http://gty.im/463872158 Manchester United are closing in on the signing of former Manchester City defender Stefan Savic, according to Sport. The Montenegrin defender has been in good form this season for Fiorentina and has gained interest from a number of top European clubs, including Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, whilst United boss Louis van Gaal is a keen admirer of the 24-year-old. Savic joined the Italian side from Man City in 2012 after failing to establish himself, making just 11 league appearances for the current Premier League champions. United scouts are said to be impressed with Savic this season and it…
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http://gty.im/463943148 Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has said that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal rules his players by fear. United’s hopeful fourth-place finish took a drastic turn on Saturday after they lost 2-1 to Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. Southampton are hot on the heels of United for Champions League qualification and Saints boss Koeman has discussed his time working under Van Gaal at Barcelona, saying his approach puts too much pressure on his players. “When you bring Van Gaal in the house, you bring in quality,” said the Southampton manager. “But you also bring in someone who thinks…
http://gty.im/464036842 Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen believes the club are better without Luis Suarez, who joined Barcelona last summer. Despite a slow start to their Premier League campaign, Liverpool have bounced back in 2015, having lost just once in their last 14 games and Sunday’s win over Southampton has put them hot on the heels of the Champions League places. Suarez was a big part of Brendan Rodgers’ side last season, netting 31 league goals and firing the Anfield club to a second place finish, however, he left the club for Barcelona last summer. But, Allen believes after a little time…
http://gty.im/464036264 Samir Nasri has labelled Dani Alves as Barcelona’s weak link ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash on Tuesday evening. The Premier League champions host the La Liga giants at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening in the last-16 first-leg and they will be hoping to avoid a second consecutive elimination to the Catalans. Nasri is feeling confident and believes that City should push the Barca defence and make the most of Alves’ attacking desire. “I watched both Paris Saint-Germain versus Barcelona matches in the Champions League this season and I think there’s things we can do,” he told…
http://gty.im/464042324 Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has attempted to appease his relationship with Malaga fans by saying sorry for his exit in 2012. After guiding Malaga to Champions League qualification in the 2012/2013 season, Cazorla departed the club and joined Arsenal for a fee of £16.5m. Malaga fans were angered by the Spaniard’s departure from the club and the manner in which he left La Rosaleda. And, almost three years later, Cazorla has attempted to re-build his relationship with those said fans. “I left because the club needed money,” Cazorla told Sky Sports’ show ‘Revista de la Liga’. “Arsenal was a…
http://gty.im/464268306 Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito suspects the club’s current board have considered selling Lionel Messi in recent times. Current president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been indebted with rumours linking Messi with a sensational exit from Camp Nou, prompting the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain to show interest. Whilst, Bartomeu has denied such reports and claimed Messi will retire at the club, Benedito believes that Barca’s board are hiding the truth and that they considered to sell the four-time Ballon d’Or winner. “They have shown in the recent past that their public quotes don’t always correspond…
http://gty.im/458857568 Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied that Lionel Messi asked the club to sign Sergio Aguero and sack Luis Enrique. Ahead of the Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday between Man City and Barcelona, talk has once again emerged about Messi’s desire to play alongside compatriot and close friend Aguero at Camp Nou. However, Bartomeu has insisted that suggestions the four-time Ballon d’Or winner demanded the signing over Luis Suarez are untrue, whilst also claiming that Messi did not ask for Luis Enrique to be sacked. “Messi has never asked me to sign Aguero,” he told Radiogaceta Sports.…
http://gty.im/463942634 Juan Mata insists the importance of Manchester United securing a place in the Champions League next season. United currently sit in fourth place behind Arsenal but have the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Southampton chasing them for a spot in the Champions League next season. “There are still a lot of games to go. We are in a race to win the FA Cup so we will try to win it because it’s been a long time since the club won it and it’s something very important for us,” Mata told Sky Sports News. “Obviously it’s crucial for…
http://gty.im/464268094 Gerard Pique has heaped praise on Manchester City’s David Silva ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona. Spaniard Silva netted twice on Saturday in the 5-0 win over Newcastle United and heads into the first leg in superb form. And, his performances have been noted by Barca defender Pique, who has been impressed with the former Valencia man this season. “I think he’s the player who makes the biggest difference in the team. Not just in attack but in midfield,” Pique told reporters. “He generates so many chances, the way he passes the ball, drives the ball and…
http://gty.im/464134144 Portugal winger Nani broke down in tears after scoring a wonder goal in Sporting Lisbon’s 2-0 win over Gil Vicente on Sunday evening. The 28-year-old, on loan from Manchester United, got on the end of a throw in just after the hour mark, before nudging the ball with his head before hitting a delightful left-footed strike. Nani, who struggled to find form at United last season has re-emerged this season at the Portuguese club and was linked with an early return to Old Trafford in January. The goal clearly meant something as the winger burst into tears.