Barcelona are reportedly interested in a £14million transfer move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind. The versatile is rumoured to be one of the first names who could be axed from the club’s first-team under new manager Jose Mourinho, which has alerted Barca. Blind has had two decent seasons at Old Trafford, failing to hold down a regular position due to his versatility. However, this is seen as an advantage to Barcelona, who are admirers of his defensive strength combined with intelligence and ability on the ball. The Catalan … [Read more...]
Manchester City face competition for Serie A starlet
MANCHESTER CITY have entered the race to sign Bologna wonderkid Amadou Diawara, according to reports in Italy. The 18-year-old midfielder has emerged as one of the Serie A side's star men this season, making 34 league appearances. And his performances have cut the eyes of big clubs in Europe. Italian giants Juventus, Napoli and Roma are all thought to be keeping tabs on Diawara. While Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to have registered an interest in bringing him to England this summer. However, the appointment of Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]
Henrikh Mkhitaryan turns down Borussia Dortmund offer as he weighs Premier League options
Mkhitaryan has just one year remaining on his contract and has been linked with both Arsenal and Chelsea. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has rejected Borussia Dortmund’s latest approach to open contract talks, with reports of a Premier League move to either Arsenal or Chelsea growing stronger by the day after his agent admitted they are “looking at his options”. Mkhitaryan has been linked with a move to England, although Dortmund are hugely reluctant to see another of their players leave the club after seeing Mats Hummels return to Bayern Munich last … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Set to axe Juan Mata and Daley Blind from Manchester United squad
Jose Mourinho has already decided Juan Mata and Daley Blind are surplus to requirements at Manchester United, according to reports. The former Chelsea manager was confirmed as Louis van Gaal’s successor last week and has set about improving his squad and formalising his transfer plans with Untied’s executive vice chairman Ed Woodward. Mourinho sold Mata to Manchester United for £37 million in January 2014 after the then reigning Chelsea player of the year, had spent most of the first part of that season on the bench. The Portuguese is … [Read more...]
Chelsea weigh defensive options as Rudiger joins Roma
AS Roma have signed German defender Antonio Rudiger on a long-term contract until 2020, making permanent his loan move from VfB Stuttgart for a fee of nine million euros ($10.02 million), the Italian club said on thereby ending speculations he could join Chelsea. The 23-year old joined the Italian club on a one-year loan deal from Stuttgart in September for an initial fee of four million euros and has made 30 appearances in Serie A. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte reportedly lined up a £16m bid for the Germany international, but have to look … [Read more...]
Chelsea rules out defender sale despite bumber offer
Chelsea will not sell Andreas Christensen to Borussia Monchengladbach, according to reports. Christensen is half-way through a two year loan spell with the German club and has cemented himself in the starting XI. The centre-back made 39 appearances in all competitions last term for the Bundesliga side and scored three goals. And according to German newspaper Bild , Gladbach want to make the deal permanent and will table an offer in the region of £15million - a record for the club. They will also reportedly include a buy-back … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough keen for out of favour Martin Skrtel
The Liverpool defender is under contract until 2018, but having fallen out of favour under Jurgen Klopp his days look numbered. Newly-promoted Middlesbrough are keen to bring him to the Riverside. Report claims Aitor Karanka wants to add the Slovakian’s Premier League experience to his squad as his side prepare for life in the top flight. Skrtel is also attracting interest from abroad with Turkish outfit Besiktas showing interest. The 31-year-old’s agent Karol Csonto has denied that a deal has been agreed with Besiktas, but is almost … [Read more...]
Liverpool plans a drink on Drinkwater as Reds keep Gundogan on standby
Liverpool keen on Leicester Midfielder Danny Drinkwater The 26-year-old has been a key figure for the Foxes in their historic Premier League title-winning season, contributing with three goals and creating eight assists. His impressive form has reportedly attracted the interest of Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, who is believed to be keen on bringing him to Anfield. However, Leicester are keen to keep hold of the midfielder as Claudio Ranieri's side are in advanced talks with Drinkwater's representatives over signing a new and improved deal. It is … [Read more...]
Gonzalo Higuain puts Liverpool on Red alert
The Napoli striker enjoyed a sensational season for the Italian giants as he broke a 66-year record for the most goals in a Serie A season. The 28-year-old was in breathtaking form for the Serie A outfit last season, scoring a record 36 goals in 35 appearances to help Maurizio Sarri’s side to a second-place finish. Higuaín has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in recent seasons but a switch to England has failed to materialise. Reports claims the 28-year-old is ready to quit Napoli, despite his contract running until 2018, and … [Read more...]
Miralem Pjanic to Chelsea after £31m buyout clause is revealed
Roma midfielder Pjanic is wanted by Antonio Conte, the man expected to takeover from interim manager Guus Hiddink at Chelsea in the summer. Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic over the possibility of springing a move that would trigger a £31m release clause in his contract, according to reports in Italy. Chelsea director and lead negotiator, Marina Granovskaia, has already made contact with Pjanic’s advisers ahead of a possible summer move for the 25-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina … [Read more...]
Chelsea wants Brazilian ace
The Blues have conceded 34 goals in 22 games this season and have tried skipper John Terry, Zouma along side Cahill. The have recently been linked with John Stone and PGS's defender Marquinhos and now club captain Silver is the latest on the radar. At age 31, Silver will not be a long time investment as it is Chelsea's policy to give a year contract to players above 30-year-old, but his experience will be vital and Chelsea can afford to pay a £170,000-a-week-wage. … [Read more...]
