Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has claimed that his side and Liverpool are at the same level after Xherdan Shaqiri chose to join the Italian club. The Switzerland international left German side Bayern Munich earlier this month to join Serie A side Inter, having rejected the advances of Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers. And, his move to the San Siro has led president Erick Thohir to discuss his non surprise at Shaqiri’s decision. “Inter are a big club, no different from Liverpool: just the same. That’s why I’m not surprised that Shaqiri chose to sign for Inter,” Thohir told Goal. “We…
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Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs has claimed that Kevin De Bruyne may be off to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. The Belgium international has been one of the stand-out players in the Bundesliga this season and has attracted interest from a number of top European sides, including former club Chelsea, who decided to allow him to leave in January 2014. De Bruyne, who has netted three times this season and assisted 10 goals for Wolfsburg has also gained the attention of Bayern Munich, who have kept a close eye on his performances at the Volkswagen Arena, sending scouts to analyse his…
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has opened up about his future after reports of the Spanish giants’ interest in Manchester United keeper David de Gea. The 33-year-old has regained his place in Madrid’s starting eleven after a number of years playing behind the likes of Antonio Adan and Diego Lopez, mainly under Jose Mourinho. Casillas has been an ever present in Madrid success since he made his senior debut in 1999, helping them win three Champions League trophies and five La Liga titles. However, the Spanish club are said to be keen to offload him this coming summer and replace…
Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has admitted that Chelsea were always the team he wanted to beat before joining the Blues last summer from Barcelona. Spanish international Fabregas spent several years trying to beat Chelsea and Jose Mourinho during his years with North London side Arsenal and then with boyhood club Barcelona, and he has spoken about his move to Stamford Bridge and working alongside the Portuguese boss. “Three years ago, no,” he told El Pais when asked about linking up with Mourinho. “It just shows you how you can never tell in life, and even more so in football. “We had…
West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Darren Fletcher from Manchester United. Scottish midfielder Darren Fletcher has agreed a free transfer to West Ham United, ending his 20-year spell at Old Trafford. The 30-year-old has been strongly linked with a number of European clubs this January with Valencia said to have been keen on a deal, but the midfielder will now link up with Sam Allardyce at Upton Park, penning a three-and-a-half deal. Fletcher had six months remaining on his contract at Old Trafford but after making just four starts under Dutch boss Louis van Gaal; became surplus…
Stoke City have progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup by beating League One side Rochdale 4-1 this evening. The Premier League started the game in lively style as former Barcelona winger Bojan Krkic found the back of the net through a delicious volley which beat Josh Lillis. Bojan, who has been arguably Stoke’s best performer this season was taken off shortly after due to a knock which he suffered on his knee. However, his absence did not stop Mark Hughes’ men from doubling their advantage as Stephen Ireland slotted home a cross from Victor Moses into the…
Victor Valdes conceded for the first time in a Manchester United shirt but helped the Under-21s beat Liverpool on Monday evening. The former Barcelona keeper was barely called into action during the game but could do very little about Jerome Sinclair’s tidy finish at the near post. Nick Powell had given United the lead and they won the game thanks to central defender Paddy McNair, who hit a powerful striker in the back of the net shortly after half-time. Valdes signed an 18-month deal with United at the beginning of January after recovering from an injury with the medical staff…
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has admitted his struggle in front of goal and said that he feels responsible for his side’s poor form. The Dutch international has scored just eight goals in 21 league games this season, prompting the former Arsenal man to respond to recent criticism when speaking to reporters on Monday. “I think everyone in the team is responsible. Everyone feels responsible. I do, definitely,” he told reporters. “This year I’ve played something like 20 games and I’ve scored eight goals. I’m not happy with that. I want to score more. I’ll do everything, every day…
Inter Milan have beaten Arsenal to the £6m signing of Marcelo Brozovic, confirming the deal via their official website. The 22-year-old was in attendance as Inter lost 1-0 to Torino on Sunday and sat down to run through final details on his move to the San Siro on Monday morning. The Croatian international has been linked with a number of European clubs with Arsenal said to be keen before they moved for Villarreal’s Gabriel Paulista. Inter confirmed the move via their official website on Monday, announcing that the defender will arrive on a two-year loan deal. “FC Internazionale would like…
Adnan Januzaj’s agent has revealed that Manchester United have rejected an approach from Paris Saint Germain. The 19-year-old has failed to live up to his hype and been unable to hold down a regular starting place in Louis van Gaal’s side, making just 13 appearances this season in all competitions. Interest from a number of European clubs in the Belgian winger has developed heavily since before December with the likes of Inter Milan, Real Sociedad and Paris Saint Germain all credited with interest. And, the youngster’s agent, Dirk de Vriese has admitted that United have recently turned down a loan…