Arsenal target wants England move

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Jul 9, 2014

Toulouse defender Serge Aurier has admitted that he would love to play in the Premier League, but has confirmed that no deal is in place to join his boyhood club, Arsenal.

The Ivory Coast international, who starred in Brazil for his country, was reportedly on his way to the Emirates Stadium in order to replace Bacary Sagna, but that move is now unlikely as Arsene Wenger has turned his attentions to Newcastle United right-back Matheiu Debuchy.

The Frenchman is set to sign for Arsenal within the next few days, which has essentially ended Aurier’s dream-move to Arsenal, and he has admitted that a move to the Premier League is what he wants in his future.

‘People say that there was an agreement for me to join Arsenal, that I had already signed,’ the Toulouse man told Foot Mercato.

‘That is not true. All that I can say is that England is the league I like the most. Things are clear. I have always preferred a move to England, because it is the league that suits me the best.

‘At the moment, I have not given my agreement to any club, whoever they might be and am therefore free to talk to whoever I want.

‘To play in England is my dream, but sometimes dreams do not come true.’

It’s believed Arsenal wanted Debuchy over Aurier because of age, and as the Newcastle defender is older, Wenger thought that would be good for youngsters Hector Bellerin and Carl Jenkinson.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Barcelona’s deal to sign Luis Suarez will be done by Friday!

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Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague believes Barcelona’s £75 million deal for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez will be completed before the weekend. The striker who is serving a four month ban from football after his bight on Chiellini looks set for a move to the Catalan club.

This comes after sports shop Futbol Mania starting selling shirts that donned ‘L.Suarez 9’. This has increased rumours that current Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez who wears the number 9 shirt is close to a move to Arsenal.

Balague said to Sky Sports, ‘Liverpool have given up on him and the figure that Barcelona need to pay is between £70m and £80m. In any case, that is as much as Liverpool wanted. There seems to be an early payment of 40m euros which Barcelona is waiting for the sale of Alexis Sanchez to be able to say ‘here is the money’. But in any case it is going to happen and Luis Suarez’s family expect it to be confirmed by the end of this week.’

The case for Liverpool now is to find a suitable replacement to fill the void left by Suarez when the forward leaves for the Nou Camp.

Written by Ben Waterhouse – @BenWaterhouse_

Arsenal closing in on deals for Loic Remy and Alexis Sanchez

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Jul 9, 2014

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Arsenal are closing in on a deal for QPR striker Loic Remy. The French International spent the whole of last season on loan at Newcastle United and is now set to depart Loftus Road this summer. Arsenal have been keen on signing the 27-year-old for some time now, and his £8 million pound buy-out clause in his contract has sparked even further interest from Arsene Wenger.

Remy netted 14 goals last term and would be a good bolster in The Gunner’s frontline. According to recent reports, QPR and Arsenal have nearly come to an agreement regarding Remy’s transfer to The Emirates, but it is understood that the Frenchman is yet to agree terms with the North London side.

Meanwhile, it is believed that The Gunners are coming close to completing a deal for Barcelona starlet Alexis Sanchez, which would take a large £30 chunk out of North London side’s transfer budget.

By Ollie Carroll

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Lille tell Arsenal price for Kalou has doubled

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Jul 9, 2014

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Arsene Wenger is looking for striker reinforcements for the new season as currently he only has Olivier Giroud as a recognised striker at The Emirates. The Arsenal boss thought he’d be able to get Salomon Kalou for a bargain price of £2.5 million as that is what he was available for in the January transfer window due to a clause in the Ivorian’s contract.

However Lille have told Arsenal that the strikers price tag has doubled and that they now value the forward at £5 million. Wenger will be tempted to just agree to Lille’s wishes as numerous teams are interested in the forward who bagged 16 goals and 5 assists in Ligue 1 last season.

North London rivals Tottenham hold an interest in the striker along with Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton and big spending French side Monaco. Roma are also interested and they are reportedly ready to meet Lille’s £5 million valuation of the forward.

However Kalou prefers a move back to England with Arsenal being his preferred destination, putting Arsene Wenger in the driving seat. The forward who won the Champions League when he was at Chelsea in 2012 has become a big hit in France. Prompting the Gunners to attempt to sign the striker.

Written by Ben Waterhouse – @BenWaterhouse_

Joao Miranda declares he will not be making a Premier League move

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Jul 9, 2014

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Miranda had interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. Barcelona were also keen on signing him up.

Miranda has a £24m release clause in his contract and was understood to be desperate to leave the La Liga champions.

But according to Spanish newspaper Marca, no club submitted a big enough bid to trigger the clause in his contract.

Miranda returned to pre-season training on Monday and was bombarded by fans questioning where his future lies.

But the Atletico ace moved to reassure them he was going nowhere and said: “Don’t worry, I’m staying.”

Written by Steve Milne

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Van Gaal: Messi is under pressure

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Jul 9, 2014

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Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has already started the mind games ahead of this evening’s World Cup semi final in Sao Paulo, by stating that Argentina’s star man Lionel Messi is under pressure heading into the game.

