Football Express News understands that the agent of Marco Reus is contacting a number of Premier League clubs, asking them to make a serious move for the German winger. Reus missed the World Cup this summer in Brazil after an injury ruled him out of the tournament in Brazil but interest in him following an impressive season with Borussia Dortmund continues to grow. Heavily linked to Barcelona, the former Borussia Monchengladbach man is said to be keen to pursue a summer move and his agent is currently trying to persuade the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United into making a…
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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sunderland are on the verge of paying over-the-odds for Reds attacker Fabio Borini. Football Express News understands the Black Cats are in advanced negotiations over the £14million acquisition of the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old was far from prolific for Gus Poyet’s side, plundering nine goals in 40 appearances, but he became a popular figure on Wearside, not least because he had a knack of producing important and sometimes iconic strikes. He found the back of the net in both Tyne-Wear derbies against bitter…
Football Express News understands that Liverpool are ready to go toe-to-toe with Manchester United and battle for the signature of Real Madrid’s Angel Di Maria. The Argentine attacking midfielder is set to leave the European champions after falling out with a number of top club members due to his allegiance to compatriots Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano, who play for rivals Barcelona. Di Maria heavily praised Messi during the World Cup and stated that the Barca man was the best footballer in the world, angering those at Madrid, who back Cristiano Ronaldo for the particular accolade. Manchester United and Paris…
Football Express News understands that Manchester United have been told by Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal to hold off in their bid to sign him. The Chilean World Cup star is currently enjoying a holiday with his family and friends and will return to pre-season training with Juventus in the coming weeks. Vidal, who has enjoyed recent successes with the Turin side, winning the Serie A title last season has been subject to heavy links to Manchester United, who have attempted on several occasions to negotiate a fee with the Juve and the player himself. Dutch boss Louis van Gaal is…
Roma are reportedly closing in on Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri. According to 4-4-2.com the Serie A heavyweights have jumped to the front of the queue for the Switzerland international, who caught the eye in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are said to be ready to part company with the 22-year-old, with Roma happy to meet their £15million valuation of the player. Merseyside giants Liverpool were thought to be leading the race to secure his signature during the summer transfer window but the latest report insists a deal was never struck and he is unlikely to…
Unsettled Brazil international striker Robinho has decided his immediate future lies with the United States MLS after spending four seasons – the last two as a fringe player – at troubled Serie A side AC Milan. The 30-year-old moved to the San Siro in 2010 following a two-season stint with Manchester City in the Premier League and a three-year spell at La Liga side Real Madrid prior to that. The 2013/2014 season saw the Brazilian make just eleven starts in 38 league fixtures, 14 less than Milan’s wayward striker Mario Balotelli, who is believed to have been something of a…
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines amidst reports of his pending move from the Ligue 1 glamour club to Real Madrid. Should the deal complete, the 22-year-old will join fellow Best Player nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel di Maria at the Bernabau. Spanish ace Diego Costa, who has just signed to…
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik is ready to reject overtures from rivals United after climbing the Blues’ pecking order, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal holds a long-term interest in the 19-year-old, having worked with him during his time as Holland head coach. His future appeared to be in doubt when he was farmed out on loan again last term to PSV Eindhoven in his homeland, following a season with Blackburn Rovers. However, the Blues insider revealed his performances in a PSV shirt impressed his parent…
A Manchester United source has told Football Express News new boss Louis van Gaal did not attempt to lure Yaya Toure from the blue side of the city, contrary to widespread media reports. Numerous publications in the UK and overseas ran with the story that the Red Devils gave the Ivory Coast international the opportunity to quit rivals City and become one of the highest earners at Old Trafford. In the subsequent hours the 31-year-old pledged his future to the club, telling Sky Sports News a transfer is out of the question. And a United insider told FEN there was…
Napoli head coach Rafael Benitez has fielded questions about his reported raid on former club Liverpool for midfielder Lucas Leiva. The Spaniard faced foreign and domestic reporters and addressed a wide range of topics ahead of the 2014-15 campaign. Italian source Il Mattino has claimed since the start of July that both Benitez and Lucas want to work together again. But when the boss spoke to Sky Italia this afternoon about the prospect of landing the 27-year-old and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Christoph Kramer, he was coy. He said: “They are players from other teams.” If the proposed move falls through Napoli…