http://gty.im/463756822 The agent of Liverpool target Ezequiel Lavezzi has said that he is not 100% certain to rejoin Italian side Napoli. The Argentine forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Paris Saint Germain after struggling to find regular playing time under Laurent Blanc this season. A number of clubs have been interest with Arsenal and Liverpool leading the way from England, and former club Napoli interested. The 29-year-old admitted earlier this week that he would love to move back to Rafael Benitez’s side but his agent has said that a move back to Italy is not certain.…
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http://gty.im/458563470 Arsenal have become buoyed by comments from Atalanta midfielder Daniele Boselli, who denied contact with AC Milan. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a keen admirer of the 22-year-old having watched his rise in Italian football, where he has represented the Italian national side U18, U19 and U21 level. Linked with a move to Milan, Baselli has become one of Europe’s hottest properties but he has taken time out to deny reports that he has spoken with San Siro officials. Baselli, speaking in Corriere di Bergamo, said: “Yes, I went to Milan. There was interest, but nothing has been agreed.…
http://gty.im/463177550 Manchester United will not be forced into a bidding war with the likes of Real Madrid for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, according The Express. The 21-year-old is one of the most sought after footballers in the world at the moment with a number of Europe’s biggest clubs tracking his progress, whilst former club United have maintained their interest. The Italian champions are prepared to sell but only for a big transfer fee, with Pogba’s agent claiming he could trump the likes of Gareth Bale and Neymar in terms of a transfer fee. Despite interest from the likes of Chelsea, Man…
http://gty.im/462755856 Liverpool are planning a summer move for Borussia Dortmund striker Ciro Immobile, according to Daily Star. The former Juventus striker has struggled to repeat the same form in the Bundesliga that saw him heralded as one of Europe’s most deadliest finishers during his time with Torino last season. The 24-year-old has netted seven goals in 21 games this season, but his poor form has mainly been down to Dortmund’s poor season, which has seen them sit in the relegation zone for the most part. And, reports from Germany have suggested that Dortmund will be looking to sell the £15m…
http://gty.im/462268458 Manchester United are preparing a summer swoop for Valencia central defender Nicolas Otamendi, according to Daily Express. Reports in Spanish press suggest that United have been making several enquiries into the availability of Argentine defender Otamendi and that they would ideally like to partner him with Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, who is said to have agreed a move in principle to join United. Otamendi has been in superb form, having produced a number of high profile performances against the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid this season. It is claimed that United were keen to make a bid…
http://gty.im/463446148 Palermo forward Paulo Dybala is pushing through talks with Chelsea after speaking to Arsenal officials last week. The Argentine youngster has been in superb form this season and has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs. Dybala, who has been likened to Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero in recent weeks has been tipped to leave the Italian club this summer, with his relationship to president Zamperini having deteriorated. Whilst, Arsenal have held a long term interest, Italian sides Napoli and Juventus, plus Barcelona and Manchester United have been linked. Officials of Arsenal and Palermo met last Friday morning…
http://gty.im/463756944 Former QPR boss Harry Redknapp has claimed that Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois both wanted to join Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Chelsea. During the 2011/2012 season, Spurs had been linked with a move for Belgian forward Hazard but were beaten by Chelsea, who had just won the Champions League. Courtois, also now established at Stamford Bridge was also an early target for the North London side before joining Chelsea and enjoying a loan spell with Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. And, Redknapp has discussed how his attempts to lure the duo to White Hart Lane failed. “I was with…
http://gty.im/462032686 Manchester United are on the verge of offering Michael Carrick a one-year contract extension. The midfielder’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season but manager Louis Van Gaal wants to keep Carrick and believes he can still offer a lot more to the team and also wants him to help the development of new signing Daley Blind. Carrick has reportedly begun deep talks with United over a possible extension and a deal could be completed by the end of next week. The veteran midfielder will be given the option of a further 12 months depending on…
http://gty.im/463419310 West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has discussed recent reports linking him with a summer exit from the club. Reports suggested earlier this week that Hammers officials were looking at other potential managers and were keen to allow Allardyce to leave the club this summer when his contract expires. The former Newcastle United manager has had a good season with West Ham but his relationship with the club’s fans continues to be strained. Both Real Sociedad boss David Moyes and Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic have been linked, but Allardyce claims that he understands the situation and has no concerns.…
http://gty.im/463875566 Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has defended his decision to drop Harry Kane to the bench in the 1-1 draw with Fiorentina at White Hart Lane on Thursday evening. Kane has been in superb form this season and is fully expected to be called up for Roy Hodgson’s England squad later this month. However, he was a surprise omission from Pochettino’s starting eleven on Thursday night, despite scoring 23 goals in all competitions this season. Roberto Soldado was installed as a lone striker and the Spaniard scored in the 1-1 draw and Pochettino has defended his decision to leave…