Daily Express reports that Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is high on Real Madrid’s list of a next big signing. The Belgian international has been in superb form of late for Chelsea and has played a big part in helping the side lead the Premier League table in the early goings of the season. However, constant reports linking with a move to Paris Saint Germain and other European clubs has been maintained over recent seasons. Hazard has always spoken of his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge but interest from Real Madrid could now sway the former Lille man. Madrid reportedly…
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Manchester United are ready to cancel the contract of midfielder Anderson, according to various reports. The 26-year-old joined United from Porto in 2007 and was seen as the eventual replacement for Paul Scholes, however, his time at the club has failed to be a successful one. Despite costing £26m, the Brazilian has showed little of his once ‘hottest prospect’ tags and it is now being considered that he will be allowed to walk away from the club. Anderson signed a new contract in 2010 but the Telegraph claim that he will be released and receive around £1.6m in compensation to…
Jose Mourinho has stood by his recent comments about the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese coach was left unhappy after saying it felt like his side were playing in an ’empty stadium’ against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday in the 2-1 win. And the former Real Madrid boss, has backed his criticism ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Maribor. “We are the team to get less support in home matches. When compared to my previous time I think it’s getting worse,” the Portuguese said. “I don’t question the passion and the love – I’m nobody to question…
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admits he regrets selling Diego Costa and has admitted that the striker’s decision to leave was a moment of ‘weakness’. The Spanish international joined Chelsea in a £35m deal in July and has played an important part in helping the London club lead the Premier League, scoring nine goals in 10 games. Costa, who helped Atletico Madrid win La Liga last season but president Enrique Cerezo concedes that the Spanish club had no choice but to sell the 26-year-old. “He’s one of the best strikers in the world. His departure was rushed through because he…
Newcastle United winger Jonas Gutierrez has been given the all-clear after receiving cancer treatment. The Argentine winger was diagnosed with testicular cancer earlier this year and has been undergoing treatment in his native country. The 31-year-old was forced to have his left testicle removed and has undergone chemotherapy treatment. “Today I was given a medical discharge. Thank you very much to all who accompanied me at this time, especially my family, my parents, brothers, godmother and friends,” Gutierrez announced on Twitter. Gutierrez has has made over 170 appearances for Newcastle since arriving at the club in 2008.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he could drop captain Steven Gerrard for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid. Rodgers has told reporters that the Premier League is his number one priority this season and will consider resting the former England international ahead of the weekend fixture against Chelsea. Gerrard’s contract expires at the end of the current season and Rodgers has said that risking him against Real Madrid could have consequences going into the game against the league leaders. “I don’t see it as a gamble,” he told reporters. “This week and these games against the likes of Real…
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal are in negotiations with Theo Walcott over a new contract. The 25-year-old returned form injury against Burnley on Saturday after being sidelined for nine months with a knee injury. Walcott who signed a new three-and-a-half deal in January 2013, is now set to be offered a new deal which will see him remain at the club for the remainder of his career and bump up his current wage package. “We are starting to sit down with him,” Wenger told reporters. “I think he has one-and-a-half years to go in December. It is never an easy…
Everton midfielder Leon Osman has revealed how David Moyes’s team-talk ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Wigan in 2013 failed to inspire them in the game. In the midfielder’s new autobiography, commented in the Liverpool Daily Echo, the 33-year-old explained how Wigan Athletic beat Everton easily with three goals in four minutes. Wigan, then managed by Roberto Martinez, went on to win the trophy by beating Man City in the final, and Osman has revealed how Moyes’ team-talk weighed heavy on he and his team-mates going in to the game. “I was 31 and felt this was the…
Michael Carrick has spoken of his displeasure at Manchester United’s performances this season, but remains confident the club can turn things around. United were condemned to their worst start to a season in 28 years after losing 1-0 to rivals Manchester City on Sunday, having managed just 13 points from their first 10 games. However, Carrick, who made his first appearance in six months against City, is confident that he and his team-mates can turn things around. “We look at our points total and we’re bitterly disappointed with the amount of points we’ve got,” Carrick told reporters. “It’s nowhere near…
Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play against Real Madrid in the Champions League, despite travelling with the squad. The England international has not featured for the Merseyside club since the end of August, having sustained a thigh problem whilst on international duty with the Three Lions. Selected in Brendan Rodgers’ squad to travel Spain ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Real Madrid, the Reds boss has said it is ‘highly unlikely’ he will feature in the game. “It’s highly unlikely he’ll be fit,” Rodgers told reporters of Sturridge. “I’ve brought all the players out [to Madrid]. “This game and the game at…