Paulo Dybala wanted by Arsenal

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Nov 12, 2014

Arsenal are reportedly keen on Palermo forward Paulo Dybala, after it emerged he is free to leave the Serie A club in January.

Reports in Italy suggest that Arsenal are front runners for the player and his signature, around a day after the Sicily based team confirmed that they will sell him in the winter transfer window for £31 million.

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini, revealed how much Palermo value the Argentine forward at.

‘They have to pay €40million (£31million) to take Dybala away in January,’ said Zamparini.

Dybala has scored four goals in 12 Serie A games this season, since replacing the departed Kyle Lafferty in the starting XI.

By Ben Reardon

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Chelsea Set To Sign Varane

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Raphael Varane, who is widely thought of as one of the best young centre backs in the world, looks set to earn his trade in the Premier League.

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, has reportedly promised Jose Mourinho the funds to secure the deal in January.

The Chelsea boss has made no secret of his interest in signing the French defender in the past, and it now looks as though he will get his wish.

Mourinho, who worked with Varane during their time together at the Bernabeu, is ready to spend £19million on the starlet, and after Abramovich gave him the green-light, it looks like the club will push through with their interest.

Varane threatened to quit Madrid over the Summer over fears about his game-time, but has since then been reassured about his role at the club.

However, if The Blues do come sniffing, the opportunity to work with Mourinho again and also play in the Premier League, could attract the Frenchman to a move away.

Written by Kayleigh Neild

Mikel Arteta to pen new Arsenal deal

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Nov 12, 2014

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Mikel Arteta is to sign a new one-year deal at Arsenal, the Metro have reported.

The 32year-old Arsenal captain has agreed in principal, a new, and improved deal, with an option of another possible year at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta, who signed for Arsenal from Everton in the summer of 2011, has struggled with niggling injuries over the last few seasons, and is currently out injured, having picked up a hamstring injury in a recent Champions League game against Anderlecht.

It is thought that Arteta will gain a significant pay rise upon the new deal at Arsenal.

by Ben Reardon

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Didier Drogba drops exit hint

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Nov 12, 2014

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Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, has hinted that he could leave the club at the end of the season.

The Ivorian international was re-signed by The Blues by Jose Mourinho in the Summer, but the veteran knows that more strikers are likely to come in next Summer, meaning he could have to leave in order to play regular first-team football.

Mourinho already signed Diego Costa and Loic Remy along with Drogba, but is reportedly interested in signing Anderson Talisca from Benfica next year, and that would see Drogba pushed further down the pecking order.

When asked about his future and his role at Stamford Bridge, the 36-year-old said: “This year the key for me is to enjoy my football and to be with my team-mates and to win trophies.

“There is one more year to go so let’s do it, let’s win more trophies, let’s make history again.

“This relationship between me and the fans goes both ways, the way they show their support and the way they love me. If there is some way I love them even more because of all we achieved together, all the history.

“I have always said my first eight years here were the best years of my career. I know they enjoyed it because I did.

“I’m far from all the players who made history here, but I’m also next to them.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Podolski: I want talks with Wenger

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Nov 12, 2014

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Podolski has featured just eight times for Arsenal in all competitions this season, netting once.

The forward is still yet to start a match in the league and is clearly not a favoured choice by Arsene Wenger.

And Podolski has admitted he is thinking of leaving the club in January but not before he has discussions over his future with the manager.

“Of course I’m not happy when I’m not playing,” Podolski said.

“I want to be playing and enjoying my football. We’ll have to see what happens this winter.

“I’m going to seek talks with my club then, but there’s no pressure.”

By Phil Wellbrook

Schneiderlin STILL looking for Saints exit

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Nov 12, 2014

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The defensive midfielder was linked with a number of clubs over the summer including Premier League’s Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal.

And speaking whilst on international duty with France, he claimed that he is still very much open to a move away from St. Mary’s and has dared Ligue 1 giants PSG to make a move.

Get French Football News quoted Schneiderlin as saying: “I am fortunate to playing for a team in good form. It allows me to perform well.

“If you would have told me that Southampton would be second in the Premier League, I would not have believed you.”

