Howedes plays down talk of Arsenal move.

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Aug 14, 2014

Benedikt Howedes has distanced himself from a move to Arsenal this summer but claimed he could be interested at some point in the future. The German has been linked to the Gunners this past week, with boss Arsene Wenger keen on bringing in a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who has moved to Barcelona.

But even though there IS a release clause in the player’s contract, the Schalke man claims he is not considering leaving the club this month. He said:

“There will always be rumours, especially when you have won the World Cup. I have not directly heard from those clubs, but my management does not tell me everything anyway.

“Currently, I don’t get too busy with it. I know that I have responsibilities here.”

However, Howedes went on to admit that when the time is right, he would consider a move abroad. He added:

“If I did not love Schalke, I would not have been here for 13 years now. But I have also said that it would be tempting to play abroad one day and learn a new language, have a different surrounding and settle at a new club.

“I leave it open for now when this will be. It does not have to happen now, and also not next year.”

By Charlie Gregory

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Winger wants United move

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Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria allegedly wants to move to Manchester United, favouring the Premier League heavyweights over Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

The Argentine who’s place in Real Madrid’s starting eleven looks under threat after the summer signings of James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos could be set for a move to Old Trafford.

Van Gaal is reportedly more than happy to pay the £50 million Real want for Di Maria, whereas PSG aren’t willing to match Real’s valuation.

Di Maria prefers a move to the Premier League as it’s more exciting that Ligue 1.

Written by Ben Waterhouse – @BenWaterhouse_

Kolo Toure reveals why he snubbed Trabzonspor

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has revealed why he decided to snub a move to Turkey, in order to stay with Premier League runners-up, Liverpool.

The Ivorian international has said that he is ready to fight for his place in Liverpool’s defence next season, despite the arrival of Dejan Lovren from Southampton.

The center-half, who featured in 20 of Liverpool’s games last season, insists that Brendan Rodgers wants him to stay at Anfield.

Toure said: ‘I am still at Liverpool. I had talks with the coach who clearly indicated I am part of his plans.’

The 33 year old also commented on Trabzonspor’s interest: ‘Trabzonspor are interested in me, but I have expressed my pleasure at being a Liverpool player.’

Written by Ben Waterhouse – @BenWaterhouse_

Benatia staying at Roma

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Alex Batt

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Aug 14, 2014

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Mehdi Benatia has reportedly ruled out a move away from Roma this summer, despite interest from numerous Prem clubs.

Man United, Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham have all been linked with the Morocco international over the course of the summer. The Blues have recently ruled themselves out of the running, and The Red Devils were believed to be leading the chase and close to a deal but, according to ESPN, Benatia has told fans at his side’s training camp in Austria to ‘relax’ as he will be ‘staying put’.

Roma boss Rudi Garcia has already dismissed the idea of selling the defender this transfer window. He told reporters:

“As far as I can see he has a four-year contract and that’s all that needs to be said.”

So it looks like the 27-year old could be staying put in Serie A for another season, if this is anything to go by.

By Charlie Gregory

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Martin Kelly confirms Liverpool exit

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has confirmed on Twitter that he has joined Tony Pulis’ Crystal Palace.

The 24-year-old right-back has been strongly linked with an exit from Anfield this Summer, after making just eight appearances for Brendan Rodgers last season, and after The Reds signed Javier Manquillo on loan from Atletico Madrid, Kelly’s future was all-but decided.

Despite neither clubs making an official announcement on the deal, Kelly jumped the gun by taking to his official Twitter account to thank Liverpool for giving him an opportunity there.

Kelly Tweeted: ‘I would like to thank all the managers at lfc for making my wish from the age of 7 come true playing for 1 of the biggest clubs in the world.’

‘Most of all would like to thank the fans for supportin me since my home debut against Lyon oct 2009 even through injuries always by my side.

‘Now to start a new chapter of my football career at crystal palace a great club with unbelievable fans excited already for the weekend.’

Crystal Palace start their campaign with a tricky away trip to the Emirates Stadium.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

‘Chelsea will miss me’, says Luiz

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Aug 14, 2014

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Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz believes former-club, Chelsea, will miss him this season.

The Brazilian completed his mega-move from England to France earlier in the Summer after the two clubs reached an agreement worth £50million, and the centre-back believes the Premier League club will miss his him.

Speaking in a recent interview, Luiz has claimed he isn’t arrogant about his abilities, but he’s just confident in what he can bring to a club.

He said: “I have to believe that Chelsea or any team will miss me.

