AC Milan to pounce on Liverpool forward Fabio Borini if Torres deal fails

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Aug 26, 2014

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has set out to look for a new top-name striker to replace Mario Balotelli who earlier left the San Siro for Liverpool, but has shelved deals for Radamel Falcao, Jackson Martinez and Mattia Destro due to financial reasons. Chelsea’s misfit Fernando Torres remains at the top of Gallian’s wishlist, but there are major doubts over a move for the Spaniard after Blues boss Jose Mourihno insisted the striker was to stay at Stamford Bridge.

However, if Mourinho chases down hot-shot Mattia Destro then a loan deal for the Spanish International could be a happening. Despite the large interest in Torres, AC Milan are opening up their options and are weighing up a bid for Fabio Borini in case they conclude that Torres’ wages are too hefty.

Reports in Italy today are suggesting that Borini would be an ideal alternative as they would be able to use the money from the Balotelli transfer and still have cash to spare.

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_

Lukas Podolski’s agent rubbishes exit rumours

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Aug 26, 2014

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Lukas Podolski’s agent has rubbished reports that he’s set to join Juventus or Wolfsburg this Summer.

The German international has been linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium after falling down the pecking order at the club, but his agent has been quick to rubbish reports linking him with a move to Germany or Italy.

Podolski was left out of the matchday squad at the weekend for the Everton game, despite Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker featuring, and that lead to speculation linking the 29-year-old with a transfer away from the club.

“I read in the newspapers that Juventus and Napoli were interested in Lukas,” Podolski’s agent Ali Pektas told tuttomercatoweb.

“But there has been no approach from either of those clubs.

“I don’t know if he will go to Italy in this transfer window. I can’t say anything for sure.

“The only certainty is that Lukas has a contract with Arsenal.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Arsenal eye Alessio Cerci

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Aug 26, 2014

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Arsenal are keeping tabs on Torino striker, Alessio Cerci, amid fears that Olivier Giroud will be sidelined for up to three months with a broken ankle.

The Frenchman went down late on against Everton after being hit awkwardly by a Slyvain Distin clearance, and according to numerous reports, the 27-year-old could be out for up to three months with the injury worse than first-feared.

With Giroud expected to be out for a long-time, Arsene Wenger is now being forced into the market to land a new striker, with Yaya Sanogo the only recognised centre-forward now at the club, and the Frenchman has turned to Serie A and Torino.

Wenger is monitoring, Alessio Cerci, from Torino, who is expected to leave the club this Summer, with AC Milan and AS Roma also interested, but now with Arsenal in the hunt too, a move to England could be his favoured option.

It’s reported that Arsenal are also watching Loic Remy, Danny Welbeck and Edinson Cavani as potential replacements.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Olivier Giroud faces THREE MONTH lay-off

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Aug 26, 2014

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Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could be out for up to three months after reports suggesting he has broken his ankle.

The Frenchman, who scored the late equaliser against Everton at the weekend, went down late on holding his ankle after he was hit by the ball, and despite Giroud saying after the game he is hopeful he can play on Wednesday, it now appears that he could be set for a long stay on the sidelines.

According to reports, the 27-year-old has broken his ankle and will miss the next three months, leaving him out of action until late November, meaning Arsene Wenger will have just Yaya Sanogo as a recognised centre-forward.

No official word has come from Arsenal yet, but Wenger will certainly give the latest on Giroud later today in his scheduled press conference ahead of tomorrow’s crucial game with Besiktas.

If reports are true, Giroud’s injury could force Wenger into signing a new striker, which he ruled out doing yesterday.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Roma aren’t interested in Manolas

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Aug 25, 2014

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Kostas Manolas’ agent has rubbished reports linking his client with a move to Roma, leaving Arsenal free to sign the defender. The centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to a top European team this summer, after impressing at Olympiakos last season.

Reports in Italy were claiming he was on his way to Roma as a replacement for mehdi benatia, who is edging closer to a Bayern Munich move. However, the player’s agent has rubbished these claims and has declared that the Serie A side have shown no interest in the 23-year old whatsoever. He said:

“The rumours of Manolas moving to Italy have been going on for months now. But the truth is that there has been nothing. We haven’t heard anything from Roma.”

This leaves the door open for the Gunners to make a move. Arsene wenger is on the lookout for a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen and Manolas is believed to be top of his wishlist.

By Charlie Gregory

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Mourinho wants NFL- tyle timeouts introduced in football

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Aug 25, 2014

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Jose Mourinho would like the introduction of NFL-style timeouts in the premier League so he can more effectively explain his tactics to his players.

The Portuguese believes managers and players would benefit from the breaks, one in the middle of each half, to give specific instructions and talk tactics as the game moves on.

Speaking after his side’s 2-0 triumph over Leicester over the weekend, the Blues boss told The Telegraph: “Football is very slow to change the rules.

