Man United leading chase for Sanchez

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Jun 7, 2014

Man United are leading the race to sign Alexis Sanchez, with reports claiming a concrete £20m bid has been made. The Barcelona star has had previous interest from Liverpool and Juventus.

The 25-year old still has two years left on his current deal but, like Cesc Fabregas, the new Barca boss Luis Enrique is willing to listen to any offers that come in for the winger. The Red Devils are keen to push through a move for Sanchez before the World Cup begins this week, as they fear his price could go up if he impresses for Chile.

Liverpool, who were previously interested, now seem likely to pursue a move for Xherdan Shaqiri of Bayern Munich and that means the path could be cleared for United to snatch up the Barcelona man.

By Charlie Gregory

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Chelsea and Benfica eye moves for Sefa Isci

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Chelsea are set to make a move for Anderlecht youngster Sefa Isci according to the player’s agent. The highly-rated 18-year old is also wanted by Benfica but Blues boss Jose Mourinho apparently plans to sign him up and then send him out on loan to gain first-team experience.

Isci’s agent, Saffet Balkan, is the one making these claims. He said: “Benfica and Chelsea are interested in Sefa Isci. Chelsea want Isci to loan to their partner club Vitesse. Benfica made an enquiry for Sefa after his performances against them in the Youth Champions League.

“Benfica were impressed with Sefa’s performances in the Youth Champions League and the Viareggio Cup.”

It appears then that both Benfica and Chelsea will go head-to-head to sign the promising young player this summer.

By Charlie Gregory

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Tom Ince rejects Inter move

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Tom Ince has rejected the chance to join Inter Milan. The 22-year old looked set to emulate his father by moving to Italy, but he has instead decided to turn down Inter because he would rather stay in the Premier League.

The winger was in talks with the Serie A side last month and he was offered two different contracts, whilst he was also shown around the stadium and training ground. But after mulling it over, the player has decided to stay in England. He said: “After lengthy discussions with my family I have decided that my immediate future in the game lies in the Premier League.

“I am flattered to have received such strong interest from several big European clubs. But I believe at this early stage of my career I need to continue my football education in England. I would like to thank the clubs overseas for their interest and kindness. I still have ambitions to one day play in Europe. I am now looking forward to what lies ahead next season”

It has put Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle on high alert, with the clubs set to battle it out for his signature. Stoke, Swansea and Hull were all interested back in January too and could now rekindle their interest in Ince. Monaco however have pulled out of the running because of the winger’s rejection of a move away from England.

It could cost any interested team about £5m for his services.

By Charlie Gregory

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WORLD CUP 2014: Kompany hails Belgium “Brotherhood”

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Jun 7, 2014

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Belgium captain Vincent Kompany has praised the team spirit within the Belgium camp, heading into the World Cup finals in Brazil this summer.

It is Belgium’s first major tournement, and a first World Cup finals since the 2002 competition in Japan and South Korea.

Ten years ago, the small nation famed for its chocolate, were placed 45th in the World rankings, though now, they sit quietly as one of the outside favourites in this summer’s show-piece.

There now seems to be a golden generation in the flatlands, with many players in the squad plying their trade in the Barclays Premier League.

In-fact, nine out of their possible starting 11 in their first fixture against Algeria, could be Premier League based.

Aside from Kompany, who will captain the squad in Brazil, the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Moussa Dembele, Eden Hazard, Kevin Miralles, Jan Vertonghan, Simon Mignolet are all part of the squad, along with Goalkeeper Thilbalt Courtois, who will return to Chelsea after a third season on loan at Atletico Madrid, where he helped the side win the La Liga title, and reach a European Cup final.

“There are many countries who can only dream of this kind of brotherhood,” Kompany told The Guardian.

It is that togetherness and idea of each others game, which has seved them catch the eye of the footballing landscape, that Kompany believes is the key to their current success.

“We all grew up together through the ranks and we are really good friends.

