West Ham targeting Besiktas striker Ba

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Nov 16, 2014

West Ham United are considering a £8M bid for Besiktas striker Demba Ba.

The former Newcastle United and Chelsea forward has enjoyed a strong start to the season, with ten goals in fourteen games for the Turkish side.

The Hammers are targeting their former striker, who has 50 goals during his three spells in the Premier League.

He left Upton Park to join Newcastle in 2011, after only a few months with the club. In his time with West Ham he scored seven times in twelve appearances.

Ba has made history for Besiktas this season, becoming the first player to score seven goals for the club in a UEFA competition.

The forward has also been linked with Tottenham, against who he scored among those seven.

Ba signed for Besiktas from Chelsea for £8M this summer after to failing to settle at Stamford Bridge.

The French-born Senegalese international appeared for his country in the 2012 African Cup of Nations, where they were knocked out in the Group stages.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Atletico preparing £20M bid for Mata

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Nov 16, 2014

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Atletico Madrid are preparing a £20M bid for unsettled Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

Mata has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at Old Trafford this season after the arrivals of Agel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao, and the emergence of Adnan Januzaj.

United paid £37.1M to Chelsea for Mata in January, but are considering taking a loss of £17.1 on him.

The player has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge, and Juventus are also keen.

But Atletico boss Diego Simeone sees the fact that United are prepared to take such a loss of Mata as a chance to tempt Mata back to his homeland.

United fans are perplexed as to why Mata has not been given more game-time, given United’s stuttering season so far.

The Red Devils lie in seventh place going into the international break, thirteen points behind leaders Chelsea, and suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss at MK Dons in the Capital One Cup.

Mata has only completed three 90-minute matches this season, which is a clear sign that his future may lie elsewhere.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Ander Herrera already plotting United exit?

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Nov 16, 2014

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Manchester United midfielder, Ander Herrera, is already plotting his exit from Old Trafford just months after signing for the Premier League outfit.

The Red Devils had been long-term admirers of the Athletic Bilbao midfielder, and they finally purchased him over the Summer after agreeing a deal with the Spanish club, but after just four months of the new season, Herrera could be considering an exit.

The 25-year-old has been in-and-out of Van Gaal’s team and since the arrival of Daley Blind and the shock-form of Marouane Fellaini, the Spaniard has been left on the bench.

According to reports in Spain, Herrera is already considering an exit from the club, and United could be willing to sell him on if a bid of £19million comes in for him.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Pique to reject Chelsea, Man United

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Nov 15, 2014

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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has told reporters that he does not want to leave Barcelona, with Chelsea and Manchester United, as well as several other top clubs around Europe expressing interest.

Pique, who was at Old Trafford between 2004-08, has come under pressure this season under Luis Enrique and has not featured since the Clasico, which Barca lost 3-1. Because of this, speculation is building that he could depart the club as soon as January.

But speaking to Movistar TV he insisted he is going nowhere.

“I think not to play two or three matches (and then leave) would not be consistent,” he said.

“Barcelona is my life and I do not plan to leave. I will continue to fight for a place.”

Samuel Skuse

Manchester City and Chelsea plotting Koke transfer clause

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Nov 15, 2014

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Manchester City and Chelsea are both keen to land Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Reports in Spain suggest that both sides are keen to match the £48 million release clause for the Madrid man.

However, both City and Chelsea face stiff competition from Spanish La Liga side, Barcelona.

The Nou Camp club are keen to highjack any proposed deal to an English club, however Barcelona want to being the midfielder into the club, as a long term Xavi replacement.

Koke, aged 22, is also a proposed target for both Chelsea and Liverpool in recent weeks.

by Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

Podolski hits out at Wenger

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Nov 15, 2014

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Lukas Podolski has hit out at Arsene Wenger for his lack of appearances for Arsenal this season, and has hinted at a departure from the Emirates.

Podolski has played just five times for the Gunners this term, four being substitute appearances in the Premier League. His only start came in the League Cup and the German is becoming increasingly frustrated with his limited playing time.

He has vowed to impress given his chance, but may have to look for a new club rather than wait it out.

“I would rather show Arsenal what I am capable if, but this chance to show what I can do is not being given to me.

“I want to play football for many years to come so am I meant just to say everything’s fine and sit my contract out?”

