http://gty.im/464728380 Schalke sporting director Horst Heldt has confirmed that the club are willing to make Matija Nastasic’s move a permanent one. 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 summer arrival for Eliaquim Mangala and the form for Martin Demichelis and Vincent Kompany, joined the German club with a buying option included. And, it is understood that Heldt and officials from the club are ready to activate the £7m fee.…
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http://gty.im/464125602 Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed Liverpool target Alexandre Lacazette has what it takes to reach a similar level to Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. The French striker has scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 this season and has attracted the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, who have all enquired as to his current asking price, reportedly set at around £20m. Having watched former Lyon striker Benzema leave the club in 2009 and prosper in Spanish football with Real Madrid; Lacazette is firmly tipped to go on and replicate his success, something that Aulas believes will…
http://gty.im/464901476 Ajax boss Frank de Boer has attempted to distract reports of his future by claiming he is ‘really happy’ with the Dutch club. The 44-year-old has been often linked with a move to England, with Liverpool interested before the turn of the year, Spurs a keen admirer and lately – Newcastle United showing heavy interest after the departure of Alan Pardew, who joined Crystal Palace. His current contract at Ajax does not expire until 2017 and he has attempted to end speculation about his future in a recent interview with Spanish daily Marca. “I’m not worrying about possibly coaching…
http://gty.im/464871714 Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has revealed that winning the Premier League title this season is a HUGE thing for the club. The Blues picked up their first title on Sunday after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Wembley in the League Cup final, whilst they remain on top of the Premier League by five points and are still in the Champions League. Chelsea’s midweek clash with West Ham United will see them attempt to push even further ahead of second placed Manchester City and defender Cahill has spoken about the desire and hunger to be crowned champions this season. “The…
http://gty.im/465176788 Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has revealed that he has endured his toughest day in management after the arrest of Adam Johnson. The England international was arrested and then suspended by his club for allegedly sleeping with an under-age girl, although investigations are continuing. Johnson continues to be helping Durham police with there enquiries and has been bailed for the time being, due to return in two weeks for more questioning. Poyet was asked about the situation following his side’s 1-1 draw against Hull City last night and told reporters: “The only thing I can tell you is that it…
http://gty.im/464901686 We have a title race on our hands, but it’s the old Barcelona-Real Madrid shootout for top spot. That was because Barcelona won away, Madrid were held at home and Atletico drew in Sevilla. Meaning, their title defence is all over bar the kicking and screaming. Barca followed up their win in Manchester by grinding out a 3-1 victory away to relegation-threatened Granada. Croatian Ivan Rakitic gave the Catalans the lead in the 25th minute. Jordi Alba lofted the ball in behind the static home defence for Luis Suarez to run onto, the Uruguayan saw his shot saved by…
http://gty.im/461721522 Arsenal and Liverpool have been made aware by AC Milan that Stephan El Shaarawy will be sold this summer. The 22-year-old has scored just two goals in his last two seasons and has been burdened by injuries, halting his development with the San Siro outfit. Milan have themselves struggled on the field and are expected to make a whole host of changes this summer in a bid to push the likes of Juventus and Roma for the title once more. And, the Italian international is set to be sold, having been told he is now surplus to requirements. Whilst,…
http://gty.im/463791166 Manchester United are closing in on a summer move for Porto defender Danilo, according to reports. The 23-year-old, has a £37m release clause in his current deal at the Estadio de Dragao but La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid are willing to pay that price after watching his fleeting performances this season for the Portuguese side. United boss Louis van Gaal has been desperate to sign a right-back during his first season in charge at Old Trafford, but has failed to tempt the likes of Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton, although talks are continuing. Danilo, who joined Porto from…
http://gty.im/464530614 The agent of Fiorentina keeper Neto has confirmed his client will leave the Serie A club this summer. The 25-year-old Brazilian keeper has been strongly linked with a move to England with Liverpool keen to replace Simon Mignolet, who has been criticised for a whole host of errors. Boss Brendan Rodgers has watched Neto on several occasions this season and is now said to be buoyed by the news that his agent has confirmed that the keeper will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Neto’s deal at Stadio Artemio Franchi is now into its…
http://gty.im/464932342 West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis has refused to blame keeper Ben Foster for his last minute mistake against Aston Villa. The England international conceded a last minute penalty to Villa in Tuesday night’s Midlands derby, which Christian Benteke converted for the win. However, despite his error, Pulis has refused to put blame on the former Manchester United stopper. He told BBC Sport: “Obviously Ben Foster will be disappointed with what happened at the end. It’s very, very hard to take but Ben has been brilliant for us this season so I won’t be criticising him. “We are disappointed, we have…