West Bromwich Albion strolled past West Ham United in the FA Cup thanks to a brace from Brown Ideye and goals from Saido Berahino and James Morrison. The home side looked strong from the start as James Morrison got forward inside the opening 10 minutes to cause Sam Allardyce’s side danger. Following a spell of dominance from Tony Pulis’s side, Brown Ideye would give the hosts the lead when he turned in a low cross. Craig Gardner almost made it two when he unleashed a powerful drive from 30 yards out, but his effort smashed off the crossbar. The Baggies…
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Roberto Mancini has welcomed reports linking Inter Milan with a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure. Former Man City boss Mancini has been vocal with his interest in the Ivory Coast international since arriving at San Siro and he believes that Toure would bring an added quality to the Nerezzurri, whilst it will also provide a boost to Italian football in general. “We hope to be back there [at the top] and Yaya Toure is a great player,” Mancini told reporters. “If we managed to sign him, it would be great for all of Italian football, just as…
Aston Villa have confirmed that Tim Sherwood has been appointed as the club’s new manager. The former Tottenham boss has been without a job since May 2014 but has been strongly linked with a number of roles in the Premier League, linked with Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace in recent weeks. And, following Paul Lambert’s sacking at Villa Park, the former midfielder has now been appointed boss of the Midlands club. “It is a great honour to manage one of the biggest clubs in English football,” Sherwood told the club’s official website after the announcement of his appointment. “I…
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is hoping to refind his form this season and manoeuvre a move to one of European football’s biggest clubs. The Belgian international has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park, despite signing for Roberto Martinez’s side last summer in a £28m move. The 21-year-old is yet to discover his best form this season, scoring just 10 goals in 33 games. However, he has spoken of his determination to succeed and gain interest from Europe’s top clubs, ahead of a potential future move. “They [Chelsea] know I’m a good player but that I want to…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that he does not have any problems with Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s decision to party on the eve of their 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese international turned 30 last week and held a birthday party at the weekend, just hours after his poor performance in the derby day defeat to Atletico. His actions have been heavily criticised in Spanish media with further reports this week claiming that president Florentino Perez has opted to sell the former Manchester United man. Ancelotti, however, has said that the party is not an issue and that…
Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio is confident that Mauro Icardi will sign a new contract and resist the urge to join Chelsea or Roma. The Argentine attacker has been in good form this season; form which has seen him gain interest from a number of top European clubs, prompting the Milan club to offer him a new and improved deal. The 21-year-old and his agent, Abian Morano, have already sat down to discuss a new deal and Ausilio remains confident that such an agreement will happen. “We have already sat down with his agent two or three times to discuss…
Juventus are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Oscar, according to Mediaset. The Italian champions are keen to improve their midfield options ahead of the possible sale of Paul Pogba, who has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs. Juve officials have sent feelers out to a number of potential replacements but it is now understood that Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Oscar is top of their wishlist and seems to be a realistic target. The Brazil international joined Chelsea in 2012 and has made a big impact but his chances of starting in Jose Mourinho’s line-up have taken…
Manchester United have submitted a £19.9m bid for Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish champions are prepared to sell Brazilian defender Miranda and approached United officials on Wednesday about making an offer ahead of a summer move. The English club have been long term admirers of the Brazilian centre-back but failed last summer to agree a transfer fee with the Spanish champions as they resisted a sale due to the impressive partnership of him and Uruguayan Diego Godin. Miranda will see his contract expire in 2016; a contract which includes a buy-out clause of £24m, but reports…
Barcelona are looking at the prospect of signing Marco Verratti, Paulo Dybala and Danilo when their transfer ban ends in 2016. Neither the FIFA sanction, ‘case Masia’, nor the presidential elections next summer will get in the way of Barça’s new sports project, which has Luis Enrique’s approval. New Football Area Technical Commission members Carles Rexach and Ariedro Braida, have the mission to succeed in the transfer market and realize interesting future operations. Braida has put pen to paper with ideas that should mature over time, however, Marco Verratti (PSG), Danilo (Porto) and Paulo Dybala (Palermo) are three players already on the table.…
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to do battle off the field for Porto right-back Danilo. Danilo, who has decided not to renew with the Portuguese club, as his contract ends in 2016 and is estimated to be worth £20m, has emerged as a top transfer target for the La Liga duo. Spanish daily Marca have linked Carlo Ancelotti’s side with the impressive full-back, whilst Barcelona are keen to replace Dani Alves in the summer. Real Madrid have made it clear that they want to improve their defence by incorporating both the Porto full-back and Valencia youngster Jose Luis Gayá. The reigning European champions…