“The club has recruited well.

“A career goes by very quickly. My aim is to play for a big club. Today I’m at Southampton.

“I know that PSG have what it takes to win the Champions League. The English clubs fear them more and more.”

By Phil Wellbrook

Premier League interest grows in Lacazette

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Nov 12, 2014

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Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette is the subject of growing interest from the Premier League.

The forward, currently top scorer in the French Ligue 1 this season, was a target of a summer move from Newcastle United, and Liverpool also expressed an interest.

But the North London duo of Tottenham and Arsenal have also been alerted by the availability of Lacazette, whose contract is up at the end of this season.

Both London clubs have sent scouts to keep tabs on the striker on multiple occasions already this season, and Lyon face a fight to keep hold of him, and may even let him go in January if the price is right.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Manchester United may accept £20M Mata bid

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Nov 12, 2014

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Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata could be sold by the club for as little as £20million.

Mata only came to Old Trafford from Chelsea in January for £37.1M on a four-year deal, but he has largely struggled for game time this season after the arrival of Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid.

And according to reports in Spain, United boss Louis van Gaal may be prepared to take a £17.1M hit on Mata.

Spanish pair Valencia and Atletico Madrid are keen on signing the playmaker, and the midfielder may be tempted by a fresh start in his homeland.

Atletico, managed by Diego Simeone, may be the favourites to sign Mata, but Valencia, after a cash injection by Peter Lim, now have the financial clout to bring in big names.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Premier League quartet handed Kramer boost

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Nov 12, 2014

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Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with the news that Christoph Kramer will not be joining the club.

The agent of the Borussia Monchengladbach star revealed the news which will be a boost to a host of Premier League clubs also linked with a move for the star.

The agent, Von Bruch, said:

“Christoph is concentrated on Gladbach at the moment and from the summer, he has a contract with Leverkeusen.

“Real Madrid is not an option.”

The Premier League quarter of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United have been chasing Kramer, along with the Spanish giants.

Kramer is currently on loan at Monchengladbach from fellow German club Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen are keen to have the player back when the loan deal expires at the end of this season.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Parlour urges Wenger to sign Matic

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Nov 12, 2014

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Ray Parlour has urged Arsene Wenger to sign Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic in order to fix Arsenal’s current defensive frailties.

Arsenal, in the last week, have thrown away a three goal lead against Anderlecht in the UEFA Champions League and a winning position against Swansea at the Liberty on Sunday.

Arsenal lost Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona in the summer, leaving them with only three established centre-backs; Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Calum Chambers, but with Mathieu Debuchy out injured, Chambers has been forced to cover at right back. This has left the Gunners extremely thin at the back.

After these recent capitulations, former Gunners midfielder Parlour has called for Wenger to sign Matic.

“I think he needs Matic from Chelsea, he’d be the perfect player to have just sit in front of the back four and that’s what he’s got to look at.

“That’s what he’s got to look at, he’s got to look at that defensive midfielder, he’s got to look at another centre half and buy defensive players now and good characters as well who can really get into players.”

It is rumoured that the long serving Frenchman has been handed a £20 million transfer kitty ahead of the January transfer window, so it may be sooner than later that the fans see a new signing at the Emirates.

Villa’s Ron Vlaar ready to snub moves from Manchester United and Arsenal

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Nov 11, 2014

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Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is playing down talk that he could sign for Manchester United or Arsenal in the January transfer window.

The news will come as a blow to both clubs who are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements.

Vlaar’s current contract runs out at the end of the season, and United and Arsenal were hoping to pick up the 29 year old on the cheap.

Louis van Gaal has been heavily linked with signing Vlaar, who was an integral part of van Gaal’s Dutch national team that got to the World Cup semi-final stage.

However Vlaar insists it is merely speculation and says that he has started talking about a possible extension at Villa Park.

“I have nothing to say [about a transfer] because there is nothing going on,” he said.

“I have spoken to the gaffer a few times [concerning a new deal] but that is it so far.”

After starting the season with three wins out of four, Villa lost six in a row and have since slumped to 16th in the Premier League table, just two points above the bottom three.

