Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera for a fee of £28.7m, according to Spanish reports. Herrera, who has spent three seasons with Athletic Bilbao since joining them from Real Zaragoza in 2011, will see his release clause rise to £33.5m on July 1 but Spanish daily Marca have reported that Premier League side Man United have already agreed a deal. United have been keen on Herrera since they met the Basque side in the Champions League two seasons ago and with new boss Louis van Gaal also a fan, it is now…
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Inter Milan are ready to battle it out for Manchester United target Alessio Cerci, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Quotidiano Sportivo claims that the San Siro giants are ready to test Torino’s resolve to keep hold of the coveted 26-year-old, with owner Erick Thohir anxious to significantly strengthen a squad which under-achieved last term. Inter finished the 2013-14 campaign in fifth position after several bouts of inconsistent form, failing to match the ambitions of the hierarchy. A source close to Old Trafford told Football Express News that Italy international Cerci remains on their radar, although the chance…
Luis Suarez’s father in law has told Spanish media that the time is right for the Liverpool man to make a move to La Liga, following interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Gustavo Balbi, was quizzed about the future of Suarez at Liverpool following heavy interest from Barca and Madrid, which has strongly developed in the last week, following his two-goal performance against England in the World Cup. Balbi, the father of Suarez’s wife Sofia, who lives in Castelldefels, near Barcelona, told La Sexta: “This is the right moment for him to move. “He has shown all that he is.…
Serie A heavyweights Roma have reportedly set their sights on luring either outgoing Chelsea veteran Samuel Eto’o or Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic to the capital this summer. According to Italian source Leggo, the Giallorossi head coach Rudi Garcia has asked directors to fund a move for a high-profile hitman in order to strengthen his options in the final third of the pitch. Eto’o will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract comes to an end next week, and the 33-year-old’s World Cup campaign with Cameroon came to an end last night in a 4-1 loss to hosts Brazil. He was…
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been banned from representing his country after an elbow on Mario Mandzukic against Croatia last week. Song, was helpless as his country lost out to Croatia, ending their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup and his frustrations were clear to see midway through the tie as he elbowed Bayern Munich striker Mandzukic. The Barcelona midfielder was sent off for his actions and immediately asked for forgiveness from his country’s supporters, but football’s governing body FIFA have been less forgiving, banning him for a total of three games. Song’s future…
Napoli winger Dries Mertens has urged Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to return to the Serie A club. The Spain shot-stopper, who played in his national side’s final World Cup game against Australia yesterday before heading home, spent the 2013-14 campaign on loan in Naples under the guidance of compatriot Rafael Benitez. He played some of his best football under his fellow countryman when Benitez was at the Anfield helm and they were reunited in Italy last term, but he now returns to Merseyside following the expiration of his loan deal and an unsuccessful World Cup in Brazil. Spain crashed out…
Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has agreed a move to Barcelona in principle, according to Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo. Suarez returned from injury to score two sublime goals against England last week and his performance in that game has since gained further interest from Spain’s big two Real Madrid and Barcelona. And, it is highly reported that the latter are ready to make a substantial bid to Liverpool after agreeing personal terms with Suarez, which will see him make a move to La Liga this summer. Mundo Deportivo claim that talks have progressed at speed this week, with agent…
Fiorentina directors will reportedly meet tomorrow to determine the future of coveted midfielder Juan Cuadrado, who is being chased by Juventus and Barcelona. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit’s hierarchy is anxious to thrash out their strategy in preparation for what could turn out to be a bidding war. The report claims the Viola have softened their stance on the potential departure of the 26-year-old, who has been in excellent form for Colombia at the World Cup, and are ready to cash in on his popularity. His value is believed to have increased due to his…
Karim Benzema is edging closer to a new contract with Real Madrid, according to Spanish daily Marca. The French striker struggled to find the back of the net towards the end of last season, scoring just one goal in his final 13 games of the season. But, his form for the French national team at the World Cup in Brazil is serving as a reminder to those doubters in Madrid that the former Lyon man still has what it takes, scoring three goals and creating two in his country’s first two group games. The likes of Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain…
Reports in Spain and on BeIN Sports claim that Radamel Falcao will join Real Madrid following the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Falcao, who has been forced to miss his country’s World Cup finals due to injury has been strongly linked with Real Madrid since he left Atletico Madrid last summer for French side Monaco, with super agent Jorge Mendes keen for his client to return to the Spanish capital. Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been linked to the former Porto striker but it is now reported that a deal has been…