“I get on with anyone in my team and I am really happy when I play with them.”

Belgium’s squad is made up of a diverse nature, with several players in that squad of African origin.

Kompany is half Congolese, and countinued to the Guardian by speaking proudly of his African roots.

“I am 100% Congolese and 100% Belgian,” he says. “I am very proud of it. I represent Belgium in football and I represent Congo in so many different ways whenever I can. I don’t ever feel like justifying it. I am really happy to be both.”

It remains to been seen what Belgium can achieve this summer, however the future certainly does look bright.

Marc Wilmots side are in Group H, and are to play Algeria, Russia and South Korea in the group stage.

Belgium’s best ever finish at a World Cup was fourth in 1986, can they go even further this time round?

By Ben Reardon

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Sunderland make Williams bid

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Jun 7, 2014

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Sunderland have made an undisclosed offer to Swansea to sign defender Ashley Wlliams.

The Welsh centre-back has one year remaining on his current contract at the Liberty Stadium and it appears Swansea are willing to cash in on the player now, rather than let him go on a free.

Williams have been continously linked with the likes of Arsenal and premier league new-boys QPR, but it is Sunderland who have made a move.

Swansea boss Garry Monk confirmed earlier this week that the club had opened discussions regarding a new deal for Williams.

“We are in negotiations with his (Williams’) representatives and trying to put a deal across so that Ash will be here for the future of the club,” Monk told the South Wales Evening Post.

“I know Ash wants that, I want that, the club wants that, and that’s what we are working towards as we speak.”

By Ollie Brown

PSG in for Griezmann

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Paris Saint Germain are leading the battle for highly rated French plsumaker Antolne Griezmann.

Griezmann is a target for Premier League clubs, and enjoyed a superb season for his club side, Real Sociedad.

And following his fine form, he will head off to Brazil on Monday as part of the French World Cup finals party, after being picked ahead of Samir Nasri.

Griezmann, who is valued at £25 million, has been a long standing target for Arsenal, and has hinted that he would like to play at the highest level for a top European club.

Manchester City have also been keen on the attacker.

PSG boss Laurent Blanc is hoping to land the highly rated player soon, after giving up hope on Eden Hazard.

By Ben Reardon

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Juventus agree five-year-deal for €25m Liverpool target

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Cesc Fabregas is not the only player, whose future at Barcelona is under threat. Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez may also leave the club, with Italy could be his possible destination.

Serie A giants Juventus are ready to start negotiations with Barcelona over the purchase of Sanchez, if Tuttosport are to be believed.

The Bianconeri have reportedly reached an agreement with the player for a five-year deal with increasing wages depending on his individual performance and collective success. Due to the Italians’ indiscretions, Barcelona are reportedly making an effort to hold on to Sanchez until the end of the World Cup.

Premier League outfit Liverpool are also keen to secure his services, with Italian radio station, Sport Mediaset reported earlier that Liverpool were preparing a formal bid for the winger, who is valued at €25m.

The Times reporter Tony Barrett further claimed that Rodgers would be willing to sign Barcelona winger Sanchez, who scored a terrific goal on the the final day of the La Liga season against Atletico Madrid.

Written by Steve Milne

Arsenal suffer blow as Brazilian defender rules out move

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Jun 7, 2014

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It is believed that the 22 year old is on the wish list of manager Arsene Wenger who is in the market to find a suitable replacement for the departing Bacary Sagna.

Danilo who is also a right back wants to leave his future in the hands of Porto and the player will wait till there will be any offers to leave.

“I’ll say what is usually said, I am contracted until 2016,” Danilo told ESPN Brazil.

“I am playing at Porto and have been playing well, which makes you get linked with top clubs. But there is a big difference between that and an offer that Porto accepts. I am happy at the moment and I am prepared to return to Porto.”

“If something good for everyone comes along, we’ll sit down, but for now it is just speculation.”