Last time out came a timely draw away at West Ham and Vlaar believes his side can recover from their abysmal run of form.

“We know we needed to change something and it started with the determination we showed against West Ham. It was a positive result for us.”

By Joseph Richardson

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Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in race to sign ‘New Rivaldo’

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Nov 11, 2014

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Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger and Brendan Rodgers are still hoping to land the signature of Benfica starlet, Anderson Talisca.

The Portuguese youngster, who signed with Benfica this year from Bahia, has already become one of Jorge Jesus’ key men but has already ruled out a move this January to the premier league as he is keen to see out the remainder of the season.

Former Bahia co-ordinator and friend Newton Mota spoke with Radio ESPN and praised Talisca’s development, saying: “Talisca has become the darling of Portugal and some people call him ‘Yaya Talisca.’

“His technique is very accurate but I liken him more to Rivaldo, who was also left-footed with a long stride and capable of scoring goals from distance.

“Of course, Rivaldo was a world champion so it is very early to make comparisons but, if I see a resemblance between Talisca and anyone else, it is with him.”

Written by Kayleigh Neild

Ancelotti unsure of Khedira future

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Nov 11, 2014

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Sami Khedira could make the move to the Premier League in January. The World Cup winner’s future has been in doubt since the summer, with the Spanish giants bringing in a plethora of players that play in his position.

With his contract also set to expire in summer – with no signs of a contract renewal – he could leave on a free in seven months or leave on the cheap in the winter transfer window. His current boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has even himself admitted that he is unsure of the midfielder’s future. He said:

“There are indications that he might leave, but I think he wants to stay here.”

So he could be staying at the Bernabeu but it seems more likely, especially with no contract renewal in sight, that he will be leaving La Liga with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and AC Milan all keen on a move for him.

Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers would prefer to wait it out and try and get Khedira on a free at the end of the season, but they might not get the chance to, with the Gunners preferring to move quickly and sign him on the cheap in January.

By Charlie Gregory

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Xavi claims Barkley and Sterling could play for Barca

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Nov 11, 2014

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According to Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez, Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley are both good enough to play for the Spanish giants. The veterna midfielder has won countless numbers of awards for club, country and also individually too, while he has also played with the likes of Messi and Ronaldinho.

It shows that he now has a good knowledge of the beautiful game and he knows a top talent when he sees one – and he believes both Sterling and Barkley are full of talent. When he was asked if he thinks the two of them could play for Barca he said: “Yes, why not? I think that they could.

“They have incredible physical capabilities and they are good technically. In Spain, we prioritise players who are technically gifted but both things are very important in football.”

Barkley in recent times has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park but after signing a new-five year deal at the club it seemshighly unlikely he will be leaving anytime soon. The same could be said for Sterling, who will be staying at Anfield for the forseeable future.

By Charlie Gregory

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Bale WON’T be returning to Premier League

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Nov 11, 2014

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Gareth Bale’s agent has rubbished claims that the Welsh star could be on his way back to the Premier League as part of a swap deal for Angel Di Maria. The 25-year old was believed to be high on the wishlist of Man United boss Louis Van Gaal.

It had been suggested that Real were willing to sell the player, despite signing him for a world record £85m. Further reports added that Carlo Ancelotti was regretting selling Di Maria to the Red Devils over the summer and that he would be willing to take part in a swap deal.

However, these reports have now been rubbished by one of the Welsh wizard’s representatives. The representative, David Mannaseh, has claimed that there is no truth to these reports whatsoever: “Rubbish, these rumours about a swap are absolute rubbish.

“It is not true that Bale wants to return to the Premier League, everything is going well for him in Madrid and he wants to continue wearing the Real shirt.”

So with these reports now quashed, it seems unlikely that we will see Bale returning to the Prem (and Di Maria returning to La Liga) anytime soon.

By Charlie Gregory

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Paulo Dybala wanted by Arsenal

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Premier League interest grows in Lacazette

Manchester United may accept £20M Mata bid

Premier League quartet handed Kramer boost

Parlour urges Wenger to sign Matic

Villa’s Ron Vlaar ready to snub moves from Manchester United and Arsenal

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