http://gty.im/469479690 Valencia’s proposed summer bid for Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao will not go ahead as they have agreed a move for Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo. Falcao, has struggled to re-find the form that made him arguably the deadliest striker in European football this season at Old Trafford. Signed on a one-year loan deal from Ligue 1 side Monaco, the Colombian could have signed for United on a permanent deal, agreed last summer, but Louis van Gaal is not interested in any such move. A number of top European clubs have remained interest, and Valencia are one of those,…
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http://gty.im/466798818 Football Express News understands that Chelsea have approached Juventus with the idea of a £60m + Oscar bid for Paul Pogba. The former Manchester United midfielder has been linked with a summer exit from Juventus, despite playing a massive part in their three successive Serie A titles. The French international has attracted the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona but it is now understood that Chelsea have emerged as front runners. Blues boss Jose Mourinho is keen to pursue and a summer move and is preparing a deal worth £60m, which Mourinho has been in discussions…
http://gty.im/469479048 Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will NOT be forced out of the club as he desires to see out his remaining £23m contract. Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has been strongly linked with the former Barcelona midfielder in recent weeks, although that interest seems to have died down in recent weeks after claims from the Italian club that any such move would prove too expensive. The Ivorian has been linked with an exit from the Etihad stadium in recent summers after publicly showing his unhappiness at the club and after a season of disappointment, it now seems that City…
http://gty.im/469814126 Alexandre Lacazette will reject any such move to Liverpool and Newcastle United as a new contract with Lyon seems likely. The French striker has scored 25 goals in Ligue 1 this season and has attracted the likes of many on-looking European sides, who have all enquired as to his current asking price, reportedly set at around £20m. Liverpool and Newcastle have led interest, whilst a lucrative move to Qatar has also been mentioned in the French press. However, any such interest has been quashed by the French striker, who has now reiterated his desire to remain in Ligue 1…
http://gty.im/468923138 Barcelona winger Pedro Rodriguez has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan over a summer move, according to Corriere dello Sport. 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…
http://gty.im/468586872 Marco van Ginkel is keen to return to Chelsea this summer and prove his worth to boss Jose Mourinho. 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. Milan have informed Chelsea officials that NO deal will take place and that he will return to England in June. And, the Netherland’s international has discusses his intentions to…
http://gty.im/468572118 Manchester United are considering a move for Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic as their interest in Kevin Strootman seems to have vanished. United boss Louis van Gaal is a big admirer of Dutch midfielder Strootman but his recent injury problems which have seen him make limited appearances for Italian side Roma over the past year have now added question marks to a potential summer move. Van Gaal is keen to bolster his midfield options and relieve the pressure on the likes of Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera, who have been relative mainstays in United’s midfield this season. Interest now seems…
http://gty.im/494744757 After England fell short of qualifying from the group stages of the World Cup in Brazil, there was a strange feeling on our small island. Despite coming up well short to an Italy team in transition, a reasonably strong Uruguay and Central American minnows Costa Rica, there was a sense of pride amongst English fans. Roy Hodgson’s lions were refreshing in terms of both youth and application, and installed hope for the future of English football. Of the young players that will be leading England into future World Cups (we hope), one that instantly springs to mind is the…
http://gty.im/469495936 AC Milan midfielder Nigel De Jong is edging closer to a summer move to Manchester United, Football Express News understands. De Jong is looking likely to be switching clubs this summer when his contract with Italian side AC Milan expires, and United appear front of the queue to secure his services. Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is reported to have requested his signature, and now reports in Italy suggest the midfielder, who is thought to want a £4m-a-year contract, has held talks with the club. Negotiations are believed to be under way and Van Gaal will be sure…
http://gty.im/468916424 Paris Saint Germain boss Laurent Blanc has denied reports of an offer for Barcelona defender Dani Alves. The Brazilian will see his current deal at the Camp Nou expire in the summer and he has been linked with a whole host of top European clubs, with both Manchester United and PSG linked. However, the latter have taken steps to deny their interest and reports that a deal had already been agreed with the former Sevilla defender. “There has not been a concrete offer for Dani Alves,” the PSG coach told reporters. “He is a Barcelona player and it would…