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http://gty.im/462919462 Inter Milan are closing in on the summer signing of Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic. The 25-year-old joined Premier League champions City from Fiorentina in 2013, but has made just 39 appearances in two seasons. Matched with limited performances, the Montenegro international was omitted from City’s Champions League squad earlier this season after the signing of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City. He has since been searching for a move away from the Etihad stadium, instructing his agent to offer his services to a number of Italian clubs, including Roberto Mancini’s Inter Milan. And, it is now understood that the…

http://gty.im/471090848 Newcastle United boss John Carver has labelled a ‘mad five minutes’ as the reason his side lost to Swansea City on Saturday afternoon. Garry Monk’s side came from behind to beat Newcastle 3-2 at St James Park, a result which saw more fan trouble and outbursts at both Carver and owner Mike Ashley. “We started quite well,” Carver said. “I played a different formation with two strikers and a diamond and I thought we played some good football and could have come in 2-0 up. “We were in control of the game but the only worry was set plays…

http://gty.im/467734470 Manchester City will appoint Patrick Vieira, should Pep Guardiola reject the chance to replace Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad stadium, accoridng to La Parisien. Media reports in England and across Europe claim that City are already short-listing replacements for Pellegrini, who has failed to improve their standing in the Champions League and fail to keep the pace with Chelsea in the Premier League. Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is seen as the ideal replacement and City director of football Txiki Begiristain, who worked with the former Barcelona coach previously, is fully confident he can land the Catalan coach. However,…

http://gty.im/471071832 Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has been left frustrated after his side’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday. The former Manchester United striker has guided Stoke to an impressive season thus far and is edging closer and closer towards his target of 50 points, but a ‘frustrating’ performance against relegation battlers Sunderland on Saturday left Hughes displeased. He is quoted by BBC Sport as saying: “We’re a little bit frustrated. We conceded a poor goal but after that I thought we were excellent, with a lot of chances and good play. “In the second half they pressed us at…

http://gty.im/470972920 Liverpool and Newcastle United target Andre Ayew has reportedly decided on a summer move to AS Roma. The Ghana international will see his current contract expire in June, allowing him to discuss terms with a new club. Liverpool have held a long term interest in the Marseille attacker, whilst North London rivals Arsenal had also been keen through the years. Newcastle are understood to have made contact in recent weeks and offered the speedy forward a pre-contract offer, whilst Bayer Leverkusen are also said to have done the same. However, it is now understood that Ayew has decided on a summer move to the…

http://gty.im/471076288 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has rued his side’s missed chances after being held by West Bromwich Albion 0-0 on Saturday afternoon, whilst Tony Pulis said he was pleased with his side’s resilience. Jordan Ibe came closest over 90 minutes when his second half striker crashed off the woodwork, before James Morrison had the Baggies best chances. However, neither side was able to break the deadlock, seeing the game end with a share of the points, which is better suited to the West Midlands’ side and the former Stoke City boss reflected on his side’s performance. Pulis told reporters: “Liverpool…

http://gty.im/471065864 Tottenham Hotspur keeper Hugo Lloris is edging closer to a summer move to Manchester United, according to reports. 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. Spurs have been seen to be preparing for Lloris’ departure as they signed Michel Vorm…

http://gty.im/469462678 Inter Milan are ready to match Atletico Madrid’s bid for Chelsea defender Filipe Luis, Football Express News understands. The Brazilian joined the Blues last summer from Atletico Madrid, together with Diego Costa, but while his teammate has enjoyed a brilliant start to the career in England, thedefender has largely struggled to make an impact. Luis had made limited Premier League appearances as he continues to play second fiddle to Cesar Azpilicueta, and it appears he is now close to a summer exit. It is known that that the defender notified his former team-mate and close friend Joao Miranda of his…

http://gty.im/470326710 Manchester United target Memphis Depay has held talks with Liverpool, according to reports. Depay has had strong links with United for weeks, with Red Devil boss Louis van Gaal said to have made the player a top transfer priority. PSV have now confirmed the talk that was reported over the weekend, and further reports were confirmed that the Dutchman was in England at Old Trafford to undergo talks over a summer move. However, despite United’s delight at making moves to sign the talented youngster, confirmation that Depay also travelled to Liverpool after his visit to Manchester have put doubt in…

http://gty.im/469312968 Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has accepted a move to Manchester United, according to reports. The German midfielder will see his current deal with the Bundesliga side expire next summer, leading to heavy talk that he will leave at the end of the season. Jurgen Klopp’s recent decision to leave Signal Iduna Park this summer is said to have also added to reports of a number of stars wanting to leave and Gundogan has been mentioned amongst those. And, according to various reports in German and English press over the weekend, the midfielder has accepted a deal to join…