“How many years have we had to wait for goalline technology?

“I hope I am still in football when they give the coach the chance to stop the game during the first half once and during the second half because you can make the game much better.”

The Blues were being frustrated by Nigel Pearson’s side, but after the interval they struck twice from Diego Cost and Eden Hazard to send them to the top of the table, if only for a few hours.

But Mourinho admitted that he would have liked to speak to his players just 10 minutes after the break to rectify any faults in the performance of his team.

He went on to say: “It would be interesting. Louis van Gaal in the World Cup, the referee stopped the game for the water break and he changed the system of his team and managed to win the game.”

By Phil Wellbrook

Milan seek swift replacement for Balotelli, go for misfiring Torres

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Aug 25, 2014

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AC Milan are making swift moves to replace Mario Balotelli, lining up a loan move for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres.

Torres has endured an up and down three years at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Liverpool for £50M. The joy of winning the Champions League and Uefa Cup, coupled with horrendous form in front of goal.

Now the Spaniard could be set for a fresh start in Italy, with Milan closing in on a loan deal after selling Balotelli to Liverpool for £16M.

Spanish side Atletico Madrid, who Torres still has a major affinity with, are also keen, but Milan are the front runners.

Torres was dropped for Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Leicester at the weekend, and it now seems that manager Jose Mourinho has finally ran out of patience with the misfiring striker.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Liverpool legends express doubts over Balotelli signing

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Aug 25, 2014

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Liverpool legends Michael Owen and Jamie Carragher have expressed their doubts about new Reds signing Mario Balotelli.

Striker Owen, who made 216 appearances for the club between 1996 and 2004, tweeted “It’s official, Balotelli signs for Liverpool. General feeling is it’s a risky buy, but could be great value for money if Rodgers controls him”.

Defender Carragher, with more than 500 appearances in a one-club playing career, also has concerns. He said “When I first heard about it I was shocked. He wasn’t someone I thought they were looking to bring in. Liverpool needed a striker and £16M is a great price for Italy’s number one striker. But we want to see more than the Manchester City Mario Balotelli”.

Balotelli has signed a three-year deal worth £80,000 per week.

Steve Osborne @SteveOsborne23

Petr Cech slams United fan on Twitter

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Phil Wellbrook

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Aug 25, 2014

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Petr Cech has taken more of a backseat role at Chelsea following the call-back of Belgian number one, Thibaut Courtois and is yet to start a Premier League game this season.

The 32 year-old has had his future with the club in doubt as a result and has been linked with moves to Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, who are all reportedly interested.

But Cech clearly isn’t letting Courtois’ new position in the team get to him as he cleverly and humorously silences a United fan on Twitter.

@UtdBen tweeted the Chelsea veteran:“@PetrCech how’s your friend courtois doing in goal for Chelsea?”

“Much better than the team you support,” replied Cech.

he then followed up the reply by stating his confusion with fans who dish out banter to stars but cannot take it back, he wrote: “People send messages for banter… But when you answer the same way, they get offended and are not happy… don’t get it…”

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to show any preference to the long serving shot-stopper and has not announced his preference to Courtois with him.

“If I speak with, tomorrow I have to speak to another one, another one, another,” Mourinho said.

“I’ve never done this in my career. I don’t like to be always justifying my decisions to the players.

“I didn’t with Frank Lampard. I didn’t with Didier Drogba before the last game… I don’t speak with players about that. I never did. I don’t make exceptions.”

By Phil Wellbrook

Arsenal ramp up interest in Premier League duo

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Aug 25, 2014

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Arsenal are set to ramp up their interest in Premier League duo Danny Welbeck and Loic Remy, amid fears that Olivier Giroud could be sidelined for several weeks.

The Frenchman picked up an ankle injury at the end of the 2-2 draw against Everton at the weekend, and with Lukas Podolski reportedly leaving for either Juventus or Wolfsburg, Arsene Wenger is having to search for a new striker.

According to reports, Giroud could be out for several weeks, but the club won’t know anything official until scans come back, but fearing the worst, Wenger is now on the market for a new striker, with Welbeck from Manchester United, and Remy from Queens Park Rangers high on the list.

Both strikers are expected to leave their respective clubs this Summer, and Wenger believes he can get either of them for cheap due to the club wanting to sell.

Remy was set to leave QPR earlier this Summer for Liverpool, but the Frenchman failed his medical, and since then, Harry Redknapp has confirmed he will only sell the striker to a top-four club.

As for Welbeck, he has been told by Louis Van Gaal that he can leave Old Trafford as he isn’t in his plans, and it’s reported that the Englishman could go for as little as £10million.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Fellaini likely to stay at United

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Aug 25, 2014

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Marouane Fellaini looks likely to stay at Man United after picking up an ankle injury last week. The midfielder was wanted by Napoli, but the Italians have decided to terminate their interest due to the doubt caused by his injury.

