Tag: MLS
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Premier League clubs tracking Dempsey
Premier League sides Aston Villa, Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers are set to make January loan offers for Clint Dempsey. The Seattle Sounders front man has been instrumental in his sides success this season, winning the 2014 MLS Supporters’ Shield and Open Cup as well as being in contention to complete an historic treble…
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Spurs set deadline for Serie A striker
Tottenham Hotspur will abandon their pursuit of Roma striker Mattia Destro if he has not joined the club by the end of next week, Football Express News understands. A source close to White Hart Lane told FEN that strengthening the strikeforce is a top priority and Destro remains the first choice target, but they are…
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Lampard speaks out on City move
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has spoken out on his summer loan-move to Manchester City and views the temporary arrangement as the perfect stepping stone prior to his fresh start in the United States next year. Lampard, 36, who has completed a deal which will see him play on loan to the Premier League…
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City look forward to arrival of ‘world class midfielder’
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has hailed former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as ‘world class’ and said sister club New York City FC have made a ‘fantastic’ signing in the 36-year-old. Chelsea fans’ favourite Lampard has signed to Man City as part of a deal which will see him play for the Premier League…
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Spurs and Liverpool in fresh fight for striker
Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsburg are reportedly battling it with Liverpool for the acquisition of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, Spurs are now leading the race to secure his services as they look to strengthen their threadbare strikeforce. England international Jermain Defoe has not been replaced since he was…
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Wenger: Arsenal youngster is “very important”
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tipped Gunners U19 wonderkid Gedion Zelalem to be a future star for the seniors and has said it could be a matter of months before he gives the 17-year-old his proper taste of life as a first team player. German-born Zelalem, who plays as a creative midfielder, is one to…
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Spurs defender lifts lid on injury nightmare
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker has revealed his relief at playing football for the first time since mid-March. The England international missed the Three Lions’ ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil due to a troublesome pelvic injury and was also absent for the final two months of Spurs’ Premier League run-in. However, he hit the…
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Robinho in line for loan exit from Milan
Former Manchester City attacker Robinho is reportedly close to rejoining Santos on loan from AC Milan. According to Italian source Leggo, the Brazil international is now surplus to requirements at the San Siro and has been told to find a new club, having been left out of his team’s pre-season tour of the USA. The…
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Xavi Hernandez could leave Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo report that Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona have come to an agreement over his summer exit. The Catalan midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou since the end of last season, with a move to United States or Qatar having been mentioned. And, following his return to the Catalan capital…
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United winger wants to quit Old Trafford
Nani wants to quit Manchester United for Serie A outfit AC Milan, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. According to Tutto Mercato Web, the Portugal international is enthused by the San Siro giants’ interest in him and hopes to secure a switch before the summer transfer window slams shut. However, the report claims…
