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Liverpool boss target Croatian star to save their season

December 14, 2017 No Comments

Liverpool’s defensive struggle is well known, and almost everyone thinks it would make sense for them to change their whole back line except their manager. Jurgen Klopp has continually defended his defenders who have been unimpressive compared to their forward four. However, it seem Klopp could heed the cry of many of the club’s fans and sign a new defender next month. According to The Sun, Klopp has identified Atletico’s Sime Vrsaljko as the defender that could save his team from their defensive problems. The Croat has been one of the best defenders in Europe since he moved to Atletico in the summer of 2016. However, he has found it hard to displace Juanfran in the Spanish team’s line up. This season he has made just 4 league appearances, and a combination of injuries and the form of Juanfran has limited him to just 20 appearances for Atleti since he joined them. Sime Vrsaljko who has been capped 27 times by Croatia is also interesting AS Napoli, but he may be tempted by riches and popularity of Liverpool and the Premier League. Liverpool still have Joel Matip out injured and Dejan Lovren is still not convincing, the Reds have failed to win any of their last two home games. Vrsaljko is currently rated at £20 million.

Premier League manager admits interest in Liverpool attacker

December 13, 2017 No Comments

West Brom manager Alan Pardew has admitted that he would be “stupid” not to say he likes Liverpool attacker Danny Ings, because he does. The former Crystal manager was speaking ahead of his side’s meeting with Liverpool this week. According to him, there would be a first recruitment meeting at the club soon, ahead of his first transfer window next month, and Danny Ings should be one of the players they would be discussing. Ings made his second appearance in two years for Liverpool in their 1-1 draw against Everton last weekend. His Liverpool career has been hampered by long term injuries since he joined them from Burnley in the summer of 2015. With an abundance of attacking talents, Liverpool manager may not stand in the way of Ings should he ask for a move away. However, the German has been rotating his attacking players recently and may choose to keep the 25 years old. Grzegorz Krychowiak’s West Brom career would also be up for discussion when the club meets to discuss transfers. The Pole has not featured since Pardew was named manager last month, and his £100,000 per week deal is a major strain on the club’s budget. His loan deal may be cut short next month.

Premier League giants set to battle for German youngsters

December 13, 2017 No Comments

Manchester United and Arsenal are set for another off-field battle in the transfer market. The Premier League duo have been credited with interests in Hoffenheim’s Nadiem Amiri who has been in fine form this season. Amiri, 21 has just two years left on his current deal with the German side and may be looking to play outside his home country. He has scored 4 goals in 18 games this season, but his overall performance has been impressive and has helped the German side enter inside the top eight. Amiri is reportedly worth £20 million, a fee that would not be too much for Premier League sides. According to The Sun, Manchester United would be in the market for a new midfielder when the transfer window reopens in January as Jose Mourinho has given up on Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Arsenal are also set to lose the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez who have less than 7 months left on their current deals. Jack Wilshere could also leave them next month, and Arsene Wenger sees Amiri as one of Europe’s up and coming midfielder that could fill the void left by these departures.

Premier League giants see £22 million bid for top target rejected

December 13, 2017 No Comments

Chelsea’s bid to steal a match on other suitors of Jamaican winger Leon Bailey has been dealt a huge blow. The Blues reportedly bided £22 million for the youngster last week, but saw their approach rejected by Bayer Leverkusen, who claim he is not for sale. Bailey has been in outstanding form this season and set-up both goals in his sides 2-0 win over Stuttgart at the weekend. His skills and end product has attracted the attention of several top European sides this season, and Chelsea see him as a long term replacement for Willian. According to Daily Mail, the Blues have been aware of his talents since he was 15 years old when he first came on the European scene, and they continue tracking him at Genk before he signed for Bayer Leverkusen last season. The Blues are still fighting to keep Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge, but it is becoming clearer by the day that the Belgian fancies a move to Real Madrid. Roman Abramovich believes Bailey can replace the Belgian if he does leave eventually. The Blues are also interested in AS Monaco’s Thomas Lemar, but they would have to beat the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal who came very close to signing him last summer.

Gunners make last ditch attempt to keep star man at the Emirates

December 12, 2017 No Comments

Arsenal have not given up hope of getting Mesut Ozil to sign a new deal, and are reportedly preparing a final offer for the German. Ozil is one of a few Gunners’ players who have less than a year left on their current deals and would be free to talk to other clubs from January. Alongside Alexis Sanchez, Ozil is the Gunners most high profile player that could leave for nothing after this season, and that could potentially be worth £100 million loss based on the current transfer market. However, Arsene Wenger does not want to give up hopes of retaining his best players. Mirror Sports is reporting that Arsenal who have seen a £275,000 per week offer rejected by Ozil are prepared to give him a better deal and make him the club’s highest ever earner. Ozil has said his refusal to commit his future to the Gunners is more than money, as he wants to win trophies. Manchester United and Barcelona are his main suitors right now, but if he ends the season well and stars at the World Cup, his list of suitors would obviously sky rocket. Many had expected the Gunners to cash in on at least one of their star men when the winter transfer window opens, But Arsene Wenger has said they would not sell.

