http://gty.im/465994756 Everton were thumped 5-2 on the night by Dynamo Kiev as they exited the Europa League on Thursday evening. The home side started the game well and instantly put Roberto Martinez’s side under pressure with both Oleg Gusev and Antunes testing Tim Howard. And, they would take the lead shortly after when the impressive Andriy Yarmolenko cut in from the right before unleashing a superb effort past the helpless Everton keeper. Romelu Lukaku levelled the game for Everton and restored their aggregate lead but two quick goals from Lukasz Teodorczyk and Miguel Veloso saw Kiev race in front. After the half-time…
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http://gty.im/466499708 Louis van Gaal says that Manchester United will be his last job in management, but plans to leave the game having guided the English side to success. The former Barcelona and Netherlands boss began coaching in 1986 and has been victorious in Netherlands, Spain, Germany, winning titles in each country. The Dutch man is hoping to increase his impressive roll of honours with a title in England at Old Trafford, but insists United will be his last job. “I am also old. This is my last job. For sure,” he told The Daily Telegraph. “I have to pay attention…
http://gty.im/465599200 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is considering a summer move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, which could involve Filipe Luis and cash. According to various reports in the Spanish capital, Blues boss Jose Mourinho has his heart set on signing the impressive midfielder after watching his performances for at the Vicente Calderon this season. The Spanish international has a £44m release clause in his contract with the Spanish champions and it is reported that Chelsea will attempt to soften the figure by offering former Atleti defender Filipe Luis in return. Luis has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League this…
http://gty.im/466217120 Inter Milan’s interest in Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is growing as they seek to replace Mauro Icardi, who could leave for Chelsea this summer. Argentine striker Icardi is set for further contract talks with Inter officials later this week as his time at the club remains a doubt. Chelsea have been lurking with interest and are keen to make a summer bid with Jose Mourinho a huge fan of the former Barcelona youngster. And, it is understood that Blues officials are buoyed by Inter’s interest in Man City striker Dzeko, a player they see as a good replacement…
http://gty.im/464039864 Former Manchester United target Martin Odegaard has been linked with a move to Southampton on loan. Attacking midfielder Odegaard joined Real Madrid in January for a fee of £2m from Stromgodset after impressing for the Norwegian club side and national side, whom he made his debut with at the age of 15. Now, 16, the youngster is developing with Madrid’s Castilla side who play in the third division, but it is being reported that he could be loaned out to gain experience this summer. Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is said to be happy and has send scouts to watch…
http://gty.im/466225574 Juventus will meet with Palermo president Maurizio Zamperini later this week to discuss terms on an £18m deal for Paulo Dybala, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The young Argentine forward has been in superb form this season for Italian sidePalermo, scoring 12 goals in 25 games so far, gaining interest from a high number of top European clubs. Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Man City and Arsenal have all been interested, and it is the latter who had been leading interest after talks with the players officials over the winter period. However, Juventus now look set to jump the queue as they have planned…
http://gty.im/466398320 Arsenal are planning a summer swoop for Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani, according to various reports. Cavani, who is widely tipped to replace Radamel Falcao at Manchester United next season has emerged as a transfer target for Arsene Wenger, with the French boss a keen admirer of his performances for PSG and the Uruguayan national side. The 28-year-old has struggled to adapt to life with the Parisien side, having battled with the clubs owners and boss Laurent Blanc over his role at the club and preferred position. PSG signed Cavani from Napoli in 2013 and they are confident that…
http://gty.im/466477548 PSV star Memphis Depay has held initial talks with Manchester United over a summer move called for the English club to make the move happen. The 21-year-old forward has been in good form this season and has attracted the interest of ManUnited with Dutch boss Louis van Gaal a keen admirer. And, after learning of their interest, Depay has since held preliminary talks over a potential summer move, which is said to be around the figure of £22m. United officials spent time with PSV officials earlier this week to negotiate a summer move and assure the youngster of first-team…
http://gty.im/466684800 Arsene Wenger has called for the away goals rule to be ended in the Champions League after Arsenal were knocked out by Monaco. The Gunners won 2-0 at the Stade Louis II, but they exited the competition due to the away goal rule after a 3-1 first leg defeat against Monaco. Wenger, who was visibly angry at the result following the result, has now called on UEFA to possibly look at a potential rule change. “Maybe away goals should count after extra-time,” he told reporters. “The rule was created in the 1960s and the weight of the away goal…
http://gty.im/466408508 Bundesliga side Wolfsburg are prepared to offer Everton £3m for striker Romelu Lukaku, according to various reports. The Belgian international moved to Everton last summer for a club record fee of £28m after failing to impress Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. He has since gone on to score an impressive 17 goals in 40 games for the Merseyside club this season and has played an important part in their Europa League campaign thus far. German side Wolfsburg though, are keen to make a summer move and link him with former Chelsea duo Andre Schurrle and Kevin de Bruyne. Chiefs at…