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PL Club unwilling to pay £13.4m asking price for Arsenal striker

According to reports, Arsenal want £13.4m for unsettled Lucas Perez as he looks set to exit the Emirates just a year after joining them from La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna. Perez, 28, played just 22 matches in all competitions last term, and although injuries didn’t help, he was often ignored by manager Arsene Wenger amid strong competition for starting shirt. Despite the fact that he did make an impression when he featured for the Gunners, it wasn’t enough to seal more regular playing time, and that has led to the situation he’s in … [Read more...]

Liverpool want £107m for star player as Barcelona offer three players in deal

Liverpool will have no option than to consider selling Brazil international Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona if they offer £107million. Liverpool have already rejected Barcelona's opening £72m offer for Coutinho but are expected to return with an improved bid. The Reds are determined to retain their star man, and manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted several times that he won't be sold. Mundo Deportivo reported that Liverpool do have a price tag they would consider doing business at - a whopping £107m - that would make the Brazilian the world's … [Read more...]

Italian Giants Plotting Last-ditch Efforts To Nick Transfer Ahead Of Man United

AC Milan are making efforts to snatch Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Manchester United, according to reports. The 35-year-old arrived at the Old Trafford last summer as a free agent and went to prove his worth with sublime displays for the Red Devils despite his age and was tipped to become a success the following season. However, his United career was cut-short by a nasty ACL injury during their UEFA Europa League encounter against Anderlecht. Zlatan is believed to be recuperating from injury as United also monitor his injury progress and preparing … [Read more...]

Arsenal Striker Told he can leave if €15m offer arrives; Not Giroud

According to IBTimes UK, Arsenal have told Unsettled striker Lucas Perez that he will be free to leave the club this summer if an offer worth €15m (£13.4m, $17.6m) arrives. Perez, 28, only joined Arsenal during the last summer transfer window after an impressive 2015-2016 season in La Liga, netting 17 goals and assisting a further 10 at Deportivo La Coruna. Everton also tried to sign him then, but the Gunners won the race after agreeing to pay his €21m release clause. However, the striker is likely to leave Emirate Stadium after being given … [Read more...]

Manchester United Ready To Beat League Rivals To Signing The ‘Next John Stones’

Manchester United are monitoring the transfer situation of Dutch whiz kid Melayro Bogarde, according to reports. The 15-year-old has drawn interest from a couple of clubs in Europe due to his solid composure and impressive skills at a tender age. The defender who plies trade with Feyenoord is a free agent until next May. Reports in the Guardian have it that the Red Devils are ready to beat competition from league rivals, Chelsea who have also indicated their interest in signing Borgarde. The report also claims that both clubs are expected … [Read more...]

Bad News – Chelsea Set To Lose Another Target To European Heavyweights

Bayern Munich youngster Renato Sanches is quite aware that he must leave the club to get regular playing time, even if it's on loan. He has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United recently, but the two English clubs have now missed out on signing him, following reports that the player has decided to move to AC Milan instead. Chelsea made a late move for the Portuguese midfielder in an attempt to add more options to their team considering the added demands of European football next campaign. Italian manager Antonio Conte has made … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Hijack Star Player From Arsenal’s Grip This Summer

Even though Liverpool have assured fans that they have no intention of selling Coutinho this summer, it appears they are not yet sure of the player's own decisions, with reports that they are on their toes to bring in another midfielder should Coutinho chose to leave this summer. And The Daily Star reported that Monaco star player Thomas Lemar has emerged as a target for the Anfield club following his links with Arsenal. Lemar burst into the scene last term after helping his French club emerge as Ligue 1 champions with his 14 goals and 17 … [Read more...]

Tottenham Gives Chelsea Chance To Complete Star Player Signing

Everton star player Ross Barkley has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park for much of this summer, and it is understood that the player himself has his heart set on a move away from the club. Though the playmaker had emerged as a target for top English clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Man United, it is believed that Tottenham Hotspur are at the fore front in the race for the player. In a new development however, there are reports that Spurs are not willing to meet the Toffees £40 Million valuation of the England international, … [Read more...]

