Chelsea working on Sami Khedira deal

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Oct 16, 2014

FC Barcelona’s medical staff begged the club’s officials not to sign Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal over the Summer, due to his constant injury problems.

Despite their pleas, the Spanish giants went ahead with the deal and signed the Belgium centre-back in a deal worth £15million, but due to those injury problems, he has failed to make a senior appearance for his new side.

According to Spanish reports, medics at Barca made aware to the officials that Vermaelen has a bad history of injuries, and it has been clear since his arrival at the Nou Camp that they were right, with him struggling with numerous knocks already.

It’s believed that at one point, the medical staff even begged the club to pull out of the deal, but their pleads fell on death ears as the transfer was confirmed and finalised.

Arsenal moved quickly to replace the Belgium by bringing in Calum Chambers from Southampton.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Arsenal confident of signing Mats Hummels

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Oct 16, 2014

According to reports, Arsenal are confident that they can sign Borussia Dortmund defender, Mats Hummels, in a deal worth £32million, either in January or next Summer.

The German international, who has been wanted by Manchester United throughout the Summer, rejected a move to the Premier League in order to stay at Dortmund and was later made captain by manager, Jurgen Klopp.

However, The Gunners, who are light at the back due to injuries, are feeling confident that an offer of around £32m will be enough to see the Bundesliga club accept the offer and part ways with their star defender.

Despite spending all the Summer window trying to lure him away from Dortmund, it’s believed that United have given up on signing him and are now looking at other possible candidates, leaving Arsenal with a potential clear path to sign him.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Wass open to Premier League move

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Ben Reardon

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Oct 15, 2014

Danish defender Daniel Wass has revealed that he would be open to a move to the Premier League in January.

The 25 year old, who currently plays for French side Evian, is a proposed target for both Chelsea and Liverpool.

Indeed, the Reds considered a bid for the centre back in the summer, however any sort of deal stalled for the highly-rated defender.

Wass, who can also play as a full-back, has been in France for two years, and has made 74 appearances for the Ligue 1 side since his permanent move to Evian in 2012, having spent the previous season on loan from Benfica.

Chelsea and Liverpool are both likely to go in pursuit to attempt to sign him, with Wass open to any move should one come his way.

“My head is still in Evian but if you offer me a departure in January, I will not say no.

“I want to progress and prove my abilities at a higher level.

“But a club has to be interested to meet the requirements that Evian have.”

by Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

Manchester United face competition for midfielder

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Oct 15, 2014

Real Madrid have entered the bidding to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund, denting Manchester United’s hopes of signing the player.

The Red Devils were lining up a January move for the player to reinforce their midfield options, and Dortmund had quoted them £20m.

But Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has identified the midfielder as a possible addition and is set to make a move to beat the competition to the German star’s signature.

However money was no object for United in the summer and they have shown they have the financial muscle to recruit almost anyone, setting the scene for an interesting transfer battle.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Roma to double midfielders wages to fend off transfer interest

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Oct 15, 2014

Italian side Roma are prepared to double Kevin Strootman’s wages in order to keep him at the club amid interest from Manchester United.

The Dutch midfield ace has been out injured for several months following a knee injury but is in line to make a return at the end of November.

With Louis van Gaal a known admirer from their time together with the Dutch national team United are set to try and lure him to Manchester in January.

However Roma have placed a reported £75m price tag on his head and are willing to double his current £25,000 a week wages to ensure they don’t lose their star midfielder.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

French journalist claims Remy was wrong to join Chelsea

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Steve Osborne

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Oct 15, 2014

A French journalist has blasted Chelsea forward Loic Remy for joining the club this summer.

Remy has found first-team opportunities at Stamford Bridge limited due to the outstanding form of Diego Costa, although he scored on his debut against Swansea.

And Pierre Menes has been quick to have a pop for Remy making the move, despite the striker scoring in France’s 3-0 win over Armenia in Euro 2016 qualifying.

Menes said:

“Given the game time he is not getting, which will continue to happen at Chelsea I believe it is a pretty bad career choice.

“But that’s another topic. It is clear that he must show something in each of his appearances for France.

“He scored against Spain, he scores again in Armenia, plus a shot against the post.

“It shows that even in a time of very limited play he is still able to bring something to this team.”

Steve Osborne @SteveOsbone23

Benitez looking for reunion with Johnson

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Steve Osborne

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Oct 15, 2014

Napoli boss Rafa Benitez is aiming to bring Liverpool defender Glen Johnson to the Serie A side, and reunite with the unsettled right-back.

Johnson, who played under Rafa at Anfield between 2009 and Benitez’s departure in 2010, is reportedly unsettled at the Reds.

He has made almost 150 appearances for the club since joining from Portsmouth in 2009.

Johnson’s contract is up at the end of the season, and Benitez could decide to make a move in the January transfer window.

