Jose Mourinho has informed his Manchester United players that he wishes to work with a first-team group of just 24. Mourinho, who used just 22 players when leading Chelsea to the 2014/15 Premier League title, will seek to use a similarly ‘small, tight-knit group’ at Old Trafford. Joe Bernstein claims that the Portuguese will select just 24 players for his first team, and ‘will allow anyone outside that to leave the club or train with the under 21s’. He prefers to work with a smaller group as opposed to a ‘bloated squad with players … [Read more...]
Chelsea to replace Fabregas with Kante as Mourinho shows interest
With new Blues coach Antonio Conte expected to let several players go this summer, Cesc Fabregas could well need to find a new club . With his future at Chelsea uncertain, Cesc Fabregas could be offered a lifeline by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. The pair worked together at Stamford Bridge during the last two campaigns, winning both the Premier League and the Capital One Cup before the Portuguese tactician was sacked for a poor start to last season. New Chelsea boss and former Italy coach Antonio Conte could have a clear out … [Read more...]
Joe Allen set for showdown talks with Jurgen Klopp
As speculation mounts over whether Joe Allen will be offered a new deal or offloaded by Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp says talks are imminent. Joe Allen is set for showdown talks with Jurgen Klopp to decide his Liverpool future. The midfielder is a reported transfer target for the likes of Celtic, where ex-Reds boss Brendan Rodgers took charge in May, and former club Swansea City, as he enters the final year of his current Liverpool deal having put himself firmly in the shop window with his Euro 2016 exploits for Wales. Allen made eight … [Read more...]
Galatasaray offer Wilfried Bony an escape route
Galatasaray have offered Wilfried Bony an escape route from Manchester City after the striker was deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium. The Ivory Coast international has failed to make an impact at the Etihad, scoring just 10 goals in 18 months at the club. The 27-year-old was in superb form at Swansea before his move to Manchester in January 2015 for £28m, netting 35 goals in 70 appearances for the Swans in all competitions. Bony scored just eight goals in 34 appearances for City last season, starting 18 … [Read more...]
Chelsea make £29m bid for N’Golo Kante
Chelsea have made a £29 million bid for Leicester’s France international midfielder, N’Golo Kanté, and want to push the deal forward this weekend. Antonio Conte, the new Chelsea manager, has made his move for the player, with a formal offer being considered by the Premier League champions. Leicester’s hierarchy were discussing Chelsea’s bid in Austria on Wednesday night yet remain hopeful of persuading the 25-year-old to stay for at least another season. Kanté has already turned down one contract proposal since the end of last season … [Read more...]
Skrtel passes medical ahead of Fenerbahce move
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has passed a medical ahead of his move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. It was reported last week that a fee of around £5 million had been agreed and that Skrtel was given permission to enter discussions with Fenerbahce. The centre-back arrived in Turkey on Tuesday to finalise his move with last season’s Super Lig runners-up. Skrtel, who signed a new contract with the Reds in July 2015, fell out of favour under manager Jurgen Klopp and found his game time limited. The arrival of Joel Matip from Schalke and … [Read more...]
Arsenal look to sign Napoli striker but won’t meet release clause
Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing Gonzalo Higuain but will not remotely consider meeting the Napoli striker’s £78.8million release clause. The Italian club have indicated to the Gunners that Higuain is available this summer as manager Arsene Wenger scours Europe to find a top class centre-forward to spearhead Arsenal’s Premier League title push next season. Higuain has a release clause of 94.4m euros, which due to the slump in the value of the pound since Britain’s referendum vote to leave the European Union, now equates to … [Read more...]
