http://gty.im/453675250 Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has hit out at Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard for his red card in last weekend’s Premier League clash. Gerrard, 34, was hauled on by Brendan Rodgers at half-time but was sent off in the first minute of the second half, contributing to his side’s 2-1 defeat. Speaking in his column for the Independent, former England international Scholes has discussed the incident and hit out Gerrard for losing his head in such an important game. “How am I not playing in this game?” His second would have been that when he did get on, he…
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http://gty.im/466627674 Manchester United are interested in a summer move for Arsenal star Theo Walcott, according to Metro. Walcott has been locked in contract talks with the Gunners since the turn of the year with the former Southampton youngster keen to agree a new and improved deal, said to be worth over £100,000 per week. However, Arsenal are not keen, and their failed negotiations over a new deal have led to numerous reports linking Walcott with a move to the likes of Liverpool. And, it is now understood that Man United have also joined the race to land the England international. It…
http://gty.im/467297600 Manchester United are ready to make an £80m bid for Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, according to The Express. The Portuguese forward is heavily tipped to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer after a number of problems this season. Having helped the Spanish side to a Champions League success last season, Ronaldo went on to be crowned the 2014 Ballon d’Or winner but he has since suffered a severe dip in form, having also seen Barcelona’s Lionel Messi eclipse him in terms of scoring and assists. Fresh off the back of Sunday night’s El Clasico defeat to Barca, Ronaldo…
http://gty.im/459030448 Lionel Messi is trying to tempt Barcelona into a 2016 January move for Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, according to El Confidencial. Argentine international Di Maria has struggled to make an impact at Man United this season, despite his triumphs last season in which he helped Real Madrid win the Champions League. Now, linked with a summer exit from Old Trafford, Madrid’s bitter rivals Barcelona are strong contenders to sign the former Benfica man. And, it is understood that Leo Messi is trying to convince the Camp Nou club to agree a deal in principle for January 2016, when…
http://gty.im/466678512 Liverpool and Raheem Sterling are closer to separating than agreeing a new deal, Football Express News understands. The young England international has been hotly tipped to reject any new deals offered by the Merseyside club as interest from La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to gain ground. Sterling, who is keen to pursue a contract over the £100,000-a-week mark has been offered £90,000-a-week from the Anfield club in recent weeks but the proposal has since been turned down by Sterling through his representatives. Brendan Rodgers’ side have become a consistent force in the Premier League in recent weeks…
http://gty.im/467481342 Paul Scholes has called for Manchester United to sign Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, claiming he would be ‘perfect’ for the club. The Welshman moved to Spain in 2013 and had a successful first season at the Santiago Bernabeu, helping the club win the Champions League and Copa del Rey. However, his time at the club has been heavily criticised this season, coming off the back of some woeful displays, including last Sunday’s El Clasico, which Madrid lost 2-1 to Barcelona. Linked with a return to the Premier League, Scholes believes that the 25-year-old would be a great addition to…
http://gty.im/467504964 Football Express News understands that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering the sale of Theo Walcott and replacing him with Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus. 26-year-old Walcott returned from a long injury lay-off in November but a groin injury and poor form has seen his season further disrupted, seeing him make just five starts in all competitions. Locked in contract negotiations with Arsenal, the former Southampton youngster is now being considered as a summer sale and it is understood that Wenger is keen to pursue a summer move for German winger Reus. Reus has been strongly linked with a move…
http://gty.im/464039708 Chelsea are interested in making a double move for Valencia duo Andre Gomes and Jose Gaya, Football Express News understands. Young Spanish left back Gaya has been heavily impressing since he made his senior debut for Valencia in 2012 against UE Llagostera in the Copa del Rey. His performances at the Mestalla have seen a number of top European clubs show interest, including Arsenal, whom boss Arsene Wenger is said to be extremely keen on making a £15m deal for the 19-year-old. Chelsea are now said to be keen after they took a closer look at both the defender and midfielder…
http://gty.im/467609062 England boss Roy Hodgson believes Theo Walcott must prove himself at Arsenal and change the thoughts of his critics. The 26-year-old returned from a long injury lay-off in November but a groin injury and poor form has seen his season further disrupted, seeing him make just five starts in all competitions. Despite a poor season, the former Southampton youngster has been included in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania and friendly with Italy. However, Hodgson has discussed Walcott’s inclusion, saying that he must improve his domestic form before being considered as a starter…
http://gty.im/467241126 Arsenal’s move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling will be rejected, according to Manchester Evening News. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has sat down with board members to short-list his defensive targets for the summer transfer window. Frenchman Wenger has improved his defensive options this season having signed Gabriel Paulista from Villarreal, however, he remains keen on adding some extra cover with the view to eventually replacing out-of-form Per Mertesacker. A number of targets have been linked with a move to the Emirates stadium, but it is understood Wenger has a short-list of four names. Smalling is favourite to switch Premier…