“I’m not arrogant but I’m confident in my own abilities.

“Paris paid a lot for me so they obviously believe in me – it is nice to be at a club where they really want you and where they show belief in you.”

Luiz’s departure was reinvested quickly by Jose Mourinho, as he brought in; Filipe Luis, Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa, all from Spanish sides.

Despite saying Chelsea will miss him, Luiz has also admitted that he will miss them as well.

He said: “I have good memories of Chelsea. I won the Champions League.

“I hope it’s not my only victory. I believe I can win it again with Paris.

“I have as much chance of winning major trophies here as at Chelsea or any other club in Europe.”

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

No Liverpool interest in Rossi confirmed

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Aug 14, 2014

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Reports have claimed this morning, that Liverpool have tabled an impressive £20m for Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi.

The Italian international was reportedly chosen to be the replacement for the departed Luis Suarez, but Rossi’s agent has confirmed these rumours to be false.

Andrea Pastorello said: “There is nothing between Rossi and Liverpool.

“There is absolutely nothing to comment on. Honestly, I don’t know anything about this.

“I’m not aware of any offer. This is something that has come from England and nowhere else.”

Rossi is a product of the Manchester United youth system but failed to pin down a position in the United starting line-up and managed just 11 appearances.

By Phil Wellbrook

Liverpool receive Lavezzi boost

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Aug 14, 2014

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Lavezzi has struggled to nail down a regular position in the PSG starting line-up since his switch from Napoli and amongst the claims that the Argentine could leave the Parc des Princes this summer, the Parisiens offered him a new contract.

But reports from Italy have claimed that Levzzi’s agent, turned the offer down during a meeting in the French capital and now the angry club are looking to offload him, with Liverpool the main contenders for signing him.

The Anfield side have reportedly already made a £17.9m bid on the winger and now look set to complete the move, with both Lavezzi and PSG keen for a departure.

Juventus and Inter have also both been linked with the Argentine but it is thought that the two clubs are only interested in a loan deal, whilst PSG are looking for a permanent deal, which Liverpool are happy to go along with.

Liverpool will look to add the Ligue 1 star to Rickie Lambert, Adam lallana, Emre can, Dejan Lovren, Lazar Markovic and Divock Origi, who have all made the Anfield swtich this summer.

By Phil Wellbrook

Arsenal and Chelsea target being forced out of club

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Aug 14, 2014

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Arsenal and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their hunt for Sami Khedira, as Real Madrid have told the midfielder to leave the club this Summer.

The German international only has one year left on his current contract, and with the two parties miles away in wage-demands, the Spanish side are desperate to sell him this year, rather than lose him for free next year.

Both Arsenal and Chelsea have shown interest in the midfielder, but neither of them have agreed to meet his demands, which are reportedly around £250k-a-week.

According to reports, Jose Mourinho has told Khedira to stay put at the Bernabeu this Summer, and move to Stamford Bridge next season on a free, but Madrid are keen to force him out soon so that they can get a transfer fee for him.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Liverpool dealt triple transfer blow

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool have been dealt a serious transfer blow as THREE of their targets have rejected the approaches of Brendan Rodgers.

It’s been reported by a BBC Sport journalist that Liverpool were interested in signing one of; Edinson Cavani, Radamel Falcao and Karim Benzema, but it’s believed that all three of them have declined the opportunity to move to Anfield.

The journalist tweeted yesterday claiming that The Reds had enquired about the availability for the strikers, but were met with a negative responce as Paris Saint-Germain, AS Monaco and Real Madrid all stated they had ‘no chance’ in signing them.

Liverpool are still looking for a new striker after Luis Suarez left for FC Barcelona, but Rodgers is going to have to look elsewhere.

Two names that have been thrown around are Samuel Eto’o and Wilfried Bony, and the same BBC reporter claimed that Eto’o is an option, and that Liverpool are interested in Bony, but the players wage demands are too high.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Manchester United dealt a massive blow in the move for Marcos Rojo

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Aug 14, 2014

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As Doyen Sports own 75 per cent of Rojo’s sporting rights they are unhappy that the Lisbon club are stalling over accepting United’s offer for the player.

The investment group released a statement today accusing Sporting of shifting the goalposts in relation to a deal and saying the club are “making mindless demands as a condition of ‘releasing’ the player”.

Indeed, Doyen have called on Sporting to compensate them if they fail to accept United’s offer.

