United could pull plug on Ronaldo move

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Sep 22, 2014

Manchester United could pull the plug on a move for Cristiano Ronaldo as they don’t want to upset the current club stars.

United boss Louisvan Gaal is desperate to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, but the board aren’t keen on risking the attitdes of players like Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Angel Di Maria. The Real Madrid sensation wants huge wages of £300,000 after tax to sign on, so United have little interest in matching Ronaldo’s lofty demands because they know they run the risk of upsetting their current high earners.

Captain Wayne Rooney, hitman Radamel Falcao and Ronaldo’s old team-mate Angel Di Maria are all on huge contracts at Old Trafford.

And there is a concern that the signing of Ronaldo – who would demand even more than them – could put their noses out of joint.

There is also frustration at Old Trafford that Ronaldo flirted with a return last year to get a pay-rise at Madrid, according to reports.

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Real Madrid plotting move for ‘next Xabi Alonso’

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Sep 22, 2014

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Real Madrid are plotting a move for Liverpool teen sensation Pedro Chirivella.

The 17-year-old has been labelled as the ‘new Xabi Alonso’ and has impressed since moving to Anfield from Valencia last summer.

Chirivella has yet to play a first-team game for the Reds but boss Brendan Rodgers often gets him training with the Anfield stars. Both Rodgers and captain Steven Gerrard are bigfans.

The teenager, who has captained the Spain Under-17 team, turns out for Liverpool’s U21 side.

Liverpool describe the hot prospect as “a fine passer, who is constantly picking up the pieces in midfield and keeping the young Reds ticking over”.

They add: “Much of the play goes through Chirivella – and he’s a player who the Academy coaches are looking forward to watching develop at the club.”

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It’s Milners fault!

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Sep 22, 2014

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Eden Hazard has explained why Chelsea dopped points at the weekend against Manchester City- by blaming James Milner.

Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw at the Etihad on Sunday, with a late equaliser from former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard cancelling out Andre Schurrle’s earlier goal. The Blues won 1-0 in the same fixture last season, but Hazard claimed he struggled to get forward this time thanks to Man Of The Match Milner.

“Last year we played the perfect match,” he said. “This year [James] Milner defended more on the right-hand side. That made it more difficult for me to attack.

“Having said that I thought we played well. It’s never easy to play at City. The first half was complicated; we didn’t have much time on the ball.

“We defended well though and then we scored another good team goal, which we have been doing a lot this season. We need to continue like that and keep working hard.

“We stay first in the league, too. Five matchesplayed: four wins and a draw – it’s not a bad start.”

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Debuchy sidelined for three months

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Sep 22, 2014

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Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy will face a length on the side-lines after undergoing surgery on his ankle.

The 29 year-old suffered an injury during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Manchester City and will be unavailible for selection for up to three months.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was unsure last week at how long the Frenchman would be out for, claiming it could be anything from six weeks to three months.

He has had surgery and will be out for three months,” Wenger said. “A reasonable delay is three months.

“It all went well, but it can be a week or two earlier or a week or two later, but it will be around three months.

“It is a blow of course, how big it will be we will only know afterwards because it will be down to how well we replace him. We bought [Calum] Chambers for that.”

By Ollie Brown

Falcao could face United axe

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Sep 22, 2014

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Manchester United have issued a warning to summer signing Radamel Falcao that could end the player’s career at Old Trafford.

The 28-year-old hitman tore his anterior cruciate ligament before the beginning of the World Cup and it is known that there could be a possiblity of the injury recurring in the future.

Falcao was put through an intense medical at United’s training ground, Carrington, before signing for the club on deadline day.

But now reports suggest that the Red Devils could cut short Falcao’s loan deal if he breaks down again.

If he were to suffer his previous injury once again, United have threatened to end his contract and send him back to Monaco.

By Ollie Brown @olliebrowner_

Liverpool interested in Joe Hart

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Sep 22, 2014

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Joe Hart, for so long the stalwart of England’s back line, is facing an uncertain future after it emerged today that the England international could well be on his way to Liverpool.

Hart has revealed that there have been no contract negotiations with his current employers at Manchester City, and with under two years left on his current deal the England number one may feel the need to listen to interest from outside of Manchester.

‘Anything about a new contract is news to me’ the 27 year-old Hart said.

With Liverpool recently pursuing back-up options for the unconvincing Simon Mignolet; and most notably enquiring about Victor Valdes’s availability, it would be no surprise at all if Liverpool were to ‘ramp up’ their interest if Hart became further unsettled.

Liverpool will be watching the situation with interest.

