Arsenal ready to pay £31.3m to save their season

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Nov 11, 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to splash the cash in January in order to save the club’s season.

The Gunners have been poor since the start of the campaign and are already 12 points behind league-leaders, Chelsea, but Wenger is now readying to make drastic changes and will launch a mega-offer for Borussia Dortmund centre-back, Matts Hummels, in January.

The Winter window is just two months away and Arsenal are in dire need of defensive reinforcements and a bit of steel in their team and Wenger believes Hummels is the guy to bring that.

According to reports, Hummels is keen on the move to the Emirates Stadium and would rather join them than Manchester United, who are also interested in him, and it’s believed that Arsenal will make a formal move for the German in January.

It’s not yet clear whether a £31.3million bid would be enough to persuade Dortmund to sell, but Arsenal are feeling confident that they can wrap up a deal sharpish in the New Year.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Liverpool looking at Neto

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Nov 11, 2014

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It is no secret that Liverpool have been in the hunt for a new goalkeeper after Simon Mignolet’s performances have been poor this season.

The latest shot stopper on Liverpool’s radar is Fiorentina’s Neto and the reds are reported to be in talks with the Italian club over a move in January.

Neto has stalled on a new contract at his current club and it is believed that if he arrives at Anfield he would be Liverpool’s new first choice goalkeeper.

Written by Connor Breen

@Connor_breen12

Marco Reus to snub Arsenal for Premier League rivals

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Nov 11, 2014

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Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus looks set to reject moves to Arsenal and Manchester United to join Chelsea, according to reports.

The German ace has a £19.75m release clause in his contract which becomes active in the summer, and talks between the player and Dortmund over a new contract have stalled.

Arsenal have been linked with Reus for the last couple of transfer windows and were reportedly ready to make a bid in January.

But according to a source close to the player, he is uncertain that his personal ambitions could be fulfilled at Arsenal and is more open towards a move to Stamford Bridge instead.

“Marco is keen to win titles and he isn’t sure that will happen at Arsenal.”

The player himself hasn’t ruled out staying at Dortmund yet, and could end up staying in Germany anyways with Bayern Munich keen on him as well.

Chelsea are considering offering Andre Schurrle in a straight swap deal and could open talks as early as January.

Reus has been out with an ankle injury recently but if he is to move on Dortmund will have to decide whether to keep him for the rest of the season and allow the release clause to become active, or try and get a higher price in January.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Arsenal eyeing £30m double move

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Nov 11, 2014

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Arsene Wenger is reportedly lining up a shocking £30m double swoop for Barcelona pair Dani Alves and Pedro in January in an attempt to turn their season around.

The Gunners have had a torrid time so far this year, and Wenger believes the pair could be the key to a much better second half of the season.

Both players look likely to leave Barca in January and have both been heavily linked with a number of Premier League clubs.

And now Wenger has made the duo a priority in the transfer window to ease the growing pressure on him and the team.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Wenger keen on Smalling, Van Dijk and Vlaar

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Ben Reardon

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Nov 11, 2014

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Arsene Wenger is set to try and bring in either Chris Smalling, Virgil Van Dijk, or Ron Vlaar, to boost his defensive options.

The Arsenal manager seems forced to buy a central defender in the January window, following injuries and poor performances from his current crop of defenders at the club.

And having sold Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona for £15 million in the summer, Wenger will be reduced to just £20 million in transfer funds.

Arsenal are likely to try and convince one of the trio of Chris Smalling, Virgil Van Dijk, or Ron Vlaar to move to the Emirates Stadium.

The three central defenders have all previously been targets for the Gunners, Vlaar and Van Dijk especially.

Celtic man Van Dijk has previously opened up about wanting Champions League football, with Arsenal ready to do a deal.

Meanwhile, Ron Vlaar, currently of Aston Villa, is entering the final year of his current deal at Villa Park. Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has also been a target for Arsenal.

by Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

Liverpool Start Contract Talks With Skipper

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Nov 11, 2014

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The Anfield symbol’s arrangement terminates toward the end of the season and CEO Ian Ayre will meet the midfielder’s illustrative, Struan Marshall, to attempt and achieve a concession to an augmentation.

Previous England captain Gerrard, 34, means to play on past the end of the BPL battle and turns into a free executor on January 1, when he can arrange a move to clubs abroad.

There is prone to be enthusiasm from Major League Soccer clubs and groups situated in the Middle East in Gerrard, who has played each moment of each Premier League diversion for Liverpool this season.

Brendan Rodgers has officially expressed he needs Gerrard to stay at his childhood club and his tentative arrangements for the player as respects playing time will be key to any choice.

Contract chats with England pair Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling have likewise begun, yet have yet to achieve any conclusion.

In the mean time, Sterling accepts the come back to wellness of Daniel Sturridge can kick-begin their crusade after an alternate Premier League misfortune, this time to Chelsea on Saturday.

