http://gty.im/471939890 Newcastle United boss John Carver did not offer his resignation on Monday, according to Newcastle Evening Chronicle and Sky Sources. Carver met with Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley and senior players on Monday after reports of uncertainty after a 3-0 defeat to Leicester City at the weekend. However, despite reports claiming he did so, Carver did not offer his resignation during the meeting, nor was he asked to walk away. Derby County boss Steve McClaren has been tipped to take the job at St James Park in recent weeks, but a source has told Sky Sports this week…
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http://gty.im/472081966 Liverpool target Javier Pastore is demanding a salary increase at Paris Saint Germain worth £6.2m per year. The former Palermo attacker has spoken of his desire to remain at Parc des Princes beyond his current deal but contract talks are said to have stalled after his ‘large’ demands. PSG boss Laurent Blanc is unsure whether or not to offer an improved deal to the Argentine international or look elsewhere for a playmaker this summer. And, his stalling on the new deal has seen the likes of Liverpool to reignite their interest. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has been keen on…
Real Madrid have it all to do in next week’s second leg at Santiago Bernabeu after losing 2-1 to a lively and resilient Juventus side. Former Madrid striker Alvaro Morata tapped home against his former club early on, before Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 75th Champions League goal. However, a second half penalty from Carlos Tevez saw the Italian side steal the win and head into the second leg with a slender lead. Here are the best images of the match: http://gty.im/472256964 http://gty.im/472256980 http://gty.im/472259360 http://gty.im/472260474 http://gty.im/472260832 http://gty.im/472263860
http://gty.im/472256980 Carlos Tevez’s second half penalty gave Juventus a 2-1 first leg win over Real Madrid at Juventus stadium. The home side started superbly at the Juventus stadium as both Arturo Vidal and Stefano Sturaro tested the finger tips of Iker Casillas. Down the other end it was Cristiano Ronaldo who was the most lively for Real Madrid and he tested the Juventus goal early on with a free kick. A lively start to the game saw the home side take the lead and it came through former Madrid man Alvaro Morata who was on hand to tap home from…
http://gty.im/456319212 Cesc Fabregas has labelled Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as the best manager he has worked with after winning the Premier League title on Sunday. A 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday at Stamford Bridge saw the Blues lift the Premier League title and Fabregas has heaped heavy praise on Mourinho for helping guide the West London side back to the top of English football. He told reporters: “He [Mourinho] just loves winning. I’m not saying other managers I have played under don’t, but he has some edge that goes above anyone else I have ever been with. “The…
http://gty.im/471535204 Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo could be set for a summer move to Chelsea after revealing his desire to move away from Serie A. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of the Italian midfielder, but has failed to work with the 35-year-old during his managerial career. Pirlo, who has guided Juventus to four consecutive Serie A titles now looks set to leave the Turin side this summer and pursue a final swansong abroad. “Ending my Juventus story by pocketing the Champions League would be a dream come true,” he told Spanish daily AS. “But I won’t stop…
http://gty.im/471534156 Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make a summer move for Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, if they lose Hugo Lloris. French keeper Lloris is heavily tipped to leave White Hart Lane this summer with both Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United showing interest. And, that has prompted Spurs to join Arsenal with interest in Petr Cech, who is available for transfer this summer from Premier League champions Chelsea. The Czech Republic international is known to be disgruntled at sitting on the bench behind Thibaut Courtois, who has established himself as Jose Mourinho’s number one after three successful season loans to Atletico Madrid. The…
http://gty.im/471946394 Juventus are ready to make a summer move for former Chelsea attacker Kevin de Bruyne. The reports suggest that De Bruyne could be a replacement for Juventus star Paul Pogba, who is attracting interest from the world’s best clubs. Pogba has been heavily linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United and ManchesterCity in the summer. The ex-Chelsea ace De Bruyne is said to be worth around £25m – after impressing since his £18m January 2014 move from west London. The 24-year-old has played 61 times in all competitions for the German club, netting 32 goals. Kevin De Bruyne didn’t feature…
http://gty.im/471955844 Manchester United failed with a Bank Holiday Monday contract offer for Barcelona defender Dani Alves, Football Express News understands. The Old Trafford outfit made contact with Barcelona officials late on Monday evening to offer the Brazilian defender a contract offer, but were turned down after a deal between Alves and the Catalan side edges closer to completion. Alves will see his current deal at Camp Nou expire in June, but it is now understood a deal has been agreed for him to remain at the Spanish club. United’s interest in the right-back has been heavy since the turn of…
http://gty.im/471631104 Chelsea will look to sign Rickie Lambert this summer after missing out on Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin. 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 25-year-old now seems set to join Liverpool after tentative talks with Brendan Rodgers’ side. Austin has been in impressive form this season and has netted 17 Premier League goals for a struggling QPR side. Chelsea’s failure to lure the £10m rated striker to Stamford Bridge…