Football Express News understands that Alex Song will ask Barcelona to cancel his loan spell with West Ham in January so he can join Liverpool. The Cameroon midfielder joined West Ham on a year long loan deal this summer after becoming surplus to requirements at Barcelona, due to the form of Sergio Busquets. Since arriving at the Premier League, Song has fully impressed and has gained plaudits from media men and pundits close to the English game, resulting in further interest from a number of clubs, who are keen to sign him on a permanent deal next summer. However, Liverpool…
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Manchester United keeper David de Gea is set to be subject to a bid from Real Madrid next summer, according to reports in Spanish press. Spanish keeper David de Gea spoke to press earlier this week and informed them that he wanted Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Old Trafford next summer, saying: “Of course I would like Cristiano Ronaldo to come to Manchester United.” However, it seems his wish to play alongside the Portuguese international may come true, but not with the Premier League giants. Officials from Madrid have indicated that De Gea is the perfect option…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is leading the race to sign Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Football Express News understands. The Dutch striker is out of contract next summer and has been placed on the transfer market by the Bundesliga club for a small figure of £3m, which has led numerous sides across Europe and the Middle East to show interest. Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs have been mentioned as the biggest admirers from England and it is believed that the latter have already begun discussions with the German side over his availability in January. Huntelaar, who represented his country in the…
Real Madrid will offer Sami Khedira a new contract for the final time in a bid to stop him leaving for Premier League side Arsenal. The German midfielder is fully expected to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in the January transfer window after seemingly losing his place to Croatian midfielder Luka Modric and international team-mate Toni Kroos. Khedira has been struggling with niggling injuries of late but that has not stopped numerous clubs from showing interest in the former Stuttgart midfield man. Arsenal have been the biggest admirers and have reportedly already agreed personal terms ahead of a January move, but…
Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez turned down a move to Arsenal this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. Arguably, Pedro Rodriguez’s best years came at Barcelona whilst under the management of Pep Guardiola, where he once became the first player ever to score in six different competitions. The Spanish winger has since struggled to hold down a first team place under the likes of Tata Martino and the late Tito Vilanova, but is currently playing more under new boss Luis Enrique. Enrique has inspired Barca to a solid La Liga start, having remained unbeaten and gone seven games without scoring a goal…
Lille striker Divock Origi has revealed that he remains in constant contact with Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers over his development and performances. The 19-year-old striker burst on to the scene for his country at the World Cup in Brazil this summer and was immediately signed by Liverpool in a deal worth £10m, which then saw him sent back to French side Lille on loan. Origi, has scored four times for the Ligue 1 side this season and is set to start Belgium’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra on Friday night. And, he has claimed that he and Reds boss Rodgers…
Manchester United are paying close attention after learning Arturo Vidal is reportedly due to hold talks with the Juventus. The Premier League side have just completed the signings of Marcos Rojo and Angel Di Maria as new boss Louis van Gaal looks to strengthen his side following a stuttering start to the new season, losing to Swansea City and drawing with Sunderland. Van Gaal and United have held long-term interest in Chilean midfielder Vidal and have made several bids to his Italian club – Juventus this summer but have failed to reach an agreement. However, it is understood that officials…
Arsenal are ready to break their transfer record once more after boss Arsene Wenger gave the green light to sign Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker has found life with the French side hard after playing second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint Germain. The likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have all shown interest with the latter tracking the former Napoli man this season on numerous occasions. And, it is understood that boss Wenger is now ready to make a move in January after receiving the green light to spend…
Sir Alex Ferguson has sent his backing to Louis van Gaal and says he is ‘doing the right thing’ at Manchester United. Dutch boss Van Gaal has signed six new players at Old Trafford since he took over this summer and is starting to see those players improve his side’s performances on the field. United have struggled since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club two years ago, first through David Moyes and at the start of this season under Van Gaal. But, the former Scottish boss believes Van Gaal is preparing the side for big things and gave his backing…
Chelsea trio Willian, Oscar and Ramires have openly discussed the potential signing of Dani Alves with boss Jose Mourinho, Football Express News understands. The Brazilian full-back is widely expected to leave the Catalan club next summer when his contract expires, discussing such talks last week in a press conference where he told reporters that this season would indeed be his last at the Camp Nou. His words have led to a number of top European clubs, mainly English, to show interest with Man United and Chelsea leading the way. It was reported by us earlier this week that team-mate Gerard…