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Manchester United transfer plans receive a major blow as Napoli agree deal to sign their major target

January 2, 2018 No Comments

Manchester United have been dealt a major blow in their quest to sign Alex Grimaldo. The Red Devils have been tracking the former Barcelona youngster in their quest to sign a new left back, but may have lost out to SS Napoli. According to reports in Portugal and Italy, the Italian Serie A leaders have stolen a match on United and have agreed to sign Grimaldo for £27 million. The Sun claims the Italians are currently negotiating personal terms with the 22 years old. If he does join Napoli, it would be a major blow to Manchester United who are still in the hunt for a long term solution to their problematic left back, and that would force them to intensify their efforts to sign Tottenham’s Danny Rose. Jose Mourinho has had to use Ashley Young as a makeshift left back this season due to the continued absence of Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo. The Portuguese manager has reportedly given up on Luke Shaw, and although the England international has found his way back into the United’s first team in recent weeks, the Portuguese manager is still not a fan.

Liverpool star faces five years in jail

December 31, 2017 No Comments

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been accused of perjury by a court in his home country. The Croatian defender is accused of lying under oat while giving a testimony in a corruption case that he was implicated due to his transfer to Olympic Lyon from Dynamo Zagreb. He is due to appear in court on Tuesday to clarify his testimony. According to the Sun, a public prosecutor spoke to them claiming: “The county prosecutor’s office in Osijek is investigating Dejan Lovren on a suspicion of giving a false testimony.” The case is believed to be a part of the ongoing investigation into £14 million corruption case against former Dynamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic. This is just one of Dejan Lovren’s many problems as the defender has continued to struggle on the field with the Reds. With the arrival of Virgil van Dijk, many fans and analyst expect the Croatian to see less action in a Liverpool shirt. The Reds are also looking to sign Manuel Akanji next summer.

Manchester City to swoop on Barcelona defender next month

December 31, 2017 No Comments

Pep Guradiola is set to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti for £50 million next month. The Catalan boss is looking for a new defender after his star men, Vincent Kompany and John Stones suffered injuries. Guardiola knows that an injury to Nicolas Otamendi would mean he would have no other defender he can play and that could derail his team’s momentum. The Cityzen’s missed out on the signing of Virgil van Dijk last week after Liverpool pipped them to the £75 million transfer of the Dutch man. Samuel Umtiti’s release clause was revealed to be just £50 million earlier this week, a sum which is not too much for any top European side to shell out considering his form with the Catalans before he got injured. Meanwhile Sergio Aguero could be playing his last season at the Etihad after it emerged that he wants to return home to Argentina. Aguero has scored 15 goals already this season, but feels Guardiola does not rate him high enough, and he prefers a move back home to Independiente than joining Real Madrid. He is adored by the club’s fans as his transfer fee to Atletico Madrid help them renovate their stadia.

Chelsea suffer transfer blow as England goalkeeper snubs them for Liverpool

December 30, 2017 No Comments

Chelsea have suffered a major transfer blow as they are set to lose out to Liverpool for the signature of Stoke City number one, Jack Butland. According to Football.London, the Stoke City keeper is keen to join the Jurgen Klopp revolution at Liverpool. Chelsea had been considering Butland as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois who looks set to join Real Madrid at some point for personal reasons. However, Butland has reportedly set his sight on a move to Anfield. Liverpool have been linked with a move for a new shot stopper as Simon Mignolet and Loris karius have both come under increased scrutiny for their persistent poor showings. The Reds are preparing for a major assault on the Premier League and Champions League next season, and have been backing up their ambition with some spending in the transfer market. Bristol born Butland is one of the most highly rated English goal keeper now, he has kept 2 clean sheets in 34 games this season.

Barcelona scared of losing their best defender to Manchester United for just £50 million

December 30, 2017 No Comments

Liverpool’s £75 million signing of Virgil van Dijk has caused a major scare in the transfer market, and Barcelona are scared that they might become victims as well. According to Daily Mail the Catalans are worried that Manchester United would trigger the release clause of their star defender Samuel Umtiti. The French has been the fulcrum of their defence this season, and his form has forced Javier Mascherano to seek a move to China. The French man 24, has a £50 million release clause written into his current Barcelona deal, a sum that looked very huge at the time of its signing. However, with van Dijk’s move to Liverpool, the Catalans are now fearing for his future. Manchester United are looking for a new centre back after seeing Eric Baily injure his hamstring, and the form of new Swedish import Victor Lindelof hasn’t been consistent. Manchester City could also prise Umtiti away after losing out to Liverpool for the signature of van Dijk. The Cityzens are also looking at West Brom’s Johnny Evans and Inigo Martinez of Real Sociedad. Barcelona could consider handing Umtiti a new deal primarily to increase his current release clause.

