AC Milan could face competition for Aston Villa’s Jordan Amavi, with Premier League side Liverpool and Ligue 1 outfit Bastia also keen on the relegated full-back. Despite the Villains awful domestic campaign, the 22-year-old’s quality stood out and the Rossoneri had planned to tie up a deal, despite Bastia hoping to take the French defender back home. However, with Jose Enrique departing Merseyside and Alberto Moreno far from convincing at left-back, Sources say Jurgen Klopp is willing to splash out around €15 million to secure Amavi. Whether that will detract Milan from making a move remains to be seen, but it now seems increasingly unlikely that the Frenchman will be plying his trade in the second tier of English football next year. Last season the … [Read more...]
Rooney willing to end his career at Old Trafford
Wayne Rooney is interested in extending his deal with Manchester United even further than the three seasons he has left on his contract. Rooney, 30, has been playing in midfield for England at Euro 2016 and was also in a deeper role for United in the closing stages of last season and says he is viewing Ryan Giggs as a role model, with the former United winger having prolonged his career by shifting into a midfield role in the latter stages of his career. New United manager Jose Mourinho recently said of Rooney: "Wayne is and has been England's best player for over a decade," showing the high regard that the Portuguese has for the player. When Mourinho returned to Chelsea as manager for a second spell in summer 2013, he had quickly tried to sign Rooney, … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho’s dad Felix rushed back to hospital with pneumonia
78-year-old former Portugal goalkeeper suffered a number of health scares during his son's second stint as Chelsea manager He has reportedly been rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties in another health setback for the ailing OAP, after suffering breathing difficulties and will remain there until Monday at the earliest Showbiz website Flash Vidas said the 78-year-old was admitted to Sao Bernardo Hospital in his native Setubal an hour’s drive south of Lisbon on Thursday. He is said to have been diagnosed with pneumonia and reportedly has to remain in hospital until at least Monday. A private medical team which reportedly cares for him round-the-clock following his hospital release a few months ago is believed to have decided he needed immediate … [Read more...]
Skrtel warns Liverpool team mates ahead of England clash
Martin Skrtel has warned his Liverpool teammates there will be “no such thing as friends” when Slovakia take on England. The 31-year-old shares an Anfield dressing room with Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner, with Raheem Sterling another former colleague, but will not be dishing out any preferential treatment in St Etienne on Monday. “It’s not a normal situation for me, but we’re professionals and it’s all part of the job,” the defender told FIFA.com. “I know them and they know me, though there’s more to the match than just that. “In a match like this there are no such things as friends. You can maybe be friends before or after the game, but not on the pitch. “Everyone will be giving their all for … [Read more...]
United and Chelsea do battle for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci
After a storming start to Euro 2016, Juventus ‘ Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci has caught the attention of Premier League giants Manchester United. The Azzurri have kept two clean sheets in their opening Group E matches, with the 29-year-old even claiming an assist to continue an excellent double-winning season with the Old Lady. That form has seen Manchester United consider a bid for Bonucci, according to Daily Star, with a whopping €64 million being placed on the centre-back’s price tag by Juve. Having only just signed tied the Italian down to a fresh contract that will run until 2020, the Bianconeri are also having to hold off Premier League giants Chelsea , where ex-Juventus coach Antonio Conte is aiming to reunite with one of his former star … [Read more...]
Former City Boss Pellegrini linked with vacant Southampton job
Southampton’s search for a new manager has taken a further twist, with Claude Puel, Vitor Pereira and Manuel Pellegrini all on the shortlist before further interviews this weekend. The bookmakers’ favourite has been Rudi Garcia but, after talks over recent days, the former Lille and Roma manager is no longer regarded as an option. Frank de Boer, André Villas-Boas and Eddie Howe are also not on the shortlist list, but Pellegrini has emerged as a potential candidate after signals that he would be interested in talking to Southampton and remaining in the Premier League following his departure from Manchester City. Southampton want a manager who encourages a high-pressing and passing style, as well as a willingness to promote young players and, ideally, … [Read more...]
Vicente Del Bosque key to Spain success- Fabregas
After an impressive victory against Turkey at Euro 2016 , Cesc Fabregas spoke at length about the influence of Spain coach Vicente del Bosque. Highlighting his coach’s importance, the Chelsea player focussed on the creativity with which Del Bosque allows his players to perform. “The coach transmits security and tranquillity,” the 29-year-old told reporters. “You always go out on the pitch knowing what you have to do – he gives us that freedom on the field and you feel free to play your game. “That’s very important at the moment especially for skilled players and Del Bosque is key.” Fabregas has started both of Spain’s groups games, though there are those that are questioning his influence and place in the starting XI. “I don’t care what people … [Read more...]