http://gty.im/471331602 Real Madrid have until Friday to activate their buying option on Manchester United loanee Javier Hernandez. The 26-year-old, who has endured a tough couple of seasons at Old Trafford recently, made the somewhat shock loan switch to the Bernabeu in September. The Mexican struggled to feature at the start of his Madrid career, but he has since forced his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s team of late, mainly due to the injuries of Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale. Chicharito has netted four times in his last four Madrid outings, including the vital winner in Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph against their fierce rivals Atletico…
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http://gty.im/470421928 Real Madrid will be forced to decide on a number of transfer options this summer as they look set to be banned from transfer activity along with Atletico Madrid. FIFA will impose two transfer window bans on Madrid duo Real and Atletico after they repeatedly violated the riles and regulations regarding the transfers of international youth players. Barcelona are currently banned for a similar act, and heavy reports in Spanish press now claim that both Madrid side’s have been told of their impending ban. Whilst a ban is now expected, it is not yet understood whether or not Real…
http://gty.im/462756198 Chelsea are set to miss out on Brazilian starlet Nathan after Porto made a better offer to Brazilian club Atletico Paranese. Nathan, who plays as an attacking midfielder has been impressing a number of top European sides of late after some highly entertaining performances for the Brazil U17 side. The youngster has continued that form into the domestic season but recent contract issues, sparked by interest from the likes of Chelsea have halted such improvement. Chelsea made a concrete offer for the youngster last month, which prompted a medical at Stamford Bridge and an agreement in principle over contract…
http://gty.im/470326710 Liverpool will attempt a £65m spending spree on Alex Song, Christian Benteke and Manchester United target Memphis Depay, according to reports. Despite pressure on Reds boss Brendan Rodgers, the Northern Irish coach is expected to be handed a whopping £65m transfer budget this summer. And, it is understood that Aston Villa’s Benteke, Barcelona’s Alex Song and PSV’s Depay are the players who he would like to see arrive at Anfield. Belgian striker Benteke has returned to fine form of late and is expected to leave Villa this summer after interest from a number of top European sides. Song, who…
http://gty.im/470790982 Arsenal are ready to cement their interest in Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez and make a £24m bid. The 27-year-old Spanish international has been a key player for Barca since he was handed his debut by former boss Pep Guardiola in 2008, whilst his form has seen him hold down a regular spot with Spain. However, the arrivals of Neymar and Luis Suarez in recent years at Camp Nou have seen the Tenerife born winger replaced and it is fully expected that he will be sold this summer. Barca, of course are banned from making signings until January 2016, but…
http://gty.im/471057364 Manchester City are planning a £30m bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, according to several reports. Problems on and off the field for England midfielder Jack Wilshere have seen his time at Arsenal be heavily debated in recent weeks. Wilshere has been unable to impact Arsenal‘s season after more troubling injury problems, whilst his behaviour off the field has been less than impressive. And, that has now led to a number of reports in England claiming that Manchester City could make a summer move. Liverpool are also said to be interested as they seek to find a replacement for Steven Gerrard, who…
http://gty.im/470930168 Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is asking Louis van Gaal to keep him at the club beyond the summer, despite a lack of playing time. The Premier League side have struggled for consistency this season but still have a fighting chance of gaining automatic qualification for the Champions League. Boss Louis van Gaal has come under heavy critique but it is understood that he will be handed a £150m transfer fund in June. The Dutch coach is now understood to be keen to push that further towards the £200m mark with the sales of some key United players…
http://gty.im/471067026 Aston Villa are preparing a summer loan move for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, currently on loan with Middlesbrough. The 21-year-old has been in superb form this season for Championship side Middlesbrough and was voted as the Player of the Season for England’s second league last week. Scorer of 19 league goals, Bamford has been attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs, who are keen to pursue a similar one-year loan deal next season. Chelsea are keen to allow the youngster to enjoy another loan spell as they hope he can gain further playing time and develop further,…
http://gty.im/471065864 Manchester United can sign Hugo Lloris this summer for just £14m as Tottenham Hotspur will miss out on Champions League football. The 28-year-old only signed a new five-year contract at White Hart Lane last summer, but the goal-stopper’s future at the club has since become increasingly doubtful. The France international has attracted attention from all over Europe with links with clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and United, who would be keen to make a move if they lose current number one David De Gea to Real Madrid. And, it is now understood that due to Spurs’ not qualifying for…
http://gty.im/470201644 Bayern Munich are interested in making a summer move for Manchester United target Ilkay Gundogan, according to BILD. Reports last Friday afternoon claimed that the German midfielder had agreed terms to a £21.5m deal to join the Premier League side, however, Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watze admitted that although the club would consider a sale, talks of a completed deal to United were false. “With Manchester United there is zero contact,” he told Sky Deutschland on Saturday. And, his comments have allowed other interested parties to consider a move for the battling midfielder. Real Madrid and Juventus have also held interest in…