As previously reported by FEN, Bayern Munich midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri is strongly linked with a move to Liverpool with discussions having taken place last month between the player’s agent and the Merseyside club. No agreement has since materialised as it is believed that Brendan Rodgers’ Reds stalled in their pursuit of the young Swiss international amidst their hot pursuit of ex-Barcelona playmaker Alexis Sanchez, who they lost out to Arsenal last week. But should the Reds’ interest in Shaqiri be reignited they will need to act fast, since reports have emerged in Italy to suggest Italian side Roma are closing…
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Southampton are fast-appearing something of a feeder club to Liverpool, with a FOURTH Saints player reported to be hot property amongst powers that be at the Kop. Jay Rodriguez, who plays as a winger or centre-forward, could be the next player tempted away from the south coast by dreams of playing Champions League football in Merseyside, according to reports that have emerged this morning. Southampton have already lost two key members of their attack force in Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert and should a deal be struck between the two clubs for the 24-year-old it would make Rodriguez the third…
AC Milan have reportedly joined the race to lure Liverpool target Jackson Martinez away from Portugese giants Porto. Italian source Leggo claims the San Siro giants have made the Colombia hitman a priority target for the summer transfer window but they must sell first in order to fund a bid. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News Reds boss Brendan Rodgers intends to add another striker to the squad before the 2014-15 campaign gets started, in light of the fact that they are selling talisman Luis Suarez to Barcelona. The insider revealed Martinez is one of several attack-minded…
Manchester United target Angel Di Maria has reportedly rejected a move to Paris Saint-Germain in favour of a switch to the Premier League. French source L’Equipe claims the Real Madrid winger is closing in on a Bernabeu exit but has informed his advisors to find him a club in England, despite being the subject of strong interest from the cash-rich French heavyweights. It represents a huge boost to United and their new manager Louis van Gaal, who is ready to step up the club’s transfer activity after completing his World Cup assignment with the Dutch national side. Argentina wideman Di…
Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij has reportedly told Feyenoord he is desperate to quit the club. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Holland international does not want to extend his stay beyond the summer transfer window and has informed the Dutch outfit of his desire to move on. Serie A outfit Lazio have been leading the race to secure his signature since the end of May but have struggled to get a deal over the finishing line, handing United fresh hope of landing the centre-half. A source close to Old Trafford told Football Express News that new…
Arsenal and Manchester United target Fredy Guarin has reportedly been made available for transfer by Inter Milan. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Colombia international will be sold in the coming weeks as the San Siro giants need to raise funds for incoming deals. Sources close to the Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford told Football Express News that Guarin has been on their radar for a number of months but until now he was deemed out of reach, not least because Inter successfully fought to keep him in January. Back then Serie A champions Juventus were leading the pursuit…
Napoli are reportedly on the verge of securing the signature of Swansea City striker Michu. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Spain international will join the Serie A outfit on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent move at the end of the 2014-15 campaign. Last term the 28-year-old was blighted by injuries but still managed to make 24 appearances despite being sidelined for two large chunks of the season. His form suffered, however, and he managed a return of only six goals. It came in stark contrast to the previous year, when he announced himself…
Football Express News understands that Liverpool will look to complete a move for Sevilla’s Alberto Moreno once Lazar Markovic has completed his medical on Monday morning. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is a keen admirer of the young Spanish international and has been working hard to complete a deal since the turn of the summer. And, with negotiations for the likes of Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic all now complete, the Northern Irish boss is ready to solidify his move for Moreno. Moreno has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid this summer after a superb season for…
Football Express News understands that Arsenal and Loic Remy’s representatives are struggling to agree terms over a summer deal. Talk of Remy’s potential move to Arsenal took a massive step forward towards the end of last season after he met Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on several occasions, including an afternoon of talks during the game with West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates stadium. The French striker enjoyed a fruitful spell with Newcastle United but returned from his loan spell to parent club Queens Park Rangers. Negotiations have continued to develop with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger keen to add Remy alongside…
Lazio will reportedly pull the plug on a move for Liverpool target Davide Astori if the Cagliari defender does not sign for them by Wednesday. Il Corriere della Sera claims the towering centre-half and his representatives have been told to make a decision on his future or they will turn their attention to other targets in midweek. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News that Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the situation and could look to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding the Italy international. The insider revealed the Reds has all but given up hope of…