http://gty.im/473768104 Arsenal are set to complete a summer move for Porto striker Jackson Martinez, according to Daily Express. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be keen to add to his attacking options ahead of next season as they plan to challenge for the Premier League title. And Porto star Jackson Martinez appears a top transfer target after the striker told Colombian newspaper El Espectador last month that he will leave the club following three-years of service. He said: “I have made it clear that my departure to a new club will surely happen next summer. “Right now, I only focus on doing…
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http://gty.im/472234136 Liverpool have given up on signing Fiorentina goalkeeper Neto, despite having scouted him countless times this season, reports Liverpool Echo. The 25-year-old Brazilian keeper has been strongly linked with a move to England with Liverpool keen to replace Simon Mignolet, who has been criticised for a whole host of errors this season. Boss Brendan Rodgers has watched Neto on several occasions this season and was said to be buoyed by the news earlier this year that the keeper will leave the Serie A club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The Northern Irish boss’s interest did…
http://gty.im/473640066 Arsenal have been joined by Manchester United in their interest from French international Geoffrey Kondogbia, according to reports. Since bursting on the scene for Spanish side Sevilla, Kondogbia has become one of the most promising footballers in Europe and has further impressed in Ligue 1 with Monaco. The box-t0-box midfielder was one of Monaco’s most frequent players this season, featuring 23 times for Leonardo Jardim’s side. But with his consistency and form has come many interested sides, including Arsenal, who have indicated the midfielder as a possible summer signing. Arsene Wenger is said to be a big fan of…
http://gty.im/474600940 Manchester United are not expected to sell Angel Di Maria, Robin van Persie or Adnan Januzaj this summer, according to Daily Express. Argentine forward Angel Di Maria has not exactly had the biggest impact in English football, despite his British transfer record fee of just under £60m. Linked with a summer move, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain have been extremely keen, submitting a one-year loan bid to the Premier League side. However, reports in the Daily Express now claim that United officials have changed their stance and are willing to give the former Real Madrid man a second…
http://gty.im/474627636 Burnley striker Danny Ings will decide whether to move to Liverpool or Tottenham in the next 10 days, according to Daily Telegraph. Ings’ contract expires at the beginning of July, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in the talented goalscorer. Premier League rules dictate that Burnley would be entitled to compensation from any English team that makes a move and completes a deal for the striker. And, it is understood that Spurs want to clinch a deal soon and don’t want to risk other teams signing him on a free transfer, submitting a £12m which was…
http://gty.im/474484508 Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne has refused to commit his future to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. The former Chelsea midfielder has become one of the most wanted players in European football after a sublime season with the Bundesliga giants. De Bruyne, who left Chelsea last summer after making just nine appearances for the Stamford Bridge side – has touched on interest linking him with a summer move. The Belgian international told Sport Bild: “I have always said that I am very happy here. “But I am not saying that I am 100 per cent going to stay here. “Surely…
http://gty.im/474483034 Manchester United have made concrete bids for Bayern Munich duo Dante and Bastian Schweinsteiger, according to Metro. German magazine Kicker report that the Red Devils have made a serious move for Brazilian defender Dante after stalling on a move for Valencia’s Nicolas Otamendi. United boss Louis van Gaal is desperate to improve his centre-back options, having had to rely on the likes of Tyler Blackett this season. Dante is highly rated by the German outfit and is unlikely to leave for a cheap price, but United believe they can entice the Bundesliga champions to sell after submitting a ‘huge’…
http://gty.im/466916286 Newly-promoted Bournemouth want Chelsea’s Christian Atsu on loan, according to Daily Mail. Atsu, 23, who spent the last campaign on loan at Everton, is now closing in on a move to newly promoted Bournemouth. Eddie Howe’s side are looking to improve their attacking options and build on their recent successes and believe that Atsu will provide an extra talent. The Ghanaian moved to Stamford Bridge from Porto in 2013, signing a five year deal but was immediately loaned to Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem. He made 26 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit, before moving to Everton on loan last season.…
http://gty.im/474365354 Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly desperate to return to England and has his sights set on managing Liverpool. Having failed to live up to expectations this season at the Santiago Bernabeu, Ancelotti was dismissed from his role earlier this week, prompting former Chelsea and Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez to become favourite for the job. Ancelotti was tipped to have a year off due to a back problem which he has had for some-time, however, conflicting reports claim that he has put feelers out to English clubs about a return to the Premier League. Manchester City are one name on the…
http://gty.im/474602412 Arsenal will send Carl Jenkinson out on loan again next season, according to Daily Express. The 23-year-old full-back spent the season on loan with West Ham United and largely impressed under the guidance of Sam Allardyce. Having signed for Arsenal back in 2011, Jenkinson originally featured for the Gunners and forced his way in Roy Hodgson’s England side, making his debut in 2012 against Sweden. However, following the summer signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle United, the former Charlton Athletic defender was loaned across London to Upton Park. Jenkinson has a contract at Arsenal until 2018 and is expected to return, however, reports now claim…