http://gty.im/469324668 Manchester United could be ready to offer Javier Hernandez to Southampton as part of a deal for Nathaniel Clyne. United boss Louis van Gaal has been interested in Saints full-back Clyne since his arrival at Old Trafford, citing the need for the club to improve their full-back options after rotating a number of players at right-back this season. The England defender has been in superb form this season and has gained interest from other clubs too, including Premier League leaders Chelsea. However, after learning of Southampton’s interest in Javier Hernandez; United are seemingly ready to offer him as bait…
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http://gty.im/469308186 Chelsea have been joined by Manchester City in considering a summer move for West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell. 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 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. Meanwhile, City are ready to overhaul their squad this summer after recent failures which…
http://gty.im/463680698 Atletico Madrid have made a £15.8m 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, the defender 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 return to the Spanish La Liga. It is known that that the defender notified his former team-mate and close friend Joao…
http://gty.im/459759636 Chelsea have agreed a fee of £4.5m with Atletico Paranaense for youngster Nathan, Football Express News understands. 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. However, it is understood that the Stamford Bridge outfit have now agreed a fee to make a summer move. The 19-year-old is desperate to link up with fellow Brazilian’s…
http://gty.im/469572636 Zinedine Zidane has warned Manchester United not to make a summer move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale. The Welsh international, who completed a record £85m move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, has been linked with a summer return to England with Manchester United being heavily linked. Chelsea have also been interested but it is United’s desire to sign the winger this summer as Louis van Gaal looks to build a title and possible Champions League winning side. Bale has had a hit and miss year with Madrid, having been criticised for a number of performances by the club’s…
http://gty.im/468664070 Burnley have denied reports that Danny Ings has held talks with Manchester United over a summer move. Ings, is free to join any club this summer as his contract at Burnley comes to an end. A number of Premier League sides have been interested, whilst Italian and French clubs have shown interest in making a Bosman move for the 22-year-old. Whilst, Real Sociedad have also been keen and hosted Ings for contract talks earlier this year, but failed to agree a pre-contract. It had been speculated over the weekend that United had held talks with the striker over a…
http://gty.im/469643912 Manchester Untied legend Eric Cantona has backed his former club to win the Premier League title next season. United have been in superb form of late and have now closed the gap on league leaders Chelsea. And, whilst a potential title this season seems very unlikely, many believe that Louis van Gaal’s side have what it takes to push Jose Mourinho’s Blues, Manchester City and Arsenal next season. Cantona, who has watched on this season believes that next season will see the club correct their early season mistakes and become a force in English football once more. “Sometimes you…
http://gty.im/469536546 Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent has confirmed that the Paris Saint Germain striker will not be joining Manchester United or Chelsea this summer. The Swedish international has been an unhappy figure of late in France with PSG and links to the Premier League have gained pace with United and Chelsea said to be keen. However, according to his agent, Mino Raiola, the 33-year-old will rise above his recent turmoil at the Ligue 1 club and remain in Paris. Raiola told Foot Mercato: “He will not leave France because of this suspension. This is not what will happen. He is much stronger than…
http://gty.im/468597150 Manchester United target Nathaniel Clyne has edged closer to a summer exit from Southampton after expressing his desire to play Champions League football. United’s interest in the defender has been heavy this season as boss Louis van Gaal continues to search for improvements in his defensive area. Chelsea have also held interest in the youngster, but United are now buoyed Clyne’s words on his future ambitions. “It’s always good to have teams looking out for you, it shows how well you’ve been doing all season,” he told Sky Sports. “I am going to take that, and keep on performing and…
http://gty.im/469472210 Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson, according to various reports. Manchester United sent chief scout Jim Lawlor to watch the Brazilian forward in action for Lazio two weeks ago as they beat Hellas Verona 2-0 in which he scored. Anderson, has now been added to Van Gaal’s list of potential summer targets after an impressive run of performances, but according to a report, Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is keen to snatch the midfielder from the grasp of United and other interested parties. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has also become a keen admirer of late. The 21-year-old…