Eagles boss Alan Pardew has turned his attention towards Liverpool flop Benteke after missing out on compatriot Mitcy Batshauyi from Marseille who appears set to join Chelsea. Christian Benteke could be about to make the switch from Liverpool to Crystal Palace, with the London side agreeing a club record transfer fee for his services. Although he was well liked by Brendan Rodgers, the arrival of Jurgen Klopp at Anfield has cast his future into doubt and it seems as though he’ll have the option to leave. Close to €40 million could be … [Read more...]
Euro 2016: Ramsey stars as Wales stun Belgium to book semi-finals ticket
A sensational display from Wales saw the underdogs fight back from a goal down to beat Belgium 3-1 to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016. On a night dripping with raw emotion in northern France, Wales went one better than their 1958 predecessors who reached the last eight of the World Cup. They also did it the hard way after falling behind to Radja Nainggolan’s thunderous strike, with Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and substitute Sam Vokes proving the goal-scoring heroes. They will now meet Portugal in the semi-final in Lyon on … [Read more...]
Manchester United sign Zlatan
Manchester United have confirmed that former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joined the club, and has signed a one-year deal according to reports. Ibrahimovic, 34, arrives as a free agent after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired on Thursday when he announced on social media that he would be moving to Old Trafford -- writing on Instagram: "Time to let the world know. My next destination is @manchesterunited #iamcoming" The move will see Ibrahimovic reunited with United manager Jose Mourinho, whom he had worked with at Inter … [Read more...]
Ryan Giggs departs United after 29-years
Ryan Giggs has reached a settlement to confirm his departure from Manchester United – bringing an end to his 29-year stay at the club. Giggs, 42, had a year remaining on his contract as assistant manager but new boss Jose Mourinho intends to fill that role with long-time friend Rui Faria. Unable to reach agreement over another role at the Premier League club, Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for the club, has decided to move on. United are expected to release an official statement in the coming days to officially confirm the … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign Nolito from Celta Vigo
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Nolito from Celta Vigo on a four-year contract. Nolito, 29, who had an €18 million (£13.8m) release clause in his Celta contract, will link up with new City boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, having played under him during their time together at Barcelona. The Spain international, who will wear the No. 9 shirt at City, becomes the third signing of the Guardiola era following the arrivals of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund and Aaron Mooy from Melbourne City. #WelcomeNolito to … [Read more...]
Nolito passes Man City Medical
Ahead of a move to England, Spain striker Nolito has passed a medical and is set to pen a three-year deal with Manchester City as his €18 million move nears completion. Celta Vigo gave the 29-year-old striker permission to travel to Manchester to complete the move after the striker returned from Spain’s early exit from Euro 2016. The transfer has been a formality for a number of weeks with Pep Guardiola keen to snap up the former Barcelona forward, who he once coached at the Camp Nou. Nolito enjoyed a hugely successful three years at … [Read more...]
Watford sign Liverpool striker
Watford have signed out-of-contract Liverpool striker Jerome Sinclair on a five-year contract. The Reds would have been entitled to compensation - usually decided by a tribunal - as Sinclair is just 19 but the clubs have managed to come to an agreement which Press Association Sport understands will see the Merseysiders receive £4million. In a statement Liverpool said: "His registration would have been subject to compensation in the form of a development fee. "However, following amicable and professional discussions between Watford and … [Read more...]
Real Madrid set to offer Morata plus cash to land Edenn Hazard
Real Madrid may try to tempt Chelsea into selling Eden Hazard this summer by offering them striker Alvaro Morata plus £40m in exchange, with incoming manager Antonio Conte a known fan of the Spain international. Hazard’s future at Chelsea has come under question over the last 12 months, although the Belgium international insisted that he will stay with the club for at least another season before he departed for the European Championship in France. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with Real and has previously stated his desire to … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic confirms his next destination
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially confirmed his move to Manchester United, after much speculation surrounding the Swede’s future. The confirmation came via his Twitter and Instagram pages, in which he posted a picture of the club’s crest, with the following comment: “Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd” Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd 4:07 PM - 30 Jun 2016 Zlatan Ibrahimović @Ibra_official The 34-year-old announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the … [Read more...]
Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy signs three-year deal with Manchester City
Manchester City have signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy from A-League side Melbourne City, with the Premier League outfit loaning Anthony Caceres and Luke Brattan to their partner club. Mooy, 25, has signed a three-year deal with the Premier League club while Caceres and Brattan move on loan for the 2016-17 season. Mooy was named Melbourne City's player of the year in each of his two seasons at AAMI PArk and set the A-League alight last season creating a record 21 assists. His form has carried him into the Socceroos contention, … [Read more...]
Man Utd announce Galatasaray friendly in Sweden
Manchester United have announced a friendly against Galatasaray in Sweden on July 30, which could give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a chance to represent his anticipated new club on home turf. Ibrahimovic, 34, is widely expected to sign for United following the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain on July 1. The former Sweden international is set to sign a one-year contract to link up with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. United will face Galatasaray at the 43,000 Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg. The game will be the Red Devils' final … [Read more...]