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...]
De Gea and Muniain’s WhatsApp conversations revealed
A conversation between the players has been made public by El Confidencial and Cadena Ser Two WhatsApp conversations have shed some light on the Spanish sexual assault case which has implicated Iker Muniain, David de Gea, and an as yet unnamed third player. A protected witness has accused Athletic club’s Muniain and another player of sexual assault during a sex party back in 2012, a meeting Spain goalkeeper de Gea is accused of arranging. “Muniain and the other player were at the hotel, I wasn’t there. It wasn’t me,” De Gea said, according … [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...]
Euro 2016: Arsenal new boy Granit Xhaka set to do battle against his brother Taulant
The curious case of how two closely-knit brothers are about to make European Championship history by playing against each other for different nations is a symbol of these complex and diverse political times. Born in Basel to a family fleeing from Kosovo, Granit and Taulant Xhaka must put their love aside as they play against one another for Switzerland and Albania respectively on Saturday. F amily ties will be best kept off the pitch for two opponents at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday, as Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka must … [Read more...]
Kolo Toure released by Liverpool
Kolo Toure has been released by Liverpool following the expiry of his contract, according to report. Toure's release ends his three-year spell at Anfield following his arrival from Manchester City on a free transfer in the summer of 2013. The former Ivory Coast international provided back-up for Jurgen Klopp's team last season, getting a regular run in the side after the suspension of Mamadou Sakho towards the end of the campaign. Toure, 35, started for Liverpool in the Europa League final defeat to Sevilla and made 25 appearances in all … [Read more...]
Man Utd keeper David De Gea denies organising underage sex parties for friends
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has been drawn in to a sex scandal But De Gea has hit back at the claims and said the matter was being dealt with by his lawyers. He said: “It is all a lie. “I feel even stronger about staying with the national team… it is all false and it is in my lawyers hands. “I never thought about leaving. It gives me more strength to train even harder.” The allegations say the United number one arranged for his former Spanish under-21 teammate Iker Muniain and an unnamed player to meet the … [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...]
Aaron Ramsey believes Wales can spring surprises at Euro 2016
Wales’ 58 years of waiting finally comes to an end tomorrow when they play their first game of the tournament against Slovakia. And the Arsenal midfielder says his club boss thinks they can ruffle a few feathers in France. “He said we could be pretty dangerous so hopefully that proves to be right,” said Ramsey. “He’s a wise man.” The 25-year-old midfielder usually finds himself watching major tournaments while on his summer holidays, while many of his Gunners’ team-mates play for their countries on the highest stage. But this time he has … [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...]
Liverpool Gaffer Jurgen Klopp willing to give Balotelli a chance at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp wants Mario Balotelli to attend club's preseason training The 25-year-old, who joined Liverpool for £16m in 2014, scored just one goal in his 20 top flight appearances for the Serie A giants. Unsurprisingly Milan decided not to make his San Siro stay permanent, leaving the 25-year-old to return to Merseyside with his future very much up in the air. But according to GazzettaWorld , Klopp is willing to give Balotelli a chance to prove himself ahead of the former's first full season at Anfield. The enigmatic striker … [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...]
Michael Carrick signs one-year United deal
Michael Carrick has signed a one year contract extension to keep him at Old Trafford rick, 34, will extend his relationship with United past 10 years with the new contract, having arrived at Old Trafford from Tottenham in July 2006. Carrick has gone on to win five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, one League Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, and a UEFA Champions League in his time as a United player. He told the club's website : "This great club has been a part of my life for the past 10 years, so I am delighted that this incredible journey is … [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...]
Liverpool star midfielder grabs a hat-trick as Brazil thumped Haiti
Samba stars produced an impressive performance to show they are still contenders to win Copa America Coutinho set the five-time World Cup winners on their way by opening the scoring with sensational solo strike. The Liverpool star worked his way past two defenders before smashing the ball past goalkeeper Johnny Placide on 14 minutes. He made it two on 28 minutes with one of the easiest goals he is likely to score. Jonas drew out the goalkeeper before laying the ball off to Coutinho who had an open goal to aim at from inside the six-yard … [Read more...]
Smalling hails Van Gaal’s tactical awareness
After a solid season for United at the heart of Van Gaal’s defence, Smalling was key as United conceded just 35 Premier League goals – a record no other side could better. And now the Greenwich-born defender will head into Euro 2016 as England’s first-choice centre-half and barring injury, he will start Saturday’s opening group game alongside Chelsea man Gary Cahill. But the 26-year-old is in doubt who to credit for his steady progress, despite Van Gaal’s sacking last month. “It was great working with Louis and getting a good run of games,” … [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...]
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger retires at 31
Former Liverpool and Denmark defender Daniel Agger has announced his retirement from football after an injury-hit spell with Brondby. Agger, 31, played for Liverpool between 2006 and 2014 before returning to first club Brondby on a two-year contract after suffering with fitness issues. The return to his homeland brought no real improvement, though, and the centre-back has now announced his retirement. Thank you for your support.A great experience.It's sad,but it is the right decision to stop. I'm proud of my career. He wrote on his twitter … [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...]
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