When asked about his future, Johnson said:

“Like you said it’s very quiet. I am just concentrating week by week and not thinking about it.

“Of course I want to stay, yeah. But like I say I worry about this week, this week and then next week, next week. That is how I live my life.”

Benitez may also make a move for Manchester City midfielder James MIlner.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Rodney Marsh: Sterling to leave within Liverpool in two years

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Ben Reardon

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Oct 15, 2014

Rodney Marsh has predicted Raheem Sterling to leave Liverpool within two years.

Sterling, aged 19 has enjoyed a fine year for both Liverpool and England, with the winger still yet to pen a new deal at Anfield.

Folowing the personal success of a maiden World Cup campaign in Brazil, and helping Liverpool back into the Champions League for the first time in five years, Sterling has been linked with Spanish side Real Madrid.

Controversial pundit Marsh believes that Sterling will leave Anfield for pastures new in the coming years.

“I know I am going to get pelted by Liverpool supporters but I don’t see Raheem Sterling being a Liverpool player in the next two years,” the ex-England international told talkSPORT.

“I think he will leave Liverpool and go to a really top club.

“I think Sterling is so good, and if he is playing with the right players, at the right level, he could go on to be a top, super player.”

by Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

AC Milan to ruin Manchester United’s transfer plans

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Oct 15, 2014

AC Milan are reportedly set to make a move for Manchester United target William Carvalho.

The Portugal international has impressed for Sporting Lisbon over the past few seasons and as such has caught the attention of a number of clubs around Europe.

United have been tracking the Lisbon midfielder for a number of transfer windows and were believed to be set to make their move January.

But according to Italian website Tuttomercatoweb Milan are set to make an offer for Carvalho after cooling on a move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira.

The Italian club’s change of heart could instead hand a boost to United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, who are both hoping to complete a deal for Khedira.

Chelsea believe they have the upper hand as they can offer Petr Cech on a six month loan as part of any deal.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Liverpool to recall striker six months early

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Oct 15, 2014

Liverpool striker Divock Origi looks set to be recalled from his loan spell at Lille six months early.

The Merseyside club signed Origi from Lille in the summer but loaned him back for a year to give the Belgian youngster experience.

Origi has been in excellent form since his loan move, bagging 5 goals in 14 games, and with Liverpool lacking firepower this season, Brendan Rodgers now wants the striker back at Anfield.

Negotiations are expected to start this week to end the loan agreement, with Liverpool prepared to pay whatever compensation necessary to have Origi available for selection come January 1st.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Chelsea snap up goalkeeper

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Oct 15, 2014

Chelsea have won the race to sign 13 year old goalkeeper Nocholas Tie.

The highly rated youngster was the subject of interest from Manchester City and Arsenal as well as the Blues, but he will be heading to North London.

He will sign professional forms when he turns 16, but until then he will train at the club’s Cobham base during the summer holidays.

The 6″1′ goalkeeper is seen as the next big thing in his home country of France, and Jose Mourinho is believed to see him as the long term successor to Thibaut Courtois.

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

Khedira set for January departure

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NickD

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Oct 15, 2014

Real Madrid are prepared to offload versatile midfielder Sami Khedira in the January transfer window, and it is rumoured that the Champions League winners have lined Lucas Silva as his replacement.

Khedira was subject to interest from Arsenal in the Summer transfer window, although nothing materialised, despite calls from Arsenal fans for a bulkier defensive midfielder to help push Arsenal to the next level.

However, it now seems Madrid are ready to let the World Cup winner depart for a nominal fee in January, rather than risk letting him leave on a free in the summer when his current deal expires.

With Arsenal and Chelsea keeping a close eye on the situation, the 10-time Champions League winners must find his replacement and they think they have one in Cruzeiro midfielder, Silva.

Understood to be a like for like replacement, the 21 year old has not yet made his debut for the Brazilian national team, but it is understood that the La Liga giants are still keen on acquiring his services.

Written by Nick Davies

Eden Hazard reveals why he doesn’t want to join PSG

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Oct 15, 2014

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed the reason behind him not wanting to join French side, Paris Saint-Germain.

The Belgium international was strongly linked with a Summer switch back to France, where he made his name during his Lille days, but despite strong speculation, Hazard confirmed his desire to stay in Engand and stay at Stamford Bridge.

Since the Summer, reports have still discussed a potential move for Hazard, especially with Laurent Blanc desperate to sign him for PSG, but once again, the winger has revealed his plans to stay in the Premier League and not return to a place where he has won everything.

“I don’t want to return to France, because I have won everything over there,” he said.

“I don’t want to say PSG a step backwards, but it will be a return to something I already know.

“I repeat the same on PSG every week. I feel good at Chelsea.”

Hazard won the league title in France and also the domestic cup, but he is yet to win any domestic cups in England.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Jack Grealish pens four-year deal

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Oct 15, 2014