Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned off the Premier League vultures circling around his highly-prized midfielder Sami Khedira, insisting the player is not for sale at any price, according to the Daily Mail. The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with Arsenal as well as Manchester United and Chelsea, but Ancelotti is adamant Khedira will see out the remainder of his contract at the Bernabau. The Real Madrid coach said: ‘He’s not leaving, he’s a Real Madrid player. He has a contract until 30 June 2015 and that’s all there is to say.’ Arsenal were close to agreeing a £24m…
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Chelsea are poised to make an audacious bid of £30m for highly-rated Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, according to The Express. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been eyeing the defender as cover for centre-backs John Terry and Gary Cahill after selling David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain. The Morocco international has been strongly linked to Manchester United but Chelsea are believed to have have made a brazen approach with hopes of securing a quick deal and are favourites to sign the 27-year-old. Chelsea switched their attentions to the French-born defender after being told their original target for the position – Real…
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic fears it will be an arduous campaign for City to retain their status as Premier League champions with other top sides around them strongly stepping up their game for the new season with bolstered squads. City clinched the title the final day of the 2013/2014 season after capitalising on Liverpool’s collapse and went on to be Premier League champions for the second time in two years. But, after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield final on Sunday, Jovetic realises the expectations upon them are high and the competition they face…
West Ham are set to make an improved offer for their latest target Conor Wickham after their first bid of £5m was rejected by Sunderland, according to The Express. The Hammers’ attempt to seal a deal for the 21-year-old striker failed yesterday when the Black Cats turned their initial proposal down. But, with Sam Allardyce’s outfit very keen to acquire Wickham, they have raised the stakes by another £2m and are poised to slam a revised offer of £7m on the table. The Sunderland youngster has just one year remaining on his £25,000 a week contract and is believed to be…
Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is set to play in football’s second tier as he signs for Reading on a free transfer. The 29-year-old controversial younger bother of ex-Manchester United star Rio, has spent a season playing in Turkey following his release from Harry Redknapp’s QPR in 2013. Having experienced some rocky times in England including spats with other players – most notably Chelsea captain John Terry – along with issues off the pitch such as nightclub brawls, problems seem to follow wherever Ferdinand junior goes with the former West Ham academy player admitting to his year…
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed his Welsh winger Gareth Bale one of the best players in the world and believes him to be key to their multi-trophy win campaign this season. Bale, 25, completed his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Spanish giants Madrid last summer for a jaw-dropping fee of £85m. He appeared to settle into his new team quickly and proved a valuable part of the all-star side throughout the season, having netted 22 goals over 40 appearances for Los Blancos and scoring in the 4-1 Champions League final win over local rivals Atletico Madrid. A player…
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale has his sights firmly set on winning the ultimate double of the Champions League and La Liga title as he heads into his second season with the Spanish giants. The 25-year-old winger enjoyed massive success in his first season at the Bernabau following his record-breaking £85m arrival last summer, winning the Copa del Rey followed by the Champions League. The Welshman firmly believes with Madrid’s trophy-hungry all-star line-up – which includes Portuguese idol Cristiano Ronaldo, French forward Karim Benzema, latest £63 signing, Colombian World Cup hero James Rodriguez along with highly-rated German newcomer Toni…
Roma have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A heavyweights have identified the Montenegro international as the man to replace Mattia Destro, who is the subject of strong interest from Tottenham Hotspur. They are now believed to have jumped ahead of rivals Juventus in the queue to land the Blues hitman, although they are likely to be met by fierce resistance from the Premier League champions during the summer transfer window. While the ex-Fiorentina man was plagued by injuries last term, he has managed to avoid fitness…
Napoli are ready to step up talks with Manchester United over the acquisition of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Il Mattino claims that new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal has decided that the Belgium international is not part of his plans for the 2014-15 campaign and he is happy to part company with him during the summer transfer window. Serie A outfit Napoli remain at the front of the queue despite hitting a stumbling block in their pursuit of the player, following a difference of opinion on wages and a loan fee. They…
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles of football which should lead to some classic matches. Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool all harbour realistic ambitions to lift the trophy but only one side can make that dream a reality and I believe that side will be Chelsea. Here are my…