Conte set to be unveiled as new Chelsea boss
Antonio conte will be unveiled as Chelsea coach on thursday, with fans hoping he can deliver the goods at Stamford Bridge. Conte was appointed Chelsea boss on April 4 and takes up his role after leading Italy at Euro 2016, where they suffered a penalty shootout loss to Germany in the quarter-finals. The Godfather – his nickname among the Italy players, according to Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci – is the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho, who is now boss of Manchester United. As well as having a new man at the helm, Chelsea are … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Chelsea look set to bring Roma defender to England
With contract talks seemingly set to break down and defensive reinforcements on their way, Roma could be set to offload centre-back Kostas Manolas. The impending arrival of Juan Jesus could signal the end of Kostas Manolas’ time at Roma , with the defender being monitored by Arsenal and Chelsea. With a deal agreed with Inter for an initial loan, followed by a mandatory purchase, of their Brazilian centre-back, it has fuelled further rumours that Manolas will depart the Giallorossi. Although he is contracted until 2019, considerable … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal battle for Kante as Chinese club shows interest
Chelsea's attempts to sign N'Golo Kante are complicated by interest from China and the efforts of several Leicester players to convince him to stay. Kante’s £20m release-clause is not prohibitive to Manchester United, Arsenal or Juventus, who are among those monitoring the situation, but Chelsea have shown the greatest willingness to act. Progress is expected this week now France have completed their Euro 2016 campaign but Chinese club Shanghai SIPG have raised the stakes by indicating they are prepared to pay £35m. Kante is thought to … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough in talks to sign former Man City striker
Middlesbrough are trying to finalise a deal to bring back Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo to the Premier League on loan. The newly-promoted Teessiders are understood to have opened talks over the 30-year-old former Manchester City frontman as head coach Aitor Karanka looks to boost the firepower at his disposal in the Premier League. However, the negotiations are proving painstaking with Boro seeking an initial loan agreement without taking on full responsibility for the player’s existing financial package. Discussions are understood to … [Read more...]
Juventus rejects Arsenal bid for Rugani
Arsenal have reportedly had a £25million bid rejected for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. The Italy Under-21 international impressed in Italy last season, but he is behind Massimiliano Allegri's first-choice centre-backs Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order and made just 17 Serie A appearances. He has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer, with Arsenal and Italian sides Napoli and Sampdoria all reportedly interested in his signature. Reports from Italy claim the Gunners have had a … [Read more...]
Arsenal lacking fit strikers as search continues
Arsenal are struggling with injuries up top and have so far failed to sign a new leading man. Danny Welbeck is out long-term after suffering another knee injury near the end of last season and isn't expected back until around February at the earliest. Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud has now gone on his summer holidays after Euro 2016 . As France reached the final of the tournament, Giroud now begins his three week break and won't be match fit when the campaign gets underway at home to Liverpool. Arsenal face two crucial fixtures: hosting … [Read more...]
Swansea signs Tyler Reid from Man United
Swansea have announced the signing of defender Tyler Reid from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. Reid, 18, has agreed a three-year deal and is set to link up with the club’s development squad ahead of their pre-season tour to Scotland later this month. Right-back Reid joined United from Arsenal’s youth ranks in 2012, but did not feature for the first team. “I am really looking forward to a fresh challenge and getting started,” he told Swansea’s official website. “I see a good opportunity to play first-team football with the … [Read more...]
Liverpool defender set for Turkey move
The defender’s time in Liverpool looks to have come to an end after eight and a half years. Skrtel has been deemed surplus to requirements by Jurgen Klopp as the German boss sets about building a team capable of challenging for the title. And according to website Turkish Football , Skrtel will fly to Istanbul to complete his move, before joining up with his new team-mates at their pre-season training camp later this week. Both clubs have been in negotiations over his transfer for a number of weeks with a fee of £5.5million now … [Read more...]
Man City close to completing Moreno deal
Promising Colombian teenager Marlos Moreno is expected to complete a move to Premier League side Manchester City. Manchester City are "very close" to completing the signing of Colombia international Marlos Moreno, according to Atletico Nacional coach Reinaldo Rueda. Moreno has been heavily linked to City in recent weeks, with media reports on Monday suggesting a deal for the 19-year-old was all but wrapped up. The Atletico forward is one of the brightest young talents in South American football, showcased by his efforts at the Copa … [Read more...]
