of playing at wingback position, following intense reports that the Europa League holders were … [Read more...]

Arsenal offer £125,000-weekly deal to star player – report

According to British media reports, Arsenal have tabled Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a new deal worth £125,000 weekly in a bid to keep him at the Emirate Stadium and see off interest from Premier League Champions Chelsea. As per Daily Star, the north London club are willing to hand the versatile midfielder an improved deal to keep the 24-year-old Englishman at the North London club. The same publication claim the Blues have made Oxlade-Chamberlain one of their main targets this summer transfer window as Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Striker determined to fight for Shirt amid transfer link

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi wants to remain and fight for a shirt at Chelsea. The Belgian is a transfer target for French Ligue 1 side Lille while Premier League clubs West Ham United have held talks about the possibility of signing the striker on loan. The reigning Premier League Champions are not willing to sell without a replacement on the card for the deputy striker. Batshuayi, 23, feels he will get more playing chances this campaign now that the striker has had ample time to show manager Antonio Conte what he is capable of offering … [Read more...]

European Heavyweights Join Race To Snatch Star Midfielder From Liverpool’s Grip

The future of Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool is still uncertain and it is possible the Brazilian will complete a move to Barcelona before the transfer window closes next week. Liverpool are thus on the lookout for a new midfielder this summer and even manager Jurgen Klopp has made it known that he is trying to sign a new midfielder. After admitting defeat in their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Naby Keita with the German club rejecting a superb £66m bid for the African, the Anfield club are now looking at other players. It was reported that the … [Read more...]

Transfer Boost! Euro Club Ready To Sell £55m Man United & Arsenal Target

Manchester United have received a major transfer boost following reports that AS Monaco are ready to sell Thomas Lemar for £55 million. United have turned their attentions from signing Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan and Lemar has been the latest left winger to be linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. Arsenal have been on the trail of the Frenchman since the beginning of the transfer window as Arsene Wenger hopes to bring in a replacement for transfer-bound Alexis Sanchez, with reports that the Gunners boss is a keen admirer of Lemar's … [Read more...]

Liverpool Interested In Signing German Machine Before Next Week

The summer transfer window is closing next week and all clubs are trying to get things wrapped up so as to concentrate fully on the new campaign. A handful of superb players have been linked with a move to liverpool, with the latest being Schalke's Benedikt Howedes. According to German news outlet DW Sports, the Anfield club are interested in the defender, and a deal might just be struck before the end of the window. Howedes is understood to have fallen out with his side's new manager Domenico Tedesco and it is said that he will be sold for … [Read more...]

GOOD NEWS, Man United Target Tells Club He Wants Summer Move

Barcelona midfielder, Andre Gomes has reportedly told the club he wants to leave this summer amid intense speculation. Manchester United are among the clubs linked with a move for the Portuguese star this summer and the arrival of Paulinho to Camp Nou from the Chinese League could see Homes become surplus to requirements under Ernesto Valverde this season. The former Valencia midfielder arrived at Barca last summer as the Catalan giants looked to bring in reinforcements to their midfield area but the player has not lived up to expectations at … [Read more...]

Man United Enter RaceTo Sign Tough-tackling La Liga Defender

Manchester United have joined race to sign Valencia center-back, Ezequiel Garay, according to reports. The Argentine has been followed by a couple of clubs in recent seasons, due to his solid displays and experience in the heart of defence. United were believed to be after the 30-year-old during Louis Van Gaal's reign at the club but could not get him but reports in several outlets are claiming that the Red Devils have reingnited their interest in signing the defender and even sent scouts to watch him at the Mestalla. The English giants … [Read more...]

Juventus Star Player Submits Transfer Request Amid Chelsea Interest

The summer transfer window is closing next week and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is still trying to get some signings done before the curtain closes. His side has been linked with a handful of superb players recently, one of which is Juventus star player Claudio Marchisio. Conte is said to be interested in the talented midfielder and the Champions League finalists have themselves made the player available for sale this summer. Even though the Serie A champions have sold Francesco Cassata and Mario Lemina to Sassuolo and Southampton … [Read more...]

Tottenham To Chelsea: If You Want ‘Him’, Pay This Amount

Tottenham Hotspur star player Danny Rose gave an explosive interview earlier this month that has caused a rift after criticising the club's approach in the transfer market. And so, there were reports that the White Hart Lane club will demand a fee of £54million for him if discussions scheduled for the coming week fail to heal the rift caused by his outburst. The Independent revealed that the left-back will hold a meeting with manager Mauricio Pochettino to clear the air after questioning his side's ambition in the transfer window and making … [Read more...]

Tottenham Confident Of Hijacking Star Player From Chelsea’s Grip

Everton star player Ross Barkley is expected to leave Goodison Park anytime soon and has emerged as a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this summer. There have been lots of speculations surrounding him in recent times and the recent one is that Mauricio Pochettino's side believes they can get the player for a fee in the region of £25M after his club were forced to reduce his asking price with the transfer window wrapping up next week. The Englishman's deal with the Toffees expires soon and Everton's boss Ronald Koeman has admitted … [Read more...]

Report – Liverpool Verbally Agree Deal With Star Player

Real Madrid talented youngster Mateo Kovacic has emerged as a target for Liverpool this summer and has been linked with a move away from the Spain capital in recent times. It appears the youngster is destined to play in England this season as in a new development, there are reports that the Anfield club are closing in on him. Last term, the 23-year-old only started 19 La Liga games for the Madrid club and has struggled to get game time under French boss Zinedine Zidane. The future of Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho is still … [Read more...]

Manchester City set to spend beyond £300million on Premier League duo

Premier League giant Manchester City are set to take their summer spending beyond the £300million mark to sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez and West Brom’s Jonny Evans. The Etihad club are keen on testing Arsenal’s resolve over Chilean Alexis Sanchez with a £70million bid to reunite the former Barcelona man with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. The Chilean is set to return from his abdominal problem, and Manchester City believes they can persuade the Gunners to sell the contract rebel, who has less than a year left on his Arsenal contract, … [Read more...]

£58.50m-rated Star Player Re-opens Chelsea and Liverpool Rumour

Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has re-ignited transfer talk of a possible move to the English Premier League. The Borussia Dortmund forward was at the center of intense rumour at the start of the summer transfer window. However, Pierre and Dortmund appeared to end any possibility of a transfer last month. The German club placed a July deadline on any chance of him exiting – which passed, and the Gabonese publicly claimed he would be staying with the Bundesliga club. However, the Gabon international striker has re-opened the … [Read more...]

Man United Snub La Liga Offer For Talented Midfielder Despite Reduced Role

Manchester United have snubbed Valencia loan move offer for Andreas Pereira, according to reports. The Red Devils will not allow Pereira leave this summer and the player is also keen to fight for his place at the Old Trafford according to reports in ESPN. Prior reports suggested that the talented youngster could be set for another loan spell in the Spanish La Liga after spending last season on loan with Granada where he shone with some impressive displays despite the side getting relegated to the Segunda Division. There have been hopes that … [Read more...]

25-year-old Liverpool attacker’s agent frustrated over transfer saga

Philippe Coutinho's agents have reportedly grown frustrated that Spanish La Liga giants FC Barcelona have refused to come back with a mega-million fourth offer to secure the signature of the Brazilian. The Catalan club faces losing out on capturing the Liverpool man because his team has grown impatient with Barcelona’s efforts in the summer transfer window. According to Catalan radio RAC 1, the Brazilian's agents are assessing other options for Coutinho given Barcelona have not yet submitted a fourth offer to sign the 25-year-old … [Read more...]