David Moyes is hoping to bring Arsenal striker Joel Campbell to Real Sociedad in the January transfer window. According to reports in Spain, the former Manchester United boss will receive a response to his interest in the Costa Rica international after making a loan bid to Arsenal. The 22-year-old returned to Arsenal after three loan spells away from the club last summer, but he has found playing time hard to come by under Arsene Wenger this season. It is understood that Gunners officials would be willing to sell Campbell for £10m but are unsure about a six month loan deal.…
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Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti Hernandez believes Karim Benzema is a weak link for the Spanish giants. Speaking to El Chiringuito, the former Madrid midfielder said that the Frenchman needs to score more goals or he will be forced out of the Santiago Bernabeu. Benzema has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks, with reports in Spanish and English press having claimed that the French striker will be offered to Reds boss Brendan Rodgers in the summer for £40m. “For me Benzema is a weakness. He began the season badly but I hope he continues to…
West Ham United defender Winston Reid is waiting for Arsenal to make a move, according to a source close to the New Zealand international. The central defender has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal as Gunners boss Arsene Wenger continues his search for extra defensive cover. Reid has been long in talks with West Ham over a new contract as his current deal is due to expire at the end of the season. Reports in English press have claimed that the central defender is reluctant to sign a new deal at Upton Park, while boss Sam Allardyce refused…
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that the club’s fans are impatient towards new boss Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal’s time as United boss since he took over at Old Trafford last summer has been indifferent to say the least but fans at the club are continuing to heap pressure on the Dutch coach for his change in formation, rotation policy and decision making. A 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers at the weekend saw United back to winning ways but fans of the club called for Van Gaal to change from his 3-5-2 formation and former defender…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Divock Origi will continue with his loan spell at Lille for the rest of the season. Anfield boss Rodgers had been keen on cutting short the Belgian striker’s loan spell with former club Lille in a bid to add extra fire power to his forward line. However, the young striker is now set to remain in Ligue 1 until the summer, before moving to England, where Rodgers says everything is in place of his arrival. “The original deal was for him to come next summer,” Rodgers told talkSPORT. “There were a few discussions…
Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani has issued a come and get me plea to either Arsenal or Real Madrid as he looks increasingly likely to leave the Ligue 1 side in the summer. The Uruguayan striker has been in superb scoring form for the French champions both last season and this campaign, but his time at the club has been dampened by off-field problems and a disliking to his role in the team under boss Laurent Blanc. Cavani is said to be unhappy at playing out on the wing and second fiddle to Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, thus, linking…
Real Madrid are planning to sell both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema in order to fund a move for Manchester United keeper David de Gea and Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani. Spanish giants Madrid have been interested in De Gea for sometime, having narrowly failed to land the Spanish keeper when he moved to Man United in 2011. His rise and form in English football has further enhanced their interest in the future Spanish number one, but having been told to pay £50m for the keeper; Carlo Ancelotti’s side know that they must sell before making a move. One way…
Chelsea could make a shock January move for Fiorentina’s Juan Cuadrado, according to reports in Italian press. The Colombian winger has been in typically brilliant form once again this season, fresh off the back of a good World Cup campaign, which saw him perform well for his country. Cuadrado has long been attracting the interest of top European club’s such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona, but a move failed to materialise in the summer. However, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is now considering a January bid which is likely to be £26.8m, which will trigger Cuadrado’s release clause. Fiorentina…
Quinton Fortune feels Manchester United have spent enough money and need to concentrate on the players they have. The Red Devils spent heavily last summer and have been linked with a whole host of new players this January with Mats Hummels, Miranda, Gerard Pique and others mentioned. However, former utility man Fortune, who spent seven years at Old Trafford, believes that United boss Louis van Gaal has spent enough money and should focus on developing the younger players. “They have the quality. Good young players,” Fortune told Perform. The South African added with a smile: “They’ve signed enough players in…
Inter coach Roberto Mancini believes Mauro Icardi will become a star in world football if he continues with the right attitude. The Argentine striker has been in superb form this season, scoring 10 goals in 19 Serie A games and has gained interest from a number of top European clubs, including Chelsea. Icardi has been criticised, however, for a number of off-field incidents this season, but his boss, Roberto Mancini, believes with an attitude change he could become one of the stars in football. “Mauro is a highly talented youngster and has huge margin for improvement. It’s entirely up to…