http://gty.im/464036896 Burnley striker Danny Ings has rejected the chance to join David Moyes at Real Sociedad next season, Football Express News understands. The English striker has been heavily tipped to make the move from Premier League to La Liga later this summer when he contract at Burnley expires. However, it is now understood that he has turned down an approach and is looking to remain in England, where he has had interest from the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Ings, who is widely tipped to be Roy Hodgson’s next England squad is free to join any club this summer.…
Author: Staff Writer
http://gty.im/452544846 Manchester United keeper David De Gea is not speaking with boss Louis van Gaal and hasn’t done for months, according to Spanish daily AS. Strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, De Gea is also in negotiations with United over a new deal after his performances this season have gained him high recognition in European football. According to Spanish reports, the former Atletico Madrid number one is not happy with the €65m release clause United want to install in his new contract and is holding out for a figure of €30m (£22.2m). The 24 year old goalkeeper is firmly…
http://gty.im/456137508 Manchester United youngster Andreas Pereira has revealed that Paul Pogba has told him to leave and join Juventus. The Belgian-born Brazil U20 international joined United in 2011 from PSV Eindhoven and he has since progressed through the club’s various youth teams. Pereira has made just one senior appearance under boss Louis van Gaal this season, featuring in the 4-0 League Cup defeat to MK Dons, although he is expected to have a bright future. And, his talents have led a number of top European clubs to show interest, one of those being Juventus, where former Man United youngster Paul…
http://gty.im/464326592 Barcelona forward Neymar was involved in a heated argument with a Manchester City fan towards the end of his side’s 201 win at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Brazilian international was replaced by Pedro Rodriguez with around 10 minutes remaining in and was initially involved in a war of words with a number of City fans near the Barca bench. Then, once the final whistle went, he was seen walking over to confront a fan, who is said to have directed a number of words towards the former Santos winger, referring to a number of robust challenges…
http://gty.im/462661420 Louis van Gaal should NOT be sacked even if Manchester United fail to qualify for the Champions League this season, according to former defender Gary Neville. United currently sit fourth but after a 2-1 defeat to Swansea City at the weekend, have a number of sides, including Liverpool, chasing them for the much coveted Champions League places. United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League under David Moyes last season saw the Scottish coach removed from his position, but Neville believes Van Gaal should remain in charge if they fail to reach Europe. “Louis van Gaal should not be…
http://gty.im/464305396 Danny Welbeck has insisted that Arsenal will put their past Champions League failures behind them when they take on Monaco on Wednesday evening. The Gunners have been eliminated from the competition at the last-16 stage in the past four seasons but head into the tie against Monaco in superb form. Welbeck has spoken ahead of the tie and he insists that he and his team-mates are not looking back at their past failures and believes they can reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010. “It is not something that comes into discussion,” he told reporters at a…
http://gty.im/464327412 Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says Lionel Messi’s penalty miss was the only ‘sour’ point to their 2-1 win over Manchester City on Tuesday evening. Two first half goals from Luis Suarez gave Luis Enrique’s side a two-goal lead, whilst Sergio Aguero’s second half strike meant the tie is still not over heading into the second leg in March. Barca could have put the tie beyond Manuel Pellegrini’s side with a late penalty but Leo Messi saw his spot kick saved by Joe Hart, before headed wide of the gaping goal. Iniesta, captain for Barca on the night, lamented Messi’s…
http://gty.im/464321990 Barcelona proved too tough for Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night as Luis Suarez’s double gave them a 2-1 win. The former Liverpool striker netted a first-half brace on his return to English soil, whilst Sergio Aguero’s goal means Manuel Pellegrini’s side are still in the tie. Suarez looked in the mood in the first half as he tested Joe Hart from the off, before opening the scoring following a mistake by Martin Demichelis. The Uruguayan volleyed past Hart from close range to give the Catalans the lead. And, he would make it 2-0 after a…
http://gty.im/456677006 Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea will not sign a new deal at the club unless it features a £30m release clause, according to AS. Strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid, De Gea is also in negotiations with United over a new deal after his performances this season have gained him high recognition in European football. According to Spanish reports, the former Atletico Madrid number one is not happy with the €65m release clause United want to install in his new contract and is holding out for a figure of €30m (£22.2m). The 24 year old goalkeeper is…
http://gty.im/459619904 Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has fired warning shots at Arsenal by boasting about last summer’s pre-season win at the Emirates. Monaco were drawn against Arsenal after topping their Champions League group and have been in good form in Europe, whilst Arsene Wenger’s side are also in good form, having moved to third in the Premier League table. The Gunners are favourites to progress but Monaco chief Vasilyev has looked back on the 1-0 win his side managed last summer. “There is a lot of history between these two clubs,” the Stade Louis II chief told L’Equipe . “We both…