http://gty.im/473640026 Manchester United’s Juan Mata has paid tribute to Steven Gerrard following the midfielder’s final game for Liverpool at Anfield at the weekend. The 34-year-old is ending a 17-year association with the Reds and will sign for MLS side LA Galaxy in the summer. An emotional Anfield said goodbye to their hero against Crystal Palace at the weekend, prompting fellow professionals to give their thoughts on the former England captain via social media and in Mata’s case – his personal blog. “I take this opportunity to wish good luck to Steven Gerrard after his farewell in Anfield,” he wrote in…
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http://gty.im/473808256 Liverpool are keen to sign Paris Saint Germain forward Javier Pastore, according to reports. The former Palermo attacker has spoken of his desire to remain at Parc des Princes beyond his current deal but contract talks are said to have stalled after his ‘large’ demands. PSG boss Laurent Blanc is unsure whether or not to offer an improved deal to the Argentine international or look elsewhere for a playmaker this summer. And, his stalling on the new deal has seen the likes of Liverpool to reignite their interest. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has been keen on the lively attacker…
http://gty.im/473650836 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will do all he can to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi this summer, Football Express News understands. Blues boss Jose Mourinho has maintained his interest in the 21-year-old striker after watching a number of his performances this season and is now ready to pursue a summer move. Inter have been reluctant to allow the Argentine international to leave the club in recent times, but growing interest from some of European football’s big money clubs has swayed their decision, prompting new boss Roberto Mancini to look elsewhere for a new striker. Mourinho has been a long…
http://gty.im/457618120 Tottenham are ready to hijack Newcastle’s move for Barcelona attacker Sandro Ramirez, according to Sport. Newcastle United had agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona, according to some reports last week but following concerns from the Catalan side about their Premier League status, a deal now seems to be off. Ramirez has been playing a bit part role for the Barca senior team this season, making limited appearances whilst playing regularly for their B-side in the second division. He has impressed though when given the chance, scoring a vital goal against Villarreal earlier in the season, before netting against…
http://gty.im/473257324 Premier League new-boys Bournemouth are interested in bringing Rickie Lambert back to the south coast, according to Daily Mirror. Lambert quit Southampton last summer to make his dream move to Liverpool in a £4m deal but his time at the Anfield club has not been what he expected, having made limited appearances starting just seven league games and scoring just three goals. A summer move is now expected with a number of lower Premier League clubs showing interest and it is new-boys Bournemouth who are leading the list of interested clubs. Boss Eddie Howe believes that Lambert would be…
http://gty.im/473634944 Alexandre Lacazette has turned down the chance to extend his contract at the club, prompting speculation of a move to the Premier League. French media L’Equipe report that striker Lacazette has turned down an offer to remain with the Ligue 1 side and that has prompted the likes of Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea to show interest. The French international has been in superb form this season, having scored 31 goals in 33 games in all competitions. The 23-year-old has been under negotiations over a new deal with Lyon since the turn of the year, but following…
http://gty.im/473274366 Liverpool are interested in Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Saturday turned into an emotional day for everyone involved at Liverpool football club with captain Steven Gerrard playing his last home game and his exit to LA Galaxy has prompted the club to scour Europe for a potential replacement. A number of players have been linked with Roma’s Miralem Pjanic and Juventus’ Andrea Pirlo linked, but reports coming out Italy claim that the Anfield club could be set to make a summer move for Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal. Vidal has been wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester…
http://gty.im/472868212 Real Madrid’s attempts to bring Jose Mourinho back to the club have failed, according to Sky Sports News. Carlo Ancelotti’s time at the Santiago Bernabeu is almost over with reports in Spanish press claiming that the club’s board have now called time on his reign as manager, following a number of setbacks this season. The Italian boss will always be remembered for bringing the La Liga giants their much anticipated 10th Champions League title, but failures to win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and retain the European title, have prompted a replacement to be discussed. Borussia Dortmund’s Jurgen…
http://gty.im/473766520 Manchester United will accept £15m and Daniel Carvajal for David De Gea from Real Madrid, according to reports. De Gea has been United’s stand out player this season and pushed Chelsea‘s Eden Hazard for the Premier League Player of the Year award, but his future at Old Trafford has been hot on the press. Links to Madrid have been ever present for the most part of the season with the former Atletico keeper tipped to replace Iker Casillas and was reported earlier this week that negotiations over a deal had ended successfully. A deal worth £3.6m per season is…
http://gty.im/473046426 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is trying to tempt Yaya Toure into scrapping his pre-contract with Inter Milan, Football Express News understands. The Ivory Coast international has been a key figure in City’s recent successes since joining them from Catalan giants Barcelona, but came close to departing the club last summer after reportedly being unhappy following a number of off-field incidents. Toure, has once again been linked with an exit after further claims he is unhappy at the Etihad stadium and Italian side Inter have made significant moves to complete a deal. The Italian side are willing to sell a…