Arsene Wenger is desperate to add quality additions in his side in the summer and the Frenchman wants to mount a serious Premier League title challenge in the coming season after the Gunners ended an eight year drought without silverware, beating Hull City at Wembley to claim the FA Cup last month.

Written by Steve Milne

Real Madrid eye £25m deal for Chelsea ace

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is keen on signing Chelsea midfielder, Ramires.

The Italian boss signed the Brazilian midfielder when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge, and he is ready to be reunited with him by offering Jose Mourinho £25million for the 27-year-old.

Ramires’ first-team spot under Mourinho is now in doubt after the club re-signed Nemanja Matic, who is the number-one choice for the holding-midfielder role, and with Mourinho desperate to re-shape the squad, he may accept a formal offer of around £25m.

The Chelsea boss has made it clear that he wants to raise funds by selling players so that the club aren’t in danger of breaking the Financial Fair Play rules, which come into play as of next season, and a £25m bid may be hard to turn down.

It’s believed Ancelotti sees the Brazilian as a long-term replacement for Xavi Alonso, who is now 32.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Remy desperate to join Arsenal

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Jun 7, 2014

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QPR striker Loic Remy is desperate for Arsenal to make him their first summer signing, with Liverpool still holding firm interest in the player.

The Frenchman has a £10 million buy-out clause in his contract and has now given hope to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that they can seal a deal very soon.

Talks about a possible move are understood to be happening very soon as Wenger wants the majority of his signing to happen before the World Cup.

However, it could be a race against time, as Liverpool are understood to be ‘very keen’ on the services of Remy despite recently signing Rickie Lambert from Southampton.

Along with Remy, Serge Aurier, David Marshall and John Ruddy are being closely watched by Wenger as he hopes some deals can be struck soon.

By Ollie Brown

Hazard could be dropped

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Former Belgium international Marc Degryse believes that winger Eden Hazard must work harder defensively in order to suceed at the World Cup.

Belgium have been in top form in their last two international friendly matches, thrashing Luxembourg 5-1 before a 2-0 win over Sweden- with Hazard playing 123 minutes over the two matches.

The Chelsea star has been performing well and is expected to be a regular in the Belgian side at the World Cup, but once again his defensive qualities have meant that many people have cast an eye over his starting place.

“He has to work harder defensively,” said Degryse, who scored 23 goals in 63 appearances for Belgium from 1984-96.

“Against Sweden he switched off several times, just like he did in the (UEFA) Champions League for Chelsea against Atletico Madrid.”

“If that doesn’t change (Belgium coach Marc) Wilmots will have to resolve it by dropping him.”

“Hazard is the type of player that sometimes needs a kick up the a***.”

Just like Degryse, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has also been publically critical of the midfielder claiming he is not a team player.

“He’s not the kind of player ready to sacrifice himself 100 per cent for the team and his mates. I’m not happy,” the Portuguese manager said in early May.

Belgium will play Tunisia in their final warm-up match on Saturday before opening their first World Cup finals campaign in 12 years against Group H opponents Algeria on June 17.

By Ollie Brown

Chelsea want Diego Costa transfer settled before World Cup commences

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Jun 7, 2014

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Chelsea want the signing of Diego Costa to be finalised before the World Cup commences in 7 days. Chelsea have breached the buy-out clause for the 25-year-old but it is understood the club is getting frustrated at the amount of time it is taking for the transfer to be completed. A club source said: “Chelsea look forward to entering into formal transfer documentation with Atletico Madrid as soon as possible so that the player can concentrate on the World Cup.”

Chelsea want to settle the deal over the coming days to avoid the striker of being distracted by his International duties at the World Cup. The source added: “Chelsea have made an offer to Atletico Madrid in compliance with the buyout terms in Diego Costa’s contract. “We have been advised that the player has invoked a buyout clause and directed the club to accept Chelsea’s offer.”