Sturridge has been sidelined since the end of August because of thigh and calf wounds, however Sterling said: “It will be a gigantic support to have Daniel back playing.

“We have missed him and the more quality players you have fit and accessible, the better.

“He provides for us that risk in the crate and he scores objectives. We’re all truly anticipating having him back in the group.”

Arsene Wenger’s coaching staff question Frenchman

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Alex Batt

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Nov 11, 2014

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After a nightmare week for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, things seem to have got worse for the Frenchman as it’s believed that several of the coaching staff have raised questions regarding his managerial methods.

The Gunners threw away a three-goal cushion on Tuesday night in the Champions League against Anderlecht and then lost to Swansea City on Sunday after being 1-0 up with just 15-minutes left, and after the game, eyebrows were raised by some members of the coaching team.

Arsenal were 3-0 up on Tuesday with half-an-hour left before drawing 3-3, whilst they once again got caught out at the weekend due to over-committing players and going for further goals.

After seeing the team collapse twice, assistant manager, Steve Bould, reportedly questioned Wenger and told him to start toughening up the defensive issues, but apparently, those words have fallen on death ears.

Wenger has been heavily criticised by former-players in the recent week, and it’s believed to have carried over to the backroom staff at the Emirates Stadium.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Chelsea make Marco Reus transfer priority

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Alex Batt

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Nov 11, 2014

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Chelsea have reportedly made Borussia Dortmund star, Marco Reus, their top January transfer priority.

The Blues, who are top of the Premier League after a blistering start, are still on the look-out for more firepower to add to their already scary forward-line, and Jose Mourinho believes Reus is the perfect man to join his squad.

However, Chelsea will face serious competition from English rivals; Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, as well as German champions, Bayern Munich, all whom are interested in the 25-year-old.

According to reports, Chelsea will make a formal move in January and could use Andre Schurrle as part of the deal, making it more tempting for Dortmund rather than just losing their star for a fee.

Mourinho is happy to see Schurrle leave the club as long as Reus comes in as a replacement.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

FC Barcelona want Jose Mourinho as next boss

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Alex Batt

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Nov 11, 2014

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FC Barcelona are keen on making Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, their next long-term manager, and Joan Laporta is ready to appoint him if he wins the club’s presidential election.

The Spanish giants have elections to see who will become the club president, and Laporta is in the running to once again fullfil the role, and he is ready to use Mourinho as a reason to vote for him.

Laporta is ready to emply Mourinho, if he gets elected, and will offer him a lucrative deal to become the head-coach at the Nou Camp.

Mourinho, who has a past with Barca’s rivals, Real Madrid, has revealed his love for the Catalan club and despite once being the manager of Madrid, it’s believed that Barcelona fans would love to see him lead the club.

The presidential election could be more important than ever this year with current manager, Luis Enrique, in serious danger of losing his job already after a stuttering start.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

David Moyes named new Real Sociedad manager

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Nov 11, 2014

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Former Manchester United and Everton boss David Moyes has been appointed as the new manager Spanish club Real Sociedad.

The 51-year-old has been out of a job since being sacked back in April by Manchester United, after only a 10-month spell at Old Trafford.

Moyes has been named as a replacement for Jagoba Arrasate, who was dismissed as head coach by Sociedad after a terrible run of form which now sees them placed 15th in La Liga.

The Scot has signed a contract that is due to last until June 2016 and will take charge of the side for the first time on November 22, when Sociedad take on Deportivo.

The appointment was formely pronounced on Real Sociedad’s official website on late on Monday evening.

The statement read: “Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with David Moyes,” it read.

“Details about the official presentation of Real Sociedad’s new coach and who will form part of his technical team will be published tomorrow [Tuesday] morning.”

Moyes recently told the BBC in an interview that he was ready to return to management but would wait for the ‘right job’ to be offered. Moyes also said in the interview that he wouldn’t rule out a job in Europe.

“It is something that we don’t report enough – British managers outside the shores,” he said.

“It will actually help the development of coaches where you can come back and give a bit back to them – tell them the experience you have had working in Spain, Italy, Germany or wherever it may be.”

Moyes becomes the fourth British manager to ever take charge at the club.

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_

United and Liverpool dealt blow with Nicolas Gaitan signing a new deal

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Nov 10, 2014

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Long term Manchester United and Liverpool target Nicolas Gaitan has signed a new four year deal with Benfica, that includes a £27.5 million release clause.

Both clubs tried to buy the versatile midfielder in the summer, and were reportedly ready to bid for the Argentine in January.

Spanish champions Atletico Madrid and Monaco were also said to be interested.

The 26 year old’s new deal in the Portuguese capital keeps him there until 2018, having joined the club from Boca Juniors in 2010.

