Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini would love to join Antonio Conte at Chelsea, according to his agent. Giaccherini joined the Black Cats from Juventus in 2013 for £6.5million, but he struggled at the Stadium of Light, and was sent on loan to Serie A side Bologna last season. The 31-year-old impressed in Italy and was selected by Conte in Italy's Euro 2016 squad., and now Giaccherini’s agent, Furio Valcareggi, has admitted the midfielder would love to join Conte, who he worked with at Juve, at Stamford Bridge. "Giaccherini is a … [Read more...]
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan close to joining United
Henrikh Mkhitaryan's agent says he is still working on a move to Manchester United for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. Mkhitaryan, 27, has been linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer, with sources saying that Arsenal are interested, while his agent Mino Raiola has claimed United have made a €24 million offer. However, the Bundesliga club have insisted that they have no plans to sell the Armenia international and will force him to see out his contract at the Westfalenstadion, which expires next summer. Mkhitaryan has … [Read more...]
Jamie Vardy set to reject Arsenal
Jamie Vardy is set to turn down an offer from Arsenal and stay with Premier League champions Liecester, according to reports. The England international was subject of a £20million bid from the Gunners prior to Euro 2016, but the 29-year-old has stalled on making a decision since the start of England’s campaign in France. According to report, it is now understood Vardy is set to reject the north-London club and is in favour of extending his stay at the King Power Stadium. Arsenal launched a shock £20million bid for Vardy, activating a … [Read more...]
Former Manchester City striker linked with a move back to the Premier League
Sunderland have been linked with a shock move for former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, according to reports in Italy. Dzeko has been unconvincing in his first season in Serie A, scoring 10 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions. According to reports, Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is planning an ambitious swoop for the 31-year-old to bring him back to the Premier League. Sunderland are said to have bid £11million for the Bosnia and Herzegovina captain, with Roma said to be holding out for nearer £15million. According to … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Manchester City set sights on German playmaker Toni Kroos
Manchester City have lined up a second German swoop with a £37million deal for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos Kroos has been on of the players of the tournament so far, and City boss Pep Guardiola believes the German will fit into his philosophy of the passing and pressing game. The Real Madrid player almost joined City's rivals Manchester United a couple of summers ago before joining the Spanish giants instead He was influential in Real’s run to winning the Champions League last season, but is now set for a move to City which They … [Read more...]
Chelsea and United interested in Napoli star Marek Hamsik
Manchester United and Chelsea face a difficult task to sign Napoli Star Marek Hamsik, according to his agent. The 28-year-old Slovakia star, who has been one of the shining lights at Euro 2016 scoring a wonderful goal in the recent win over Russia, has come on to the radar of the Premier League duo, according to sources. Chelsea and United are reportedly keen on Hamsik, who played in every Serie A game last season, scoring six goals as the Naples club finished second to secure a place in the Champions League. However, the Premier League … [Read more...]
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