Costa scored 36 goals in 52 appearances for Atletico Madrid last season and helped the club win their first La Liga title since 1996 and reach the Champions League Final.Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, stated that his main priority for the transfer window was a “killer” striker; and the Portuguese manager believes that Costa is the right man.

“We have to try to win as a team, to improve as a team, but also add the attacking player with that killer instinct,” Mourinho said last month. Mourinho is hoping that Costa will address the problem of strikers lacking goals at the West London club.

By Ollie Carroll

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Chelsea agree £30m deal to sign Cesc Fabregas on four-year contract

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Jun 6, 2014

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The move is now all-but done

Spanish newspaper Marca claim that Fabregas has agreed a four-year contract worth £8.1m a year at Stamford Bridge.

It represents a considerable pay-rise to what he was on at Barcelona

The Blues will shell out around £30m to sign him but the fee could rise depending on any trophies he wins.

Marca claim Fabregas is fed up with the lack of support he receives from the Barcelona fans.

The playmaker – a boyhood Barca supporter – has been booed by the Nou Camp faithful on numerous times this season.

Fabregas has become available after the La Liga giants failed to win a trophy this season.

Arsenal had a buyback clause but they opted not to trigger it to re-sign their former skipper.

Liverpool, Manchester United and City were also understood to have shown some interest.

Written by Steve Milne

Romelu Lukaku isn’t fond of Chelsea bringing Diego Costa in

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Jun 6, 2014

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Romelu Lukaku was better than any of Chelsea’s strikers this season, but with the imminent signing of Diego Costa, the Belgian won’t be the number one striker at Chelsea next season. That doesn’t seem to sit well with the player, who had the following to say ahead of the World Cup:

“You know Chelsea: every year they buy a new top striker. I remember me coming into the dressing room last year and seeing Samuel Eto’o and Demba Ba and going: ‘Whoah! What’s happening here?’ But no problem. Many clubs are interested in me.”

“At this stage I have to look to myself. I have to play a good World Cup. That’s very interesting for all the players looking for a transfer, and I must be one of them. Chelsea know my point of view.”
Unfortunately, Lukaku doesn’t seem to be learning how to avoid controversy, as he’s blunt and simply speaks whatever is on his mind. The player will be down to just two years remaining on his Chelsea deal at the end of the month, so if he’s truly as unhappy as he’s letting on, the Blues could well look to move him on this summer.

Chelsea haven’t been a club to stand in the way of unhappy players leaving in the past, so unfortunately, The Blues could be seeing the player heading toward the exit. If that’s the case, Mourinho will be looking to add another option in addition to Costa. Ideally though, Chelsea could launch Fernando Torres and Demba Ba into space,or even Costa and Lukaku next season

Written by Steve Milne

Javier Hernandez close to Manchester United exit

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Jun 6, 2014

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According to the Daily Express, Inter Milan are leading to race to sign Hernandez, and United could let him leave on loan with a permanent fee of £10m agreed in principle.

It’s unlikely that Hernandez will feature in Louis Van Gaal’s plans next season, as United boast the likes of Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie up front.

Hernandez was unhappy with his playing time last season under Moyes, and the report claims he’s finally resolved to leaving Old Trafford in an effort to get his career back on track.

He was linked with a move to Southampton as part of an exchange for Saints defender Luke Shaw. But that’s now unlikely to happen, with United keen on a cash deal only.

Inter Milan have already agreed the transfer of one Manchester United player. Vidic will join the Italian giants for next season’s campaign.

And they reportedly hope that Hernandez will join him at the San Siro, with a deal in the pipeline. Inter hope the transfer can be agreed before the World Cup, where Hernandez is set to lead the line for Mexico.

Hernandez, 26, is currently his country’s joint-third all-time leading goalscorer with 35 in 61 appearances for Mexico. He is 11 behind leading scorer Jared Borgetti.

Written by Steve Milne

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