Liverpool and Roma are set to do battle over the signing of Benfica defender Maxi Pereira. Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers is desperate to bring in the experienced right back as a replacement for Glen Johnson, who is set to leave Portuguese club Benfica next summer on a free transfer. Italian club Roma are also interested in a cut price move in January after being told by Benfica that the defender would be available for £4m. Liverpool are also considering a move for Barcelona’s Martin Montoya, should their capture of Pereira fail to materialise. Besiktas and Trabzonspor are also interested in…
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has named his team to face Galatasaray in the Champions League a day early, with Joel Campbell set to have a chance. The Costa Rica international has struggled to break into Arsene Wenger’s starting eleven this season, despite a wave of expectation during pre-season after deciding against a fourth loan spell away from Emirates stadium. Campbell will now feature against Galatasaray in the Champions League after Arsene Wenger announced his starting eleven to reporters on Monday. “We are professional people, responsible and what is important is the next game,” the manager told reporters. “We have to respond…
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has slammed Arsenal fans for their treatment of manager Arsene Wenger. The French boss has come in for heavy criticism this season after a run of poor form has left the Gunners with little chance of chasing Premier League leaders Chelsea. Fans of Arsenal held up a banner during the Premier League clash with West Brom recently, which read: ‘Arsene, thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye.’ However, Carragher has hit back at the club’s fans, insisting that the Frenchman deserves more respect for what he has achieved during his time at…
Tottenham are weighing up a January move for Celtic defender Virgil Van Dijk. The 23-year-old Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to a number of Premier League sides after impressing both in the Scottish Premier League and the Europa League for Celtic. Sunderland, Southampton and Arsenal have all been linked in recent weeks, but it is understood that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to make a January swoop after sending scouts to watch the versatile defender in action. It is being reported by a number of Scottish press outlets that Spurs will submit a first £8m bid, which…
Manchester United announced on Monday that co-owner Edward Glazer will sell three million shares, which could see him earn £31.9m. In a statement released during the second half of United’s win over Southampton on Monday evening, the Premier League club revealed that the son of former owner Malcolm, who died in May, is keen to sell a number of shares. Glazer’s son, Edward, owns 3.5m shares in the English club, whilst selling 3m of those is likely to see him earn around £40m. “Manchester United will not receive any proceeds from the sale of any Class A Ordinary Shares by…
Hamza Hamzaoglu has warned Arsenal his Galatasaray side are ready to cause an upset in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. The Turkish giants are unable to qualify for the knock-out stage due to result in the previous round but they can stop Arsenal from finishing top of Group D with a win in the final group game on Tuesday in Istanbul. And, new Gala coach Hamzaoglu, who will make his debut in European competition as coach – is confident his side can finish their campaign with a win. “In our last two games, we’ve shown a decent performance so…
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has hit back at Gary Neville for comments made on Sky Sports in which he called his former club ‘a pub team’. Robin van Persie gave United all three points against Southampton on Monday evening, but former defender Neville had harsh words for his former team during his match analysis on Sky Sports, claiming that they resembled a pub side. However, Dutch boss Van Gaal has rejected the critique and warned him to watch his words in future. He told reporters: “He can say everything because he’s an ex-legend. But as an ex-legend, you…
Manchester United are close to signing former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer. The Spanish international, who saw his contract expire with the Catalan side last season has been recovering from cruciate ligament injury with United, training alongside fellow Spaniard David de Gea. Valdes was expected to join French side Monaco, but they pulled out due to concerns over his knee injury back in March, whilst Liverpool had also been linked. However, it is United, who will now make the move to sign the three time Champions League winner. Valdes will receive a compensation package from Monaco, after…
Andy Carroll insists West Ham can mount a serious title challenge this season after beating Swansea City on Sunday. The Hammers sit fourth place in the Premier League table after an impressive start to the season, a start which was further enhanced after beating Gary Monk’s Swansea 3-1 at Upton Park on Sunday afternoon. Returning Carroll scored two against the Swans to help the Hammers go within nine points of leaders Chelsea and the former Newcastle United and Liverpool striker believes his side can mount a genuine title challenge. “I think there is no limit, we can go all the…
Atletico Madrid are planning to make a January move for Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla. The 29-year-old has become unsettled in London following the World Cup in Brazil, after which he was used more as a substitute than a regular starter. And, it is believed that his agent has already begun spreading the word back in his native Spain on a potential move in January, which Atletico Madrid have welcomed with open arms. The Spanish champions are keen to make a move in January for the Spanish international and have set aside a free of just under £10m, which they believe…