http://gty.im/474535342 Liverpool are to make a new £15m bid for Asier Illarramendi who is keen to leave Real Madrid, according to Sunday People. The Reds have already had a £10.6m offer rejected but boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to land the former Real Sociedad midfielder. The 25 year old has come out and said would like to stay at Real and fight for his place, however conflicting reports in Spanish press claim he has stated a desire for more game time, a claim which has prompted a summer move. Illarmendi who Real bought from Real Sociedad in July 2013 for…
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http://gty.im/470202006 Manchester United have captured Morgan Schneiderlin in a £25m deal with the Southampton midfielder set to join the club on Wednesday. A number of Premier League sides have been labelled with interest in Southampton’s impressive French midfielder since the season ended, with Arsenal and Man United at the forefront of interested clubs. Saints boss Ronald Koeman is somewhat resigned to losing his defensive midfielder, despite offering him a new deal in recent months. His sale is firmly expected with Koeman keen to look for a suitable replacement in the coming weeks and that movement has now been heightened after…
http://gty.im/478682606 Football Express News understands Paris Saint Germain officials held a meeting on Saturday about a move for Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria. The French side have long been linked with the Argentine international, having failed to lure him to the Parc des Princes last summer, seeing him sign for Man United instead. Di Maria’s form in English football has been questioned, however, leading to some reports that United boss Louis Van Gaal could sell this summer. And, after being told by United officials that the Dutch boss would be willing to swap the winger for striker Edinson Cavani -…
http://gty.im/478078688 Roma have made a solid move for Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas, Tuttomercatoweb report. Spanish newspaper AS claim that if Manchester United keeper David De Gea arrives at Santiago Bernabeu this summer then Casillas will leave the club after a breakdown in relationship between the two Spanish international keepers. Casillas, is reportedly keen on making a summer move to England, citing London as his desired place to live if he is forced to call time on his long and successful Real Madrid career. The 34-year-old keeper has one last season on his current contract at the Bernabeu and has…
http://gty.im/477511922 AC Milan are closing in on a completed deal for Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, according to Corriere dello Sport. Manchester United want to bolster there attack, as off form Radamel Falcao returned to parent club Monaco after an unsuccessful loan spell and it was understood that they had made significant moves to sign the Sevilla striker. Bacca played an instrumental part in the Spanish side’s win over Dnipro in the Europa League final after scoring two goals. Valencia, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked, but it is AC Milan who are joining the Red Devils with keen interest. Corriere dello Sport claim…
http://gty.im/477040154 Manchester United are set to press ahead in their move for Bastian Schweinsteiger even if they sign Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton, reports Manchester Evening News. Schweinsteiger has emerged as a serious target for United boss Louis van Gaal and the Dutchman is confident he can convince the 30-year-old to swap the Allianz Arena for the Old Trafford. The pair worked together during Van Gaal’s two-year stint in charge of Bayern from 2009-2011 and it’s understood the Germany international has opened up to the idea of reuniting with his former coach in the Premier League. Van Gaal wants to strengthen his…
http://gty.im/477351162 Manchester United have submitted a second bid worth €60 million (£42.5m) for Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos, according to AS. Links between United and Real Madrid have been ever present in the past few months as a number of players have been linked with a move between the two. David De Gea is the most mentioned player to be linked with a move as the Spanishgiants continue to make him their number one target and top replacement for Iker Casillas. As pace is gathering between Madrid and United officials over a potential move, Sergio Ramos’ future is being heavily discussed,…
http://gty.im/478678548 Monaco are set to demand three Chelsea youngsters on loan as part of the deal to take Radamel Falcao to Stamford Bridge. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Nathan Ake and Andreas Christensen could all be set for Ligue 1 next season as part of the deal which will see Falcao join Chelsea this summer. After a string of poor performances for United this season and a lack of playing time under Louis van Gaal, Falcao was sent back to Ligue 1 side Monaco earlier this week. Having signed on a one-year loan deal last summer, the Colombian was fully expected to secure a…
http://gty.im/470196026 Morgan Schneiderlin has agreed a four-year contract with Manchester United, according to reports. A number of Premier League sides have been labelled with interest in Southampton’s impressive French midfielder since the season ended, with Arsenal and Man United at the forefront of interested clubs. Saints boss Ronald Koeman is somewhat resigned to losing his defensive midfielder, despite offering him a new deal in recent months. His sale is firmly expected with Koeman keen to look for a suitable replacement in the coming weeks and that movement has now been heightened after Louis van Gaal’s United had a £25m bid…
http://gty.im/472798352 Chelsea have agreed a £6.3 million deal for Fluminese striker Kenedy, whose rights are split between the club, BMG bank and the Brazilian’s agent. Jose Mourinho’s side sealed a deal for Brazilian playmaker Nathan earlier this summer and it is now confirmed by Globosporte that they are close to sealing a deal for Kenedy. The Blues are amongst a number of other Premier League clubs who have been monitoring the Brazilian youngster for a long time, having watched him burst on the scene for Fluminense. Reports in England had claimed last month that Manchester United were favourites to complete his…