Martin Montoya has been told he can leave Barcelona in January and has already started to discuss terms with Arsenal, Liverpool and Inter Milan. The young Spanish full-back has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, with Dani Alves, Adriano and new signing Douglas all being preferred in the right back position. The 23-year-old has now been told that he is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou and that he can search for a new club in the coming January transfer window. Montoya has four years remaining on his current contract with Barca and it is likely that he…
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Arsene Wenger has rubbished rumours linking Arsenal with a January move for Petr Cech of Chelsea. Cech has hinted at looking for a new club after failing to win back his place over Thibaut Courtois, who has been in superb form for Jose Mourinho’s side. The Czech Republic international has been linked across the city of London with Arsenal but boss Arsene Wenger has now rubbished such reports, saying that his side will not be making a move. Wenger also noted that Lukas Podolski was continuing to push for a starting place and spoke of not having received any offers…
Roma have reached an agreement with Premier League side Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches in principle. The 25-year-old Romanian defender has struggled to hold down a regular first team place at White Hart Lane and has lost out even more so under new boss Mauricio Pochettino. Sky Sport Italia report that Chiriches has agreed a move to the Italian capital and will join Roma in January should Spurs be happy with the deal. Roma director Walter Sabatini will travel to London in the coming weeks to agree a fee with the North London side. Chiriches has only made three appearances for Tottenham…
AC Milan have reportedly made an offer for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, trumping Arsenal in the process. The North London side have been strongly linked with making a January move for the young playmaker with agent Miroslav Bicanic claiming that Arsene Wenger was leading a long list of potential suitors last month. However, according to Tuttosport, AC Milan coach, Filipo Inzaghi has held a long term interest in the midfielder and has submitted an initial offer of £3.5m. That bid is likely to be rejected with the Croatian side demanding more closer to the £8m mark. Brozovic…
Luis Suarez, Thomas Vermaelen and an unknown Brazilian youngster feature in Friday’s Spanish press. After scoring against APOEL in midweek, Luis Suarez is being hailed in Catalan media, with Mundo Deportivo exploding their front page with Suarez in full attire and the words ‘We have a 9’. Meanwhile, over in Madrid, Marca have donned their front page with a picture of unknown Brazilian youngster Lucas, whom Real Madrid are looking to sign in January after the injury problems suffered by Luka Modric and Sami Khedira of late. AS believe that Isco is the man to cover Madrid’s midfield, but deeper…
Radamel Falcao will NOT be signed on a permanent deal by Manchester United, according to reports. Colombian striker Falcao has struggled with injuries since he moved from Atletico Madrid to Monaco last summer and has since been forced to feature less than expected for new club Man Untied. The former Porto man was expected to make his loan move to Old Trafford a permanent one next summer with negotiations reaching a settled stage between United and Monaco officials. However, it is now understood that United have held fire on a permanent deal due to concerns over the goalscorer’s fitness and…
Robin van Persie is ready to quit Manchester United and make a fresh start with Inter Milan in Italy. Numerous reports across English press claim that Van Persie’s position in the United starting eleven is under threat of late with boss Louis van Gaal worried by his lack of goals. And, with Inter Milan interest of the past couple of days, it is understood that the Dutch captain is now mulling over a move to Serie A. Van Persie is due to receive a £10m bonus should he see out the remainder of his contract with Man United, but would…
Lionel Messi is NOT interested in a move to Premier League side Chelsea, according to a source close to the player. The Argentine forward, broke Raul’s famous Champions League goalscoring record on Tuesday night and it gives the squad, fans and media men – a massive boost. The Blaugrana have slapped a £200m price tag on Messi, but some reports have claimed that Messi’s bootmaker Adidas may fund a potential move to Chelsea. A source close to the player told us: “Another day, another Messi rumour. At present the chances of him leaving are very slim. ” Meanwhile, Bayern Munich boss…
Paris Saint-Germain are willing to accept that they made a mistake signing Yohan Cabaye, allowing him to discuss terms with Manchester United. The French international joined PSG for a fee of £22m in the January transfer window, but the 28-year-old’s father has said that his son wants to return to England. Liverpool and Arsenal are both interested and will pursue any such problems that Cabaye has between now and Christmas. Cabaye joined PSG in January from Premier League side Newcastle United but he has failed to hold down a regular first team place, struggling to find better form than the…
Liverpool are the front runners to sign Iker Casillas in January after his Real Madrid future became unclear. The Spanish World Cup and European championship winner has struggled in recent seasons to even get in the Madrid starting eleven, with former boss Jose Mourinho preferring the likes of Diego Lopez (now at AC Milan). And, his form and problems have plagued him for a number of years now, leaving many fans, media men and coaches asking questions. Many loyal Madrid fans are keen for him to stay but Carlo Ancelotti sees otherwise. Liverpool missed out on Victor Valdes earlier this…