Jurgen Klopp is reported to have told his players which of them are free to leave this summer – with at least eight more set to be cut from Liverpool’s squad. With Kolo Toure and Jose Enrique released at the end of the season and Jerome Sinclair having been sold to Watford, the Reds are expected to sell off around eight more players this summer – with Joe Allen – despite his Euro 2016 heroics with Wales – and Christian Benteke heading the list. Allen, who has attracted interest from Sevilla , former club Swansea and Southampton, is expected to meet with Klopp next week following his return to the UK from France where it’s widely reported that the Reds boss will tell the player he will be made available for transfer. The Reds are also expected to … [Read more...]
Juventus set to lure Sanchez away from Arsenal
The Chilean forward has emerged as a potential signing for the Bianconeri, who are looking to strengthen their attacking ranks following the departure of Alvaro Morata . Keen to add to their forward line this summer following the departure of Alvaro Morata to Real Madrid, Juventus have submitted a bid of around €30 million for Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. The big-money offer follows swiftly on from the Spaniard’s return to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, but is still believed to fall well short of the Premier League club’s valuation. Sanchez is deemed to be one of the Gunners’ prized assets, and after earning Player of the Tournament at the Copa America last month, The Sun reports that Arsene Wenger is likely to demand far more than the €42.5 million they … [Read more...]
Jurgen Kloop signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
After less than 12 months in charge, Jurgen Klopp has agreed to an extension of his Liverpool contract. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has signed a new long-term contract, the club have announced. The former Borussia Dortmund head coach was appointed in October last year after Brendan Rodgers was sacked following a disappointing start to the season. The 49-year-old has been rewarded for a promising first nine months in the role with a new deal which is reported to take him through until 2022, with his previous contract having been set to expire in 2018. Klopp said on the club's official website: "It's hard to express in words how honoured myself, Zeljko [Buvac] and Peter [Krawietz] feel by the commitment shown in us by the ownership and the club in … [Read more...]
Arsenal make move for Subotic as Liverpool and Everton show interest
Arsenal have reportedly lodged a £12m bid for Neven Subotic after the defender was told he will be allowed to move to the Premier League this summer. Subotic has made 258 appearances for Borussia Dortmund since making his debut for the Bundesliga giants back in 2008 but the 27-year-old announced last month that he’s set to move on ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. The player fell out of favour at the Westfalenstadion last season and has since been told that he can leave the club, subject to an acceptable bid for his services coming in. “I do not want to earn my money on the bench, but to be a active part of the history like I was until last year,” Subotic said. The player, who earlier this year was linked with a move to Liverpool , is also being … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce confirm talks with Skrtel over £5m deal
Fenerbahce have confirmed they have entered negotiations with to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel. The centre-back signed for £6.5million back in January 2008 from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg and has made 320 appearances for the club over six years, scoring 18 goals. He was part of the Liverpool side that won the League Cup back in 2012, when he scored in the final against Cardiff City. The Slovakian was phased out as the club’s starting central defender under Jurgen Klopp last season, but still made the Xi on 21 occasions in an injury-hit campaign for the Reds. Fenerbahce confirmed that they had entered talks with the Premier League side with regards to signing the 31-year-old this summer, but that his involvement with Slovakia at Euro 2016 … [Read more...]
Manchester United begin Pogba transfer negotiations
Manchester United are reported to have begun negotiations over a deal that could see Paul Pogba return for around £100m. Pogba, who is currently on international duty with host nation France at Euro 2016, has also been linked to Real Madrid with compatriot Zinedine Zidane thought to be a keen admirer of the 23-year-old. Sky Sports report that although Juventus are adamant they want to hold onto their prized asset, a world record offer from United worth £100million is likely to be too much for them to resist. Ed Woodward has entered into negotiations with Pogba’s representatives and with Juventus, who the midfielder joined in 2012 after leaving Old Trafford. As well as a bid of around £100m, United are thought to be willing to offer a £300,000-a-week … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry: France have got a new hero in Griezmann
France have found a new hero in Antoine Griezmann and the striker has his eyes firmly set on lifting the Euro 2016 trophy after his two goals fired Les Bleus past Germany on Thursday and into the final. Griezmann slammed home a first-half penalty, following a needless handball from Bastian Schweinsteiger, and then poked in the second after the break to secure the host nation's first competitive win over Germany in 58 years. The Atletico Madrid marksman tops the Euro 2016 scorers table with six goals but is now focused on getting his hands on the cup when they play Portugal in Paris on Sunday. "This is the result of a group, and of a lot of hard work from the staff," he said. "Now we're in the final and we want to lift that trophy. "We are very happy … [Read more...]