Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has discussed reports linking him with a move to Barcelona this summer. Whilst Barcelona officials firmly had their sights set on signing Luis Suarez from Liverpool this summer, reports in both Spanish and Italian press linked former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain with a move to the Camp Nou. Further reports claimed that compatriot Lionel Messi was trying to tempt the Argentine striker into the move whilst on international duty at the World Cup this summer. Messi did claim that it would be a delight to play alongside the Napoli forward at Barca, but Higuain has…
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After signing from Liverpool for a record £50m fee on transfer deadline day in January 2011, Fernando Torres is still giving his Chelsea employees a huge headache and the Chelsea faithful an even bigger one. Since 2011, Chelsea have had Carlo Ancelotti, André Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez and José Mourinho at the helm, each failing to get the Spaniard to perform at a consistently high level. Whilst the Chelsea faithful have admired Torres’ work rate, they have been left increasingly frustrated about his goal return. Last season, he made 41 appearances for the Blues, finding the back…
New Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has discussed his move to the club and called it a ‘fantastic opportunity’. The 36-year-old was not given a new contract at Chelsea in May and instead decided to leave the club and search for a new side, joining New York City FC. However, before he can feature for the newly formed American side, who do not join the MLS until 2015 – Lampard will feature on loan for Manchester City. And, the England midfielder has discussed that he could not turn down the chance to continue playing at the highest level. Lampard told…
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Pepe Reina from Liverpool for £2.5m. The Spaniard spent last season on loan at Italian side Napoli after being deemed surplus to requirements by Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. His return to Anfield this summer left question marks regarding his future but his future was made all the more clear during the club’s tour of United States, when Reina was behind Brad Jones in terms of starting place. And, it is now understood that the Spanish international will join Bayern Munich and link up with former Barcelona friend and Bayern boss Pep Guardiola. The…
We are not too far away from the birth of season 2014/15 and what a season this is hyped up to be! The title battle is predicted to contain six teams this year, which highlights the competitiveness of the English elite division. Who will come out on top this season? We all have our own opinions, but this is mine: 1. Chelsea Chelsea are my favourites to win this year. Jose Mourinho’s men threatened to lift the trophy last season and should have done so with their form and tactical nous shown against the other top sides in…
Danny Powis takes a closer at look at Manchester United’s pre-season, a first under the management of Louis van Gaal. No one really knows what to expect. However, this year has been different for us United fans. We’ve heard how Louis Van Gaal has given players to opportunity to impress, and they have certainly done that. Despite playing in a brand new formation, unfamiliar to the players, United haven’t lost any of their five pre-season friendlies in the United States and have only conceded four goals in that time too. Of those four goals, three were penalties and then there…
Athletic Bilbao have made contact with Arsenal for the services of Mikel Arteta and Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spanish press. The Basque club have funds to spend after selling Ander Herrera to Manchester United earlier this summer and it is understood that contact has been made regarding the cost of both Arteta and Monreal. Nacho Monreal has failed to break into the starting eleven at the Emirates stadium since arriving from Malaga in 2013 and is expected to leave the club this summer in either a permanent deal or loan deal. Mikel Arteta, who joined Arsenal in 2011…
Former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has sent a message to youngsters of the game, saying that he believes they should try to copy Thomas Muller and not Lionel Messi. German international Muller had another superb season for club and country last term, helping his country win the World Cup and Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title. And, former Arsenal striker Henry believes that kids of today should try to copy Muller, rather than spend time trying to copy the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, whom he called ‘freaks’. “Stepovers, tricks, that’s not the game,” he told reporters. “The…
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher believes his old club is still suffering from frailties in defence. The Reds saw their Premier League title challenge undone by errors at the back during the final weeks of the run-in, and boss Brendan Rodgers is in the process of significantly strengthening his backline. Last night’s International Champions Cup final defeat at the hands of bitter rivals Manchester United gave Carragher cause for concern. He said on Twitter: “Watched the Lfc v Man Utd game – still defensive issues for Lfc.” Carragher was also impressed by the performance of United schemer Ander Herrera, who arrived…
Xavi Hernandez has called time on his illustrious Spanish national career in an emotional press conference on Tuesday. Arguably the greatest Spanish midfielder of all time, Xavi Hernandez has called time on his international career, just weeks after the World Cup finals in Brazil. The 34-year-old played 133 times for his country, scoring 13 goals in the process and played a big part their Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012 success. The Barcelona playmaker, who was tipped to leave his club side this summer, sat down with reporters on Tuesday morning and informed them that he would no…