Manchester City are said to be long admirers of Laporte, with a serious ankle injury sustained on France under-21s international duty not enough to quell their interest in the player. The France Under-21 international was not considered for the European Championship in France as a result of injury. One positive for City is that Laporte’s agents are Ivan de la Pena and Carles Puyol, the former Barcelona players who featured for the Catalans’ youth side at the same as Txiki Begiristain, City’s current sporting director, starred for the first … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry surprised at Jermy Vardy’s refusal to join Arsenal
Thierry Henry has spoken of his surprise as to why Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is hesitating over a move to Arsenal. Vardy, 29, is currently weighing up whether to make the switch to the Gunners, with sources daying that he has already undergone the first stage of his medical at the club. The former Fleetwood Town player is currently on international duty with England and reports claim he will not make a final decision on his future until after Euro 2016. "All I can say is if I was playing for Leicester and I had Arsenal coming, and … [Read more...]
Rummeneigge: No contract prohibiting Pep from signing Bayern players
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is not contractually prohibited from signing players from his former club. Bayern's confirmation comes after Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa was quoted by Brazilian television network Globo Esporte as saying the opposite, earlier this week. He said of his former coach Pep Guardiola: "It is something he has in the contract, a clause that he can't take anyone from Bayern." Sources at City, however, said that is not the case and City are free to do business with Bayern … [Read more...]
Nemanja Matic to force his way out of Chelsea to link up with Mourinho
Nemanja Matic has told Antonio Conte he wants to leave Chelsea this summer and link up with former boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, according to The Sun . Mourinho brought the Serb back to Stamford Bridge during his second spell with the Blues and is hoping to sign him again this summer. Despite playing a key part in 2015’s title win, Matic was one of the team’s biggest underperformers when Mourinho was sacked last year. It was claimed the pair fell out when Matic was substituted just 27 minutes after coming off the bench in the 3-1 … [Read more...]
Liverpool keen on Udinese playmaker
One of Serie A’s most promising playmakers, Piotr Zielinski, looks set to be on the move this summer but Napoli will have to move quickly to keep him in Italy A fter a successful loan spell at Empoli last season, Piotr Zielinski has impressed Liverpool enough to table a bid for the Polish midfielder’s services. However, they could face competition in the form of Napoli. Due to the Partenopei participating in the Champions League next season, that may prove to be a decisive factor in Zielinski choosing the San Paolo over Anfield. Report have … [Read more...]
Former City boss Manuel Pellegrini set to be named AcMilan coach
The Chilean boss spent three years at the Etihad and won three major trophies — including a Premier League title in his first season. Before moving to England, Pellegrini established himself as a top level boss following a successful ten-year period in Spain. He established Villarreal as a relative force in Europe by leading them to the Champions League semi-finals and quarter-finals. Pellegrini moved to Real Madrid in 2009 and signed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso. The 96 points amassed in … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger hails N’Golo Kante as speculations linking in with the Gunners continues
N'Golo Kante has been hailed by Arsene Wenger, fuelling speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger heaped praise on Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante as Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for the France international. The 25-year-old reportedly has a £20million release clause in his contract and has been heavily linked with the Gunners, as well as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain after starring in Leicester's shock Premier League title success. Arsenal boss Wenger did little to dampen the speculation … [Read more...]
Inter Milan considering Bastian Schweinsteiger loan deal from Manchester United
The arrival of Jose Mourinho could force the German out of Old Trafford despite only joining the Red Devils last summer for €9m Manchster United’s Bastian Schweinsteiger could be set for a loan move to Inter , after it was claimed that Jose Mourinho is willing to let the 2014 World Cup winner leave Old Trafford. Having identified this as a potential signing, Serie A coach Roberto Mancini is now plotting a possible move for the ball-playing midfielder, who only made 18 Premier League appearances for Louis van Gaal’s side last season. Mancini … [Read more...]