Confirmed! PL club prepare £25m bid for Arsenal star striker

According to The Daily Mirror, Merseyside giant Everton have now prioritized getting Frenchman Olivier Giroud and are willing to foot his bill of £25m to tempt him to Goodison Park. Everton have been bustling this summer window like they have not done any time recently and have already spent close to £100m but have also profited through the sales of the trio of Lukaku, Deulofeu, and Cleverley. Everton boss Ronald Koeman is not game to drop his bundle yet and is now chasing after a striker, who can step into Lukaku's shoes and deliver the … [Read more...]

Arsenal Contract Rebel Ready To Hand In Transfer Request To Force Move Out

Unsettled Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is considering handing in a transfer request to Arsenal as the Chilean looks to force through his move to rivals Manchester City. According to The Telegraph, Sanchez has set his heart on moving away from the Emirate club this summer and will try to push through Arsenal’s hand. The Chilean is keen to join his former manager at Barcelona Pep Guardiola at Premier League club Manchester City as he continues to stall on signing a new contract with the former Premier League Champions, although Arsenal manager … [Read more...]

Man United Set To Miss Out On Signing Mourinho’s Preferred Target

Manchester United are set to miss out on the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder, Renato Sanches, according to reports. The 19-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from a couple of clubs this summer after falling out of Carlo Ancelotti's plans at the Allian Arena. Manchester United were believed to be the front runners in a potential deal after Jose Mourinho came out to reveal that his side tried to sign Sanches before he opted for the German giants last summer. Ancelotti also confirmed that Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti inquired … [Read more...]

Serie A Club Already Planning To Ruin Liverpool’s 2018 Summer Transfer Plans

RB Leipzig star player Naby Keita emerged as a target for Liverpool this summer, but the German club have made it known that they won't be allowing the player leave yet. However, there are indications that the Bundesliga club will sell him next summer, and Calciomercato are now reporting that Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan will battle Liverpool for the player's signature when the next summer transfer window opens. Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of negotiations for Keita and will wait until the summer of 2018 when a release clause of … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Hijack Arsenal’s Move After Wenger Sees £50m Offer Rejected

According to a report in the Express, Liverpool have entered the race to sign Monaco youngster Thomas Lemar this summer after Arsenal saw their latest £50m offer for the attacker turned down by the Ligue 1 club. The youngster has developed into one of the most highly-rated young forwards in Europe after netting 14 goals and making a further 17 assists to help fire Monaco to the Ligue 1 title last season. Lemar, 21, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates with The Sun claiming last week that Arsenal had finally reached a … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho Makes Massive U-turn On Imminent Transfer Move, Fans Will Like This

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports that Marouane Fellaini is on the verge of joining Galatasaray. The 28-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from the Old Trafford in recent days with reports that the Turkish giants are closing on a deal to sign the lanky midfielder after holding positive talks. Galatasaray sporting director Cenkin Ergun also confirmed that the club have held talks with Fellaini over a potential deal and are hopeful on completing a deal for the player. However, the Belgian … [Read more...]

Latest Update From Club’s Boss Ends Chelsea’s Hope Of Getting Player’s Signature This Summer

Juventus star player Alex Sandro has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and has been linked with the premier league champions for much of this transfer window. However, it appears a deal won't materialise this summer following the latest update from Juventus' boss Massimiliano Allegri that the Brazilian won't be leaving Italy and will play at Turin in the upcoming campaign. The Samba star is understood to be keen on joining up with Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge and the former Juventus manager a huge admirer of the … [Read more...]

Manchester United complete signing of star player

Manchester United have completed the signing of Serbia international midfielder Nemanja Matic from rivals Chelsea, his new side have announced. The midfielder, who turns 29 tomorrow, joins on a three-year deal with a clause to extend it by a year after playing 121 Premier League games for Chelsea, scoring four goals, including some spectaculars. The Serbian made 30 starts in Conte's first season at Stamford Bridge, with Spaniard Cesc Fabregas largely playing second fiddle to Matic as the club's central midfielders battle for a spot alongside … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Man United Agree Personal Terms With Controversial Defender

Manchester United have nearing a potential summer deal for Paris Saint Germain full-back, Serge Aurier, according to reports in The Sun. The Ivorian defender is however subject to the outcome of a court ruling over his ban from entering the United Kingdom after being convicted of assault in May. Aurier who found guilty of assaulting a police officer during a nightout in Paris, France after he was stopped to take a breath test, was unable to travel with the rest of the Paris Saint Germain squad for their Champions League game against Arsenal … [Read more...]

