Football Express News understands that Arsenal are making serious headway with a move for Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy. 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…
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Football Express News understands that officials from Manchester United and representatives of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal held one final meeting on Thursday evening. TuttoSport claimed that the Red Devils were laying down the groundwork on a £31m deal for the Chilean World Cup star earlier this week. But problems regarding Patrice Evra’s move to Juventus from Manchester United were said to be holding up progression in the deal, leaving the chances of Vidal joining Man United at a minimum. However, it is now understood that the two clubs have put Evra’s future to one side and solely concentrated on discussions…
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli hastily deleted a message he posted on social media with a picture of a gun aimed at his critics. The controversial former Manchester City attacker made the deadly weapon his Instagram profile photograph and added the message: “A kiss to those who hate me.” It was removed within minutes but was online long enough to cause a media frenzy in Italy, with Tutto Mercato Web claiming it is an embarrassment to Milan. His blunder came only hours after head coach Filippo Inzaghi had given the 23-year-old fresh hope of remaining at the San Siro beyond…
Barcelona and representatives of Alex Song are struggling to find a new club for the Cameroon midfielder. Song joined Barcelona in 2012 from Arsenal but his time with the Catalan club has seen him make limited appearances, battling with the likes of Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets for a starting place. Just 19 appearances for Barca in the league last season have now seen the Cameroon international deemed surplus to requirements with new boss Luis Enrique keen to offload the midfielder in a summer sale which has already seen the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez leave…
Peter Swallow (@ccfooty) takes a closer look at the 7-1 thumping Brazil received at the hands of Germany and it’s affect on the country. It came as a surprise to the thousands in attendance and the millions watching at home. Yet after 30 first half minutes, Brazil’s hopes of a 6th World Cup had dissipated, crushed into absolute nothingness. It was hard to watch but in reality, humiliation is part and parcel of football, an occurrence that the Seleção have, mostly been spared from. However, as all nations will testify too, the occasional humiliation can be a second chance. Brazil…
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target Adrian Lopez is set to complete his move from Atletico Madrid to FC Porto this weekend. The Spanish forward struggled to maintain a starting place under Diego Simeone at Atletico last season and question marks over his future have developed over recent weeks with the likes of Arsenal, Spurs, Galatasaray and Inter Milan all linked. However, it is now understood that the former Deportivo man is set to join Porto after being given permission from Atletico to speak to the Portuguese giants. According to Mundo Deportivo, Adrian asked to travel back to Madrid from the club’s…
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright claims playmaker Mesut Ozil and new signing Alexis Sanchez will lead the Gunners’ challenge for top honours. Ex-England international Wright hailed the £30m arrival of attacker Sanchez from Barcelona and believes the deal could have a major say on the destination of next season’s Premier League title. He also hit out at sections of the media for their criticism of Ozil’s performance for both Arsene Wenger’s side last term and Germany during this summer’s World Cup. The midfield man is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up for Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated World Cup final…
Barcelona’s summer sale has gathered pace this week, seeing three players leave the club in the space of 24 hours. The La Liga giants appointed Luis Enrique as boss towards the back end of last season and the former midfielder’s plans have already started to take shape, seeing a number of players leave the Catalan club. Winger Isaac Cuenca sparked a busy Thursday at Barcelona as he agreed to have his contract rescinded and join fellow Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna. Jonathan dos Santos was also allowed to leave, joining Villarreal, where he will now play alongside his brother and…
Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar has discussed who he wants to win the World Cup final, picking Argentina over Germany due to his friendship with Leo Messi and Javier Mascherano. The young forward joined Barcelona last summer and works alongside Messi and Mascherano at the club, so it is only natural that he wants the pair to find glory in Sunday’s final, despite the bitter rivalry between the two South American clubs. “I wish good luck to Germany but I want my two friends Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano to win it,” he told reporters in Brazil. “Messi deserves to…
Alexis Sanchez has discussed his move to Arsenal and his determination to bring success to the club’s fans next season. The Chilean winger completed his £30m move to the Emirates stadium late on Thursday evening after agreeing terms with the Gunners earlier in the week. Alexis was in superb form for Barcelona last season, finishing only second in terms of scoring and assists to Lionel Messi but his future became doubtful when new boss Luis Enrique began a summer overhaul. His move to Arsenal sees him Arsene Wenger’s first summer signing and following his presentation in the club’s new kit,…