http://gty.im/465708480 Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is ignoring speculation surrounding his future and insists he is firmly concentrating on helping the Italian side retain their Serie A title. The Frenchman is widely regarded as one of the best midfielder’s in European football and has gained massive interest from the likes of Man United, Man City, Paris Saint Germain and La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid. The former Man United midfielder, however, has attempted to halt any transfer talk, by saying: “I think I need to focus on just my football because these issues [regarding my future] can drive you crazy,”…
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http://gty.im/465205158 Chelsea legend Didier Drogba hopes for double celebrations ahead of tonight’s match against PSG. The veteran forward turns 37 today and will be expected to make the substitutes bench for the crucial Champions League last 16 tie. Drogba entered Chelsea folk law following his heroics in the 2012 Munich final, however the current crop of talent are aiming to repeat the success. Surprisingly the return of Drogba to the club has been somewhat overshadowed by the excellent transfer business done in the form of Diego Costa and Cesc Fàbregas who have impressed this season. A valuable away goal in…
http://gty.im/465782858 Paris Saint Germain defender Thiago Silva believes his side have already beaten Chelsea ahead their Champions League tie on Wednesday night. After a first leg 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes, the Ligue 1 side travel to Stamford Bridge in need of a score draw or win to seal their progression to the quarter-finals. PSG were knocked out by Chelsea last season, but the Brazilian central defender believes this year could see a different result. “I think we have a great chance,” Thiago Silva told L’Equipe . “The PSG team is very strong this year, even if we…
http://gty.im/464782512 Juventus are ready to make a summer move for AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong as they prepare for life without Paul Pogba. The Netherlands international will see his current deal expire with AC Milan in June and he has been granted permission to speak with interested clubs after failing to agree terms over a new deal, leading to initial contract talks with Man United. The former Man City midfielder spent two and half years at the Etihad stadium and has become a key transfer target for United. Van Gaal is keen to link De Jong up with international team-mate…
http://gty.im/465789442 Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is adamant his side will not play defensive against Paris Saint Germain in Wednesday’s last-16 Champions League tie. The Blues hold a slight advantage heading into the decisive game, having earned a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes on February 17, in which Branislav Ivanovic scored a vital away goal. Fabregas, insists he and his team-mates will now hold that slight advantage in much regard though, as they look to seal their progression to the next stage. “We want to go through,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “We have to make it happen. We will…
http://gty.im/465789186 Schalke have completed the permanent signing of Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. The central defender joined the Bundesliga side in January on a short term loan deal and has become an important player for Roberto Di Matteo’s side. Nastasic, who became surplus to requirements at Manchester City due to the summerarrival for Eliaquim Mangala and the form for Martin Demichelis and Vincent Kompany, joined the German club with a buying option included. And, it is now confirmed that they have activated that clause, tweeting: “Schalke have activated the transfer clause with Nastasic and he will remain at S04.” Nastasic featured…
http://gty.im/465710042 Rio Ferdinand believes that Angel di Maria needs time to fit in at Manchester United following poor performances this season. The Argentine forward helped guide Real Madrid to a Champions League title last season and continued his form through to the World Cup with his country. However, since his £59.7m move to Old Trafford last summer; the winger has failed to replicate such form and has been heavily criticised by media and fans. During an interview with Goal.com, former United defender Ferdinand said: “It always takes time for a player to adapt to his new surroundings, especially when you…
http://gty.im/465708504 Manchester United are considering selling Angel di Maria at the end of the season after failing to settle in England. The Argentine international has struggled to settle in England and was further criticised for his performances after being sent off against Arsenal in Monday night’s FA Cup quarter-final defeat. Since making his British-record move to Old Trafford for a fee of £59.7m, the 27-year-old has scored just four goals in 27 games, but has struggled to adapt to the English language and has recently had his home burgled. Reports have emerged in Spanish press that United boss Louis van…
http://gty.im/465717346 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could miss the next four weeks of action for Arsenal after suffering a hamstring injury against Man United on Monday evening. The England international was forced to leave the field in the second half of the 2-1 win over United at Old Trafford with what seemed to be hamstring problems. And, following a scan and further medical tests, it is now likely that the midfielder will be out of action for around a month. That means the 21-year-old is likely to miss games against West Ham United and Liverpool, plus the second leg of their Champions League…
http://gty.im/464036562 Manchester United are ready to offload Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Juan Mata this season. The Premier League side have struggled for consistency this season but still have a fighting chance of gaining automatic qualification for the Champions League. Boss Louis van Gaal has come under heavy critique but it is understood that he will be handed a £150m transfer fund in June. The Dutch coach is now understood to be keen to push that further towards the £200m mark with the sales of some key United players, such as Van Persie, Juan Mata and Rafael da Silva.…