http://gty.im/465179226 Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa their first win in 12 league games, and Sherwood his first as manager, with a 93rd minute penalty to make it 2-1 over local rivals West Bromwich Albion. The game was nicely poised between the two West Midlands clubs, especially with the quarter-final of the FA Cup in just 4 days time where the teams were drawn in an identical fixture. Add that to the pressure of Tim Sherwood still seeking his first win, not to mention Tony Pulis’s own away day hoodoo where he has failed to win in his current reign, the…
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http://gty.im/463220456 Real Madrid and Liverpool want to sign Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto, according to his agent. Argentine Vietto has somewhat of a breakthrough season in La Liga, having joined Villarreal last summer from Argentine side Racing Club. He has since scored 16 goals in all competitions and has helped the Spanish side to a Europa League last-16 place and a Copa del Rey semi-final, where they will face Barcelona this Wednesday in the second leg. His form has caught the attention of potential suitors Real Madrid and Liverpool this season and it is the latter who are considering a summer move.…
http://gty.im/461532764 Manchester United target and Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has dismissed reports that his career in football could be over. The Dutch international missed the end of last season with Roma and therefore missed his country’s World Cup campaign due to cruciate ligament damage, however, he made his comeback in November of last year. After seven appearances for the Italian side, talk began about a potential move to Old Trafford in January, but a further injury setback ended such reports. Surgery to rectify the midfielder’s problems have gone well and he has denied reports that he may never play again.…
http://gty.im/464874444 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed it would take a huge bid for him to sell Petr Cech this summer. The Czech Republic keeper has been linked with a summer move after losing his Premier League starting place to Thibaut Courtois. Cech joined Chelsea in 2004 from French club Rennes and has since won 12 titles at Stamford Bridge and was behind their latest League Cup triumph. Linked with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal; boss Mourinho has quickly rubbished reports he could be replaced in the summer. “He will make his decision,” Mourinho told reporters. “He’s very mature…
http://gty.im/464897582 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted that John Terry will be offered a new deal at the club. The former England captain will see his current contract expire at the end of the season and he is yet to be offered a new deal to remain at Stamford Bridge. Following the League Cup victory over Tottenham on Sunday, Terry was forced to speak on his future, saying he would do all he could to secure a future with the club. And, boss Mourinho has insisted that the central defender will remain at the club. “[Terry] is going to get…
http://gty.im/464685810 Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has said he will not leave the club for Manchester City after he was linked with the role at the Etihad stadium. The 44-year-old coach is one of the most successful, having won all their is to win in club football with Barcelona and he has almost replicated his success with German club Bayern. Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini has come under heavy pressure in recent weeks after losing in the Champions League to Barcelona 2-1 and then being beaten by Liverpool on Sunday, 2-1 again. However, despite the reported links to Guardiola, the…
http://gty.im/464872476 Palermo forward Paulo Dybala has admitted that it would be his dream to join Barcelona. The 21-year-old has been in superb form this season and has gained interest from a number of top European clubs, including the likes of Arsenal, Man United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona. And, having been quizzed about his future in recent weeks, the Argentine youngster revealed that he would love to join Luis Enrique’s side. “Would I be open to a move to Barcelona? I would swim to Barcelona if they came knocking,” Dybala told Radio Belgrano. “I wouldn’t even have to change into…
http://gty.im/464303504 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that new signing Krystian Bielik will not make his senior debut this season. The youngster joined the North London club in January for a transfer fee of £2m after the 17-year-old was heavily liked with Arsenal after being scouted on numerous occasions. Bielik made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt for their Under-18 side against Norwich City, but is yet to feature for the senior side, despite training with them on a daily basis. However, despite having impressed, Wenger has revealed that it is doubtful that he will make his debut this…
http://gty.im/464382374 Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan has been told he can leave the Spanish champions this coming summer, Football Express News understands. The Turkish international has been in superb form over the past couple of season for Atletico, having helped them to a Europa League success, a runners-up finish in the Champions League last season and a La Liga title win last season. However, bosses at the Spanish club are keen to make a summer move for Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint Germain and are in need of funds, which they hope will come as they make the former Galatasaray…
http://gty.im/464858390 James Milner has been told by Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal to drop his contract demands, or face being without a club in June. The 29-year-old will see his contract expire at the end of the season and is struggling to agree new terms with current club Man City. The England international is keen to sign a long-term deal at the Etihad stadium but City bosses are only willing to offer a short-term deal, seeing negotiations stall. Milner has received interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal. However, it is now understood that both…