Calum Valentine takes a look at Newcastle United’s Moussa Sissoko, who is being linked with a move to Premier League big-guns Chelsea and Arsenal. Newcastle’s flamboyant powerhouse of a midfielder Moussa Sissoko is attracting interest from Europe’s biggest clubs and should a bid in excess of £10 million come in for the former Toulouse man, Newcastle’s controversial owner Mike Ashley may feel inclined to let Sissoko leave, which would surely be a ‘Knock Out’ blow on Newcastle’s already deteriorating season. Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are the latest in a long line of clubs to be linked with January bids…
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View image | gettyimages.com Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a boost in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, according to the Daily Star. Talks over a new contract for the German International have slowed down between Bayern and the midfielder, subsequently alerting United and Chelsea. The 30-year-old has been at Bayern Munich since 2002, and has accumulated over 325 appearances for the German giants, and it’d certainly be a significant change in his life if he were to move to the Premier League. When discussing his future with Bayern, Schweinsteiger said to the Daily Star: “I…
Former Arsenal player Robert Pires believes that either Carlo Ancelotti or Thierry Henry will replace Arsene Wenger as manager. French boss Wenger has come under typical criticism this season as Arsenal have dipped further behind the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, who battle for the Premier League title. Wenger, who is unlikely to be axed by Arsenal officials, may chose to leave the club in the not to distant future anyway after 18 years in charge of the North London side. And, former winger Robert Pires believes that either Carlo Ancelotti or Thierry Henry would be perfect replacements. In…
Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa had admitted his desire to join Chelsea and work with Jose Mourinho. The midfielder has emerged as a January transfer target for the Blues as he looks to reinforce his attacking options ahead of a Premier League title challenge. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has made two efforts to sign the Brazilian in recent weeks with a latest bid rejected as the Ukrainian side hold out for a fee in excess of £22m for the 24-year-old. Now, in what seems to be an effort to push through a move, Costa has spoken of his desire to…
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is set for talks over a new contract at Camp Nou. The Spanish midfielder has been in typically brilliant form for the Catalan side this season but has attracted the interest of a number of Premier League sides, notably that of Manchester City. Manuel Pellegrini’s side were said to be keen on making a lucrative summer bid for the defensive midfielder, but contract talks between the midfielder and Barca are now said to be an ‘almost complete’ stage. Busquets has a current deal due to expire in 2018 which features an ‘extra year’ clause but Barca…
Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado had told the Italian club that he wants a January move to Chelsea. The Colombian forward has emerged as a top transfer target for Jose Mourinho’s side and negotiations between both Chelsea and Fiorentina continue to gain momentum. The Serie A club are still holding out for a figure of around £28m for the talented forward, but Chelsea are reluctant to pay much more than their recent off of £20.6m, which was rejected on Friday. The Premier League side’s reluctance in paying more may now have been wise as Cuadrado has demanded talks with Viola bosses…
Manchester United are closing in on the £15m signing of Dinamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic. The young Austrian defender has been in superb form this season and continues to impress, gaining interest from a number of top European clubs, including Man United, Arsenal and Chelsea from the Premier League. Reports about his future have been largely different in recent weeks but according to various reports in England and Austria; he is now set to move to Old Trafford after a fee of £15m was agreed between United and Kiev. United had been interested in Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista but the…
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is been put on alert after Raheem Sterling stalled on further contract talks with Liverpool. The England international has been in heavy discussion with Anfield bosses about a new deal for some-time but negotiations have now hit a standstill with the youngster demanding almost £100k-a-week to extend his current deal, according to Daily Express. Sterling has been impressing once again this season for Liverpool and has caught the attention of Spanish giants Real Madrid, who had been close to making a bid last summer. However, Chelsea are ready to take full advantage of the winger’s refusal…
Manchester United will demand Gareth Bale in return for David de Gea as the Spanish keeper looks more and more destined to join Real Madrid. Former Atletico Madrid keeper De Gea has been arguably United’s best player this season, coming off the back of what many call a ‘breakthrough’ season in the Premier League last campaign. However, his time at Old Trafford is now questionable after interest from long term admirers Real Madrid continues to hot up. The Spanish giants have held a keen interest in De Gea since he played for cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid and they see him…
View image | gettyimages.com Roma boss Rudi Garcia insists that he is not worried about the injury sustained to Manchester United target Kevin Strootman. The Duthch international has only made six appearances in Serie A this season after a long-term injury and his substitution against Fiorentina on Sunday, has further cast doubt on his playing time in the coming weeks. Garcia, who is keen to keep hold of the Dutchman, insists that he is not worried by the problems picked up by Strootman. “The doctor has seen it and it seems that it isn’t a serious injury,” he told reporters.…