The 29 year-old has made 75 appearances over two full seasons with the North London outfit, but it is rumoured that numerous Bundesliga clubs are chasing his signature ahead of the January transfer window.

Roberto Mancini to offer Mario Balotelli Liverpool escape

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Ben Reardon

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Nov 15, 2014

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Roberto Mancini is set to offer Mario Balotelli a shock return to the San Siro with Inter Milan, according to the Daily Express.

Balotelli, aged 24, has twice played under Mancini, at both Inter Milan, and of course Manchester City.

The controversial Italian has flopped whilst at Liverpool, and Balotelli is yet to score a Premier League goal for the Anfield club, since his £16 million move from AC Milan.

And it appears that Mancini, who was re-appointed as Inter boss last week, is keen on a reunion with Balotelli.

Balotelli has been left out of Liverpool squads in recent weeks, is Brendan Rodgers contemplating selling his centre forward?

By Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

Manchester United Beat Spanish Giants Barcelona To Sign Striker

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Nov 15, 2014

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Louis Van Gaal has added yet an alternate striker to his immeasurable assaulting choices after the club finished an arrangement to sign Canadian striker Josh Doughty from Real Salt Lake.

The very evaluated adolescent has been in extraordinary structure for the MLS side’s childhood group, delivering various fine assaulting shows that has had various clubs crosswise over Europe after his movement.

United have beaten off rivalry from La Liga titans Barcelona to catch Doughty’s signature, with the 17-year-old passing his therapeutic at Old Trafford not long ago.

The forward will instantly be put in United’s acclaimed institute side, with movement to the first-group expected in the precise not so distant future. Whilst an expense has not been affirmed, it is thought Van Gaal has secured an arrangement which will see just an ostensible charge paid to the American outfit.

The Dutchman was condemned intensely toward the end of the late spring window for marking an excess of assaulting players, with Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao joining the squad which left United short at the back.

The news of a guaranteeing striker moving to United will energize fans, who will be trusting he can have the same effect as a youthful Wayne Rooney did when he moved to Old Trafford.

Written by Steve Milne Follow me on twitter: @SteveMilneNews

Rodgers under scrutiny

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Nov 15, 2014

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is being watched closely by the owners, after a series of disappointing results this season.

It is understood that the Reds are already looking at potential candidates and could dispose of the former Swansea boss if the team’s poor form continues.

However, Rodgers still has the full backing from the Kop fans despite only winning just four out of eleven Premier League games this year.

It is claimed that the owners are unhappy with the way the side are playing especially after the amount of money spent during the summer.

It appears as if Rodgers’ future ‘hangs in the balance’ with more news expected to be announced in upcoming weeks.

By Ollie Brown @olliebrowner_

FC Barcelona keen on signing Koke

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Nov 15, 2014

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Spanish giants, FC Barcelona, are hopeful they can see off interest from Manchester City and Chelsea in order to sign Koke from Spanish rivals, Atletico Madrid.

The La Liga champions managed to hold onto their star-midfielder over the Summer, despite the English duo’s interest, but now they face a new challenge as Barca look set to ramp up their interest.

According to reports, Barcelona officials wanted to sign Koke last Summer, but when the opportunity to sign Luis Suarez arose, they couldn’t turn that down and the bulk of their finances went on signing the Uruguayan from Liverpool.

Officials at the Nou Camp are aware that current-star, Xavi, is set to leave the club in the near-future, and they have their hearts set on signing Koke as his replacement.

The 22-year-old was brilliant last season for Diego Simeone’s men and was key to their La Liga success and their route to the Champions League final.

Despite signing Cesc Fabregas from Barca in the Summer, it’s believed Chelsea would also be interested in Koke if the player was put up for sale, but they’d face competition from title-rivals, Manchester City, who are working hard on finding a Yaya Toure replacement.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Premier League target SACKS his agent

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Nov 15, 2014

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Athletic Bilbao defender, Aymeric Laporte, has reportedly sacked his agent after reports suggested that he could be on his way out of Spain in the New Year.

The defender has been strongly linked with a mega-move to England, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all interested, and it’s now been revealed that the French U-21, has sacked his representative.

The 20-year-old, who only hired his agent a month ago, has already released him from his duties amid talk of a mega-£32million move to England, which has heated up talks that he could be ready to find a new agent and push through the deal.

