Belgium’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Argentina on Saturday has prompted the team to publish an open letter to their fans, thanking them for their unfaltering support during the tournament in Brazil. The Belgian side, who are captained by Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and includes star players such as Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois, expressed their gratitude to their supporters along with their pride at having progressed to Belgium’s furthest stage in the 84-year history of the World Cup competition – to the quarter finals. The letter was published in several Belgian…
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Arsenal are keeping tabs on Ajax winger Ricardo Kishna, Football Express News can reveal. The highly-rated wideman, who has been dubbed ‘the next Angel Di Maria’ by Dutch observers, earned rave reviews last term for a string of eye-catching displays which were reminiscent of the Real Madrid and Argentina star. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN that the Gunners are monitoring the 19-year-old’s progress with great interest and plan to send scouts to watch him in action in the opening weeks of the 2014-15 campaign. He will remain in Amsterdam beyond the summer after finally putting pen…
German international Sami Khedira has informed any interested parties, including Arsenal, that he wants to remain with Real Madrid next season. Khedira missed the majority of last season due to injury and the impressive form of Luka Modric and his future at the Santiago Bernabeu was thought to be heavily debated. The likes of Manchester United and Arsenal have both shown recent interest, with the latter having planned and submitted a £24m bid. However, Khedira, who is currently on international duty with the German national side in Brazil, has stated his intentions of staying with the Spanish side beyond the…
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to sign at least one more striker in addition to Lille’s Divock Origi, Football Express News can reveal. The Reds are closing in on the Belgium international and expect him to put pen to paper early this week, as they plan for life without talisman Luis Suarez, who is set to join Barcelona. But a source close to Anfield told FEN that boss Rodgers and his technical staff are anxious to add one or possibly two forwards to the squad during the summer transfer window. The insider revealed there is an acceptance in the corridors…
Reports in Spanish press claim that Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Benfica’s Nico Gaitan. Argentine attacking midfielder Gaitan has been linked with a summer move since the season ended, with whom he enjoyed a successful season with Benfica, helping the Portuguese side to an impressive league title, plus a Europa League final spot. Manchester United have been strongly linked to the 26-year-old in recent weeks but it is now being reported by Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo that Atletico Madrid are set to complete a summer deal. The report goes on to add that Gaitan will arrive…
Arsenal and Liverpool target Pedro Rodriguez has been told he will not be leaving Barcelona after speaking to sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta. The tricky Spanish winger played an important part in Barcelona’s last campaign but doubts over his future became heard following the arrival for Luis Enrique as boss, with the former midfielder keen to examine his squad. Arsenal and Liverpool, amongst the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain were credited with interest, but Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo have reported that the Tenerife-born winger will remain at the Camp Nou next season. Pedro told the media outlet that…
Newcastle United defender Ryan Taylor has opened up about his injury nightmare after returning to training almost two years after his last appearance. The 29-year-old has not for the Magpies since the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea in August 2012, when he sustained a second successive cruciate ligament injury. He took to social media site Twitter to pay tribute to his followers for their goodwill messages throughout his ordeal. Taylor said: “Thank you so much for all your support throughout my rehab, it’s been much easier with the support you guys have given me. “What a fantastic feeling it was this…
Spanish daily AS report that Manchester United will submit a bid for Real Madrid forward Angel Di Maria. The Argentina forward has been in superb form in the past year for both club and country, but his future at the Santiago Bernabeu remains in doubt with reports in Argentina and Spanish media saying that the former Benfica man wants to leave the club. Reports in AS claim that Man United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to submit a bid in the region of £50m for Di Maria, but will face competition from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain. Arsenal…
Former Liverpool playmaker Luis Garcia has come out of retirement six months after hanging up his boots. The Spaniard announced his decision to join Indian Super League club Athletico de Kolkata on his Facebook page, just days after hinting on Twitter that he was missing football. He said: “I’m very exited to share with you my new challenge. “I’ve decided to join Athletico de Kolkata in the new Indian Super League. Thanks for all your support.” The 36-year-old joined the Reds in 2004 from Barcelona and gained an immediate rapport with the Anfield faithful, helping them to famously win the…
Claudio Bravo has completed his medical and signed for Barcelona from Real Sociedad. The Chilean keeper was in superb form for his country in the World Cup, prompting Barcelona to tie up a deal for the impressive stopper from fellow La Liga rivals Real Sociedad. Bravo arrived in the Catalan capital on Monday morning and underwent a medical, before signing on the dotted line to complete a five year deal which will see him and Marc-Andre ter Stegen battle it out for the number one spot at the club. Bravo spoke about his arrival at the club, discussing the pressure…