Van Gaal takes his side into the clash for a right to face Germany in the final on Sunday, and stated that the Barcelona forward has sometime’s struggled on the big stage at international tournaments with the South American nation.

“We are playing against Argentina,” the 62-year-old told reporters. “We’re preparing a strategy for a team, not individual players, so I’ll be ready for Argentina and their players.

“Messi has been elected the best player in the world. There’s a reason for that. If you score so many goals, you have an added value, but on the most important stage, he hasn’t always pulled it off.

“He’s always found it difficult to do that at international level and he wants to change that at this tournament.”

Messi, aged 27 has scored four goals in five games for the Argentines, who are looking for their first World Cup win since 1986.

By Ben Reardon

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Paris Saint-Germain plan £60million bid for Chelsea target

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Jul 9, 2014

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Paris Saint-Germain are planning on making a staggering £60million bid for Chelsea and Manchester United target, Paul Pogba.

The French midfielder has blossomed into one of the best midfielders in world football ever since leaving United during his teenage-days, and signing for Juve, but now they face competition to keep hold of him as the big European sides plan mega-bids.

PSG, Chelsea, United and Real Madrid are all interested in signing Pogba from Juve, and are all prepared to spend big in order to land the 21-year-old.

Despite the Financial Fair Play ruling coming into play next season, Laurent Blanc’s side are still showing their financial power by spending £50m on David Luiz from Chelsea, and now ready to spend £60m on Pogba, which could blow Chelsea and United out of the water.

Although there is serious interest from mega-clubs around Europe, according to Pogba’s agent, he is keen to stay in Turin to thank the club for signing him from United two years ago, where he felt disrespected by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Pogba left Old Trafford on a free transfer after being snubbed in a cup match by Ferguson.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Lazar Markovic set to complete medical ahead of Liverpool transfer

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Jul 9, 2014

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Liverpool target Lazar Markovic is set to complete his medical ahead of a move to the Merseyside club. According to reports the Benfica winger will complete his medical at Anfield this weekend after a rumoured £20 million offer was accepted by the Portuguese side.

It looks likely that Markovic will become the fourth signing Liverpool have completed this summer after Rodgers already secured the signatures of Emre Can, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana as the he looks to bolster his squad ahead of the upcoming season.

It has also been reported that The Reds are closing in on a deal for Belgium International Divock Origi, who recently impressed during Belgium’s successful World Cup campaign. Tottenham have also declared interest in the player but it is likely that if the player were to move away from current club Lille, he would be loaned back to the French outfit immediately.

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_

Liverpool prepare to sell Lucas Leiva to help fund Lovren transfer

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Jul 9, 2014

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Liverpool are preparing to sell Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva to fund a possible move for Southampton defender Dejan Lovren. The Reds have had a £20 million bid for the Croatian International declined by The Saints however the St Mary’s club have told Liverpool that £25 million is enough for the club to part ways with the 25-year-old.

The player has demanded a move away from St Mary’s and has even threatened not to turn up to pre-season training but Southampton will not shift their valuation of the Croatian.

Liverpool are hoping to sell Lucas Leiva to fund the Croatian’s move to Anfield and according to reports in Italy, Napoli are closing in on a move for the 27-year-old, but only want the Brazilian on loan with the option to buy later.

Liverpool are happy to have open talks regarding a possible loan to Italy for the Brazilian, but would rather sell the player outright to gain the extra funds for the move immediately. It is understood that Inter Milan are also interested in the 27-year-old, but it is unknown which club will meet the Merseyside club’s demands for the player. If a transfer of Lucas Leiva completes a transfer elsewhere, it is likely that Lovren will be arriving at Anfield later this transfer window.

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @OllieCarroll99

Manchester City won’t sell Yaya Toure

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Jul 9, 2014

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Manchester City will do everything in their powers to keep star-midfielder Yaya Toure at the club, despite him wanting out due to ‘accumalating too many grudges’ with colleagues.

Toure has had a troubled Summer already, with his agent doing most of the talking and suggesting his client was ready to leave the Eithad after the club forgot about his birthday. His agent stated that the midfielder felt disrespected due to everyone forgetting.

Then the 31-year-old suffered the heart-breaking news that his younger brother had passed away, which he found out during the World Cup in Brazil.

With his future in the air, an un-named Ivory Coast team-mate has said this about his countryman’s future:

“He has accumulated too many grudges against [Manchester City’s] leaders and he will not stay with them,” said the unnamed player.

“He will do everything to ensure his departure this summer.”

However, the English champions are set to knock back any formal offers that come in for the Ivorian, with Chelsea and Liverpool reportedly monitoring the situation.

City also expect the midfielder to go on their pre-season tour with them to USA later this month.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Arsene Wenger reveals Alexis Sanchez announcement date

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Jul 9, 2014

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, is confident that the club can wrap up a deal for FC Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez TODAY.