Bilbao have had a woeful start to the new La Liga season and the young centre-back is already ready to jump ship and leave the club.

If either of the Premier League clubs were to make a £32m bid for Laporte, the offer would have to be accepted due to the release clause in his contract.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Gareth Bale has no intentions of returning to England

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Nov 15, 2014

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According to reports in Spain, Gareth Bale is NOT looking for a return to England, despite both Manchester United and Chelsea interested in signing him.

The Welshman, who cost Madrid £85million back in the Summer of 2013, had a superb debut in Spain, scoring in both the Copa Del Rey final and the Champions League final, but has since lost his place in the first-team due to the performances of Isco.

After losing his guaranteed first-team spot, speculation built up regarding his future with some saying he’s ready for a quick return to the Premier League.

However, those reports have been dismissed as Bale is keen on staying in Spain and winning his place back.

The news will come as a big blow to both Chelsea and United who were both considering a £150m deal for the Welsh star.

£90m of that going on a transfer fee and the £60m being the winger’s wages.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Liverpool and Spurs eye up Schurrle

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Nov 15, 2014

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The German winger has failed to make a significant impact since winning the World Cup over the summer with boss Jose Mourinho openly speaking out about his inconsistent performances.

Schurrle joined the Blues in the summer of 2013 from Bayer Leverkusen for £18m but has only managed to net 11 times in 54 appearances and reports claim that Mourinho is running out of patience, whilst clearly preferring Willian.

Chelsea have been linked with other wingers in the lead up to January’s transfer window such as Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus and reports have now claimed that the West London side have allowed Schurrle to leave.

A number of top European sides are said to have been linked with the 24 year-old including Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid but it is believed that Tottenham and Liverpool have now joined the race.

Mauricio Pochettino and Brenden Rodgers have both endured poor starts to the season and will be hoping to land the German international as they look to add strength to their attacks and get their season back on track.

By Phil Wellbrook

Cruyff: Mourinho will NOT join Barca

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Nov 14, 2014

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Reports emerged from Spain that Joan Laporta is looking to bring Jose Mourinho to the Camp Nou after growing quickly frustrated wih current boss Luis Enrique, who was only appointed this summer.

The Portuguese tactician was in charge of rivals Real Madrid for three years and was even an assistant to both Sir Bobby Robson and Louis Van Gaal at Barcelona in the late 90s.

The European giants have also be outrageously linked with Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo but speaking at a game between the Sitges Veterans Association and a Catalan team of retired players, Johan Cruyff was quick to rubbish these claims, saying neither man would join Barca.

He said: “I don’t think there’s much to [the rumours], they’re just idle comments.

“When you talk about something you know nothing about, you end up kicking up a storm for no reason.

“Sport is a game which holds many possibilities, but in this case they are unlikely to be feasible. I don’t imagine that Laporta would bring in Mourinho and Ronaldo.”

By Phil Wellbrook

Demba Ba: I avoided Mourinho!

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Nov 14, 2014

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Ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba has spoken of his former manager’s wrath, and how he believed it was best just to avoid him after defeats. The Special One returned to the club in 2013, where he linked up with the Senegalese striker.

Ba, who left Chelsea for Turkish side Besiktas in the Summer spoke to turkishfootball.com, “Mourinho hates losing. I wouldn’t recommend trying to talk to him after a loss. But he was great to be around after a win!”

Senegal star Ba has recently been linked with a return to the Premier League, with Newcastle and Tottenham among the clubs allegedly keeping tabs on him.

Samuel Skuse

SillySeason.com

West Ham targeting Besiktas striker Ba

Atletico preparing £20M bid for Mata

Ander Herrera already plotting United exit?

Pique to reject Chelsea, Man United

Manchester City and Chelsea plotting Koke transfer clause

Podolski hits out at Wenger

Roberto Mancini to offer Mario Balotelli Liverpool escape

Manchester United Beat Spanish Giants Barcelona To Sign Striker

Rodgers under scrutiny

FC Barcelona keen on signing Koke

Premier League target SACKS his agent

Gareth Bale has no intentions of returning to England

Liverpool and Spurs eye up Schurrle

Cruyff: Mourinho will NOT join Barca

Demba Ba: I avoided Mourinho!

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