Football Express News understands that Juventus officials would be willing to sell Paul Pogba to Manchester City, if they get Yaya Toure in return. French midfielder Pogba has become one of the most wanted players in European football after another consistent season for the Italian champions. His agent has also paved the way for a summer exit after making several comments in recent weeks, whilst officials from Juventus are now seemingly helpless over his future. Real Madrid, Barcelona, former club Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City have been interested and it is the latter who are making serious moves to…
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Aymeric Laporte has discussed his desire to stay with Athletic Bilbao after interest from Manchester United. The 20-year-old defender has a €42 million release clause, which is roughly £32 million, leading to much interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United. The latter have been seriously keen with boss Louis van Gaal keen to bolster his defensive options ahead of a title challenge next season. Laporte joined Bilbao in 2012 and has gone on to make 66 appearances for the Spanish outfit, and he has impressed many with his mature performances at the heart of defence. Louis Van…
Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes has admitted he plans to join a Premier League team when he calls time on his career with the Bundesliga side. The 26-year-old German World Cup winner has been in good form this season for Roberto Di Matteo’s side and has gained interest from a number of clubs, including Premier League duo Man United and Arsenal. Having joined the club as a youngster, Howedes has played over 260 games but he is considering moving on and is keen on a move to England. United, who are desperate to improve their defensive options have been strongly linked and…
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo secured a 2-0 first leg win for Real Madrid against Schalke. The Bundesliga side made a good start to the game and frustrated the reigning champions but they failed to take advantage, seeing Dennis Aogo and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar test the palms of Iker Casillas. The home side were then helpless to deny Cristiano Ronaldo, who despite a mini-drought in La Liga; scored a superb header following a cross from Dani Carvajal to give Madrid the lead. Ronaldo would then test Schalke keeper Wellenreuther once more as he sent in a crashing free-kick from 25-yards,…
Chelsea and Manchester United have been boosted in their pursuit of Raphael Varane, with the Real Madrid defender likely to be offloaded this summer. Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been told by club president Florentino Perez that he must sell either the Frenchman or Pepe this coming summer. The Red Devils were unable to strengthen their defence in the January transfer window but did agree a deal in principle with Borussia Dortmund for defender Mats Hummels in the region of £37m ahead of a summer move. United are now ready to partner the German World Cup winning centre-back with Frenchman…
West Ham have confirmed that former Paris Saint Germain forward Nene has joined the club on a free transfer. West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis had been close to signing the Brazilian earlier this week after he became a free agent, leaving Qatari club Al Gharafa in January. However, the Hammers hijacked the move and have now confirmed his arrival at Upton Park. Son of co-owner David Sullivan, Jack, tweeted the news via Twitter and posted a picture of the former PSG star signing his new contract at the club. The deal will see the forward stay until the summer,…
Andre Schurrle feels his move from Chelsea to Wolfsburg is a step forward after failing to make his mark at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old German international joined Chelsea from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in 2013, but he failed to hold down a regular starting place and was made available for transfer by Jose Mourinho in January. Replaced by Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, Schurrle was quickly snapped up by German side Wolfsburg and he has discussed his time at Chelsea and the decision to join a smaller club. “I have been a Chelsea fan ever since I was a kid and…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed how Alexis Sanchez rejected several clubs to force through a move to the Gunners. The former Barcelona player moved to Emirates stadium last July in a £35m deal and he has since gone on to become one of the Premier League’s most consistent players, scoring 12 goals in 22 Premier League appearances. A number of clubs have admitted their failed attempts to sign the Chilean with Liverpool and Juventus topping the list, whilst Wenger has confirmed that the former Udinese forward had his heart set on joining Arsenal. “Alexis has played in Italy, in…
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ezequiel Lavezzi has hinted that he could be set for a return to Italian side Napoli. The Argentine attacker has found life at Paris Saint Germain hard this season, having struggled to hold down a regular starting place under boss Laurent Blanc. Having won two Ligue 1 titles, two French Super Cups and the Coupe de la Ligue in his two seasons at Parc des Princes, Lavezzi has now discussed a potential summer exit, hinting that he could return to Napoli. A whole host of clubs have been linked with the forward this season, including Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool.…
Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has turned down a fresh approach from Dutch side Ajax in favour of a move to Manchester United. The Netherlands international will see his current deal expire with AC Milan in June and he has been granted permission to speak with interested clubs after failing to agree terms over a new deal, leading to initial contract talks with Man United. The former Man City midfielder spent two and half years at the Etihad stadium and is keen to return back to the English city and link up with Dutch boss Louis van Gaal.…