Barcelona prepared £53m offer for Unsettled Arsenal if move for Coutinho fails

La Liga giant FC Barcelona have prepared £53m offer for Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil if move for Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho fails According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Barcelona will make a move for German Mesut Ozil if they are unable to sign Coutinho. The La Liga giants have provided £53 million for the Germany international. Barcelona wants to bring big-names into the Camp Nou in the event Brazilian Neymar Jr leaves to join PSG this summer transfer window. Reports indicate new Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde wants to … [Read more...]

Conte Wants These Players Signed From Nemanja Matic’s Sale

According to reports, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will push the club's management to use the funds derived from the sale of Nemanja Matic to sign one of his major targets. Even though Conte has been able to bring in Alvaro Morata, Antonio Rudiger, and Tiemoue Bakayoko to Chelsea this summer, the former Juventus manager has missed out on a number of other players and has endured a mixed transfer window so far this summer. It is understood that the Italian manager was not pleased seeing his top target Romelu Lukaku being snatched by Jose … [Read more...]

Manchester City Stars Anticipate Arrival Of Arsenal Winger

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is trying to push through a £50m transfer for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez. City players have openly discussed the potential arrival of the Chilean as Guardiola tries to push through a £50m deal for the Chile striker. There is an anticipation within the team that Sanchez will head to the Etihad Stadium this summer transfer window, with some wondering where that leaves the current strikers in the squad. The former Barcelona manager is determined to add more firepower to his forward line and has pursued the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Midfielder Complete Medical At Manchester United, Set To Seal 40-million-pound Transfer

According to British media reports, Out-of -Favour Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has undergone a medical at Manchester United ahead of a 40-million-pound transfer that will reunite him with former boss Jose Mourinho. The midfield maestro was pictured at the Manchester United's Carrington Road training complex on Sunday, with media reporting that a transfer would be announced on Monday. It will be the second time that the Serbian, who turns 29 on Tuesday, has played under Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho. Mourinho first signed the … [Read more...]

Club Gives Green Lights For Liverpool To Sign Star Player For £19M

Liverpool are showing us all that they are really ready for the upcoming campaign following their superb performances in their preseason games. However, The German boss is still keen on adding more players to his squad before the season commence. The Anfield club have been linked with some superb players this summer, but were able to complete deals for the trio of Dominic Solanke (from Chelsea), Mohamed Salah (from AS Roma), and the new Robertson (from Hull City). It is also understood that Liverpool are one of the host of clubs interested in … [Read more...]

Mourinho Says Star Midfielder Wants To Join Manchester United Desperately

According to Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho, Serbia international and Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is eager to leave Stamford Bridge and sign for Premier League Rivals Manchester United. As per reports, a deal in the region of £40million is close to being agreed between both clubs for the 28-year-old midfielder. The Serbian would be Manchester United's third summer signing, following the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Matic's former club Benfica and striker Romelu Lukaku from Premier League club Everton. It would also be the … [Read more...]

Serie A Giant Step Up Bid To Sign Unwanted Chelsea Striker

The future of Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been clear for some time: manager Antonio Conte doesn’t want him at the club and is keen to see him leave the Bridge, but it’s easier said than executed. With just about one month remaining of the summer transfer window, the Spain International striker isn’t even remotely close to departing after his former club Atletico Madrid were handed a transfer embargo, but Serie A giant AC Milan are set to step up their bid to sign him. According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, Italian side AC Milan … [Read more...]

Liverpool may consider £30m fee as Serie A giant eye Frenchman

The Sun reports on Sunday that AS Roma have made an approach for Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho, but they will have to pay around £30m to prise him away from Anfield. The France international fell out with Jurgen Klopp last summer when he was sent home from their pre-season training tour of America after breaking some club rules, and he hasn’t featured for the Reds since. Sakho, 27, spent the second-stanza of last campaign on loan at Crystal Palace and he made a huge impression, helping Palace narrowly avoid the drop to the Championship … [Read more...]