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Van Gaal does not rate Luke Shaw, according to Rene Meulensteen

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Sep 22, 2014

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Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is not a fan of his teenage defender Luke Shaw, according to former coach, Rene Meulensteen, reports the Daily Mail.

The Left-back, who signed from Southampton in the summer for a £30 million transfer fee, has had limited chances during his short time at Old Trafford, with injury and lack of form being the main problem.

19 year old Shaw has failed to even make an appearance so far the the struggling Red Devils, with Van Gaal opting to pick Argentine Marcos Rojo ahead of him in that position, during United’s 5-3 defeat away at newly promoted Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.

Van Gaal has since questioned Shaw’s fitness having arrived for such a huge fee in the summer, with the Southampton academy graduate seemingly now left to rot in the reserves.

And Meulensteen, who also had a brief stint in the managerial position at Fulham last season, claimed that his friend Van Gaal, is not an admirer of the player, in an interview with Radio broadcaster, Talksport.

When asked if he thinks Van Gaal does not rate Shaw, Meulensteen replied: ‘Yes. It’s a big surprise for me.

‘He would have been informed by the club that they were putting this bid in for Shaw because he’s an up-and-coming player.

‘He’s got a good left foot and a lot of pace. He’s got a lot to learn to get to a Man United level though.

‘He’s a great prospect but he’s brought [Marcos] Rojo in, which is bad news for Shaw.’

by Ben Reardon

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Three-way Prem battle looming for Roberts’ signature

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Sep 22, 2014

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Fulham starlet Patrick Roberts is the centre of a three-way tug of war between Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Roberts, 17, has had an impressive start to the season despite the troubles at Craven Cottage, and seems set for a big move, even though the striker’s contract runs until 2016.

The troubled West London club recently sacked manager Felix Magath, and could now be about lose one of their brightest young talents.

Manchester United were linked with a £15M move in the summer, but the Old Trafford club were scared off by Fulham’s valuation.

Now though, with the struggles the club are currently facing, it is thought a £10M fee might be enough for the Cottagers to part ways with the young forward.

Roberts has represented England at Under-16 and Under-17 levels. He played an integral role in England’s victory at the 2014 European Under-17 Championship in Malta, scoring several impressive goals, grabbing a number of assists and being named in the team of the tournament.

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Pellegrini blasts ‘small-time’ Chelsea after draw

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Sep 22, 2014

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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has blasted Chelsea over their ‘negative tactics’ in their 1-1 draw yesterday.

Pellegrini comapred the Bkues’ tactics to Stoke, who came away from the Etihad Stadium with a shock 1-0 win earlier this season.

City looked to be heading for defeat after Andre Schurrle’s strike put Chelsea in front, and a red card for City defender Pablo Zabaleta. But City midfielder – and Chelsea legend – Frank Lampard equalised just a few minutes from time.

“I’m not satisfied with the result,” Pellegrini said. “We played to win but Chelsea kept 10 players behind the ball.

“The game was very similar to the game against Stoke. Ten players defended their own half, they scored a counter attack and they continued to defend until the end.

“I am happy because our team played in one way, we continued playing and trying to score.

“I am very happy with the mentality of our team. It is so important to play like a big team, and not like a small team. I would not be happy to play that way.

“We continue with the same ambition, teams will find it hard to beat us. The team performance was very good.”

These comments could open up old wounds between Pellegrini and Mourinho, who haven’t always seen eye to eye for a few years now, stemming back to 2010, when Mourinho took over the reins at Real Madrid from Pellegrini.

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Ramires hopes to remain at Chelsea for the long haul

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Sep 22, 2014

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Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Ramires hopes to remain at Chelsea for a long period of time, reports the Daily Express.

The versatile centre midfielder made his 200th appearance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Manchester City, a result which keeps Chelsea in top spot.

Ramires, aged 27 signed for the West-London club in 2010 for a £20 million fee from Portuguese Benfica, and stated his desire to remain at the club for the long haul, having signed a new five year deal in 2012.

“I am very proud to have completed these 200 games for Chelsea.

“It’s a huge honour to be one of the players in the current squad that have worn the shirt the most times.

“I hope to be at Chelsea for much longer and to achieve other important milestones in the future of the club.”

by Ben Reardon

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‘Wenger hasn’t spoken to me since Chelsea move’, reveals Fabregas

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Sep 22, 2014

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Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has revealed that former-manager, Arsene Wenger, has not spoken to him since he returned to England.

The former-Gunner swapped FC Barcelona for Chelsea in the Summer after the Spanish club wanted to sell, and once Wenger rejected the chance to re-sign his former-captain, Chelsea came calling and signed the Spaniard for £27million.

