http://gty.im/454234138 Atletico Madrid reveal £50m price tag on Chelsea target Koke as the Blues prepare for the possible departure of Filipe Luis, according to the Mirror. Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has been monitoring the 23-year-old and has placed Koke on their hit list for this summers transfer window. But Spanish side Atletico Madrid will be demanding that any club interested meets their buy-out clause within Koke’s contract which is set to expire in 2019, and will be ensuring that he is not let go cheaply. The Spanish press are reporting that Atletico could be interested in a player-plus-cash deal involving…
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http://gty.im/479285571 Arsenal look likely to win the race to sign Napoli star Gonzalo Higuain after jumping ahead of the competition, according to reports. The Argentina international is set to leave Napoli at the end of the season, and a host of top clubs have been reported to be keen on landing his signature. Serie A giants Juventus have apparently been holding talks with Higuain’s brother about a transition, but now reports suggest Arsenal are the front-runners. The £57,000-a-week ace would cost £28.9million to sign, and Arsenal have significant funds for new players. Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side are currently second in the…
http://gty.im/458628466 Manchester United show interest in Brazilian midfielders Rodrigo Dourado and Eduardo Sasha as Louis van Gaal prepares a bid for the duo. Midfielder Sasha and his 21-year-old team-mate Duarado both play for Brazilian side Internacional, with reports in South America showing that United had representatives present at a recent game with Cruzeiro. Sasha is currently in possession of a European passport, so should have little trouble in moving to Old Trafford should the Red Devils put forward an offer. Whereas Dourado, a Brazil youth international who can also play as a forward and can go by the name Rodrigo…
http://gty.im/453703372 Arsenal star Santi Cazorla is ready to snub huge offers from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona to stay at Arsenal, according to reports. The midfielder has been a key element to Arsenal this term, and has been linked with many shock moves away from the club. Spanish side Atletico Madrid have reportedly been readying a huge bid, while Barcelona were also seen to be keen, but reports in Spain say the 30-year-old has made it clear he wants stay with Arsenal. The Spain international has made it obvious that he loves the Gunners and isn’t planning on a move anytime soon.…
http://gty.im/459742884 Chelsea have reportedly offered £15m to sign Palermo star Paulo Dybala, but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Juventus, reports Goal. The Blues have put forward a €41m bid for Palermo striker Paulo Dybala according to the player’s agent, Gustavo Mascardi. The Argentine has netted 13 goals and made 10 assists for the Italian side this term and has made comments that this could be his last campaign with Palermo. Club president Maurizio Zamparini has already revealed that both Juventus and Arsenal are interested in snapping up the forward and Mascardi says they are not the only clubs…
http://gty.im/180201265 Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Espanyol star Hector Moreno with the centre-back likely to accept a move. Arsenal have been monitoring Moreno for months and had strong links with a deal in January. But now a summer deal is reported to be lined up, with the defender also attracting attention from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, but reports in Spain say the 27-year-old has his eyes on an Arsenal move this summer. The Mexico international is rated at £15m and will reportedly ‘do anything’ to help negotiations as the Gunners is his number one choice. Arsene…
http://gty.im/457588094 Arsenal have reportedly agreed a cut-price deal of £15m to sign Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be looking to bolster his midfield options ahead of next season and the defensive midfielder is a top target. The 25-year-old is one of the Southampton’s biggest names and was reported to be priced in the region of £25m, but the Saint’s have now agreed to this lower offer, according to the Mirror. Arsene Wenger will be more than keen to add his compatriot to his squad as they set their sights on the title next season. Arsenal are currently…
http://gty.im/463062630 Chelsea are reportedly keen on Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli as a potential replacement for Blues legend Petr Cech. Chelsea will be looking to replace out-going Petr Cech when he makes his exit from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Blues boss Jose Mourinho made an appearance at Fulham’s 1-1 draw over Rotherham on Wednesday night to keep tabs on the 22-year-old, according to The Telegraph. The under-21 England international first made his appearance for Fulham last August, and currently has one-year left on his contract. As a result of this, Mourinho is confident of securing a cut-price deal…
http://gty.im/467268720 Adam Lallana has recently admitted he hasn’t lived up to his £25m price tag at Anfield. The midfielder arrived at Anfield last summer from former club Southampton but has endured struggles with various injuries this term. Lallana will have to race against time if he is to be fit to play in the Reds’ FA Cup semi-final match up with Aston Villa at Wembley on Sunday. And ahead of arguably one of the club’s biggest games of the season, Lallana made a startling admission of his own performances. “It’s not gone great,” Lallana told thefa.com. “It started off with…
http://gty.im/470015524 Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly ready to go head-to-head to sign Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain in the summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The forward, who has been linked with moves to Premier League sides Liverpool and Arsenal in recent years, is being reported to leave Napoli as they look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next season. The Gunners had come close to landing the Argentina international in 2013, and with United looking to bolster their attacking options in preparation for next season, the Red Devils will be keen on bringing him to Old Trafford in the…