Wolfsburg and Chelsea have agreed a €30 million (£22.5m) fee for Andre Schurrle. Schurrle arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013, just months before Mourinho returned to the club following spells with Inter Milan and Real Madrid. The attacking midfielder failed to break into the starting eleven under the Portuguese coach and had long been seen as a profitable player to sell, given that he was part of Joachim Low’s Germany side that were victorious in Brazil last summer. And, after weeks of negotiations between Bundesliga side Wolfsburg and the Premier League leaders; a £22.5m deal has now been agreed. The…
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Manchester United are confident in signing Barcelona defender Dani Alves after the player’s agent admitted he could leave the Catalan club. The Brazilian full-back will see his current contract expire at the Camp Nou in June and is fairly relaxed about his future at present, having turned down the opportunity to begin earlier talks over an extended deal with the La Liga giants. Alves is said to be keen on playing in the Premier League before his career comes to an end and Barcelona have planned for his exit, having kept hold of Martin Montoya and signed Brazilian Douglas last…
Mats Hummels will join Manchester United in the summer after a deal was agreed with Borussia Dortmund. The German central defender has long been linked with a move away from Dortmund and those reports have now gathered pace as the Bundesliga side continue to struggle domestically, sitting rock bottom of the league. Hummels, like winger Marco Reus, is one who is keen to leave Jurgen Klopp’s side and has now agreed in principle a move to Old Trafford for the summer. The World Cup winner will fill a huge gap in central defence for United boss Louis van Gaal, who…
View image | gettyimages.com Arsenal look set to fend off interest from Manchester United and Chelsea for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus, according to the Express. The 25-year-old midfielder is one of the most sought after players in Europe and it is no surprise to see some of England’s biggest clubs after his signature. Reus has a £20 million release clause that comes into effect at the end of the 2014/15 season, and this looks set to be activated by Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. The Gunners have been renowned for making marquee signings in the past few seasons, having completed deals…
View image | gettyimages.com West Bromwich Albion forward Saido Berahino is set to pen a new deal at the Midlands outfit, FEN understands. The 21-year-old only signed a new deal at the Hawthorns in the December of 2013, however is set to extend his stay further following months of speculation for the in-demand forward. Albion’s fellow Premier League side, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, had previously been interesting in acquiring the England Under-21 international striker, so the Baggies will be keen to get the deal done for their prized asset. Berahino is set to increase his current weekly wage of £12,000…
Afternoon one and all and welcome to Sunday’s Premier League early KO at the Emirates. It’s Arsenal vs Aston Villa brought to by the lovely folk at Europcar – Arsenal’s Official Car and Van Rental Partner. It’s four wins on the bounce now for Arsene Wenger’s men who return to Premier League action for the first time since a particularly impressive away win at champions Manchester City. Last time out the Gunners put Brighton & Hove Albion to the sword in the FA Cup Fourth Round, with goals-a-piece for returning duo Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott. With impressive performances all…
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View image | gettyimages.com Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse has signed a new five-and- a-half year contract, the club have announced. The 20-year old made his debut for Saints in a Capital One Cup defeat to Crystal Palace in October 2011 and has played 17 times for Southampton this season, who sit third in the Premier League. The midfielder joined the club when he was eight and has worked his way through the ranks, the new deal will keep him at St Mary’s until 2020. He has helped England Under-21s qualify for the 2015 European Championships this summer, making 13 appearances and scoring three goals.…
Arsenal and Chelsea are behind Turkish side Trabzonspor in the race to sign Sami Khedira, whose contract with Real Madrid expires in June. The German midfielder will leave the Santiago Bernabeu in June if he fails to find a club in January and Milliyet.com.tr claim that Trabzonspor are leading the race to complete a deal. A number of Premier League clubs have so far shown interest in the World Cup winner but have been put off by his large wage demands and injury problems this season, which have restricted his appearances for the reigning European champions. Arsenal and Chelsea have both…