http://gty.im/474628404 Liverpool have edged closer to completing a deal for Manchester City midfielder James Milner, according to Liverpool Echo. The 29-year old England international has been with the club since 2010, after signing for £26 million from Aston Villa, is said to be keeping his options open. However, there is interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool, with both keen to sign the Yorkshire man. With Liverpool looking for to replace Steven Gerrard who is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, and Arsenal are looking at Milner as a strong and versatile attacking player to add to their squad.…
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http://gty.im/475506182 Diego Costa has held talks with Chelsea and demanded to leave the club, according to The Sun. The Spanish international has had a moderately good debut season with Chelsea,helping them win the Premier League title with his goalscoring form. However, it is reported by Spanish daily Marca that he would like to return to former club Atletico Madrid and link back up with Diego Simeone. Marca claim Costa has been unable to settle in England and has told his representatives that he would take a pay-cut to move back to La Liga; a story which is backed by The…
http://gty.im/470459780 Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Manchester United defender Jonny Evans this summer, according to the Daily Star. The Northern Ireland centre back has one year remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford and is fully expected to leave this summer after failing to impress boss Louis van Gaal. Van Gaal is keen to bring in a couple of defensive options, having been linked with the likes of Mats Hummels and Nicolas Otamendi in recent weeks. Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are also linked with Evans, who remains keen on finding first team football next season. Villa,…
http://gty.im/475510254 Chelsea have begun talks with Juventus over a player-plus-cash deal for Paul Pogba, according to La Stampa. Pogba, who is set to start in the Champions League final against Barcelona next week signed a new contract at Juve just this season. But the inflated fee hasn’t put off any Premier League suitors. Manchester United were the first to have their interest recognised as Louis van Gaal hoped to bring the player back to Old Trafford, but it is understood in Italian press that Blues boss Jose Mourinho is edging closer and closer to a summer deal. Reports claim that Brazilian midfielder…
http://gty.im/475415552 Manchester United have sounded out Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain over a potential move to Old Trafford, according to Daily Express. The Argentina international is set to leave Napoli at the end of the season, and a host of top clubs have been reported to be keen on landing his signature. Serie A giants Juventus have apparently been holding talks with Higuain’s brother about a transition, but now reports suggest that he will look to leave Italian football and make a move to England. A whole host of clubs have been linked with the former Real Madrid striker, but claims that…
http://gty.im/475273908 Liverpool and Chelsea target Christian Benteke has been offered a new £75,000-per-week deal to stay with Aston Villa. The Belgian striker has struggled this season in general but has returned following a number of injury problems to play a big part in Villa’s FA Cup run which will end against Arsenal at Wembley later this month. Manchester United have been linked in recent weeks but it is understood that Chelsea and Liverpool have been frequent visitors to Villa games in recent weeks. Villa will be hoping to keep hold of the 24-year-old, and have attempted to fend off interest by placing the huge…
http://gty.im/470202006 Manchester United are closing in on a £25m deal for Morgan Schneiderlin, according to Daily Express. Both Arsenal and Spurs have been heavily interested in the French midfielder but have been told in recent weeks by the Saints that they will not accept anything less than his set asking price. The Saints have been firm in keeping the midfielder after seeing a number of key players leave the club last summer. The club are adamant that the 25-year-old will not leave for less than £25m, a fee that Manchester United are willing to pay and are said to have made a…
http://gty.im/474885616 Chelsea are targeting defender Toby Alderweireld in a reported £7m as Filipe Luis’s time at the club looks set to end. Luis is keen to return to Spanish football with Atletico Madrid after failing to make his mark on English football, settling for a place on the bench at Stamford Bridge. His proposed summer exit will leave Blues boss Jose Mourinho short on defensive options, but it is understood that the Portuguese coach has looked into the possibility of signing Saints defender Alderweireld. The 26-year-old defender has enjoyed a solid first season in the Premier League on loan at…
http://gty.im/474771326 Arsenal have completed all the details on their summer move for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Chilean midfielder has attracted interest from a number of Premier League and European clubs this season, with Manchester United extremely keen. Liverpool have also been keen on the midfielder, choosing him as a potential replacement for Steven Gerrard, who leaves for LA Galaxy this summer. However, it now appears that Vidal will join Arsenal after his agent completed talks with Gunners chiefs at Wembley on Saturday as they won the FA Cup over Aston Villa. Vidal is a big…
http://gty.im/474983336 Manchester United have made a formal offer for Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, Football Express News understands. The Red Devils want to bolster there attack, as off form Radamel Falcao is returning to parent club Monaco after an unsuccessful loan spell and we understand that negotiations have already started with the Europa League winners over a move for Bacca. Bacca managed to score two goals in the Europa league final on Wednesday night, which helped Sevilla win 3-2 on the night against Ukrainian club Dnipro, which secured a consecutive Europa league winners medal for the La Liga Side. Italian sides AS…