Premier League quartet on red alert for Andre Ayew

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Oct 14, 2014

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham could be set to ready bids for Andre Ayew as Marseille look to sell the Ghanaian this January.

The winger’s contract expires at the end of the season, and with doubts over Ayew’s long term future at the club the French side could look to cash in during the winter.

This has alerted the Premier League quartet, and Ayew has previously stated that a move to England has always interested him.

“The Premier League is a league every player dreams about,” he said.

“The English league is the one most followed in Ghana. It’s true that I have a real preference for England.

“I like everything about it; the atmosphere, the game, the fans. There is a lot of intensity. It is a beautiful championship.”

By Matt Derrig

Lucas Piazon set to continue German loan move

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Oct 14, 2014

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Chelsea midfielder Lucas Piazon could be set to stay at Eintracht Franfurt for a further season, after the German club revealed they’re keen to keep the Brazilian in the Bundesliga.

Piazon joined Frankfurt in the summer on an initial season long loan, and has made an early impression as the side sit in 5th place in the league table.

And Frankfurt are keen to extend the loan past the end of this season, with their eye on another season long loan for the 20 year-old next campaign also.

The youngster joined Chelsea in 2012 from Sao Paulo, and has so far made just one competitive appearance for the Blues. He’s also had loan stints with Malaga and Vitesse where he particularly impressed, with 11 goals in 29 appearances for the Dutch side.

Frankfurt’s General manager Bruno Hubner said: “We will be looking to discuss things with Chelsea.

“Chelsea might hand him another loan year at our club. That would be what we are looking for because I think the Bundesliga is currently the best platform for Lucas Piazon.

“He can add a certain physical toughness to his game and will be able to make a big step if he learns to become a starter in the Bundesliga.”

By Matt Derrig

Spurs keen on signing Berahino

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Oct 14, 2014

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Tottenham have added their name to a list of clubs interested in signing West Brom and England under 21 international Saido Berahino.

The 21 year old is the Premier League’s top English goal scorer, with 5 to his name so far this term.

Tottenham are prepared to pay £15 million to acquire his services, but Everton, Arsenal and Chelsea are also keen on the in form striker.

Berahino was tipped to be in Roy Hodgson’s senior squad for the just gone qualifiers, but instead has continued to thrive under Gareth Southgate, in the under 21 set up.

He played a pivotal role in ensuring England qualified for the European Under 21 Championships, scoring a crucial penalty in the first leg against Croatia.

West Brom manager Alan Irvine is desperate for the young star to stay at the Hawthorns, but concedes it will be a real challenge keeping him.

“If Saido gets to the stage where there’s a whole load of big clubs chasing after him, then he’ll have done a brilliant job for us in the meantime. Then it becomes a matter of whether the club want to do business with anyone or not.”

By Joseph Richardson

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No title challenge without me- Suarez

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Oct 14, 2014

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Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes that if it hadn’t been for him, Liverpool wouldn’t have sustained a serious title challenge.

The Uruguayan scored 31 Premier League goals last season, at almost a goal a game, despite missing the first five matches.

Suarez was signed by Barcelona in the summer for £75 million, making it the third most expensive transfer in history.

Liverpool agonisingly missed out on winning their first title in 24 years by just two points to Manchester City.

Suarez was the Premier League’s top goal scorer and scooped up the PFA Player of the Year award and the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year prize.

He had this to say to Barcelona’s official website. “I appreciate all the work the team did but I missed six matches and scored all those goals in the Premier League without being the penalty-taker.

“The truth is that I left very happy because if I hadn’t had the attitude and mentality to want to lead the team forward, I don’t think Liverpool would have done as well as they did.”

By Joseph Richardson

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Real Madrid plotting Vidal swap deal

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Oct 14, 2014

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Real Madrid could be set to shatter the transfer plans of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United by offering Sami Khedira in a part-exchange deal for Arturo Vidal. Both of the midfielders were linked with moves to England over the summer, but neither of them ended up making the switch.

But the interest from the three Prem clubs hasn’t wavered – Man United are stll keen on a move for Vidal, while Arsenal and Chelsea are both planning January bids for Khedira. And with Juventus now reportedly willing to sell the Chile man (due to persisting problems with a knee injury) they could be prepared to half their asking price for the 27-year old.