Barcelona considering Chelsea’s Ceazar Azpilicueta as replacement for Alves
Barcelona are keen to add Chelsea defender Ceazar Azpilicueta to their ranks as they set for the departure of Dani Alves to Juventus. The Spanish champions are desperately considering their defensive options as officials work to avoid a mini crisis in manager Luis Enrique's back line. Dani Alves is tipped to leave and Marc Bartra have already departed the club, while Douglas, Adriano and Thomas Vermaelen may all follow suit. That is according to Spanish newspaper Marca, who claim both Javier Mascherano and Aleix Vidal could also leave the … [Read more...]
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte interested in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli are keen on retaining their commanding centre-half, although Kaildou Koulibaly is now expecting to leave the Stadio San Paolo. Kalidou Koulibaly is contemplating a summer transfer away from Italian side Napoli and has criticised the club’s inertia in arranging a potential contract renewal. Incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has already lined up a potential move for the Senegal international, as he aims to bolster his defence in a proposed €30 million deal. However, Napoli are reluctant to sell their star defender, although Koulibaly … [Read more...]
Jeremy Vardy to reject Arsenal offer to stay at the King Power Stadium
Arsenal activated a £20million release clause in the 29-year-old's Leicester contract last week after his 24 goals helped Leicester to the Premier League title. The Gunners are thought to have offered Vardy a £120,000-a-week deal to lure him away from the King Power Stadium, where he currently earns £70,000 a week. Reports revealed earlier this week that he has verbally agreed to join the north London club, but there appears to be another twist in the tale. Reports say Vardy is now leaning towards rejecting Arsenal's lucrative approach in … [Read more...]
Radja Nianggolan says Antonio Conte wants him at the Bridge
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has revealed that Italy coach Antonio Conte wants to sign him for Chelsea next season, having tried to lure him to Juventus in the past. The Belgium midfielder features high up on Conte's summer shopping list and he told Belgian media that not only is he aware of Conte's interest, but that he has already spoken to him about a move to the Premier League. "We've talked. He already wanted me at Juve, but I told him that I would never go there," Nainggolan told Belgian media in France. "Now he's trying to … [Read more...]
Cristian Tello attracting interest from Liverpool and Fiorentina
Fiorentina did have the winger on loan for the latter half of last season but Jurgen Klopp’s men have now emerged as contenders for his signature. Barcelona winger Cristian Tello is attracting interest from Fiorentina and Liverpool as the 24-year-old looks set to move away from the Catalan club this summer. Having spent the last six months on loan in Florence, it is thought the Gigliati are looking to make the move for the winger a permanent one, whilst Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp is also said to be an admirer of the … [Read more...]
AC Milan sets sight on former Manchester City coach
AC Milan will set their priority on a winning and experience gaffer in their search for a new coach, as indicated by the club’s latest link to former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini. After being unpleasantly snubbed by their primary target Unai Emery, who is set to continue his career at Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain , the Rossoneri continue their search for international talent and have set their sight on the 62-year-old Chilean. It is reported that both vice-president Adriano Galliani and the impending Chinese investors have … [Read more...]
Christian Benteke may quit Anfield if he doesn’t get regular playing time
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke says he will have to consider his future if he does not fit into Jurgen Klopp’s plans for next season. The Belgium international scored 10 goals last season, the fourth best at the club, having slipped down the pecking order when the German replaced Brendan Rodgers – the man who signed Benteke for £32.5million last summer. From mid-October, when Klopp took over, Benteke started just 13 of 52 matches and was used sparingly as a substitute having fallen behind compatriot Divock Origi. The striker has often … [Read more...]
Manchester United sign Ivorian defender Eric Bailly from Villarreal
The defender, 22, is believed to have cost United £30m, and has signed a four-year contract with the option of another two years. Bailly becomes United manager Jose Mourinho's first signing at Old Trafford, with striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic tipped to join the club next month. "It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United," he told mufc.com . "To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do. "I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with Jose Mourinho will help me develop in the … [Read more...]
Arsenal to offer Hector Bellerin new contract
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to offer full-back Héctor Bellerín a lucrative new contract to counteract interest from Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been named in Vicente del Bosque’s final 23-man squad at the expense of injured Dani Carvajal ahead of the European Championship despite only making his debut for Spain during the 3-1 friendly victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last month. Barcelona have aspirations to lure the talented defender back to the Camp Nou but their plans have been accelerated after learning of Dani Alves’s desire … [Read more...]
Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-EmerickAubameyang
Aubameyang is one of the hottest properties in Europe after scoring 25 goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances, and has been linked with a host of clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal. But according to Sky Sports , City are set to beat their rivals to the signing of the 26-year-old, in what would be a huge statement of intent. Incoming manager Pep Guardiola has already landed midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Dortmund, and the Spaniard is also understood to be interested in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte and … [Read more...]
Eric Bailly passes medical at Manchester United ahead of his £30m move
Manchester United faced tough competition from Manchester City , Barcelona and Paris St-Germain for the defender's signature - but it seems they have won the race. They add that the interest drove the transfer fee towards £30m. Bailly joined Villarreal in January 2015 and impressed for the La Liga side. The centre-back made 35 appearances for Villarreal last season, chipping in with one goal. Bailly started his footballing career at Espanyol and Manolo Marquez gave him his debut for the B team in 2013. And Marquez yesterday claimed … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic keeps fans guessing as speculations over his future continues
The Swedish superstar continued to keep the Manchester United fans waiting after he appeared at a much anticipated advertising event in Paris. F ar from the big reveal that some thought it might be, Zlatan Ibrahimovic refused to give little more than a few hints on this future when he answered journalists’ questions in Paris on Tuesday. The striker was appearing at a launch event for A to Z sportswear in the French capital, and with the event being streamed live on Facebook, Ibrahimovic failed to deliver the desired answer with regard to the … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho keen to bring Nemanja Matic to Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED are pursuing their interest in Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, according to reports. Jose Mourinho is keen to bring in a host of fresh talent in the transfer window and Express Sport understands the Portuguese is being handed £200million to spend. The 53-year-old has been linked with trying to raid his former club Chelsea in recent months. And according to Italian publication GianlucaDiMarzio , Matic is at the forefront of his plans. Matic was a key part of Chelsea 's title-winning campaign in the 2014/15 season but … [Read more...]
Arsenal intersted in signing Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Arsenal are interested in Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez but signing Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan is their priority this summer, a source close to the London club has disclosed. Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Leicester striker Jamie Vardy and have also been linked with his teammate Mahrez, who won the PFA Player of the Year award this season. However, a source close to the club has now said that, while the Algeria international remains on the wanted list, Dortmund attacking midfielder Mkhitaryan is currently their … [Read more...]
Liverpool to lure Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera away from Porto
Reports claims Jurgen Klopp is set to land the 26-year-old star as his Kop revolution gets underway with the midfielder on the verge of joining the train to Liverpool. The reds have already completed a number of deals ahead of the summer transfer window, with Schalke’s Joel Matip and Red Star Belgrade’s Marko Grujic both snapped up earlier this year. Goalkeeper Loris Karius has also signed up for Klopp’s Kop revolution in a £4.7million deal from Mainz, but the German’s spending won’t stop there. Southampton ace Sadio Mane is a £40m target … [Read more...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans to bring Riyad Mahrez to the Emirates
ARSENAL are in talks to bring Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy to help streghten their squad for next season. Arsene Wenger has already met the £20million release clause of Foxes striker Vardy, who has reportedly had his medical today at London Colney. But now in another incredible twist, Vardy is set to be joined by his PFA Player of the Year team-mate Mahrez. The Gunners have been shocked that Mahrez's release clause is so low and now have well and truly sparked the break-up of the Premier League-winning Foxes team. The 25-year-old cost … [Read more...]
Barcelona and PSG track Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho
According to reports, the Liverpool midfielder is already being tracked down by the French champions, who have been in contact with the 23-year-old’s representatives. But Barcelona star Neymar is dreaming of bringing his compatriot to the Nou Camp as back-up to the sensational MSN trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Coutinho who is valued £25million by PSG is currently on international duty with Brazil and played in their controversial score draw with Colombia at the Rose Bowl in LA. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for … [Read more...]