http://gty.im/473760794 Arsenal are considering a summer move for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno, according to reports in Spain. The Mexican defender has been in fine form this season and has attracted the attention of a number of top European sides. Tottenham Hotspur are leading the way with interest from the Premier League after visiting the Barcelona-based side this season to cast an eye over the defender. Whilst, Spurs are favourites to sign the defender due to Mauricio Pochettino’s links with his former club – Arsenal are also now keen. The Gunners have also been monitoring his performances of late and…
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http://gty.im/473763818 Football Express News understands that reported interest from Manchester United in Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is false. The French striker is expected to be sold on this summer as Madrid president Florentino Perez looks to re-build his side IF they fail to beat Barcelona to the La Liga title and rivals for the Champions League title. Benzema has a large number of potential suitors with Liverpool said to be heading that list after years of interest. Whilst, Ligue 1 champions PSG, who are keen to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer, have also shown interest. One team linked with interest,…
http://gty.im/474766668 Former Barcelona attacker Ronaldinho believes that Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho should join the Catalan giants. The Brazilian midfielder has been in superb form this season, earning himself a place in the PFA Team of the Year and winning Liverpool’s Player of the year award. Ronaldinho, who spent several successful years with Barcelona, winning the Champions League during his time at the Camp Nou; has claimed that his former side should move for the Reds man after Xavi Hernandez called time on his career at the club. “He has had a fantastic season,” Ronaldinho told the Daily Mail. “He has…
http://gty.im/473770108 Atletico Madrid will make a move for Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal if a move for Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis fails this summer, according to Marca. Chelsea defender Luis is expected to leave the club this summer after failing to establish himself at Stamford Bridge. Linked with a return to Atletico Madrid, the Brazilian may not move back to his former club and the Spaniards have indicated that Nacho Monreal would be a good alternative. Having scouted the former Malaga man for a number of weeks in what has been his best season in an Arsenal shirt – Atleti boss…
http://gty.im/473776550 Manchester United have emerged as contenders for Benfica winger Salvio’s signature, joining Liverpool with their interest, according to Record. Liverpool have missed out on Memphis Depay this summer after Premier League rivals Man United completed a deal for the Dutchman and they have reportedly turned their attention to Salvio. However, before Reds fans get carried away – United are also interested and have now starting a bidding war for the Benfica winger. Salvio has a buy-out clause believes to be in the region of £28m and it was reported that Liverpool had made tentative contact last week. The Argentine…
http://gty.im/474772134 Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City could seal a loan deal for Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez next season, according to Le Parisien. The former Spanish international called an emotional end to his career with the Camp Nou outfit at the weekend, addressing the club’s fans in their last La Liga game of the season against Deportivo La Coruna. Xavi, will go on to join Qatari side Al Sadd next season, but reports coming out of France claim that a move to Paris Saint Germain could happen before he embarks on a move to the Middle East. PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi…
http://gty.im/474534860 Inter Milan expect goalkeeper Samir Handanovic to depart the Serie A side this summer, seeing both Manchester United and Liverpool show interest. The Italian side are locked in contract talks with Handanovic over his future at the club as the Slovenian stopper enters the final year in his current contract. Negotiations have hit somewhat of a standstill with links to the Premier League, Paris Saint Germain and Spain present in media. Whilst, Sky Sport Italia have been reporting that AS Roma are keen to make a summer move. However, Man United and Liverpool have emerged as favourites as the…
http://gty.im/462077496 Aston Villa are considering a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor, according to ESPN. The much troubled Togolese frontman has struggled this season at White Hart Lane and is fully expected to leave the North London club. Having failed to impress coach Mauricio Pochettino, the former Arsenal man is fully aware of his future and has set his sights on remaining in England, having been previously linked with a short term move to Chelsea. Aston Villa have also emerged as a potential destination, with former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood keen to enquire about his asking price. Adebayor…
http://gty.im/474528512 Juventus icon Andrea Pirlo is set to snub moves to the Premier League this summer for a move to MLS with New York City. Pirlo will see his time at the Turin club come to an end this summer and it is expected that he will move on from Italian football, citing a desire to play on foreign soil. Links to the Premier League have been made in recent weeks with press in Italy and England claiming that both Chelsea and Liverpool have made enquiries as to his availability. However, they have both been told that his preference lies…
http://gty.im/473110968 Watford are ready to make their first major transfer since winning promotion to the Premier League as they close in on the £5 million signing of Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede, according to Daily Mail. The 26-year-old striker has netted an impressive 20 goals for Championship side Blackburn this season and has been linked with a move to the Premier League side in the past. Gestede is now wanted by newly promoted side Watford, who are keen to find attacking options that will provide suitable back-up and cover for Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo. The Benin international was born in…