The Red Devils have even considered offering Juan Mata as part of a deal for the Serie A star. However, all their plans could soon be scuppered, with Real reportedly offering Khedira and a small fee for Vidal.

Madrid aren’t willing to match the midfielder’s asking price in cash, but they are prepared to offer a player and a smaller amount of money to try and secure a deal.

The ball is now in Juve’s court – would they rather sign Juan Mata or do they feel Khedira would be a better option, as he would be able to replace Vidal, who would be moving in the opposite direction.

By Charlie Gregory

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Dani Alves’ tough decision

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Oct 14, 2014

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Dani Alves will have a tough decision to make come January time. The defender will be out-of-contract in the summer and he has been targeted by Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea.

The 31-year old is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club now, but Barca haven’t ruled out selling him on for a fee in January, or even keeping him. But, according to the Braziliian’s wife, it looks like hsi time at the Nou Camp is over.

She said: “If the club [Barcelona] wanted to renew Alves they would have done it already. I would not do things they way they have.” She also added that there was a choice of where to go next for Alves, saying: “We will leave the suitors until December or January… then we’ll decide who to marry.”

So it looks as if he will more than likely be leaving Spain by the end of the season. The question is – where to next? With Liverpool, United and Chelsea all chasing his signature, he has a big choice to make in the winter transfer window.

Liverpool set to re-ignite Lavezzi interest

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Oct 14, 2014

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has made Ezequiel Lavezzi his number one target in the January transfer window.

The Reds are finally ready to push through a deal to sign the winger, after being strongly linked with Lavezzi during the summer.

It is understood that Lavezzi would have moved to Anfield if his current club Paris-Saint-Germain blocked any attempts after missing out on Angel Di Maria.

However, Liverpool remain firmly in the race to sign the player, along with Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Roma, but it appears that Rodgers is ready to offer a bumper deal to bring the wanted man to England

By Ollie Brown

Roma still interested in Rabiot

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Oct 14, 2014

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Roma coach Rudi Garcia has hinted that a move for Arsenal target Adrien Rabiot is still possible. Reports from talkSport had originally claimed that a deal for the 19-year old had collapsed.

However, it appears a move for the youngster could once again be on the cards. He has just one-year left on his current deal, meaning that he would be able to leave on a free next summer.

It also means that PSG may be willing to sell him on in January, so that they don’t end up losing the Frenchman for nothing at the end of the season. Garcia himself has claimed a deal could happen come January time. He said:

“We are always interested in quality players. Some are accessible, others less so. Until January he [Rabiot] will remain at PSG, but after that he is free to decide his next destination.”

By Charlie Gregory

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Strootman set for new Roma deal

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Oct 14, 2014

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Kevin Strootman is set to pen a new deal at Italian Serie A side Roma, despite interest from Manchester United.

Midfielder Strootman, aged 24 has recently been recovering from a serious knee injury, with Manchester United keen to land the Dutch international.

Louis Van Gaal is a well-known fan of the player, and is set to test the water with a potential bid for the centre midfielder once the January transfer window opens.

Strootman has only recently returned to training, and Roma are keen to tie him down to an improved contract in the Italian capital.

And Strootman stated his delight at his return to light-training, and recently tweeted:

“Nice feeling to do some work with the team today.”

Reports in the Italian press suggest that Roma are to lure Strootman in by improving his current £25,000-a-week a week contract.

by Ben Reardon

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Monaco plan Rooney swap deal

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Oct 14, 2014

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Monaco want Wayne Rooney from Man United in exchange for making Radamel Falcao’s move to Old Trafford permanent. According to reports from the Express, the French side are confident that they WILL land the forward, by offering a lucrative and long-term deal at the club.
Although United will be reluctant to agree to any kind of deal which would see the England international leave, the transfer offer has been made more attractive to boss Louis Van Gaal because of the fact Monaco would be willing to let Falcao stay in Manchester in exchange.
The news of this new bid comes just a week after the vice-president of Monaco, Vadim Vasilyev, revealed that the Ligue 1 club wouldn’t be giving up their interest in Rooney, despite the fact the striker signed a new five-and-a-half year deal at Old Trafford earlier this year.
By Charlie Gregory
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Ancelotti reveals why he sold Di Maria

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Oct 14, 2014

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why he sold Angel Di Maria to Manchester United.

Di Maria joined Manchester United from Madrid in the summer for a British record of £60 million, and has impressed at Old Trafford so far.

