After spending the final six months of last season on loan with Chelsea, Alexandre Pato has found his next club in Villarreal. The Yellow Submarines have agreed to sign the former AC Milan man on a permanent basis from Brazilian champions Corinthians. However, as part of the agreement between the two clubs, there is an understanding that none of the economic figures involved in the deal shall be made public. The striker has left the Timao after a mixed spell, which briefly saw arguably his best football since he returned to Brazil in … [Read more...]
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Gary Cahill determined to fight for shirt under Sam Allardyce
Gary Cahill revealed he is determined to fight for his England career and prove he should be a part of new coach Sam Allardyce 's plans. The Chelsea defender believes Allardyce, who was named as Roy Hodgson's successor last week, is the right man for the post, but is not taking a place for granted. Cahill was in the England squad which failed to impress at Euro 2016 and were knocked out in humiliating fashion by Iceland at the last 16 stage. The 30-year-old, who was vice captain under Hodgson, is desperate to begin the next campaign for … [Read more...]
Totti: Higuain’s move a complete disaster
Francesco Totti has taken aim at Gonzalo Higuain's big-money transfer from Napoli to Juventus. Roma great Francesco Totti has hit out at Gonzalo Higuain's €90 million move from Napoli to Juventus, claiming modern players do not feel any loyalty toward a club. Higuain signed a five-year deal with the Serie A champions on Tuesday to end weeks of speculation linking him with the Turin giants, but Totti, famously a one-club man, is not impressed with the former Real Madrid striker's decision to join Massimiliano Allegri's side. "Modern … [Read more...]
Liverpool send Sakho home from USA as future remains unclear
Mamadou Sakho’s Liverpool future has been thrown into doubt after the France defender was sent home from their tour of the United States amid doubts about his attitude. Sakho has endured a troubled year, first missing the end of the season – including Liverpool’s Europa League final and the European Championship with France – due to a drugs ban, the results of which still remain uncertain with WADA considering whether to contest the verdict The 26-year-old then suffered an injury on his return to training for the Reds, but still travelled … [Read more...]
Liverpool misfit wanted by Turkish champions
With Liverpool keen to get Mario Balotelli off their books, Turkish champions Besiktas will look to secure the Italian on a loan deal. The 25-year-old forward is on the market as the Reds see no future for him at Anfield, and he is being lined up to replace Mario Gomez in Istanbul. The German’s own successful loan spell has ended and he has returned to Fiorentina . According to Fanatik, Balotelli’s wages, currently standing at around €5.5 million each year, are far too much for Besiktas to consider a permanent move for the former AC Milan … [Read more...]
Liverpool face competition for Moussa Sissoko’s signature
Liverpool have made a proposal to sign Moussa Sissoko from Newcastle, yet Jurgen Klopp will have to fight his former club Borussia Dortmund for his signature. The 26-year-old, who admitted he is looking to leave Tyneside following his “10 out of 10” performance for France at Euro 2016 , has been valued at £35m , but according to Le 10 Sport the Magpies have yet to receive a bid of this kind. The Frenchman currently has two contract proposals to consider, with Klopp’s ex-club Borussia Dortmund also keen on landing the former Toulouse … [Read more...]
Lyon reject Arsenal’s offer for irreplaceable Lacazette
Lyon have announced that they have rejected an Arsenal bid for striker Alexandre Lacazette and have insisted that their star striker is not for sale. Referring to a Le Progres report that said Arsenal had offered €48 million for Lacazette, 25, the Ligue 1 club issued a statement saying that was untrue and that the bid had actually been only €35m. Lyon said they had not followed up on Arsenal's offer because the France international is "irreplaceable." The statement read: "Olympique Lyonnais categorically denies having received an offer … [Read more...]
Gonzalo Higuain seals Juventus move
In one of the biggest deals of the transfer window thus far, Serie A champions Juventus have snared Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli. Juventus have confirmed the signing Gonzalo Higuain from Serie A rivals Napoli for €90million. Lega Serie A announced the transfer of the Argentina striker to the Italian champions had been completed earlier on Tuesday. And the Bianconeri confirmed the deal has been ratified on their official website, the former Real Madrid player agreeing a five-year deal in something of a coup for Massimiliano Allegri's … [Read more...]
Coutinho: Mane faster than expected
Philippe Coutinho admits he can’t wait to see Sadio Mane use his pace against opposition defences after admitting he’s been impressed with Liverpool’s new signing. Mane joined the Reds from Southampton in a £34million deal following three years with the club. The Senegal international joins the likes of Georginio Wijnaldum, Loris Karius and Joel Matip as new signings at Anfield this summer and Brazilian midfielder Coutinho can’t wait to supply the ammunition for Mane to flourish this season. Speaking on Liverpool’s tour of the USA, … [Read more...]
N’Golo Kante to wear the No. 7 shirt for Chelsea next season
N'Golo Kante has been handed the No. 7 shirt next season for Chelsea after his £32 million move from Premier League champions Leicester. Kante, who is currently on an extended vacation, is yet to join up with the Blues following his involvement at Euro 2016 with hosts France, but will meet his new teammates this week for their tour of the United States. Kante follows Brazil midfielder Ramires in wearing the No. 7, after the former Benfica star joined Jiangsu Suning in January. Other notable number changes include Pedro. The Spain winger … [Read more...]
Joe Allen excited to join Stoke City
Joe Allen, 26, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract after the clubs agreed a fee which Press Association Sport understands is £13million. He has struggled for playing time under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, having been restricted to mainly Europa League appearances last season. But he was one of the stars of the Wales squad which reached the semi-finals at Euro 2016 earlier this summer. Stoke’s bid met Liverpool’s valuation of a player with less than 12 months remaining on his contract and means they recouped most of the £15million … [Read more...]
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