Liverpool target wants January move
Liverpool bid for Alex Texeira as increase as the starlet tells his club he wants to leave this month. Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also interested in the Brazilian who his recovering from hamstring injury. The Brazilian International told Globo I would like to leave this January and have told Shakhtar Donetsk, he said. Texeira who is currently at the training camp with Shakhtar in Florida said, They[Shakhtar Donetsk] have received a good offer and they are working on a possible solution, but if i don't go now then i would leave in the … [Read more...]
Manchester United: Keeper on trial
Goalkeeper Bartosz Mrozek is on trial at Manchester United. The Lech Poznan keeper have traveled down to Manchester United to spend a few days at their training base. According to newspaper in Poland, United approached Poznan to take the player in December after watching the player since November 2014. Mrozek will be accessed by United coach before returning to his homeland on Sunday. If successful, he will become the second youngest player to join the Premier League after Kamil Grabrara's arrival at liverpool. … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Goners ready to pay highest record fee for Emerik
Reports suggesting that Arsene Wenger willing to break club record fee to sign Dortmond striker. Report claim that Arsenal are willing to pay £42 to land the striker, and are also willing to exceed the amount to a £42.5m deal in which they used to sign Ozil. However, the Bundesliga club would consider a deal if Gunners can pay £60m for the striker. … [Read more...]
Arsene wenger set to bid £52m on two sensational youngsters
Highly rated Granit Xhaka, 23, will cost 37m from Borussia Monchengladbach while Rabiot Adrien, 20, will be heading to Arsenal for a fee reportedly 15m, his mother who is also his agent was in London to discuss the move. Wenger was recently ready to splash 42m to sign Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but it now seem Aubameyang has decided to remain in Borussia Dortmund Now, Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Xhaka and Rabiot. The agent of Xhaka, Is his father Ragip while Rabiot is represented by his mother Veronique. … [Read more...]
Transfer: Chelsea to complete first January transfer
Chelsea have almost completed their first signing of the season according to source Fichajes, The Blues are nearing towards completing a £30million deal for Shaktar Donetsk forward Alex Texeira. He has scored 25 goals in 21 games in League and Champions League for his club. … [Read more...]
Transfer Rumor: Chelsea to sign axel witsel this month
Chelsea are ready to lock horns with Tottenham to sign Zenith St. Petersburg midfielder this month. The Blues held talks with Witsel about a £23m deal during the summer but the deal did not go through. Chelsea, however remain interested in the midfielder, with Witxel keen to leave Petersburg during this January transfer windows. Fans are already chanting "bye bye" to Matic. … [Read more...]
Liverpool to announce Grujik as their first signing
Marko Grujik will be announced as Liverpool first signing under Jurgen Klopp when he completes his £5.1m move from Red Star Belgrade. On 4th January i will become Liverpool Player, The 19-year-old posted on his Facebook account. … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Man United to bid £140m for Neymar
While Neymar seems happy in Barcelona, Manchester United are ready to trigger Nermay's £140m release clause. I do not know if the deal will happen soon, but i am calm because i still have several years. I do not see elsewhere to go because Barcelona is like my second home. he said. The red Devil had tried their luck last summer to land the starlet but got stalled. … [Read more...]
Isco pushes for Man City move
Real Madrid midfielder Isco wants to leave the Bernabeu to sign for Manchester City, reuniting with his former Boss Manuel Pellegrini who worked with the Spaniard at Malaga. … [Read more...]
Loic Remy considering chelsea exit
Loic Remy is weighing up whether to leave Chelsea after becoming worried he could miss out on Euro 2016 with France. Crstal Palace and Aston Villa are both interested in the striker. … [Read more...]
Chelsea buying Alex Texeira unlikely
Chelsea bid for Shaktar Donetsk star Alex Texeira seem to be a foregone conclusion at this point. Advice Chelsea need to use this opportunity wisely. Failure to do so could be fatal because they need a strong forward to help them pull away from the relegation spot before it gets scrappy. … [Read more...]
Arsenal to battle with Inter Milan for highly rated Adrien Rabiot
According to source, Arsenal will make a £15m bid for highly rated sensational midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The French midfielder who requested for a loan move away from the club has been booed by PSG fans. Recently Rabiot has been using the media to force a move away from the club and this as angered PSG manager Laurent Blanc who felt the starlet was not showing the club respect. Rabiot unhappiness at his club has put Arsenal and Inter Milan on alert. Report in France now allude that PSG know the value of the midfielder and will not … [Read more...]
Diego Simeone could be Man United next coach
Atletico Madrid energetic coach could be a possible replacement for Van Gaal. Rumors circulating that Manchester United star believes Diego Simeone could be their next boss. Diego Simeone has recently been tipped to permanently replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea but his popularity with fans inside Old Trafford could see him be the next "Red Devil" Boss. The energetic Argentine has led Atletico Madrid to a La Liga title, Champions league final, Uefa and Spanish Super cup. Simeone who can't speak englsh, desire to manage a club in the … [Read more...]
Mohammed Elneny: Arsenal medical test succesfull
Medical test passed but permit issue could delay his move to Arsenal. Mohammed Elneny will be Arsenal first January signing after a successful £7m deal. Following FA crackdown on signing players outside the EU this year, the deal could be delayed. Egypt whose position in FIFA ranking currently lie in the 57th position, this means Elneny does not automatically qualify for a permit as the FA criteria is limited to the first 50 countries. more on elneny … [Read more...]