In his five games for the Red Devils, Di Maria has scred three goals, and provided three assist, with the winger scoring, and setting up Falcao in United’s 2-1 win over Everton at Old Trafford just before the international break commenced.

However, in a recent interview with the Spanish Newspaper MARCA, Ancelotti revealed that he let the in-form player leave due to his wage demands.

Real also sold Xabi Alonso and Diego Lopez during the summer, with Ancelotti claiming that the Spaniards moves were motivated by desire, though Di Maria’s was motivated by money.

He said: “Di Maria? I was in agreement with the club. There are times when the club needs to say no. You can’t change the policies of the club for one player.

“Di Maria asked for a lot of money and preferred to leave to go find it. The club couldn’t give him the money he wanted.”

“They say that I’m the manager of the club; of course, I coach for the club, not for the players.

“Xabi is different because he asked to leave. He was a little tired and because of the respect we have for him, we let him leave because we had good options with (Toni) Kroos and James (Rodriguez). He didn’t betray us.

“Diego Lopez left to find another great club with less competition. He left because he preferred to leave, no one ever asked for him to leave.”

by Ben Reardon

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Arsenal seek new striker

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Oct 14, 2014

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Arsenal are currently keeping tabs on Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike, who has been linked with a move to the premier league for the last 18 months.

The Gunners are said to be leading the race for the striker who will cost them around £15 million if they were to sign him this January.

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has asked his scouts to keep an eye on Emenike, who grabbed himself nine assists and twelve goals in 28 matches last season for Turkish side, Fenerbache.

The Nigerian has also been closely monitored by Chelsea and was reportedly a transfer target of Jose Mourinho’s during the Summer transfer window.

Written by Connor Breen

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Griezman reveals why he snubbed Gunners

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Oct 14, 2014

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After having a an impressive season the Frenchman was wanted by European giants Arsenal and PSG but opted for a move to Atletico Madrid instead. He told France football “Why Spain and not elsewhere? This is my championship, my home, I’m happy here.”

“And Atletico is a great club. The leaders were willing to pay 30 million euros for me.”

“I had the boss on the phone. He motivated me and said the club really wanted me. I knew that I was coming here to learn.”

“Was it weird when PSG and Arsenal were also interested? They’re still the champions of Spain! I needed a club like that and a coach like Diego Simeone to progress. I always demand intensity in training. That’s my style and I like it.”

Written by Connor Breen

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Schurrle ready to get robust!

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Oct 14, 2014

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Despite not always being in the starting line up Schurrle has played an important part in the Blues campaign to top the Premier League table this season, But despite as he has contributed to the squad, Mourinho has told Andre to become a bit more robust in matches and that it is OK to commit the occasional foul.

Schurrle has been more than accomidating to his bosses wishes as he too believes that a more tougher approach should be brought to his game.

“Jose Mourinho has taught me a different style of play and a different way of thinking to reach the world-class level someday. said Schurrle speaking to the press

“To him, finishing second is a failure. He doesn’t know the word ‘losing’. That’s how he holds his talk before the matches. His thinking is impressive – as impressive as the way he gets his message across.

“He challenges you to be robust on the pitch, to play like a man. That sometimes means committing a foul. I feel much better since joining Chelsea and I have become much more confident.”

Written by Steve Milne Follow me on Twitter: @SteveMilneNews

The reason Raphael Varane turned down Man Utd

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Oct 14, 2014

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Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has revealed he turned down a move to Manchester United because they had just signed Phil Jones.

The French ace was a target for a number of clubs when he left Lens in 2011 before eventually moving to the Bernabeu, where he has settled in comfortably.

Varane cost Madrid around £8m, while United shelled out £16.5m for England international Jones.

Speaking about his decision, Varane claimed the decision was straightforward in the end.

“PSG? The project there wasn’t clear. The Qataris had only just arrived and it was all still very vague.

“Manchester United? They had just signed Phil Jones in my position. My first reaction when Real wanted to sign me was not ‘of course I will go’, I only decided to move there when I knew the coach wanted me to play in the first team.”

The player has been linked with Chelsea over recent months and while Jose Mourinho is a known fan he admits a deal is unlikely. “I Like Varane, but everyone knows he will stay at Real Madrid.”

By Andrew Bell (@AndrewBizzle009)

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Strootman set for new Roma deal

Monaco plan Rooney swap deal

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