http://gty.im/473768104 AC Milan are closing in on a summer bid for Jackson Martinez, putting Arsenal third in the queue behind Valencia. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be keen to add to his attacking options ahead of next season as they plan to challenge for the Premier League title. And Porto star Jackson Martinez appears a top transfer target after the striker told Colombian newspaper El Espectador last month that he will leave the club following three-years of service. He said: “I have made it clear that my departure to a new club will surely happen next summer. “Right now, I only…
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http://gty.im/474704216 Chelsea have completed the signing of Swedish youngster Joseph Colley, according to reports. The 16-year-old midfielder has been gaining interest from a number of Premier League and top European sides, including Manchester United, whom boss Louis van Gaal has been a keen admirer. However, it is now confirmed that Chelsea have captured the impressive youngster, who is likened by scouts to Juventus midfielder – Paul Pogba. Colley will arrive at Stamford Bridge from Brommapojkarna but it is not yet known if he will stay at the club or be loaned out next season. Dali Savic, the club’s U19 coach told…
http://gty.im/473333028 Inter Milan are leading the race to sign Chelsea attacker Mohamed Salah, according to Tuttosport. The speedy winger was in superb form for Serie A side Fiorentina last season as he spent a six month loan away from Stamford Bridge. The Egyptian became an instant hit in Florence and provided a suitable replacement for Juan Cuadrado, who departed the club at the same time for Chelsea. Aged 22, Salah is not expected to be given a chance to prove himself under Jose Mourinho and has been linked with a second loan spell with Fiorentina. However, it is understood that…
http://gty.im/474077218 Manchester United keeper David de Gea will forfeit £12m in wages to secure a move to Real Madrid, according to reports. The 24-year-old Spaniard has been hot on the press in recent months after links with a return La Liga with Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen to find a long-term replacement for Iker Casillas, who has been suffering a severe drop in form for a number of years now and they see De Gea as the perfect option. De Gea left La Liga in 2011 from Atletico Madrid to secure a move to Old Trafford and has since…
http://gty.im/475619000 Chelsea will loan highly-rated Danish centre-back Andreas Christensen to Borussia Monchengladbach for the entirety of next season, according to London 24. According to The Sun, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was keen to take advantage of Chelsea‘s lack of contract negotiations with young defender Christensen. The Reds have struggled this season at the back, and the Northern Irish boss is keen to improve his options but there move has not been scuppered by Chelsea’s plans. The 19-year-old Dane joined Chelsea from Brondby in 2012, but has one year left on his current deal, having rejected a latest one-year extension. A loan…
http://gty.im/475157980 Inter Milan are targeting a loan move for Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado, but face a fight with Juventus and AC Milan, according to Tuttosport. The 27-year-old Colombian international has made just four starts for Chelsea since his move there for £24 million in January 2015. And, according to reports – the Premier League champions are now ready to sell, but only if they find a replacement and recoup the large majority of the fee they paid only six months ago. Inter Milan are believed to be the Italian club interested in the jet heeled winger, but are reported to…
http://gty.im/474542450 Real Madrid are looking to loan out Martin Odegaard ahead of the new season, according to AS. The Norwegian youngster was heavily criticised towards the end of the season by his team-mates after failing to turn up for training sessions with the Spanish club’s Castilla side, who play in the third-tier of Spanish football. A number of Castilla players have labelled the young midfielder as having a ‘can’t be bothered’ attitude, a claim of which has now been acted upon by the club’s coaches. Attacking midfielder Odegaard joined Real Madrid in January for a fee of £2m from Stromgodset after…
http://gty.im/475720314 Manchester United have offered Juventus the chance to sign Robin van Persie this summer, according to Tuttosport. Van Persie has been a far shadow of himself at Old Trafford in the last 12 months, despite many believing he would prosper under former Netherlands national coach Louis van Gaal. The former Arsenal striker has hit drastic form, scoring just 10 goals in all competitions last season. Italian side Inter Milan have been interested, whilst a move to Fenerbahce has been reported with some claims stating that he has spoken to both Wesley Sneijder and Dirk Kuyt about life in Turkey. The Dutch striker sat down with…
http://gty.im/476236200 Manchester City are planning an imminent bid for Raheem Sterling, according to Manchester Evening News. Sterling’s future at the Merseyside club has burdened them for the most part of the season, with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester City all linked with a cut-price summer move. The Reds have been keen to agree a new improved and extended deal with the England international but talks have faltered after beginning around the turn of the year. Man City officials are said to be leading the way with a £40m bid expected to be made, as the former…
http://gty.im/475330832 Swansea City are ready to make a solid move for Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Daily Mirror. The French striker is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after Jose Mourinho made calls to freshen up his strike force. The former Marseille goalscorer has been linked with a return to Ligue 1 but also to a number of Premier League sides, such as Crystal Palace and now – Swansea. Palace boss Alan Pardew and Remy worked together whilst at Newcastle United and it is understood that the Selhurst Park side are favourites to sign the striker. Remy netted…