Marco Reus is staying at Borussia Dortmund, according to chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke Reus is one of football’s most wanted players after impressing for Dortmund in the Bundesliga and on the international stage for the German national side. Speculation has been heavy about Reus’ future with a whole host of European clubs being linked, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. However, it now seems that the winger could be staying put after all, with chief executive of Dortmund commenting on his future to Stern Magazine. “I believe…
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Pavel Nedved has claimed that Roma talk to much off the field following their defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday evening. Nedved’s former club Juventus qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League in midweek, whilst Roma crashed out after a 2-0 home defeat to Man City in the final game of the group stages. “We have already given many answers to Roma,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “We talk less than them but we work more and the results are better.” The former Czech Republic winger praised Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri for his movements at the club…
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes the club should stick with boss Brendan Rodgers, despite their recent poor form. The Anfield club were dumped out of the Champions League by Basel on Tuesday evening and sit ninth in the Premier League table; a complete difference to their impressive runners-up finish last term. However, Heskey believes that Rodgers should be given chance to rebuild the side. “I don’t think [he should be sacked],” he told Goal in a live chat. “He’s been given a long-term plan to move forward. “Last year was phenomenal jump and everyone’s looking at this season being…
The Champions League group stages are now over and there have been some outstanding individual performances. From a keeper conceding only one goal to a striker scoring five in one game we discuss our FEN Best eleven from the group stages. GK) Danijel Subasic – AS Monaco Monaco boasted the best defensive record of any team in this year’s group stages conceding only one goal. This was owed to some fine performances to Monaco’s virtually unknown goalkeeper who produced some outstanding performances most notably those against Bayer Leverkusen. RB) Pablo Zabaleta – Manchester City Zabaleta was a pivotal part in…
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has responded to claims that Nemanja Vidic may leave for Manchester United in January, saying the defender is still useful to the Italian club. The Serbian defender called time on his career with Man United over the summer and made the move to Italy but he has since struggled with fitness and failed to break into Mancini’s starting eleven since the former Manchester City boss took over last month. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vidic is now considering his future at the club, which has prompted talk of a move back to Old Trafford. The…
Chelsea midfielder Andre Schurrle has strongly dismissed speculation linking him as part of a potential swap deal with Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus, by saying he is ‘happy’ at the club. The 24-year-old scored in Chelsea’s win over Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday evening and is in good form, despite failing to hold down a regular starting place under boss Jose Mourinho this season. Reports that the German international may be included in a deal that would see Dortmund’s Reus move to London have been heard in recent weeks, but the former Bayer Leverkusen man insists that he is happy at Stamford…
Liverpool have made contact with several alternatives to replace current boss Brendan Rodgers. Failure to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday evening further compounded Rodgers’ Liverpool to a dismal start in all competitions this season. Their Premier League record has been poor to say the least, struggling to score goals and gain wins after injuries to Daniel Sturridge and the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona in the summer. The Northern Irishman’s job is now on the line and a number of potential replacements have already been touted by the Merseyside club. Borussia Dortmund boss…
Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen has revealed that he is trying to persuade Martin Odegaard to join Celtic next season. Norwegian teen Odegaard has become one of European football’s hottest properties and has spent time travelling to the likes of Real Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool in recent weeks to test out their training facilities ahead of a potential move. The 15-year-old is off to Ajax and Borussia Dortmund in the new year, but Johansen is desperate for the Stromgodest youngster to make the move to Scotland. “I’ve talked a lot with Martin,” Johansen told reporters. “We keep in touch and speak…
AC Milan are ready to terminate the loan spell of Fernando Torres and send him back to Chelsea in January, according to reports. The former Liverpool striker made the move to Filippo Inzaghi’s side during the summer, signing a two-year loan deal, which was likely to see his time at Stamford Bridge come to an end. However, the Italian club have since become unhappy with his performances, attitude and effort, prompting heavy reports that they will terminate the deal and allow him to move back to England. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is unlikely to hand Torres playing time upon his…
Raheem Sterling has rejected a £70k new contract from Liverpool as Real Madrid look to sign the tricky winger. The youngster has been in fine form of late for Liverpool, coming off the back of a breakthrough season with the Reds last term. His performances have gained not only recognition from the England national team, but with a number of top European clubs, with Real Madrid keen admirers. And, it is the Spanish club’s interest which has left Sterling in two minds about his Liverpool future. Off the back of the Champions League defeat to Swiss champions Basel on Tuesday…