The Belgian earns around £100,000 a week and they have decided not to sign him, due to the fact that he would be an expensive loanee for the club and that he wouldn’t be able to play for an indefinite amount of time because of this new injury.

Louis Van Gaal has been planning on moves for new midfielders such as Daley Blind and Arturo Vidal but Fellaini hasn’t actually been told he is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford yet. The 26-year old has himself claimed he would like to stay with the Red Devils.

It now looks as if he may get his wish, with this injury now putting off any potential suitors.

By Charlie Gregory

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Arsene Wenger may do striker U-turn amid Giroud fears

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Alex Batt

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Aug 25, 2014

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could be forced into signing a new striker amid fears that Olivier Giroud has suffered a serious ankle injury.

The Frenchman sustained the knock on Saturday during their draw with Everton at Goodison Park, which saw Giroud score a last minute equaliser after coming from 2-0 down, but the striker picked up an ankle injury which will be scanned and accessed by Arsenal’s medical team.

According to reports, The Gunners are confident it’s not a break, but they believe the 27-year-old could be out for ‘several weeks’, which would leave the North London outfit short up front.

Earlier today, Wenger confirmed that he wasn’t in the market for a striker due to having; Giroud, Joel Campbell, Yaya Sanogo, Lukas Podolski, Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez, but with the latter three used mainly as wingers, Wenger may reconsider and may dip in the market for a new striker after all.

It’s also being reported that Podolski could be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, with Juventus and Wolfsburg interested.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Agent confirms Chelsea want £20m striker

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Aug 25, 2014

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AS Roma striker Mattia Destro is wanted by AC Milan and Chelsea, according to the player’s agent.

The 23-year-old finished as the club’s top goalscorer last season, with 13 goals, and he has been strongly linked with a Summer switch, with Chelsea monitoring his situation.

There were reports suggesting the two clubs coule begin talks over a potential swap-deal involving Destro and Fernando Torres, but the agent of Destro dismissed those reports claiming there was no chance Torres would agree to the move.

However, Claudio Vigorelli, Destro’s agent, has confirmed that both Chelsea and Milan have enquired about the £20million-rated striker.

“I cannot deny he is at the centre of some important situations that could develop,” he said.

“More Milan or Chelsea? The market is unpredictable. These are two interested clubs.

“Jose Mourinho admires him, while Milan could make some important steps forward very soon.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Klopp determined to keep Marco Reus at Dortmund

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Aug 25, 2014

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Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp believes Marco Reus will remain at the club this summer, amid rumours of interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Dortmund have already lost star forwards Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze over the last couple of transfer windows, and Klopp is determind to keep his current star Reus beyond this summer.

It’s reported that the 25 year-old has a release clause in his contract of £28 million which came into effect this summer, but Klopp is still confident of retaining his man:

‘I have a very good feeling about the Marco Reus situation,’ he told German newspaper Bild.

‘He will continue to play for Dortmund for a long time.’

Dortmund will now try to keep Reus by offering him a bigger contract, which is also likley to increase his buy-out clause in a bid to keep hold of the German international for the longer term.

Written by Matthew Derrig

Arsenal handed boost in the chase for Carvalho

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Aug 25, 2014

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Sportling Lisbon have reportedly lowered their asking price for midfielder William Carvalho, which has alerted Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

The Portuguese club were originally thought to be holding out for a fee of £35 million for the player, although that figure could now be around the £25 million mark.

However, it’s also believed that Sporting will want a player alongside the money from Arsenal, as time runs out for a replacement for the Portuguese international.

The 22 year-old has also been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea this summer, but with United set to add Angel Di Maria to their squad, and Chelsea buying Cesc Fabregas, it should leave Arsenal in the clear for Carvalho.

It’s no secret that Arsenal are on the look out for a defensive midfielder, with doubts over Abou Diaby’s long term fitness, with Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini the only other options.

The transfer window closes in 7 days so Wenger will have to move quickly to secure his man in time.

Written by Matthew Derrig

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AC Milan to pounce on Liverpool forward Fabio Borini if Torres deal fails

Lukas Podolski’s agent rubbishes exit rumours

Arsenal eye Alessio Cerci

Olivier Giroud faces THREE MONTH lay-off

Roma aren’t interested in Manolas

Mourinho wants NFL- tyle timeouts introduced in football

Milan seek swift replacement for Balotelli, go for misfiring Torres

Liverpool legends express doubts over Balotelli signing

Petr Cech slams United fan on Twitter

Arsenal ramp up interest in Premier League duo

Fellaini likely to stay at United

Arsene Wenger may do striker U-turn amid Giroud fears

Agent confirms Chelsea want £20m striker

Klopp determined to keep Marco Reus at Dortmund

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