http://gty.im/471966084 Angel Di Maria is set to leave Manchester United and join Paris Saint Germain on a loan deal, according to reports. The Argentina international has failed to establish himself at Old Trafford and has received negative reaction from the club’s fans, media men and boss Louis van Gaal. Having signed for a British record fee of £59.7m form Real Madrid last summer, the former Benfica man was widely expected to continue the form that saw him help the Spanish side to a Copa del Rey and Champions League double last season. However, he has struggled to adapt under boss…
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http://gty.im/471976094 Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann wants to move to Premier League champions Chelsea, according to reports. It is believed that the French international is wanted by Jose Mourinho as part of his plans to build a Champions League winning side this summer. Griezmann has been in superb form this season for Atletico Madrid following his £24m switch from Real Sociedad, scoring 22 goals in 33 league games. Tuttomercatoweb claimed earlier this week that the 24-year-old is yet to decide on his future after links with a move to Stamford Bridge, however, further reports in Spanish press now claim that the…
http://gty.im/471942332 Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in making a summer move for £30m rated Aston Villa star Christian Benteke. Chelsea are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season and Benteke has been identified as a possible target, with some claiming he is the perfect replacement for ageing striker Didier Drogba. Villa will be hoping to keep hold of the 24-year-old, and have attempted to fend off interest by placing the huge price tag on the striker. But that has not stopped the Blues and Liverpool in keeping their interest in the Belgian goalscorer. The Reds are looking to add a proven…
http://gty.im/465997338 Liverpool are set to miss out on Argentine sensation Luciano Vietto after Atletico Madrid agreed a deal with Villarreal. Argentine Vietto has somewhat of a breakthrough season in La Liga, having joined Villarreal last summer from Argentine side Racing Club. He has since scored over 20 goals in all competitions and helped the Spanish side to a Europa League last-16 place. His form has caught the attention of potential suitors Liverpool, who were extremely keen and had labelled him as their number one target this summer, but it is now understood that Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has agreed a deal in principle…
http://gty.im/472295862 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is keen on making a summer move for Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, according to reports in Italian press. The 35-year-old has a year left on his current contract in Turin and is keen on a move to either England or the United States. Pirlo has played a big part in Juve’s four consecutive Serie A titles and is on the verge of a potential Champions League final, having beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their semi-final earlier this week. Rodgers will lose club legend Steven Gerrard this summer, who is set to…
http://gty.im/471082684 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made a decision on the future of young full-back Carl Jenkinson, who had been tipped to join West Ham United this summer. Jenkinson has been on loan with Sam Allardyce’s side this season and has impressed on various occasions, sparking interest from the Upton Park outfit to seal a permanent move. However, Gunners boss Wenger has been in two minds whether or not allow the defender to leave the Emirates to give him the chance to impress next season. The 23-year-old is said to be happy to remain at Arsenal and attempt to force…
http://gty.im/472549562 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has said that his side are going to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to beat the newly crowned Premier League Champions. Jose Mourinho’s side clinched the crown with three games remaining after they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 last weekend and will be looking to celebrate in style against the Reds on Sunday. The Blues have won 14 games at home this season and are yet to lose in front of their home fans in the league, but Rodgers is keen to halt that statistic. Liverpool sit four points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with three games remaining,…
http://gty.im/470326710 Paris Saint Germain were set to sign Memphis Depay 48 hours ago, but were beaten by Manchester United, according to Marcel Brands. Brands, sporting director for Dutch club PSV revealed that the French side had already agreed a deal for the talented Dutch forward but United’s interest proved to tempting for the Eredivisie top scorer. “PSG were already very serious for Memphis before the winter break,” Brands told Omroep Brabant. “We had reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain and I’d have said he would be joining PSG had you asked me about his next destination two days ago. “Only in…
http://gty.im/472430630 Barcelona forward Neymar has told Paul Pogba that he would welcome the Juventus midfielder with ‘open arms’ to the Camp Nou. The French international has become subject to heavy interest from a number of top European clubs this season after further impressing in Serie A, in which he has helped Juve win three league titles. Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea have been linked, whilst Barcelona have also made moves to sign the former Man United man. Barca are banned from signing players until January but the Catalan side believe they can convince the midfielder to wait…
http://gty.im/470334374 Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is ready to beat Arsenal in their interest of Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, Football Express News understands. The 23-year-old Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to a number of Premier League sides after impressing both in the Scottish Premier League and the Europa League for Celtic. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have all been linked in recent weeks, but it is understood that Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is keen to make a summer move after sending scouts to watch the versatile defender in action. It is being reported by a number of Scottish press outlets that…