Manchester City loanee Matija Nastasic is eager to turn his loan spell at Bundesliga side Schalke into a permanent move. The Serbian defender joined Roberto Di Matteo’s side in January, having failed to hold down a starting place at the Etihad stadium. The 21-year-old has initially joined in a loan spell but it is now understood that City officials are keen to sell players to make up for the signing of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City. Having impressed in the Bundesliga, the centre-back is now looking to cement a permanent move to the German club. “I am very happy here…
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Manchester United target Paulo Dybala has admitted he “dreams” of playing for either Barcelona or Manchester City. The Argentine youngster has been impressive form this season and has gained interest from a number of top European clubs, including Arsenal, Juventus and Man United. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has admitted his relationship with Dybala has deteriorated recently, hinting that the forward could be set for a summer move and the youngster has followed up those comments by claiming he would love to sign for either Barcelona or Man City. “When I play with the Playstation, I always choose Barcelona or Manchester…
Manchester City are monitoring the situation regarding Napoli boss Rafael Benitez as they seek a replacement for Manuel Pellegrini. The Spanish coach has been negotiating a new deal with the Serie A side but is now said to have stalled on a new contract after learning of interest from England. Benitez is keen to return to the Premier League and would ideally like to manage again close to his family home on Merseyside. Liverpool have shown interest but it is understood that they are happy with Brendan Rodgers’ efforts in recent weeks. Newcastle United have also been keen as they…
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has said that he was unfairly treated by the media during David Moyes reign at Old Trafford. The Scottish boss signed the Belgian international as they both departed from Everton to United in 2013 but a poor first season for both saw the midfielder heavily criticised for not living up to his £27m transfer fee. Moyes was then axed and is now in charge of Real Sociedad in La Liga, whilst Fellaini is battling for his place in the United side under Louis van Gaal. And, the midfielder has opened up about his feelings at…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has hit out at the “bizarre” reaction from Louis van Gaal in response West Ham boss Sam Allardyce’s long ball claims. Following the 1-1 draw between the two sides on Sunday at Upton Park, Allardyce labelled United as a ‘long ball’ side, which infuriated the Dutch coach, who then produced a dossier of tactics, stats and figures in his pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s match with Burnley. Scholes, who won the Premier League 11 times at Old Trafford has now had his say on the matter and said that the former Netherlands boss should…
Inter Milan will not take up their option to permanently sign Lukas Podolski from Arsenal after the German failed to impress. According to Tuttosport, Inter boss Roberto Mancini has been disappointed with the impact made by the German World Cup winner and is now looking closely at Paris Saint Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi. Argentine Lavezzi is fully expected to leave Paris this summer after failing to break into Laurent Blanc’s starting eleven this season. Podolski’s return to Arsenal is now likely but it is understood that officials from the English club will now offer him to a number of Bundesliga…
Football Express News takes a closer look at the morning stories across England’s papers on Wednesday morning. Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has put is attracting interest from Chelsea after an extract from his autobiography read that he wanted to move abroad and that his contract is due to expire next summer. (Daily Express) Man United are monitoring the interest from Juventus in Palermo forward Paulo Dybala. Club scouts attended the game against Inter Milan on Sunday. (Daily Mail) Chelsea are ready to make a summer move for Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi with Jose Mourinho keen to replace Didier Drogba. (London Evening Standard) Southampton…
Chelsea are still tracking Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi and have sounded out the former Barcelona man over a summer move. Blues boss Jose Mourinho has maintained his interest in the 21-year-old striker after watching a number of his performances this season and is now ready to pursue a summer move. Inter have been reluctant to allow the Argentine international to leave the club in recent times, but growing interest from some of European football’s big money clubs has swayed their decision, prompting new boss Roberto Mancini to look elsewhere for a new striker. Mourinho has been a long term admirer…
Palermo president Mauro Zamparini says that he would rather sell Paulo Dybala to Juventus than to Manchester United or another European side. The Argentine forward is attracting huge interest from a number of European football’s biggest clubs after a string of fine performances this season in Serie A and both Juventus and United are leading the race over a summer move. However, Palermo chief, Zamparini, would prefer it if the forward remained in Italian football, although he stressed that money would determine his future move. “There has not been any contact with Napoli but it is true that Marotta has…
Former Netherlands international Pierre van Hooijdonk believes that Manchester United’s decision to replace David Moyes with Louis van Gaal has proven a ‘disappointing’ one. Scottish boss Moyes was replaced last summer by Van Gaal after a string of poor performances, but following United’s latest 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Sunday; many have questioned if their has been an improvement at Old Trafford. Van Hooijdonk, who has worked with the former Netherlands boss in previous years, gave his thoughts on the matter recently and said that Van Gaal’s reign as United boss is proving to be a ‘disappointing’ one.…