http://gty.im/465260020 Paul Pogba’s agent has insisted that the French midfielder may not leave Juventus, despite interest from a whole host of European clubs. The 21-year-old one of the most wanted players in European football at present after two seasons with the Serie A champions. Linked with a return to former club Man United or a move to the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain; Pogba was fully expected to leave Turin this summer, but his agent, Mino Raiola has discussed his future. “Ligue 1 and PSG are not too small for Paul,” Raiola told Le Parisien. “All the big clubs…
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http://gty.im/464323904 Real Madrid and Juventus have agreed to share Alvaro Morata’s £60m release fee if either Arsenal or Liverpool sign the player this summer. Spanish striker Morata’s future has been up for debate in recent weeks after some impressive displays for Juventus, leading to interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Paris Saint Germain. The 22-year-old signed for the Turin side last summer in a £15m deal but many reports have claimed he could return to Madrid as part of their buy-back clause. Whilst his future remains unsolved, Madrid and Juve officials have met to discuss what…
http://gty.im/464737638 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made contact with Marseille over the availability of Andre-Pierre Gignac. Gunners boss Wenger has long admired the ability of Gignac, having sent scouts to watch a number of his performances this season and it is now understood that initial contact has been made. Gignac is out of contract at the end of the season and looks increasingly likely to make a move away from the club after falling out with boss Marcelo Bielsa. The 29-year-old has scored 15 league goals this season and has attracted interest from a number of clubs, not just Arsenal. Marseille face…
http://gty.im/465237348 Midfielder Ander Herrera has admitted Manchester United need to be more ruthless to stop their fans from suffering during games. A host of travelling United fans were once again vocal in their discontent during the Wednesday evening Premier League clash with Newcastle United, with familiar chants of ‘attack, attack, attack,’ ringing round St James Park. Home keeper Tim Krul gifted Louis van Gaal’s side a late winner after he failed to clear the ball, allowing Ashley Young to score late. But, Herrera has discussed how he and his team-mates are aiming to be more clinical in front of goal to…
http://gty.im/465262958 The Football Association will launch an investigation into the alleged spitting incident between Man United’s Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse. The pair clashed in Wednesday night’s Premier League tie, with television replays suggesting that both men spat on each other during the unsavoury altercation. It is now understood that the FA will begin an investigation into the incident and are currently waiting for referee Anthony Taylor to file his match report. Both United boss Louis van Gaal and Newcastle head coach John Carver admitted they had not seen the incident when speaking to reporters following the game.…
http://gty.im/462363540 AC Milan will pay Chelsea ‘nothing’ for the loan of Marco van Ginkel as the midfielder has failed to play over 20 games. The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with Milan but has struggled to make an impact at San Siro. The Dutchman was deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge last summer and was sent to Milan in the hope that the Serie A side would complete a permanent move this year. According to Sport Mediaset, Milan informed Chelsea officials that NO deal will take place and that he will return to England in June. And,…
http://gty.im/464733062 Paris Saint Germain are ready to test Man United and Chelsea’s interest in Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The French international is rated highly by Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid, but has failed to push past the likes of Pepe and Sergio Ramos for a starting place at the Spanish club. Interest in the young central defender has been rife with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United keen, but it is now understood that PSG boss Laurent Blanc is keen to sign the centre-back. United boss Van Gaal is also keen to make a summer move for the Frenchman and…
http://gty.im/465260072 Inter Milan legend Giuseppe Bergomi believes Lukas Podolski will come good this season for the Serie A side, despite struggling since his move from Arsenal. The German forward made the move to the San Siro in January on a six month loan deal but he is yet to make an impact, failing to score in eight league games. The former Bayern Munich forward has been hit with much criticism from Italian and English press in recent weeks over his lack of form, but Bergomi believes he can still turn his troubles around and become a success. “In Milan, it…
http://gty.im/465225354 Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini claims that Ivorian pair Wilfried Bony and Yaya Toure are struggling to fit back into the Premier League after winning the AFCON in February. Bony and Toure helped Ivory Coast win the competition in February but have since returned to City, having struggled along with the side to find their form, and Pellegrini has blamed their lack of impact in the African competition. “It was important for [Bony] to start the game from the beginning,” the Chilean told reporters after the 2-0 win over Leicester City on Wednesday evening. “He only played a couple of…
http://gty.im/464767172 Barcelona defender Dani Alves is set to agree terms with Paris Saint Germain over a summer free transfer. The Brazilian defender will see his current deal at the Camp Nou expire this summer and with no new contract offered; he is firmly expected to leave the club. Links to a number of top European clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain have been maintained and it is understood that he is close to joining the latter. Contract talks between PSG and current full-back Gregory Van der Wiel were put on hold late on Wednesday evening, prompting speculation…