http://gty.im/468023170 Chelsea are ready to submit a £20m bid for Brazilian international Douglas Costa, according to Daily Mirror. The midfielder has emerged as a summer transfer target for the Blues as he looks to reinforce his attacking options ahead of a Champions League challenge next season. Boss Jose Mourinho has been heavily keen on Costa and was in awe at his performance for Brazil on Sunday against Chile at the Emirates. Chelsea attempted two bids in January to lure the Shakhtar midfielder to Stamford Bridge but the Ukrainian club rejected their advances. However, it is now understood that the Blues will re-submit a…
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http://gty.im/467428074 Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has confirmed that Arsenal and Juventus have submitted bids to sign Paulo Dybala. The Serie A club’s chief has discussed on several occasions in 2015 that he would be willing to sell the young Argentine forward, heavily tipped to become the ‘next Sergio Aguero’. Manchester United and Barcelona have been linked with a summer move, although Zamparini has now confirmed that Arsenal and Juventus are in pole position. “Juventus and Arsenal have made offers for Dybala,” he told Radio Marte. “His agent will be in Italy on Friday. I want more than €40 million [£29m]…
http://gty.im/467158056 Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has dismissed reports that he could make a summer move to Atletico Madrid, declaring his happiness at the Emirates stadium. The Spanish international has been in superb form this season for the Gunners but his future at the club has been questioned after Spanish champions Atletico Madrid made moves to attempt a summer bid. He told El Mundo: “Right now I haven’t heard from anybody, it’s just rumours. “And, to tell the truth, it doesn’t concern me too much. What I’m concerned about is Arsenal, where I’m doing well. “In the future, we’ll see. I’m…
http://gty.im/462661394 Victor Valdes has discussed his role at Manchester United and said that playing for the club’s Under-21 side is making him enjoy his football again. The former Champions League winner left Barcelona last summer after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear and joined United following a return to fitness. Valdes has since trained with the club and played deputy to David de Gea, being restricted to Under-21 performances. “This is the way now,” he told the club’s official website. “When you don’t play in the first team here in England, it’s usually better to play in the reserves. “It’s…
http://gty.im/464042668 Kevin Wimmer has discussed the potential of a move to Tottenham Hotspur, saying it would be a ‘dream’ to join the North London club. The Austrian centre-back currently plays for Koln in the Bundesliga and has been linked with a move to the Premier League, seeing Spurs lead the list of potential suitors. And, the defender has spoken about the possibility of moving to White Hart Lane, telling Laola TV: “The two clubs have yet to agree because of the transfer fee. They are still negotiating. “It would be a dream to move to a top club like Tottenham. “For…
http://gty.im/468027310 Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has dismissed claims that he promised Sir Alex Ferguson that he would join Manchester United in his career. 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. And, whilst admitted last week that he is excited by a potential move to Old Trafford, Hummels has denied that he made promises to former boss Ferguson about a move in 2012. Writing on his Twitter account, he said: “To…
http://gty.im/468024624 Real Madrid have confirmed the £22.8 million signing of Porto right-back Danilo. The Brazilian, 23, has been linked with a summer move after impressing for both Portuguese side Porto and the Brazilian national side this season. Having been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United, Real Madrid have now confirmed that he will sign this summer on a six-year deal. “Porto hereby informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the permanent transfer of Danilo for the value of €31.5m,” the Portuguese club said in a statement. Football Express News reported earlier…
http://gty.im/465817858 Real Madrid left back Fabio Coentrao has recently exclaimed his desire to join the Red Devils. It was the August of 2013 deadline day when David Moyes came close to finalising a loan move for the Portuguese left back. The move broke down however Manchester United have always been admirers of the attacking full back and a summer move could be on the cards. Madrid signed Coentrao from Benfica for £27 million yet they reportedly are prepared to cash in on the player for no more than £12 million. Being a rather underused player for the Galacticos making only 53…
http://gty.im/467154772 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has today confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Although the 64 year old, brought Arsenal victory over the FA Cup last season, he believes it’s time for him to hand over the managerial role. It may come as a shock to several fans, as it looked as though they were on a high this season. However, Wenger who has been an Arsenal manager since 1996 has finally decided to close the curtains on his long-term role. The decision may have been triggered by the lack of trophies the…
http://gty.im/467242980 Chelsea star Eden Hazard has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. In a shocking development, the 24-year-old is rumoured to have fallen out with Jose Mourinho. Although the club’s spokesperson have denied any comments, reports emerging from Belgium indicate not everything is fine between the Special One and his special player. Clubs across Europe have been interested in Hazard ever since he plied his trade in France. During the last couple of transfer windows, many have expressed their eagerness to sign the Belgian. Chelsea’s refusal of Paris Saint-Germain’s enquiries have been widely reported. But it…