Benfica have historically been a selling club with the likes of Angel Di Maria, David Luiz, Oscar Cardozo and Fabio Coentrao all being flogged off in recent years.

They will be grateful Gaitan, one of their prized assets, has committed his future to the club.

By Joseph Richardson

@Jj147Joseph

Dzeko – Chelsea aren’t that big a threat

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Nov 10, 2014

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Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has brushed off suggestions that the Premier League title is already on it’s way to Stamford Bridge.

The Bosnian forward said that the Blues are ‘no more a threat this season than Liverpool were last term’.

Liverpool crashed to a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea last season, and followed up by blowing a three goal lead at Crystal Palace. These results helped City steal the title last term.

But both City and Liverpool have struggled for form this time round, while Chelsea are storming ahead, unbeaten in their 11 league games so far.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated over the weekend that the title is Chelsea’s to lose, and they could even reach 100 points.

But Dzeko remains confident that City can turn their season around and catch Jose Mourinho’s side.

He said: “I think last season, Liverpool was in front of us just a few games before the end, so it’s different being behind in the last five, six games than after just 10 games.

“It will definitely be Chelsea who are the main threat to us winning the league.

“They’re playing good, but there’s still so many games to play, and they will drop points like we did.”

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Sahin reveals reasons behind Liverpool exit

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Nov 10, 2014

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Nuri Sahin has revealed that the reason he left Liverpool midway through his season long loan spell was due to Brendan Rodgers’ insistence on playing the central midfielder in his unfavoured role behind the striker.

The Turkish international joined the Merseyside outfit on loan from Real Madrid for the 2012-13 campaign, but the loan spell was cut short in January after Sahin felt he needed to leave to do the best for his career, as he was being played out of position.

Sahin said “After scoring a few goals the manager started playing me behind the striker which does not suit my game.

“Despite my love for the club and the fans, I had to leave due to the managers insistence on playing me in that role.”

He scored three goals in 12 appearances whilst at the Reds, but he soon was shipped back out on loan to his former club Borussia Dortmund in January after his return to the Bernabeu.

He has now re-joined the club of his youth in Germany after failing to establish himself at Los Blancos.

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Pique urged to stay at Barca

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Nov 10, 2014

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Frozen-out Gerard Pique has been offered advice from Barcelona team-mate Xavi to stay at the Nou Camp, despite being benched in recent weeks.

The experienced defender has become a second-choice option behind Javier Mascherano and Jeremy Mathieu, with Pique himself being understood to be wanting a move away as soon as possible.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been the two names massively linked with the Spaniard in the past few weeks, with both teams looking to add to their defensive options once the January transfer window opens.

However, veteran Xavi insists that the centre-back must remain in Spain, and has urged the club to do whatever it takes to keep hold of the player.

He said: “Pique is a vital player for the club. You have to ask Enrique why he does not play.

“In training all I see is a motivated and committed player. It is the coach’s decision and he must be respected.”

By Ollie Brown

Gareth Bale reveals why he rejected Manchester United in the summer of 2013

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Nov 10, 2014

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Gareth Bale has revealed why he rejected Manchester United, in favour of a move to Real Madrid, in the summer of 2013.

Bale, aged 25, signed for Real in a world-record fee of £85 million from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Welsh international has since scored 20 goals in his first full season in the Spanish capital, along with adding five other goals for Madrid this season.

And he revealed that the chance to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo was too much of an opportunity to turn down, despite interest from Manchester United, then managed by David Moyes.

Bale said: “I think Cristiano has been amazing this season. The amount of goals he’s scored, he won the Champions League with us, and he’s been playing fantastic.

“I can’t see many people past him [for the Ballon d’Or] but I’m looking forward to seeing who wins and good luck to everybody.

“It’s another reason why I came to Madrid – to learn from the best players. Seeing Ronaldo in training every day, how concentrated he is on every aspect of his game and on the pitch, it gives me that kind of platform to aim for and keep improving, and hopefully one day I can get there.

“At the moment Ronaldo’s on another level to everyone else. If you don’t want to be the world’s best you probably shouldn’t be playing football.”

by Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

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Arsenal ready to pay £31.3m to save their season

Liverpool looking at Neto

Marco Reus to snub Arsenal for Premier League rivals

Arsenal eyeing £30m double move

Wenger keen on Smalling, Van Dijk and Vlaar

Liverpool Start Contract Talks With Skipper

Arsene Wenger’s coaching staff question Frenchman

Chelsea make Marco Reus transfer priority

FC Barcelona want Jose Mourinho as next boss

David Moyes named new Real Sociedad manager

United and Liverpool dealt blow with Nicolas Gaitan signing a new deal

Dzeko – Chelsea aren’t that big a threat

Sahin reveals reasons behind Liverpool exit

Pique urged to stay at Barca

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