Inserted into Fabregas’ contract at Barca was a buy-back clause and a first refusal clause for Arsenal, but due to them having Mesut Ozil, Wenger rejected the chance to bring back the former-fan favourite, leaving Jose Mourinho an open path to signing the 27-year-old.

Since his return, Fabregas has admitted that Wenger hasn’t spoken to him or tried contacting him at all.

‘No, he [Wenger] hasn’t spoken to me since I came back,’ Fabregas said.

‘It was the kind of relationship I always would have liked to keep.

‘But I’m sure once everything dies down a bit in the future we will talk. There is no problem.

‘I’ll always be grateful to him whatever happens.’

‘On his [Wenger’s] birthdays, for his 1,000th game, he always had a text message from me,’ he added.

‘But I don’t expect anything from anyone in life, positive or negative.

‘I understand his decision and, now I’m at Chelsea, I’ll do everything to make this club win.’

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

John Terry posts tribute to Frank Lampard

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Sep 22, 2014

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Chelsea captain, John Terry, has posted a heartfelt and emotional tribute to Frank Lampard on his Instagram, despite the ex-Blues midfielder scoring a late equaliser against his former-club at the Etihad Stadium.

With the game nearing it’s conclusion, and Chelsea winning 1-0 thanks to an Andre Schurrle goal, Lampard popped up just inside the box and volleyed home past Thibaut Courtois in the 85th minute, which gave 10-man City a point against the league-leaders.

After the game, Lampard was clearly emotional and in shock about what just happened on the field, and despite preventing their side from winning away at the champions yet again, the Chelsea fans gave Lampard a standing ovation at the end of the match.

Lampard’s name was sung out loud all around the stadium when he came off the bench, and after the game, the same happened, despite him scoring.

After the match, former team-mate, Terry, posted this on his official Instagram account:

‘It felt strange playing against Lamps today and seeing him in a Man City shirt. Unbelievable reception the Chelsea fans gave to a true Legend today that has Chelsea in is heart forever, I really hope Lamps gets the opportunity to receive that reception at the Bridge one day. Good point today that keeps us 3 points clear at the top of the premier league.’

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Daniel Agger opens up about Liverpool fall-out

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Sep 22, 2014

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Ex-Liverpool defender, Daniel Agger, has admitted that his relationship broke down with Brendan Rodgers, and that was why he left the club in order to rejoin, Brondby, back in his homeland.

The centre-back, who was wanted by FC Barcelona last Summer, secured a £3million move back to Denmark in August after begging and pleading with the club to sell him, and in a recent interview, he has now revealed what went wrong at Anfield in his last few months.

Agger admitted that he didn’t see eye-to-eye with Rodgers and believes the manager didn’t appreciate his performances for the club.

‘Let me put it this way: me and the manager were perhaps not on the same page for all of last season. For most of last season at least,’ he told Danish TV.

‘There was some distance between us and for me that was enough. I didn’t feel that he appreciated the things I contributed. And when I feel that, then it is time to move on.’

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

European trio interested in Fabian Schar

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Sep 22, 2014

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FC Basel defender, Fabian Schar, is attracting serious interest from European trio; Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.

The young centre-back featured for Switzerland during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and his performances have caught the eye of the trio, who are all weighing up potential bids in January for the 22-year-old.

Schar has been on Arsenal’s radar since the Summer, and they were considering a move for him during the last transfer window, as they sold Thomas Vermaelen to FC Barcelona, but they turned to Matija Nastasic from Manchester City instead, but failed to capture the Serbian with a late bid.

The Gunners are down to their bare-bones at the back, and Arsene Wenger has already admitted that he will be active in the Winter window due to their lack of cover at the back.

However, he will have to fend off both Dortmund and Inter, who are also ready to make a Winter move for the Swiss.

Basel are wanted at least £10million for the 22-year-old, but with two-years left on his current contract, the Swiss champions may hold out ofr more money.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Mario Balotelli pokes fun at Manchester United

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Sep 22, 2014

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Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli took to his official Twitter account yesterday to mock rivals Manchester United, after their shock 5-3 loss to newly-promoted, Leicester City.

The controversial figure is known for his antics on and off the field, but yesterday’s simple-tweet ended badly for the striker as he was confronted with thousands abusive and racial messages which are now being investigated by police.

The tweetd got re-tweeted a whopping 130,000 times, and it sparked thousands of disgusting and negative tweets aimed back at the Liverpool striker.

Balotelli tweeted: ‘Man Utd…..LOL’ (as seen in the above picture).

United were 3-1 up at one stage before a second-half collapse saw them lose 5-3 and end with 10-men on the field.

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Ramires hopes to remain at Chelsea for the long haul

‘Wenger hasn’t spoken to me since Chelsea move’, reveals Fabregas

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