Football Express News understands that Arsenal will not be making a summer move for Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker has been strongly linked with a summer exit from French side Paris Saint Germain, citing problems stemming from last season with boss Laurent Blanc and his absence from the team last November. Cavani has started the season well for PSG, included in their opening Ligue 1 games, but his future continues to be questioned with the likes of Chelsea, Juventus, AC Milan and Arsenal all showing interest. The latter had become even more interested earlier this week after hearing of scan…
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Roma skipper Francesco Totti has insisted that he is not thinking about retirement but bemoaned the ‘physical’ nature of the modern game. The experienced attacker, 37, made his debut for Roma in 1993 and has since gone on to make over 650 appearances for the Italian capital side, but despite reports he could retire this season – he has since rebuffed those by claiming he is happy to continue. “Unfortunately I’m getting old, but football remains my passion. I’m satisfied with my career, even if football used to be more fun than it is now,” Totti told Roma Radio.…
Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of Neil Warnock as the club’s new manager. Following the departure of Tony Pulis from Selhurst Park just days before the new Premier League season, veteran boss Neil Warnock has now been appointed as his replacement. Warnock who had been in charge of Leeds United until last year, spent three seasons with Palace between 2007 and 2010 before then moving to Queens Park Rangers. Palace officials had been close to appointing Tim Sherwood as boss but failure in negotiations saw them turn their attention to the former Sheffield United man. Both Steve Clarke and…
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that new signing Mario Balotelli is set to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Italy striker arrived on Merseyside earlier this week, completing his move from AC Milan but was not signed in time to make his debut against his former club Manchester City on Monday. Liverpool boss Rodgers, who has revealed his delight at signing the Italian striker, has now confirmed that Balotelli could make his debut against Spurs on the weekend. “I think by the weekend [he’ll be ready to play],” he told the club’s official website. “He’s been into pre-season and he’s played…
Manchester United are ready to make a ‘last-chance’ bid to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, Football Express News understands. 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…
Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete the signing of defender Federico Fazio from Sevilla. The North London side have broke an agreement with the Andalusian club of £8m for the Argentine defender, activating his release clause. Fazio is set to arrive at White Hart Lane on Wednesday morning and will replace Michael Dawson after Spurs sold their captain to Hull City. The 27-year-old has been in superb form of late for Sevilla, impressing to gain the interest of the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and AC Milan. Spurs moved to sign the Argentine after their chances of signing Villarreal central…
New Manchester United signing Angel Di Maria has penned an open letter to Real Madrid fans, confessing that he did not want to leave the club. The Argentina international completed his move to Old Trafford on Thursday and immediately expressed his happiness at joining the English giants, before penning a letter to Real Madrid fans, stating that the did not want to leave the club but was forced by the club’s board. “My cycle at Real Madrid has come to an end,” the winger wrote. “It’s impossible to capture everything I’ve experienced here in a few lines but I hope…
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani has confirmed that his side are interested in signing Fernando Torres from Chelsea. The Serie A giants are keen to add another striker to their tanks after Mario Balotelli departed for Liverpool in a £16m move earlier this week. And, Galliani has confirmed that his side are willing to make a move for Spanish striker Fernando Torres, who has seemingly lost his place in the starting eleven at Stamford Bridge. “We are approaching the final stages of the transfer window. Let’s see whether we can sign a top striker. That’s our most important objective at…
Everton have announced the signing of Samuel Eto’o who has joined on a two-year deal. The Cameroon international, who has been named African player of the year a record four times, will join Roberto Martinez’s side as they prepare for the Europa League. Speaking to the club’s website, the 33-year-old said: “I am very happy to be here, I am looking forward greatly to putting on the Blue shirt of Everton. “I have been very impressed by the style of play Everton adopt. I could see straight away that at this club I will have the opportunity to play football. I…
Arsene Wenger has defended Alexis Sanchez he was hauled off at half-time in the 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday. The Gunners came from behind at Goodison Park on Saturday to rescue a point, but Chilean forward Alexis was hauled off at half-time and replaced by Olivier Giroud. However, despite some concerns from the club’s fans and media, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has backed the former Barcelona man to come back fighting and move forward from his underwhelming performance. “You do not convict a player on one half,” Wenger told reporters. “It was not all bad. There was some quality…