Italian media Tuttosport claim that AC Milan have told AC Milan that they would like Joel Campbell to be part of a total £27m bid from Arsenal for Mario Balotelli. The Costa Rican striker has been in superb form at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and played an important part in his country’s famous win over Uruguay last week and that had prompted numerous fans of Arsenal to call on Arsene Wenger to make him part of the squad next season. Campbell arrived at Arsenal in 2011 but was loaned out Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiacos, before returning to…
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Serie A outfit Sampdoria are reportedly lining up a double swoop for midfielders Esteban Cambiasso and David Pizarro. Argentina stalwart Cambiasso is available on a free transfer after running down his contract at Inter Milan, and would provide the pedigree for which Sampdoria are searching. Former Manchester City loanee Pizarro would also not command a transfer fee as his current deal at Fiorentina has expired. At 33 and 34-years-old respectively, the pair can offer their suitors a wealth of experience if terms can be agreed with their representatives. According to Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport the acquisition of Pizarro…
AC Milan’s pursuit of Verona hitman Juan Iturbe is set to spell the end of Kaka’s San Siro career, according to fresh reports in Italy. Italian source Leggo claims Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has been in contact with his counterparts at Verona and has entered into a dialogue in order to thrash out acceptable terms for Iturbe. The former Porto man plundered eight goals in 33 appearances last season. Kaka looks likely to be one of the first victims of a mass clear-out at Milan, which comes in response to a torrid 2013-14 campaign. They finished the domestic season in…
Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado has been told by his national coach to test himself at the highest level, amid strong interest from La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. Colombia boss Jose Pekerman believes the 26-year-old is ready for the step up after seeing him flourish at club and international level. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Cuadrado, who is co-owned by the Viola and Udinese, is the subject of a transfer tug-of-war between Catalan giants Barca and Serie A champions Juventus. While the Nou Camp club is willing to pay £20million, his employers are said to be holding out for around…
Roma have reportedly set their sights on Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after being frustrated in their pursuit of other forwards. According to Il Messaggero, the Serie A heavyweights have been priced out of moves for Torino attacker Alessio Cerci and Verona hitman Juan Iturbe, and have returned to their original idea of bidding for the Dortmund star. The report claims Roma have taken encouragement from the face that the Bundesliga outfit have already significantly strengthened in the final third of the pitch and could be open to an offer which helps them balance the books. It is not good…
Football Express News understands that Barcelona have not yet given up hope of signing Sergio Aguero from Manchester City. The Argentine striker scored 28 goals in 34 games for City last season but again struggled with injuries, however, that has not stopped interest from a number of big spending European clubs and one of those – Barcelona, are ready to push City again for his signature. The former Atletico Madrid striker has been strongly linked with a move back to Spain in recent times as reported that his friends and family still live in the Spanish capital. Plus reports that…
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to enter the race for Barcelona attacker Alexis Sanchez. The Chile international, who last night helped his side to a 2-0 victory over Spain which saw the defending World Cup holders crash out of the tournament with a game to spare, is the subject of strong interest from Serie A giants Juventus. However, Italian source TuttoSport claims Atletico head coach Diego Simeone is keen to spend a chunk of the transfer fee his club will receive from Chelsea for hitman Diego Costa and has identified Sanchez as the man to fill his…
Arsenal held more meetings with the representatives of Mario Balotelli and is it understood that a £27m deal is now set to be completed. The Italian striker is currently at the World Cup with his country and scored against England in their 2-1 win last week, prompting more interest from a number of clubs who have been monitoring his situation. Arsenal have been one of those as boss Arsene Wenger looks to improve his attacking options and build on the North London club’s FA Cup success last season. Balotelli, who played well for AC Milan last season is ready to…
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has told his Twitter followers that he was racially abused in Dubai last night. The 25-year-old is currently on holiday after failing to be considered for the England squad competing in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, and revealed how an enjoyable evening was marred by the unsavoury incident. Right-back Richards, who can also operate in the centre of the defence and has played for the Three Lions on 13 occasions, also blamed rap artists for their frequent use of racial slurs. He believes the high-profile singers give the general public an excuse to use…
Barcelona have completed the signing of of Chilean keeper Claudio Bravo, according to Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo. The Catalan club have reacted quickly to the decisions of Victor Valdes and Jose Pinto, who both called time on their careers at the Camp Nou, by completed the signing of German Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Claudio Bravo. The deal for Bravo, which is in the region of £12m is set to be announced on Thursday or Friday, just days after the Chilean keeper played an important part in his country’s win over Spain, which knocked the World champions out of the World…