Football Express News understands that Manchester United have held a meeting to discuss the potential signing of Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund and have given boss Louis van Gaal the green light to make the move. The German winger was one of the stand out performers in European football last season and played a big part in helping his side reach the latter stages of the Champions League, aswell as finishing runners-up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Reus, who narrowly missed out on a place in the German national team due to injury, which he suffered a World Cup…
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Football Express News understands that Liverpool have held positive talks with Manchester City over the signing of James Milner. The English international has been linked with a move away from the Etihad stadium this summer, despite reportedly being offered a new contract extension with the Premier League champions. Liverpool see Milner as the perfect player to add experience and quality to their midfield and want the former Aston Villa winger to provide competition with the likes of Raheem Sterling for a starting place. It is understood that following Brendan Rodgers’ advances, Milner is keen to push through a move in…
Football Express News understands that Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez. The Mexican striker has somewhat lost his place in the Man United starting eleven over recent seasons and has found playing time hard to come by, making just 24 league appearances last season with the majority of those coming from the substitutes bench. Hernandez has gained plenty of interest with the likes of Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid having made contact with the English side, who have been instructed to sell the striker by new boss Louis van Gaal. Spanish champions…
Luis Suarez may start the season with Barcelona after reports that the Court of Arbitration for Sport may overturn his domestic match ban. The Uruguayan striker was involved in a controversial incident this summer at the Brazil World Cup when he bit the shoulder of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini and he received a four month domestic and nine game international ban for his actions. Suarez, who was playing for Liverpool at the time has since made the move to La Liga giants Barcelona but is yet to be presented to the club’s fans as the ban forces him to stay…
In the wake of Toni Kroos’ big money move to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he failed in his mission to persuade the prized midfielder to stay another season at the Bundesliga club. The 24-year-old Bayern youth academy fledgling began his rise to stardom with the German giants at a young age, having proven he possessed enough quality to make his first team debut aged just 17. Over the subsequent seasons he went on to become one of the club’s top performers, featuring in a total of 130 games; and has also made his impact…
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has launched a new website – which describes the Blues as a London club. The Italian, who departed under a cloud 14 months ago following a series of high-profile bust-ups on the training ground and in the dressing room, also completely glosses over his explosive exit from the Etihad Stadium on the site. He was adored by City supporters, not least because he ended their 35-year wait for a piece of silverware by lifting the FA Cup in 2011. Mancini led them to the Premier League title 12 months later but he 2012-13 campaign…
Arsenal will be given the chance to sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao if Manchester City snub the opportunity, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN there has been preliminary contact from the Colombia international’s camp, with a view to entering into a serious dialogue if the Blues opt against buying the forward. The Gunners insider revealed their interest in AC Milan star Mario Balotelli has cooled in recent weeks, and they could still pursue other attack-minded targets before the summer transfer window slams shut. While City seemingly have first refusal, the positive prognosis on…
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has dismissed suggestions that striker Andy Carroll’s latest injury will end his career. The former Newcastle United talisman sat out the Hammers’ pre-season friendly against Wellington Phoenix in Auckland last night and will also miss Saturday’s clash with Sydney FC in Wellington. Their tour of New Zealand was seen as a perfect opportunity for Carroll to make up for lost time and reach optimum fitness levels, having missed half of last term through ankle trouble. But he sustained a sore left ankle in training and, as a precautionary measure, will play no part in…
Southampton striker Dani Osvandlo has reportedly agreed to sign for Inter Milan. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Italy international will return to his homeland after the two clubs thrashed out a loan deal with a view to a permanent move. It is believed that the towering targetman, who failed to report for training with the Saints when the squad returned from a summer break, will complete the switch within the next four days. Serie A champions Juventus, where Osvaldo spent the second half of last season on loan, had been in pole position to secure his services, but their…
Liverpool’s former talisman Luis Suarez may have ditched life in England’s north-east to enjoy sunnier climes with all-stars Barcelona, but former boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted there is no love lost and that he will maintain good relations with the player who achieved so much for the club. Following weeks of transfer speculation linking him to Europe’s top sides along with much World Cup controversy, Liverpool’s hot-headed striker was poached in a jaw-dropping £75m swoop by to La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. The Uruguayan completed a very successful three-and-a-half seasons at Anfield, the last one proving particularly prolific. Having been…