http://gty.im/472979734 Manchester United have been told that a swap deal including Mario Gotze and Angel Di Maria can go ahead. Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann was speaking to Goal.com when he confirmed that officials at the Allianz Arena were far from impressed with the World Cup final goalscorer. Gotze, who joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund two seasons back has failed to cement his place in their side and has played a bit part role for Pep Guardiola this season. Hamann said: “Mario Gotze is badly out of form and has hardly contributed for Bayern Munich this season. ‘It would…
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http://gty.im/472268150 Football Express News understands that Chelsea have submitted a £35.8m bid for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The French centre-back has struggled for game time this season, having struggled to force his way past both Sergio Ramos and Pepe in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting eleven. Spanish defender Ramos signed a new deal earlier this season, whilst Ancelotti was debating on who to sell this summer out of Portuguese defender Pepe and Varane. And, it is now understood that the European champions have decided to axe the French international, prompting Chelsea to formally submit a bid of £35.8m. The Frenchman is expected to…
http://gty.im/472829498 Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, Football Express News understands. Reports in January claimed that the German World Cup winner had agreed a deal with United ahead of a summer move but those reports seemed to disappear in March after the player himself silenced rumours to concentrate on the current season with Dortmund. However, it is now understood that United have reinstated those talks and that Hummels has penned a deal, although confirmation of the deal is to wait until the current season finishes. Dortmund will see current boss Jurgen Klopp…
Barcelona took a 3-0 first leg lead over Bayern Munich to the Allianz Arena and they ran out 5-3 winners on aggregate on Tuesday evening. Mehdi Benatia put the home side ahead inside 10 minutes to give the home fans belief but Brazilian Neymar restored parity for Barcelona twice in the first half, giving Luis Enrique’s side a 2-1 half time lead. Bayern bounced back in the second half with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller but Barca did just about enough to book themselves a place in the June final. Juventus and Real Madrid will battle it out…
http://gty.im/473047018 Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has accepted a deal to join Inter Milan this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. 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 number…
http://gty.im/471546648 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho are planning to sell Petr Cech this summer and bring in Queens Park Rangers keeper Robert Green for £2m. Cech has played second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois this season and has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, gaining interest from the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and other top European clubs. The Czech Republic keeper is firmly expected to be moved on and the Blues are said to have told interested clubs that he can leave for a transfer fee of £10m. His sale will see the champions without a back-up keeper for…
http://gty.im/472052270 Chelsea’s hopes to sign Mauro Icardi have seemingly been dashed after Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini announced plans to sign Erik Lamela as his strike partner. The Blues have been interested in Argentine striker Icardi for some-time having watched closely as his contract renewal talks continued throughout this season at Inter Milan. A summer move was expected with boss Jose Mourinho keen to replace ageing Didier Drogba with the former Barcelona youth product. However, Inter boss Roberto Mancini is planning on ‘big’ things next season at the San Siro and wants to keep Icardi at the club and partner…
http://gty.im/471954616 Chelsea are no longer interested in Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin, leaving Newcastle United to head the list of clubs keen. Blues boss Jose Mourinho had been heavily interested QPR striker Austin in recent weeks and was keen to sign the Englishman to replace Didier Drogba, who is edging closer and closer to retirement. However, the Portuguese coach is keen to look elsewhere for a new front-man and has informed Austin’s representatives that a move will not be made. Austin has been in impressive form this season and has netted 17 Premier League goals for a struggling…
http://gty.im/472757294 Manchester United target Roberto Firmino is ready to move to the Premier League after seeing a potential move to Inter Milan fail to materialise. Manchester United have been strongly linked with Firmino in recent weeks, with Red Devil scouts frequently being seen at Hoffenheim games, whilst Manchester City have also shown interest with some reports claiming that the former Premier League champions had made contact. The Brazilian, who has impressed at both club and international level for the German club and Brazil, respectively; was in talks with Inter Milan last week but after failing to agree terms; a move…
http://gty.im/472757166 Manchester City are ready to test Manchester United’s interest in Demarai Gray and Saido Berahino, Football Express News understands. West Bromwich Albion hitman Saido Berahino, who has netted 18 goals in 43 appearances for the Baggies this term, has emerged as a target for Louis van Gaal in the summer. Another player on Manchester United’s radar is Birmingham City’s teenage star Demarai Gray. The 18-year-old has impressed at St Andrews this season, and the Red Devils are keen to snap up the England U19 international. Manchester United, who completed the capture of Memphis Depay a few days ago, are wasting…