Football Express News understands that West Ham United have contacted Bundesliga side Stuttgart about the services of Antonio Rudiger. The young German defender made his senior debut for Stuttgart in 2011 and has since cemented his place in the side’s defence, playing in 35 games last season in a consistently good manner. Portuguese giants Porto have been credited with interest in recent weeks but it is also now understood that Premier League side West Ham United are also extremely keen on bringing the defender to the Premier League. The Hammers have been keen admirers of the Berlin born central defender…
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Football Express News understands that Real Madrid’s Angel Di Maria has delayed a potential move to Manchester United as his agent looks for an alternative club, who plays Champions League football. The Argentine winger is currently on international duty with his country and preparing to face Germany in the World Cup final but his future is continuing to be discussed amongst Spanish and English media. Claims on Sunday morning had seen the former Benfica man linked with a move to Manchester United, with further claims that the winger had already agreed terms with Louis van Gaal’s side. However, it is…
Football Express News understands that Paris Saint Germain are ready to accept a £7m bid from Chelsea for Adrien Rabiot. Just one month after selling Brazilian defender David Luiz to French side PSG for £50m, Chelsea are ready to send some cash back to the Ligue 1 side after making a bid for youngster Rabiot. The French U21 international has struggled to break past the likes of Yohan Cabaye, Blaise Matuidi and Marco Verratti in terms of a starting place and it has been expected that the young midfielder would move on this summer. Jose Mourinho’s side have already strengthen…
Goals from Robin van Persie and Daley Blind saw Netherlands win the World Cup third place play-off 2-0 on Saturday night. Humiliation was the word most used following Brazil’s defeat to Germany in the semi-finals last week so the host nation hoped to come into the third place play-off and secure at least some sort of response. Facing the Dutch, who lost on penalties to Argentina, Brazil would start slowly and another defensive error – this time from Thiago Silva saw Arjen Robben win a penalty for the European side. Robin van Persie stepped up to score from the resulting…
Liverpool target Jackson Martinez has broken his silence about the prospect of leaving Portugese giants Porto during the summer transfer window. The Colombia forward, who is also being chased by several Serie A clubs according to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, was coy on the subject of a possible exit during an interview with Radio FM. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News the Reds hope to add another striker to the squad before the 2014-15 campaign gets under way, not least because they are selling hitman Luis Suarez to Barcelona. The insider revealed Martinez is one of…
Juventus reportedly used trips to England during the pursuit of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra to step up their attempts to sign Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Turin giants’ delegation have made the Blues centre-half a priority acquisition and they have informed his club of their intentions. However, while they are on the brink of securing Evra’s services for a modest fee, there is thought to be some way to go before they can reach an agreement with the Premier League champions for Nastasic. The report claims City are willing to part company…
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has tipped Newcastle United defender Mathieu Debuchy to thrive at the Emirates Stadium if his proposed move goes through. The right-back is thought to be on the brink of joining the Gunners as a replacement for Bacary Sagna, who left the club at the end of the season on a free transfer and joined Manchester City. Wales captain Ramsey feels the presence of several French players at the north London outfit can only help their compatriot Debuchy, who can also look forward to working for a fellow countryman in Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. Ramsey told Sky…
Reports have emerged today that French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco are preparing a big-money swoop for Chelsea’s stalwart goalkeeper Petr Cech. The Czech international has served ten years as Chelsea’s main man, having played 326 games for the Blues since his debut in 2004 and proving instrumental to the side’s trophy-winning era over the last decade. With Chelsea, the 32-year-old won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the Europa League and the Champions League. Cech’s future at Stamford Bridge is up-in-the-air owing to the highly anticipated return of on-loan goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from his three-year…
Liverpool should have tried harder to retain the services of talisman Luis Suarez, according to ex-England midfielder Joey Barton. The controversial striker will join Barcelona in the coming days after the Reds agreed to sell him to the Catalan giants. Queens Park Rangers man Barton is looking forward to seeing the 27-year-old link up with Barca star Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp but was shocked to see Liverpool arrange his sale. He said on Twitter: “Some front two Barca have now with Messi and Suarez. Can’t believe Liverpool didn’t fight harder to hold on to him. “No disrespect but…
Former England international Joey Barton believes Arsenal fans should celebrate if the Gunners land Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. The north London outfit could move for the Germany international and pair him with compatriot Mesut Ozil at the Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window. He has less than 12 months remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu, with no sign of a fresh extension in sight, and would therefore not command a large fee. Queens Park Rangers midfield man Barton thinks the acquisition of Khedira would represent a shrewd piece of business and he has been impressed by the…