The Gunners have been in talks with the Spanish club for some weeks now regarding the future of the Chilean international, and as the Catalan side prepare to sign Luis Suarez from Liverpool, they are keen to free up some wage-bill, and Sanchez is the man set to depart.

It’s believed a £30million deal is in place, and talks are now underway between the forward and Arsenal, with everyone in London holding talks.

According to TalkSPORT, Wenger is quietly confident that a deal can be struck as soon as today, as they prepare to sign the 25-year-old on a four year deal.

Sanchez, who starred at this Summer’s World Cup, is keen for a move to England, and rejected interest from Manchester United and Liverpool as he wanted to play in London and work under Arsene Wenger.

Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles

Mourinho hails Robben

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Jul 9, 2014

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hailed the ‘amazing’ Arjen Robben, after the Dutch side prepare for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Robben, aged 30 has been the key player in Louis Van Gaal’s side, and has put the Dutch on the verge of another World Cup final.

And Mourinho, who signed Robben in 2004 during his first spell in charge, has said his former player has come into his own this tournament, and had developed into one of the best players in world football.

“Robben is a big player, he is not a kid anymore. He is thirty years old, it is probably his last World Cup in the maximum of his potential and Robben is showing everything he has showed during his career, the quality he has,” he told Yahoo.

“At the same time he is showing a physical condition and mental condition that we have to say is really amazing and I’m happy for him because he’s a very good guy.

He is fighting in an unbelievable way and leading his team, and for me this is fantastic, this is absolutely fantastic.”

By Ben Reardon

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Toni Kroos set to earn £6.5m a year at Madrid

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Jul 8, 2014

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German midfielder will reportedly earn around £6.5million a year when he joins Real Madrid.

Chelsea and Man United have shown interest in the German midfielder, however Madrid apprently already have a £19million deal all wrapped up. According to German media, Kroos has agreed a 5-year deal with the Champions League winners and will be officially announced as a Madrid player after the World Cup. The media are also claiming that the deal is worth a staggering £6.5mil a year.

Bayern are desperate to keep hold of the midfielder, and have offered the German a last-ditch new contract. However, he has rejected this in favour of a move to Spain.

By Ben Kelly

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Matic: Nobody will be able to stop Markovic in the future

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Jul 8, 2014

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Lazar Markovic has enjoyed a fantastic season with Benfica as he helped his side clinch the Portuguese title.

Even though the Serbian has had just one year in Portugal since his move from Partizan Belgrade, it has been enough to convince Liverpool boss Brenden Rodgers to sign him up.

A deal is expected to be completed within the week with Rodgers reportedly spending around £25m to bring him to Anfield.

it is reported that Markovic will have a medical tomorrow ahead of the big money move and Chelsea midfielder and former team-mate Nemanja Matic had praising words about the 20 year-old.

Matic told TalkSPORT: “He has such massive potential that if he changed his attitude in training he could be one of Europe’s best players in his position. But he’s young, he’ll mature, and then nobody will be able to stop him”

Liverpool hope to sign the youngster as they push for another title push with a stronger squad next season.

By Phil Wellbrook

West Ham make £12m Konoplyanka bid

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Jul 8, 2014

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24 year-old Yevhen Konoplyanka almost made a move to Anfield back in January and has since been heavily monitored by Manchester United and Tottenham.

The Reds failed in their 11th hour bid and the two clubs were quick to criticise each other for a deal not being agreed.

But after West Ham have begun bringing in very attacking minded players, they have targeted Konoplyanka as the missing piece in their attack, which could see them rise up the table if they perform well.

It is reported that the Hammers have activated the Ukrainian’s release clause but a deal is far from being reached as of late.

Konoplyanka has stated that he is keen to play in the Champions League next season however which is something that his current club Dnipro can whereas West Ham can’t.

The winger has also said that he would rather stay in Ukraine and play his football there than move to the Premier League. Although this statement was mad a while back, his views may have changed as the summer transfer window re-opens.

West Ham have already brought in some talent in the shape of Cheikhou Kouyate, Mauro Zarate and Aaron Cresswell who all moved to Upton Park within the last month.

By Phil Wellbrook

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Arsenal target wants England move

Barcelona’s deal to sign Luis Suarez will be done by Friday!

Arsenal closing in on deals for Loic Remy and Alexis Sanchez

Lille tell Arsenal price for Kalou has doubled

Joao Miranda declares he will not be making a Premier League move

Van Gaal: Messi is under pressure

Paris Saint-Germain plan £60million bid for Chelsea target

Lazar Markovic set to complete medical ahead of Liverpool transfer

Liverpool prepare to sell Lucas Leiva to help fund Lovren transfer

Manchester City won’t sell Yaya Toure

Arsene Wenger reveals Alexis Sanchez announcement date

Mourinho hails Robben

Toni Kroos set to earn £6.5m a year at Madrid

Matic: Nobody will be able to stop Markovic in the future

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