http://gty.im/469318990 Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has told midfielder Victor Wanyama to remain focused, despite talk of interest from Arsenal. The Kenyan midfielder was forced to reject a report on Thursday in which he was quoted as saying that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was trying to sign him. Koeman has also responded and hit out at a number of clubs, who have been constant in their interest of players like Nathaniel Clyne and Morgan Schneiderlin. “We had a meeting with all the players because what we need is now to have the focus on the last five games we play, a…
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http://gty.im/470207488 Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has refused to discuss links to Liverpool or Manchester City. The German coach released his decision to depart the German side last week, causing a number of Premier League and European clubs to consider a summer move. Liverpool and City went to the forefront of that interest, with their current problems on the field with bosses Brendan Rodgers and Manuel Pellegrini, making their search for a new manager gain pace. However, despite links to a number of clubs, Klopp has chosen not to talk about his future and next role in football. “I’m not…
http://gty.im/470341644 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been told by West Ham United to pay £25m for defensive target Aaron Cresswell, according to reports. West Ham were hoping to hold on to the talented defender through to next season but interest from the Premier League‘s big players in Chelsea and Manchester City has now seen them look for replacements. Jose Mourinho is keen to explore a move for the 25-year-old as he looks to replace Filipe Luis, who is fully expected to re-join Atletico Madrid after failing to impress at Stamford Bridge. However, his move for the young English defender has…
http://gty.im/470213542 Bayern Munich will make a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, according to reports. Ivanovic struggled to get into the Chelsea team when he first joined the Blues in 2008. However, his physical presence coupled with his ability to join in with attacks and even score goals has seen the 31 year old establish himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League. With just 16 months left on Ivanovic’s current deal at Chelsea, the Blues may well take the opportunity to cash in on the defender rather than watch him leave for free in 2016. José…
http://gty.im/470219056 Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has once again reassured fans that he will snub any interest from Real Madrid this summer. The Belgian international has propelled himself to become one of the most consistent and impressive players in European football this season. Reports have surfaced however, jeopardising his future at Stamford Bridge after Spanish giants Real Madrid were heavily linked with a massive summer move. Having had to discuss his future before, Hazard has once again moved to calm any reports linking him with a summer exit. The 24-year-old, who is favoured to win the Player of the Year award…
http://gty.im/470195932 Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels could remain at the club past the summer, despite rumours of a move to Manchester United. The German World Cup winning centre-back was reported to have agreed a move to United in recent weeks with links stemming back to the winter period. Talk continues to gain pace and with Dortmund’s poor domestic season playing it’s part, many had tipped the former Bayern Munich youngster to cement his move to Old Trafford. However, conflicting reports have now claimed that he could remain with the Bundesliga side, despite coach Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave this summer.…
http://gty.im/470809636 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and move to MLS side LA Galaxy in 2018, according to various reports. The former Man United goalscorer has been in sublime form once again for Spanish side Madrid this season, but talks of his future at the club have continued to be at the forefront of his game. A potential return to the Premier League with United, or rivals Manchester City had been reported in previous times, however, it is understood that the Portuguese international is keen to embark on a spell in US soccer. According to Grant…
http://gty.im/470552956 German magazine Kicker claims that Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger could soon be moving to Major League Soccer. The 30-year-old World Cup winner will see his current deal with the Bavarian club expire in 2016 and reports are now gaining pace that he will move to the United States and embark on a career in the MLS. Schweinsteiger has been linked with a number of Premier League sides in the past, with both Chelsea and Manchester United extremely keen. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho had infact made contact with his former rival Pep Guardiola about a possible cut-price move this summer,…
http://gty.im/470374038 Southampton and Newcastle United are battling it out to sign Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie, according to reports in Holland. Saints boss Ronald Koeman is fully aware of the club’s willingness to sell their top performers after seeing the likes of Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert leave last summer before he arrived at the club. Morgan Schneiderlin and Nathaniel Clyne are now expected to depart with Arsenal and Manchester United expected to make moves, respectively. And, it is being reported that the Dutch boss is keen on making a move for young midfielder Clasie. The 23-year-old has been in impressive…
http://gty.im/464859844 Tottenham Hotspur have made a player-plus-cash offer for Everton winger Kevin Mirallas, Football Express News understands. Everton boss Roberto Martinez was forced to reject a January swap deal which included Mirallas going to White Hart Lane for a permanent Aaron Lennon deal, but the Spaniard will face a similar offer from Spurs this summer. Belgian winger Miralles has 18 months left on his current deal at Goodison Park and negotiations over a new deal have stalled, sparking rumours that he could leave in June. The Belgian international has been in superb form of late and has gained interest from…