Manchester United are ahead in the race to sign Paris Saint Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye, Football Express News understands. 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 likes of Marco Verratti and Thiago Motta. The French international admitted his frustrations last month, leading to a number of top European clubs to show interest. “To be honest, I am not happy,” the midfielder told L’Equipe. “This is new ground for me and I’m not complaining, as I’ve never complained…
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Ronald Koeman has heaped heavy praise on his Southampton side after they were patient in beating Leicester City on Saturday. Despite dominating the game from start to finish, the Saints were forced to wait until the 75th minute until they broke the strong defensive line of Leicester City, with Shane Long scoring his first Premier League goal of the season. Long then added a second to wrap up the win moments later as Koeman’s side now sit four points off league leaders Chelsea and on a winning streak of five games. “We had enough patience today,” Koeman told reporters. “It…
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus has dismissed talk that Enzo Perez is joining Manchester United this January. The Argentine international has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford since Dutch boss Louis van Gaal arrived at the club this summer. Scouts from United have been in Portugal in recent weeks, casting an eye over the 28-year-old, however, Benfica boss Jorge Jesus is confident that he will keep hold of the attacker past January. “In my mind, nothing. Zero. What is being said is one thing, reality is another,” he told reporters when asked about the chances of Perez leaving.…
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has spoken of his pleasure at scoring the winning goal against Crystal Palace on Saturday and has vowed to give the fans what they deserve. The Spaniard in truth has struggled to find form since his move from Chelsea back in January but he was the talk of the town after scoring the vital winning goal against Crystal Palace on Saturday, giving United three valuable points which sees them slowly but surely begin to climb the table. And, Mata, admits that United supporters deserve better from he and his team-mates and has vowed to help…
Hull City boss Steve Bruce admits he is “embarrassed” by his side’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley. Hull have been in good form this season but they could do nothing about a second half strike from Ashley Barnes which gave Burnley their first Premier League win of the season on Saturday. Bruce was visually not happy during the game and his comments after confirmed that he was not pleased with his side’s performance. “It’s very rare in the two-and-a-half years I’ve been at the club that I can be embarrassed and say sorry to supporters who have travelled on an awful…
Manuel Pellegrini insists he is not worried the gap between Manchester City and Chelsea this early in the season. Chelsea have been in superb form this season and top the Premier League with a huge gap over their more prominent title contenders and champions Man City, who have slipped eight points behind the Blues after drawing with Queens Park Rangers on Saturday evening. City have struggled this season to find consistency, having lost in mid-week against Russian side CSKA Moscow, which now sees them on the brink of elimination. However, boss Manuel Pellegrini is choosing not to focus other factors,…
Luis Enrique has admitted Barcelona were poor during their win over Almeria on Saturday but admits he was impressed by their second half desire. Enrique made a bold decision leading up to kick off as he rested Xavi Hernandez, Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Luis Suarez and Neymar. That decision backfired for the former Celta Vigo boss as the home side took the lead and left Barcelona in desperate need to turn the game end. Substitute Luis Suarez changed the game as it was his two assists for Neymar and Jordi Alba. “It’s basic stuff. To be successful you need to…
Manchester United are planning a new contract offer to striker Robin van Persie. Van Persie demanded a whopping £250k per week when he left Arsenal for Old Trafford two seasons back and it is thought that the English club are preparing a deal which would see him remain on the same pay structure. However, the terms of the deal would see his wage per week drop by more than half with United keen to pay him just £100k per week for the remaining two years of a new contract. Much like many of United’s player this season, Van Persie is yet…
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was left frustrated after his side could only draw 0-0 with Aston Villa on Saturday. Allardyce’s men have been in superb form this season and remain on a six game unbeaten run. Despite praising his side for their efforts, the former Newcastle United boss revealed that he was unhappy with his side’s failure to convert chances. “It was a terrific effort that we gave,” Allardyce said. “It goes down to the strength in depth of the squad. “When we lulled a bit in the second half, the changes – one, in system and two, in…
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that it does not matter if Cristiano Ronaldo scores or not as his side went clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday evening. The Portuguese forward failed to score in the mid-week victory over Liverpool and was looking increasingly likely to draw another blank until the 83rd minuted against weekend opponents Rayo Vallecano. Ronaldo’s record for Madrid speaks for itself but many media men and reports across Spain were beginning to question his desire. “I have not seen an anxious Ronaldo,” Ancelotti said. “He has played with his team-mates and he’s always done well.…