http://gty.im/466799376 Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels is preparing to leave the club as his move to Manchester United edges closer. The German central defender has long been linked with a move away from Dortmund and those reports have now gathered pace as Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal continues to look for a new central defender. It was reported in January that Hummels, had agreed in principle a move to Old Trafford for the summer, although those reports are yet to be confirmed by either club. However, talks of a move worth around £35m is now being discussed and Football Express…
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http://gty.im/466798776 Football Express News understands that Chelsea are preparing a deal worth £74m for Juventus midfielder 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 £74m. Mourinho has been in discussions with the Italian side and…
http://gty.im/465988660 Juventus have been given the green light by Chelsea to make a summer bid for duo Ramires and Oscar, Football Express News understands. The Italian champions are keen to improve their midfield options ahead of the possible sale of Paul Pogba, who has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs. Juve officials have sent feelers out to a number of potential replacements but it is now understood that Chelsea‘s Brazilian midfielder Oscar is top of their wishlist and seems to be a realistic target. The Brazil international joined Chelsea in 2012 and has made a big impact but his…
http://gty.im/468344976 Liverpool have slapped a £50m price tag on Raheem Sterling after interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to Daily Telegraph. The young England international has been locked in contract talks with the Merseyside club since the turn of the year as they hope to fend off interest from the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Sterling has already said no to a contract offer of £100,000-a-week and it is now understood that he will also turn his nose up at a massive £180,000-a-week deal, according to the Daily Mail. The contract rejection will see the winger’s time at Anfield come…
http://gty.im/461532808 Manchester United are confident that signing Kevin Strootman this summer is a better option than bringing Paul Pogba back to the club, according to Manchester Evening News. Dutch midfielder Strootman continues to be Louis van Gaal’s first choice signing this summer as he looks to bolster his midfield options. The 25-year-old has suffered several setbacks in recent seasons, having been ruled out injured since January with a knee ligament injury. United remain keen to improve the central area of their midfield and have been linked with former youngster and Juventus star Paul Pogba. Pogba has been in superb form…
http://gty.im/468036452 Manchester United are planning an £11m bid for Lille defender Simon Kjaer, according to the Express. Kjaer has been in impressive form this season and has gained interest from a number of top European clubs, namely Juventus, Monaco and Zenit St. Petersburg. However, reports in Denmark are now suggesting that United boss Louis van Gaal has made the Danish international a transfer must this summer. Such a move for Kjaer would see him become the most expensive Danish player, taking over Christian Eriksen, who joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 from Dutch side Ajax. Kjaer has openly admitted in the…
http://gty.im/467272562 Chelsea’s proposed £40m bid for Raphael Varane may have to wait after the French defender became ‘important’ to Carlo Ancelotti after an injury to Pepe. The French centre-back has struggled for game time this season, having struggled to force his way past both Sergio Ramos and Pepe in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting eleven. The Frenchman is expected to sign for Chelsea this summer in a £40m deal, having had links with boss Jose Mourinho in the past. Varane is now expected to move into the starting eleven and partner alongside Sergio Ramos. However, an injury to Portuguese defender Pepe could now…
http://gty.im/468223764 Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has called on the Bundesliga club to make a move for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard. The Belgian attacker has been in superb form this season and has attracted the interest of a number of top European clubs, including Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich. Hazard’s future is not expected to be up for debate this summer after penning a new deal at Stamford Bridge earlier this season, but Bayern winger Ribery has called on his side to pursue a potential swoop. Speaking to Sport Bild, Ribery said: “[Hazard] attacks all of the time. He…
http://gty.im/466798818 Juventus chief Pavel Nedved has confirmed that Barcelona are interested in signing Paul Pogba. The former Man United midfielder has been in superb form over the past two seasons, helping the Turin side to a back-to-back Serie A titles. And, his performances have gained interest from a number of top European sides, including the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, whilst Juventus have maintained that they would love to keep hold of the French international. FEN reported two weeks ago that Barcelona’s new sporting director Arieda Braida had begun talks with the Italian club over a possible deal in…
http://gty.im/466799920 Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin has discussed how he came close to joining Arsenal almost 10 years ago. The Turkish midfielder sealed a move back to the Bundesliga club last summer after a torrid time with Spanish side Real Madrid, which included a drastic loan spell with Liverpool. Sahin has made just nine appearances for the German club this season after troubling injuries and he has discussed how his career could have gone down a different route had he joined Arsenal in 2005. “When I was in the Under-17s in 2005, Arsenal wanted to sign me with a great…