Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set to leave the club next summer, according to reports across Europe. The Ivorian midfielder was sent off for City in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Russian side CSKA Moscow on Wednesday night and could now be sold next summer in what is shaping to be a squad overhaul. Boss Manuel Pellegrini’s own future is in jeopardy with the club keen to change things round after Premier League success but little European success. Numerous rumours claim that Toure could return to Barcelona, where he still owns a home and is a keen…
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Paul Scholes has criticised Louis van Gaal for failing to turn the form of Manchester United sooner. The former midfielder was quick to praise United’s decision to appoint the Dutch coach this summer but has revealed that he expected the club to return to form sooner than this point in the season. Van Gaal is currently four points worse off after 10 games than former boss David Moyes, but his tenure at the club has been met with optimisim thus far. In a column for the London Evening Standard, he wrote: “Louis van Gaal talks about progress. Well, I expected…
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes his side are expected to win silverware as they seek to win the Europa League this season. The Toffees qualified for the knock-out stages of the competition after beating Ligue 1 side Lille 3-0 on Thursday night, leaving themselves top of Group H and five points clear. A win in either of their final games will now solidify their progression as top sees and Martinez feels that his side have what it takes to challenge the best sides in the competition this season. “We are in a football club that are expected to win things,”…
Juventus chief Giuseppe Marotta has admitted Arturo Vidal’s knee problems stopped him joining Manchester United this summer. Vidal was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer following a good season for Juventus and impressing for his county, however, a reported £50m failed to develop after the midfielder underwent surgery on his right knee just weeks before the World Cup in Brazil. United still maintain their interest as do Spanish giants Real Madrid but question marks over his fitness remain. “The injury influenced his departure, even now he doesn’t have the best physical condition,” the Juventus chief said.…
Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has revealed the reasons why he left Manchester United this summer and joined Real Madrid. The 26-year-old signed for United in 2010 and gained regular playing time under Sir Alex Ferguson, however, his time under boss David Moyes saw him feature less and less, later being deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Louis van Gaal. The Mexico international has discussed his own personal reasons about leaving United and his desire to force a permanent move to Madrid next summer. “They thought I couldn’t help any more at United so we decided by mutual agreement that…
Liverpool are set to sign Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from Malaga after agreeing to meet his £5million asking price, according to Metro. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to find a suitable replacement for Simon Mignolet, who he feels has struggled this season with form and it now seems that Ochoa is on the verge of a move to Anfield. Rodgers had shown interest in former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes in recent months but withdrew his interest due to concerns over the Spanish international’s fitness. Valdes has since gone to train with Premier League rivals Manchester United, leaving Malaga keeper…
The Champions League once again some superb goals this week and we have chosen three of the best for you to cast your eye over. So take a look as Alexis Sanchez scored a sublime volley against Anderlecht, Messi equals Raul’s European goalscoring record and Agim Ibraimi puts Maribor 1-0 up over Chelsea.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he will see out his contract with Real Madrid and then will decide his future at the age of 33. The Portuguese international has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season but has been linked with a return to former club Manchester United. However, whilst receiving his Golden Shoe award on Wednesday, the froward suggested that he would be stating at the Santiago Bernebeu for the remainder of his current deal. “I hope to finish my contract with Real Madrid at 33 and after that we’ll see if they want me to stay,” quoted…
Catalan daily Sport claim that Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus is only keen on a move to Barcelona. The German international was linked with a summer exit from Dortmund but stayed with the Bundesliga club after picking up an injury before his country’s successful World Cup campaign. Joining Barcelona in their interest is the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid, all of whom have been constantly linked with a move. Whilst, Barcelona are currently not allowed to sign any players in the upcoming two transfer windows – it is understood that Reus is keen to hold out for…
Reports of a banner in protest of Brendan Rodgers’ current management of Liverpool to be flown over Anfield have surfaced this week. A Liverpool fans group are planning a fly over banner demanding the sacking of manager Brendan Rodgers this weekend against Chelsea in the Premier League. According to the Twitter account @RodgersOutClub, a minority of fans are planning to fly a plane over Anfield with a banner calling for the former Swansea boss’ head. The Twitter account also tweeted: “Brendan Rodgers is football genius. Forever in love with Southampton & Swansea’s footballers. £215m spent on absolute rubbish. #RodgersOut.” The…