The statement claims that if “Sporting refuse to sell to United for the €20m (£16m) offered, the Portuguese club will be contractually bound to pay Doyen 75 percent of the value of the rejected bid. That €15m (£12m) would have to be paid within a fortnight.”

Sporting have since hit back at Doyen’s claims on Facebook with a statement of their own explaining their side of the situation.

Indeed, Sporting suggest that they have now terminated their agreement with Doyen “with just cause”.

A legal battle seems almost certain to ensue and unless a settlement can be agreed between the warring parties, United’s move could be under threat with just over two weeks remaining in the transfer window.

Written by Steve Milne

Toby Alderweireld’s Father: “He’s leaving”

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Aug 14, 2014

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The Gunners have been handed a big boost in their efforts to sign Toby Alderweireld from Spanish Club Atletico with the players father speaking out say he’s moving on this summer!

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their defensive line with the departures of Sagna & Varmaelen and Toby Alderweireld is high on their list of transfers for boss Arsene Wenger.

Atletico have put a 10 million price tag on him but Arsenal are convinced they can sign the Belguim International for roughly half that figure and are keen to tie up the deal quickly.

Toby Alderweireld’s dad insists “a transfer is the best option, Toby wants to play, it makes no sense to have Toby on the bench for another season”.

Alderweireld is thought to be extremely Interested in the move north to London and link up with the Gunners squad which has already invested in big signings such as Alexis Sanchez for 35 million.

By Alastair Cook

Liverpool offer Coates to Serie A side Sampdoria

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool are set to offload centre back Sebastian Coates, with Sampdoria keen on the player, according to Talksport.

The Italian Serie A side are keen to take the Uruguay defender off the hands of Liverpool.

Coates has failed to settle at Anfield having joined from Nacional in the summer of 2011, and has slipped further down the pecking order following Liverpool’s signing of Dejan Lovran, with Rodgers keen to sell the player.

Coates made just 12 appearances for Liverpool last season.

By Ben Reardon

@BenReardon1

Liverpool open talks with Sampordria over World Cup star Sergio Romero

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool have opened talks with Italian side Sampordria over World Cup star Sergio Romero. After seeing bids for David Marshall and Karl Darlow rejected, the Reds have continued their search for a keeper who will offer some competition for Simon Mignolet during the upcoming campaign.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Liverpool approached Sampordria last night over a deal for the Argentinian shot-stopper. The Serie A club have told Romero that he can leave this summer, despite his impressive showings at the recent World Cup, which contributed to Argentina’s reaching of the final.

The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Monaco but failed to break into the first team, however the showings at the World Cup have attracted much interest from Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. It is understood that Sampordria will be happy to let the Argentine go for a fee of around £2 million, but are also open to another loan deal.

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_

Liverpool launch bid for Bakkali

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Aug 14, 2014

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Liverpool are plotting to steal Belgium’s “new Eden Hazard” Zakaria Bakkali. The 18 year old is almost out of contract at PSV Eindhoven and according to reports in Holland, he has no interest in a contract renewal.

PSV would rather sell the talented youngster in the remaining weeks of the transfer window, with Italian outlets claiming that Liverpool have made an offer for the highly rated Belgian.

Eintracht Frankfurt and Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are also believed to have offers awaiting for Bakkali, along with Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan.

However, Arsene Wenger has also shown an interest in the youngster, and looks to make a late bid in order to acquire his services before Arsenal’s fight for the Premier League title begins.

PSV technical director Marcel Brands has admitted that he will listen to offers for Bakkali if there comes a time that the Belgian wants to leave.

Brands stated: “Whether Bakkali chooses to stay with us or a transfer, it is now clear what he must do.

“He can still extend his contract with us and then if he chooses to increase his efforts for PSV, with his heart and soul, that’s fine.

“If he chooses a transfer, I am also at peace with it.”

Written by Joey Anthony

SillySeason.com

Howedes plays down talk of Arsenal move.

Winger wants United move

Kolo Toure reveals why he snubbed Trabzonspor

Benatia staying at Roma

Martin Kelly confirms Liverpool exit

‘Chelsea will miss me’, says Luiz

No Liverpool interest in Rossi confirmed

Liverpool receive Lavezzi boost

Arsenal and Chelsea target being forced out of club

Liverpool dealt triple transfer blow

Manchester United dealt a massive blow in the move for Marcos Rojo

Toby Alderweireld’s Father: “He’s leaving”

Liverpool offer Coates to Serie A side Sampdoria

Liverpool open talks with Sampordria over World Cup star Sergio Romero

Liverpool launch bid for Bakkali

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