Football Express News understands that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been informed by the agent of Arturo Vidal that he will join Manchester United this summer. The Juventus midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to United this summer with some reports claiming that personal terms had been agreed, however, the recent weeks have seen a move stall after problems over a transfer fee and personal terms emerged. That has since led to numerous other clubs to show interest, hoping to promptly take advantage of any mishaps by United officials. Doubts over a move have been more present this…
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Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo is likely to request a transfer if the club appoints Massimiliano Allegri as manager, according to reports in Italy. The two men clashed when they worked together at AC Milan, sparking the midfielder’s switch to Turin in 2011, and leading Premier League clubs are now on high alert to his potential departure. Allegri is now said to be in pole position to succeed Antoni Conte, who stunned the Serie A champions by resigning last night, just one day after the start of pre-season training. Il Corriere della Sera claims Pirlo will seek a move elsewhere if…
Football Express News understands that Manchester United are aware of Liverpool’s quiet interest in Arturo Vidal. Louis van Gaal’s side have made the Juventus midfielder their number one signing this summer but developments in a move have since silenced after the Chilean made wage demands deemed too much by the Old Trafford club. Juventus, who are willing to sell Vidal, have been in negotiations with United in recent weeks but with problems over wages and other factors, it now seems that a potential deal has taken a step backwards. That has led Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers to appoint one of…
Football Express News understands that Liverpool have submitted a second bid for Swansea City left-back Ben Davies. The Welsh international has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs this summer, including Tottenham Hotspur but it is Liverpool who are leading the chase for the talented youngster. The Reds have been interested in Sevilla’s Alberto Moreno but stalls in any deal for the Spanish international have seen boss Brendan Rodgers move their interest towards Davies. Davies made his debut for the Swans in 2012 and has since gone on to make 84 appearances over two seasons. Liverpool, who made…
Football Express News understands that Everton are set to announce the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina star Muhamed Besic. Roberto Martinez became a keen admirer of the youngster following his performances for his country in the World Cup this summer, where he faced Nigeria, Argentina and Iran in the group stages. The 21-year-old, who can operate on the pitch, either in midfield or defence has been playing for Ferencvaros and has gained interest from a number of other European clubs such as Spanish side Sevilla. However, it is understood that Everton were willing to pay the £4.5m asking price and…
Former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly the frontrunner to take the helm at Juventus following Antonio Conte’s resignation. The Turin giants are reeling from the surprise departure of a man who guided them to three successive Serie A titles but are anxious to appoint his successor as quickly as possible, with pre-season training now under way. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Allegri has edged ahead of former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini in the race to land the iconic role at one of Europe’s biggest clubs. He is said to be meeting with Juve officials later…
AC Milan have made contact with Manchester United regarding a move for wideman Nani, according to Sky Sports Italia. Although a potential target for Juventus and Inter, the Rossonerri have enquired about the 27-year-old, who has struggled with fitness and form in recent seasons. The Portugal international hardly featured for the Red Devils last term but his status is yet to be confirmed by his club, with new manager Louis van Gaal now at the helm. A potential stumbling block for the San Siro giants is the player’s wages, which add up to around £3 million per season. The latest…
Besiktas are close to signing Chelsea striker Demba Ba after agreeing an £8m deal, Football Express News understands. The Senegalese striker is widely-expected to depart west London this summer after seeing boss Jose Mourinho snap up £32m hitman Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid to spark an overhaul of his strikeforce. The Turkish giants had originally planned to make a move for striker Bryan Ruiz after watching the Costa Rica international perform well for his country in the World Cup, but it is now understood that they have turned their attention to Ba. Ba was Chelsea’s third-choice striker last term and many…
Spain international Alvaro Negredo has ended speculation surrounding his future by telling the Manchester City website that he is not homesick. “I don’t want to leave City, I’m very happy and very settled here,” said the 28-year-old, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer before Los Rojiblancos completed the signing of Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic. Negredo added: “I had a difficult end to the season and that’s why there has been lots of talking, but I’ve been very happy from the first day I arrived here.” The former Sevilla hitman plundered an impressive…
Manchester United have tonight edged closer to the signature of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal following the resignation of head coach Antonio Conte, Football Express News can reveal. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN there is a growing belief in the corridors of power that they will land the Chile international in light of the Italian’s exit, which comes just one day after the start of pre-season. This morning Conte entered into crisis talks with the board and asked directors for answers amid speculation that they were preparing to sell Vidal to United. Serie A champions Juve are believed…