Arsene Wenger is confident new signing Gabriel Paulista will be a hit in the Premier League. The Brazilian defender completed his move from Villarreal on Wednesday and brings an extra added quality to Arsene Wenger’s defensive options, heading into the latter part of the Premier League season. And, the Frenchman has spoken of his delight at signing the central defender, claiming he believes he can be a hit this season. “He [Gabriel] is a promising Brazilian defender,” Wenger told Arsenal Player. “Just 24 years old and we got the work permit. He has good pace, is good in the challenge…
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View image | gettyimages.com Liverpool are set to attempt to complete a deal for Burnley centre-forward Danny Ings, before Monday’s transfer deadline, the BBC have reported. Liverpool are keen to add some much needed fire-power to their front-line, with the likes of Mario Balotelli and Rickie Lambert flattering to deceive following their summer moves to Anfield, and it now appears that the Merseyside outfit have turned their attention onto the Burnley man. Should he complete the deal for the 22-year-old before Monday, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is to loan the Southampton-born player back to Turf Moor for the remainder of…
Sam Allardyce is not expecting striker Diafra Sakho to be banned for playing for West Ham after returning home early from the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. The in-form attacker missed his country’s game with Equatorial Guinea after claiming he had a back problem but returning to London to play in the Hammers win over Bristol City in the FA Cup, in which he scored. FIFA have since confirmed that the Senegalese Football Federation have made a complaint and that the matter is currently being investigated. West Ham co-owner David Sullivan said earlier this week that he did not…
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AC Milan have announced that Roma attacker Mattia Destro has accepted their offer to join the club on loan until the end of the season. The Italian striker had been extremely close to joining Arsenal with his agent having flown into London for contract talks last week. The former Genoa striker found playing time hard to come by this season with Roma, having made just eight starts and seven substitution appearances, in which he found the back of the net five times. The Rossoneri were desperate to improve their attacking options after a dreadful first half of the season and…
Chelsea are preparing a £21m bid for West Ham United striker Enner Valencia, according to The Sun. Blues boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly mulling over a late deadline day bid for the Ecuadorian striker after sealing a deal for Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina. Mourinho initially dismissed talk that he was looking to add more players to his squad, but the £26.8m move for Cuadrado and links to other players like Valencia have seen his words turn around. Valencia arrived in England last summer when he joined West Ham and he has impressed, playing a large part in Sam Allardyce’s side, who…
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane is to reject Liverpool and Real Madrid and sign a new deal with the North London side. The Express reported earlier this week that Real Madrid had made tentative contact with Spurs about the availability of the 21-year-old and had joined Liverpool with an interest in signing the striker. The English forward has impressed many at White Hart Lane this season, and his superb form has delighted both Carlo Ancelotti and Brendan Rodgers. The report went on to claim that the European champions could offer Karim Benzema in exchange but that report now seems to have crumbled…
Southampton midfielder, Jack Cork, is set to move to Gary Monk’s Swansea after the Saints accepted a bid worth £3m according to the Daily Mail. Cork, who is a product of the Chelsea youth set up, has held a place in the hearts of Saints fans since he impressed whilst on a loan spell at the club in 2008. He joined on a permanent deal from Chelsea in 2011 and has played a key role in Southampton’s rise up the divisions and into the Champions League places. However, the superb performances of Morgan Schneiderlin, Victor Wanyama, James Ward-Prowse and, more…
Inter Milan are preparing a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, confirms boss Roberto Mancini. The Ivory Coast international has been a key figure in City’s recent successes since joining them from Catalan giants Barcelona, but came close to departing the club last summer after reportedly being unhappy following a number of off-field incidents. Toure, who is currently on international duty with his country at the Africa Cup of Nations; has once again been linked with an exit after further claims he is unhappy at the Etihad stadium. And, Italian side Inter are said to be front runners…
Arsenal are preparing a shock swoop for Tottenham Hotspur keeper Hugo Lloris, according to L’Equipe. Lloris has firmly established himself as one of the most consistent keepers in European football, despite Spurs suffering both in the Premier League and Europa League in recent seasons. The Frenchman has been strongly linked with a move away from White Hart Lane in recent season, having gained interest from the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus, whilst Paris Saint Germain have also been interested. However, fresh reports have now claimed that bitter rivals Arsenal could be ready to launch a £25m bid next…