Liverpool set to sign top German star for FREE after beating Arsenal and Tottenham

December 30, 2017 No Comments

Liverpool are set to pull off another major transfer coup just days after they signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for world record fee. According to Sun Sport, the Reds are set to snap up highly rated German youngster Leon Goretzka from Schalke 04. The midfielder is one of the most sought-after teenagers in the world right now. A dynamic midfielder, he currently has just over six months left on his Schalke deal. Goretzka is set to announce his next destination next month, but German media outlet, Bild is claiming the Jurgen Klopp have beaten all comers to his signature. The 22 years old would become the second midfielder from Germany to join Liverpool next summer, after the Reds also reached an agreement for the signature of RB Leipzig’s Naby Keita. Goretzka would also become the second Schalke player to join Liverpool for free in the past two years after Joel Matip joined the Reds 18 months ago. With Emre Can’s current deal expiring next summer, and the German unlikely to sign a new contract, Goretzka is seen as a replacement for the former Bayern Munich man. Meanwhile, Liverpool attacker Daniel Sturridge is attracting the interest of Southampton, and could join the Saints next month.

Jack Wilshere is desperate to start contract talks with Arsenal

December 29, 2017 No Comments

Arsenal midfielder, jack Wilshere is desperate for talks over a new Arsenal deal to resume. The midfielder has endured a horrific time with injuries over the past few seasons, but he has returned to shape this season, and his form is also improving. He laid on a 30 yards assist for Alexis Sanchez’s second goal in their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Thursday, and his manager was impressed. Wilshere has just over 6 months left in his current Arsenal deal and can start discussing with other clubs from next month, however, the England midfielder wants to remain at the Emirates. Speaking via Sun Sport after the victory over Palace, Wilshere claimed “I spoke to the boss and he said he would speak to me, so lets see. I hope the deal gets done.” Arsene Wenger is also ready for talks of a new deal and claims contract talks would get under way from next month. “The situation is we need to sit down with him at the start of January as planned. There’s no delay. “I said we would sort out his situation at the end of December and so I told him we want to meet to talk about the future. ”

Premier League target pledges his future to Real Madrid

December 29, 2017 No Comments

Manchester United and Chelsea have been dealt a major blow in their quest to sign Marco Asensio. The Spanish teenager has emerged as one of the most prodigious youngsters in the world over the past two seasons. Although he signed a new six years deal with Real Madrid in September, he was reportedly at risk of getting sold as Real Madrid consider a move for Neymar. The purchase of Neymar would require a significant outlay from Real Madrid such that they would need to sell some of their own big name stars. Asensio is highly sought-after and reports were claiming that he would be sold to bring in a huge part of the required investment. However, Sun Sport is claiming that the teenager has pledge his future to the European champions. Speaking to a Spanish media outlet, Asensio empathies with Zinedine Zidane for the tough decision he has to make about who plays, as they have a big team with good players. He went on to clarify his position at the club by claiming he was “happy at Real Madrid. “

Arsenal set to move for former PFA Player of the Year next month

December 29, 2017 No Comments

Arsene Wenger is planning a January swoop for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez according to Sun Sport. The Algerian winger has been on Wenger’s radar for the past two seasons, but a deal has failed to materialise. Mahrez was close to leaving the Foxes last summer, but only AS Roma tabled an official bid which fell short of Leicester’s £45 million valuation. Mahrez current deal which he signed after their Premier League winning season of the 2015/2016 season pays him around £100,000 per week and runs until 2020. The Foxes would feel they have the advantage in any negotiations here and would be looking to keep him until the summer at least. Arsene Wenger is bracing himself for life without Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean’s current deal expires in less than six months, and there are reports that they may consider selling him next month. Arsene Wenger believes Mahrez has the quality to replace Sanchez. Mahrez had informed the club that they should listen to offers for his signature last summer, it is understood that he is still open to a move to a bigger club. He has no release clause in his current deal.

Everton set to complete £25 million move for attacker after he passed his medicals

December 28, 2017 No Comments

Everton are all but set to announce the signing of Cenk Tosun from Besiktas. The Turkish attacker has been to the Toffees’ Finch Farm training base for his medical as well as agree personal terms. The attacker’s initial transfer fee is £20 million rising to £25 million according to Sun Sport. The Toffees have been looking to sign a replacement for Romelu Lukaku who left them to join Manchester United last summer, but they have not gotten their ideal target. Wayne Rooney who returned to the club from Manchester United has been their top scorer despite playing deeper most of the time. Related: Liverpool complete £75 million signing of Virgil van Dijk Ronald Koeman splashed the cash on the likes of Sandro Ramires and Nikola Vlašić, but they have failed to fill the boot left by Lukaku’s departure, with the former already on his way out. Tosun is German born, but represents the Turkish national team. He has netted 41 times in 96 appearances for the Turkish Super Lig side, including 4 goals in this season’s Champions League. Sam Allardyce has made a good start to his reign as Everton’s new manager, but wants Tosun to reduce the goal scoring burden on Wayne Rooney.

Manchester United transfer plans receive a major blow as Napoli agree deal to sign their major target

Liverpool star faces five years in jail

Manchester City to swoop on Barcelona defender next month

Chelsea suffer transfer blow as England goalkeeper snubs them for Liverpool

Barcelona scared of losing their best defender to Manchester United for just £50 million

Liverpool set to sign top German star for FREE after beating Arsenal and Tottenham

Jack Wilshere is desperate to start contract talks with Arsenal

Premier League target pledges his future to Real Madrid

Arsenal set to move for former PFA Player of the Year next month

Everton set to complete £25 million move for attacker after he passed his medicals

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