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Roy Keane says he would be happy to resolve his differences with Sir Alex Ferguson if the former Manchester United boss apologises. The 43-year-old has previously insisted he would never forgive the Scot for comments made in his autobiography and he has once again spoken about the falling out, saying he will not make peace until he receives an apology. “Well, it would be a cup of tea. If Sir Alex apologises, then yes, I would,” he told FourFourTwo. “If Ferguson apologises I would be happy to move on… for Ferguson to badmouth me after I left, I think he…

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Premier League title race is not over and that his side can chase Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea side have remained unbeaten at the top of the table and sit six points ahead of last year’s league winners Manchester City, whilst Arsenal sit further behind. However, Gunners boss Wenger believes that the title race is far from over and that a number of teams can still catch Mourinho’s side. “You cannot say the title race is over after 13 or 14 games,” he told reporters. “You also cannot say the six-point gap is not catchable.…

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Spanish press on Thursday morning sees Ivan Rakitic hailed after his performance against Huesca and Jese Rodriguez’s contract mentioned. Marca report that Jese is closing on a renewal at Real Madrid, saying the youngster will extend by four years and double his current earnings. Three suspects have been arrested following incidents surrounding the death of an ultra before the game featuring Deportivo and Atletico Madrid last weekend. Sergio Ramos has taken another swipe at Jose Mourinho, saying that Carlo Ancelotti is better equipped because he used to play football. Whilst, AS are relishing the performance of Alessio Cerci for Atletico…

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Arturo Vidal has insisted that he is happy at Juventus after reports of a move to Premier League champions Manchester City. The Chile international has been strongly linked with a move away from the Serie A side with Manchester United heavily linked. However, reports in English and Italian press in recent weeks have credited Man City with interest in the midfielder, interest which the 27-year-old has now discussed and seemingly ended with a comment about his happiness at Juventus. “Manchester City want me? I’m happy at Juventus because here I feel at home,” Vidal told Radio Cooperativa. “However, I have…

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LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player. The Ireland international beat off New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen and Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins for the award. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa striker Keane scored 19 goals and assisted 14 in his 29 appearances for the Galaxy this season, seeing him finish third in the goals standings and second in assists. He helped Galaxy finish second-best in the MLS with a record of 17 wins, seven draws and 10 defeats. The LA based club celebrated winning the Supporters’ Shield over Seattle to…

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Liverpool are looking to make a January move for Fiorentina keeper Neto and have planned a whopping contract for the Brazilian. The Reds have become worried by the form of Simon Mignolet of late after a number of high profile mistakes and boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to pursue a replacement in the January transfer window. Former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes had been on the Merseyside club’s radar but the Reds chose not to make a move after concerns over his fitness. However, they have since turned their attention to Fiorentina stopper Neto, who is keen on a move to…

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Sergio Aguero has sensationally revealed that he will try and convince Lionel Messi to ditch Barcelona and join Manchester City. The Barcelona forward has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou in recent weeks after he claimed in Argentine press that he did not know what the future had in store for him, sparking various reports across Spanish and English media. Aguero, who is very close friends with Messi and plays alongside the four-time Ballon d’Or winner, has said that he will do all he can to get the famous number 10 to join City. “It’s a…

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Liverpool would be ‘crazy’ to turn down a move for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, says a source close to the club. The Argentine striker is thought to be keen on a move to England either in January or next summer and has sent his agent to England this week to put out feelers to interested clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool. Both have been heavily linked with a move for the former Real Madrid man in recent times, with the latter having indicated him as a replacement for Luis Suarez, who joined Barcelona this summer. Boss Brendan Rodgers has struggled…

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Liverpool have joined the race to sign Palermo youngster Paulo Dybala, sparking a transfer battle with Arsenal. Dybala has been attracting some of European football’s biggest clubs of late after a string of solid and consistent performances for the Serie A side. The youngster has been told he can leave the Italian club next summer but only if clubs are willing to pay as much as £31m. Club owner, Maurizio Zamparini, is keen to keep hold of the 21-year-old Argentine, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo by Italian press. Dybala moved to Europe in 2012 when Palermo signed him…

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A whole host of Premier League teams are to battle it out for Chelsea midfielder Mohamed Salah, according to various reports. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea in January of this year but has failed to break into the starting eleven, despite his £11m transfer fee. Salah was first seen by Blues boss Jose Mourinho impressing for Swiss side Basel, with whom he Swiss Super League and the Uhren Cup in 2013. However, his time at Stamford Bridge has seen playing time hard to come by, mainly given to the form of players such as Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas and it…

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