Lionel Messi keen on his team mate remaining in Barcelona

December 12, 2017 No Comments

Lionel Messi’s off-field influence at Barcelona looks to be growing by the day as it emerge he has a huge say on in-coming and outgoing players. The Argentine reportedly stopped Barcelona from pursuing a deal for Mesut Ozil, claiming that the Arsenal midfielder was too old and they should go for Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho instead. He has also been accused of dictating the club’s transfer dealings silently after he recommended that they sign Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oryazabal to become deputy to their current number one. Now Spanish outlet Dario Gol is claiming that Messi has asked both the club’s president and coach Enersto Valverde to allow Sergi Roberto remain in Nou Camp. Roberto has been attracting the interest of several top sides this season, but Messi thinks his versatility makes him indispensable to them. Roberto has enjoyed much match action in his Barcelona career, thanks in part to his versatility. His winning goal against PSG in the Champions League last season endeared him to the club’s faithful and many would be disappointed to see him leave. The most bizarre twist to his transfer is the reports that arch rivals, Real Madrid are also keen to add him to their. But the Spain international has said he is content at the Catalan club and sees no reason to move.

Liverpool star named BBC African Footballer of the Year

December 12, 2017 No Comments

Liverpool attacker Mo. Salah has been named BBC African footballer of the year 2017. The Egyptian saw off competition from his team mate Sadio Mane, Chelsea’s Victor Moses, Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, and Naby Keita of RB Leipzig. Salah started the year by leading Egypt to the African cup of nations final, before also helping them qualify for the FIFA World Cup next year, by scoring 5 goals in their last 7 qualifiers. His club form was also electrifying as he weighed in with goals and assists for AS Roma in the 2016/2017 season, a performance that saw him join Liverpool for a record £39 million. He has started life back in the Premier League in solid fashion, scoring 13 goals in 16 Premier League games, and 20 goals in all competition so far. His is the first man from his country to win the award since Mohammed Aboutrika in 2008, and the first Liverpool player since El Hadji Diouf who won it in the year 2002. Before 2001, the award was BBC African Sportsperson of the Year, which meant both Athletes and players of other Sports could win the award. Other notable winners include Didier Drogba, Riyad Mahrez and Yaya Toure.

European Champions ready to sell star man for the arrival of world’s most expensive player

December 11, 2017 No Comments

Real Madrid are set to allow Marco Asensio leave in order to make room for the arrival of Neymar. Neymar who joined PSG just six months ago is reportedly unhappy at the quality of the French league and would seek to escape after just a season. Real Madrid are in pole position, with Neymar senior reportedly picture having series of meetings with Florentino Perez recently. Asensio plays the same position as Neymar – the left side of a front three, and hasn’t been as impressive as he was earlier in the season. Italian publication, CalcioMercato is claiming that Asensio feels threatened and is currently unsettled at the Spanish capital following the reports linking Neymar to the Bernabeu. Since the news of Neymar’s unhappiness appeared, Real Madrid have begun to look very closely at Asensio’s performance, and the report claims the board is gradually losing faith in him. Asensio started this season very well, but his performance has tailed off, which has seen Real Madrid eye a few attacking players to bring in when the transfer window reopens. Isco could also be sidelined should Neymar make the move back to Spain.

Premier League giants ready to loan out fringe attacker as they look to bring in replacement

December 11, 2017 No Comments

Chelsea are ready to allow Michy Batshuayi leave Stamford bridge on-loan in the January transfer window and sign a replacement. Batshuayi is reportedly keen on joining the Belgian squad to next year’s world cup in Russia, but he knows without regular football, he could be left at home in favour of the likes of Divock Origi and Romelu Lukaku. The Blues would not stand in his way, and Conte would look to sign a replacement in his position when he does leave. Batshuayi has fallen way down the perking order this season, and scored just 2 Premier League goals thus far. He failed to even come off the bench in last weekend’s shock loss to West Ham who are coincidentally one of his admirers and looks set to leave to rebuild his career. Meanwhile, the Blues manager has reckoned that the title race is over for them as their loss to West Ham was the fourth defeat they has suffered this season. According to the Italian, if you lose four games after just 16 matches, it is impossible for you to win the league. Manchester City have opened an 11 points gap at the top of the table following their 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

Manchester United outcast wants £5 million pay-off

December 11, 2017 No Comments

Manchester United full back, Luke Shaw would be interested in leaving Old Trafford if they would offer him a £5 million pay-0ff. The injury prone full back has lost his first team position and has fallen down the perking order in Jose Mourinho’s team. The Red Devils are said to be willing to cut their losses on the player whom they signed for then then record £30 million from Southampton. Several European sides are interested in Shaw, with Newcastle the keener of them. Rafael Benitez enquired about Shaw earlier in the season, however he was put off by the Red Devil’s £20 million demand although he may return for Shaw in the winter transfer window for a temporary deal. According to the Sun, Shaw who earns close £7 million per season, has told the club he wants £5 million severance pay to join another side who would not be able to offer him as much as he earns right now. Per the report, Manchester United are only willing to pay him £2 million. It remains to be seen if Jose Mourinho would reintegrate him into his first team plans, but the defender could be forced to make a temporary move next month.

Liverpool boss target Croatian star to save their season

Premier League manager admits interest in Liverpool attacker

Premier League giants set to battle for German youngsters

Premier League giants see £22 million bid for top target rejected

Gunners make last ditch attempt to keep star man at the Emirates

Lionel Messi keen on his team mate remaining in Barcelona

Liverpool star named BBC African Footballer of the Year

European Champions ready to sell star man for the arrival of world’s most expensive player

Premier League giants ready to loan out fringe attacker as they look to bring in replacement

Manchester United outcast wants £5 million pay-off

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