Gareth Bale is not interested in leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United, according to his representative David Manasseh. The 25-year-old impressed in his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu, scoring 22 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions to help the Spanish giants win the Champions League. However, Bale has been struggling for form of late and has been heavily criticised by media, fans and the club’s hierarchy, leading to numerous reports that he could be sold to fund a big money move for Chelsea’s Eden Hazard. Whilst Hazard remains high on Madrid’s most wanted list, a rumoured swap deal…
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Mikel Arteta has revealed that he had a hand in persuading David Moyes to take the Real Sociedad job. The former Everton and Manchester United boss was named new boss of the Spanish side earlier this week and will be unveiled on Thursday afternoon. And, Arteta, who knows Moyes well after their days together at Everton, says he did his best to persuade the 51-year-old to take the role. “I gave him my opinion about la Real,” he told Cadena SER. “He’s a coach that likes to tighten the reigns, he’ll do well with the group. He demands a lot…
Louis van Gaal says Radamel Falcao could return to the Manchester United squad against Arsenal. The Colombia international has been struggling with a thigh injury since his arrival from Monaco this summer, making just five appearances for the Old Trafford based club. Yet to complete a full 90 minutes in the Premier League, Falcao is now preparing himself to return to full fitness and push on, something boss Louis van Gaal claims could begin against Arsenal, though the Colombian is unlikely to start. “No, I don’t think so because now some of them have already not played for five, six, seven…
Liverpool and Everton stars Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley have the quality to play for Barcelona, according to Xavi Hernandez. The two youngsters are playing at a consistently good level at present, both for their club’s and at international level, leading to heavy interest from a number of top European clubs. And, Xavi, who broke into Barcelona’s side when he was just 18-years-old, has discussed how both would have what it takes to play at the Camp Nou. “Yes, why not? I think that they could,” he told Squawka. “They have incredible physical capabilities and they are good technically. “In…
Cristiano Ronaldo has strongly denied reports that he calls Barcelona’s Lionel Messi several offensive names inside the Real Madrid changing room. In a new book by Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Ronaldo is claimed to have called Messi several offensive names in the Madrid changing room and that the rivalry between the two players is more fierce on his side than actually made public. However, after learning of such reports, the Portuguese winger moved quickly to deny the story. Writing on his official Facebook page, he said: “News is circulating that I allegedly made offending remarks regarding Lionel Messi. “This…
Emmanuel Adebayor has denied that he criticised fans of Tottenham Hotspur following the defeat to Stoke City. Following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Mark Hughes’s side, Adebayor claimed that Spurs players preferred playing away from home due to the current reception they were receiving by their own fans. However, the striker has discussed his claims and reiterated that he did not criticise the club’s fans. “It’s kind of hard when you know the first bad ball you make the fans are going to boo you,” the striker said on Monday. “When you are playing in front of your own crowd you…
Morgan Schneiderlin has spoken of his desire to play for a “big club”, but said he could remain with Southampton if they qualify for the Champions League. The French international was a target for numerous Premier League clubs this summer with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal leading the interest, however, Southampton blocked his departure after seeing a number of high profile players leave the club. His future at the club remains in doubt as he continues to gain interest from those aforementioned clubs, but the midfielder has admitted that he could remain at St. Marys if they qualify for the Champions…
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand is “very disappointed” to have not been included in the England squad. The left-back joined the Saints on loan from Chelsea in July and has featured in all 11 of their opening Premier League matches this season, earning heavy praise from his boss – Ronald Koeman and media men. However, Bertrand has once again been snubbed by England boss Roy Hodgson for the upcoming games against Slovenia and Scotland and the defender has discussed his disappointment. “It will be quiet here in Southampton these next two weeks,” Bertrand told the press, “but it’s a chance for…
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has opened up about his situation at Arsenal and said that he will hold talks with the club in January. The 29-year-old has found playing time hard to come by this season, despite impressing when he has been given the chance by boss Arsene Wenger. Just 74 minutes on the field in the Premier League and Champions League combined; the former Bayern Munich man is now ready to hold talks with the North London club about his future. “Of course I’m not happy when I’m not playing,” he told the press. “I want to be playing…
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Jurgen Klinsmann has praised his former club’s signing of United States youngster DeAndre Yedlin. Following a superb World Cup campaign for his country, Spurs decided to sign the right-back from Seattle Sounders for £2.5m in August and immediately loan him back to the MLS club until next summer. However, Yedlin has since claimed that he could arrive in North London sooner but is just waiting for his EU passport, which he qualifies for through his grandmother. And, former Spurs striker Klinsmann believes the signing is a brilliant one for his former club. “I think Spurs will…