Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that Hugo Lloris is happy at the club and is not thinking of a cross-city move to Arsenal. The French international signed a new five-year deal last July but his impressive performances on the field have seen the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain all linked with a summer move, causing concern among Spurs fans and the club’s hierarchy. However, boss Pochettino believes that the former Lyon keeper will remain at White Hart Lane and that a move away from the club would not be easy to materialize. “Hugo is happy…
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Ajax boss Frank De Boer has revealed that Chelsea midfielder Marco Van Ginkel turned down a January move to the club. The 22-year-old, who joined the Blues from Vitesse in 2o13 has made just four appearances for the club with none of those having been for a full 90 minutes. A loan spell with AC Milan this season has seen the youngster play just five games for the Serie A side, but he turned down a permanent move to Dutch giants Ajax. But Ajax manager De Boer says the club made an approach to sign Van Ginkel, but captured Daley Sinkgraven…
FIFA have fined West Ham United £71,000 for playing striker Diafra Sakho in the FA Cup. In-form striker Sakho had withdrawn from Senegal’s squad in the Africa Cup of Nations complaining of injury but was instantly involved in the Hammers’ FA Cup win over Bristol City on his return to London, scoring the winning goal. The Premier League side were then accused of luring the striker back to England and taking advantage of his availability, despite injury and proceedings began as FIFA investigated. The Hammers were first worried that they would be kicked out of the Cup as a result but…
Manchester United are preparing a £35m bid for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to reports in Spanish press. 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. United are now ready to partner the German World Cup winning centre-back with Frenchman Raphael Varane, who has struggled to maintain a starting place in Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is likely to push United’s interest all the way as he holds a firm admiration for…
West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is confident that the club’s fans would not mind him move to a bigger club in the future. The Burundi-born English international has been in superb form this season, having scored 14 goals in all competitions and he has gained interest from a number of top Premier League clubs, with Liverpool maintaining their interest right up until the final day of the January transfer window. Arsenal and Manchester United have also shown interest with the latter having made inquiries to Tony Pulis’ side in recent weeks. Whilst no move materialized for the youngster, he…
David De Gea’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has said that the Spanish keeper is unlikely to leave Manchester United in the summer. The former Atletico Madrid keeper has been long linked with a move to Real Madrid as they seek to replace Iker Casillas, who is expected to leave this summer for a stint in the MLS. Talk of such a move continues to develop with United bosses becoming concerned after negotiations stalled over a new deal at Old Trafford. The free signing of Victor Valdes further casted doubt on De Gea’s future in England, but his agent, Jorge Mendes believes…
Manchester City are considering a move for Burnley striker Danny Ings, according to Manchester Evening News. The 22-year-old has been in good form for the Clarets this season, having net seven goals in 22 appearances. His form has gained interest from Liverpool recently and the Merseyside club were reportedly close to a cut-price deal in the January transfer window, with Burnley keen to gain some reward given that his contract expires in June. Brendan Rodgers remains keen on completing a move in the summer but that has now been put in jeopardy after reigning Premier League champions Man City who…
Bayern Munich have agreed terms with Sami Khedira over a summer move, according to various reports in Spanish press. The German midfielder, 27, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League after interest was shown by Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Madrid had been offering his services in a cut-price deal over the January transfer window to the aforementioned but no side seemed keen after large wage demands. And, it is now being reported that Bayern Munich have jumped the gun and agreed a contract…
Everton will pursue a move for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley in the summer, according to Liverpool ECHO. The 25-year-old former England international is out of contract at the end of the season and Everton boss Roberto Martinez is ready to make a swoop for the midfielder. Cleverley who is currently on loan with Aston Villa was expected to remain at Villa Park after his loan spell ended but the Midlands club are yet to agree a permanent option. Merseyside club Everton are favourites to complete the deal though, as Cleverley has a fond experience of working alongside Martinez, having…
Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has spoken of his career at Old Trafford after completing his move to Brazilian club Internacional. Signing a four year contract with the Brazilian Serie A side, Anderson called time on his eight year stint with United, having arrived back in 2007 and having won four Premier League titles since. Having struggled to find form and fitness throughout his career in England, the midfielder has spoken about his sadness at not being able to fully show his potential in a Man United shirt. “I played for eight years for Manchester. I would like to thank…