yaya Toure linked with a move to China
Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to Manchester City, the future of midfield powerhouse Yaya Toure is in the air . After it emerged that Roberto Mancini wanted to link up with former player Yaya Toure, the Manchester City midfielder could be now heading to China. The Inter tactician remains a fan of the Ivory Coast international despite his advancing age, after the duo shared a successful period during their time together in Manchester. Following the arrival of Pep Guardiola to the Etihad Stadium, the future of the box-to-box … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to wield the axe at United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has indicated that his squad could be set for further changes before the end of the summer transfer window. Mourinho has signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly so far this summer. But the former Chelsea boss said during his first news conference at Manchester United that he and the club had "made a nucleus of four priorities, four positions, to give a certain balance to the squad," with sources saying that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba remains a target. The only first-team … [Read more...]
Arsenal considers offering Giroud for Napoli striker
Arsenal could make a huge splash in the transfer market by offering cash plus Olivier Giroud as part of a deal that would circumvent Gonzalo Higuain’s release clause . Arsenal are ready to make an offer of €60 million plus Olivier Giroud for Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain in one of the blockbuster moves of the summer. Azzurri President Aurelio De Laurentiis already rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid last week, but could be intrigued by the idea of a player exchange. A player of Giroud’s calibre would give the Neapolitans an instant … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal in race to sign Arda Turan
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign £23million-rated Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to reports in the Spanish media. The midfielder’s future has been subject of heavy speculation in recent weeks after failing to make his mark in his first season at the Nou Camp. The Turkey international joined the Catalan giants last summer from Atletico Madrid for £34m but was unable to make his debut for his new side until January 2016 due to a transfer embargo on the club. Despite winning the La Liga title in his first season … [Read more...]
Man City target to get improved contract at Juventus
After helping Italy to the quarter-final at the European Championship in France, Leonardo Bonucci is now expected to decide on his future at domestic level. With Manchester City interested in signing Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, the Bianconeri will look to ward off interest by offering him an improved contract. Etihad officials are prepared to offer the 29-year-old a contract worth €8 million per season until 2021, which is more than twice his current salary that sees him earn €3.7m at the Bianconeri. Bonucci is a fan favourite … [Read more...]
Pogba may remain at Juventus- Mino Raiola
Paul Pogba may yet remain a Juventus player beyond this summer despite intense interest from Manchester United, according to Mino Raiola. United have emerged as the sole candidates to re-sign the player who left them for free to join Juventus four years ago, after Real Madrid dropped out of the race to sign him . The midfielder’s future has been left uncertain during Euro 2016, as he played a key role in France’s surge to the final. But the 23-year-old disappointed in the showpiece against Portugal, and will now look ahead to his club … [Read more...]
Man City told to pay more for Torino right-back Bruno Peres
After losing captain Kamil Glik , Torino are reluctant to see Bruno Peres depart the club, with Manchester City being told they must spend big to sign him. The Etihad outfit launched a €15 million bid, which was subsequently rejected, before following up with a bid in the region of €17.5m, which Granata officials also turned down . Torino President Urbano Cairo values Peres at €20m, with the club unwilling to accept any figure less than that amount, according to Toro News. The right-back joined from Santos for €2.2m in 2014, and has … [Read more...]
Realmadrid drops Pogba interest, United now favourites
Manchester United’s route to sign Paul Pogba ‘is now clear’ after Real Madrid dropped out of the race to sign him, according to reports. Pogba has been linked with a move away from Juventus this summer for a world-record fee, claimed to be at least £100million by most sources. The midfielder’s potential transfer from the Serie A champions could now proceed after France’s exit from Euro 2016, where he played in the final defeat to Portugal in extra time. There have been countless claims on the 23-year-old’s future, with United ‘ … [Read more...]
Liverpool offer Clyne to Barcelona
Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has reportedly been offered to Barcelona, who rejected the opportunity to sign the England full-back. Barca are said to be in the market for a right-back after Dani Alves left the Nou Camp to join Juventus. According to The Sunday Times , Clyne “has become dissatisfied with his status since Jurgen Klopp’s arrival as manager” and the former Southampton full-back was “informally offered” to Barca. The Catalans, however, passed on the opportunity to recruit the 25-year-old, given their finances are … [Read more...]
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