http://gty.im/470207486 West Ham United’s Karen Brady has dismissed reports that the club have launched a bid to sign coach Jurgen Klopp. Klopp has recently confirmed that he will be leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer and has been linked with a number of Premier League sides, including the Hammers, with whom he was tipped to replace out-of-contract Sam Allardyce. However, Brady has put to bed such reports, telling Sky Sports News: “It is just nonsense, Sam is the manager, we have talked to him about sitting down at the end of the season, which we will do. “We have to see what he…
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http://gty.im/470377582 AC Milan have told Chelsea that they would like to keep Marco van Ginkel on loan for one more season. The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with Milan but has struggled to make an impact at San Siro. The Dutchman was deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge last summer and was sent to Milan in the hope that the Serie A side would complete a permanent move this year. Reports earlier this year had claimed that Milan officials were not keen on keeping the youngster beyond his current loan spell. However, it has now been claimed…
http://gty.im/470326710 Ronald de Boer believes that Louis van Gaal will win the race to sign PSV Eindhoven youngster Memphis Depay. Dutch midfielder Depay has become one of the most wanted youngsters in European football, gaining interest from a number of top European clubs, including Paris Saint Germain and Man United. And, it is United who are tipped to sign Depay after De Boer claimed that the Dutchman’s relationship with Van Gaal is already blossoming after spending the World Cup together as part of the Netherlands’ set-up. “I don’t want to say which club is more suitable for him, but if…
http://gty.im/469599182 Abou Diaby is set to be offered a pay as you play contract at Arsenal, despite making limited appearances this season. Diaby has only made 22 appearances in the past four seasons, but has nevertheless stayed on the Arsenal payroll and has been hinted to continue to do so, with boss Arsene Wenger claiming earlier this year a new deal could be offered. “I had a chat with him and told him how I can envisage the future,” said Wenger. “He has to make a decision. Of course he understands completely that he has to perform and to show…
http://gty.im/465205214 Chelsea face a battle to sign Fulham keeper Marcus Bettinelli, according to various reports. Chelsea will be looking to replace out-going Petr Cech when he makes his exit from Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Blues boss Jose Mourinho made an appearance at Fulham’s 1-1 draw over Rotherham on Wednesday night to keep tabs on the 22-year-old, according to The Telegraph. The under-21 England international first made his appearance for Fulham last August, and currently has one-year left on his contract. As a result of this, Mourinho had seemed confident of signing the youngster, but it is now…
http://gty.im/470327332 Paris Saint Germain are keen to sign PSV Eindhoven youngster Memphis Depay, according to Voetbal International. Man United boss Louis van Gaal was told recently by a former scout that the Dutch midfielder was a ‘better prospect’ than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, leading to concrete interest from the Old Trafford outfit. A whole host of European sides have shown interest in the PSV man this season after he has helped his side top the Eredivisie, sitting a huge 11 points clear of rivals Ajax. Depay signed a new contract last summer which expires in 2018 but he has since claimed…
http://gty.im/469324284 Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini wants to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song this summer, according to reports. The Cameroon midfielder struggled to adapt to life at the Camp Nou following his move from Arsenal in 2012 and was subsequently loaned to West Ham last summer. Good form and some impressive displays saw his return to English football heralded by many and gained interest from a number of clubs like Liverpool. However, a change in form and some woeful performances have seen that interest now stall. Song, recently admitted he was hopeful of a move to Liverpool, however, it is…
http://gty.im/470219168 Chelsea are ready to move for French Under-20 starlet Damien Dussaut, according to reports.
http://gty.im/470218852 Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has said that Manchester United are torn over a making a permanent move for striker Radamel Falcao. United signed the Colombian international on a loan deal in September, and still hold the option of securing him on a permanent deal at the end of the season. A sum of £43.5m has been agreed, but United remain unsure whether or not to activate the deal after seeing the former Atletico Madrid star fail to make the grade in English football. “I saw Manchester United’s board last Sunday & they’ve not decided whether to use Falcao’s purchase…
http://gty.im/470562050 Manchester City have identified three potential replacement for Manuel Pellegrini this summer, including former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez. Pellegrini’s time at the Etihad stadium is set to end after a poor season which has resulted in the reigning Premier League champions falling short in both domestic cup competitions, the Champions League and title race. A defeat to Barcelona in the last-16 of Europe’s top club competition and recent defeats in the Premier League which have seen them fall short of leaders Chelsea, now leaves City looking for a new boss. And, it is understood that the club have named…