http://gty.im/463938554 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Jack Wilshere will not join up with England at the end of the month after further injury problems. The 23-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United back in November of last year, and has suffered several setbacks in his recovery, prompting speculation he could leave the club this summer. Today, Wenger told reporters in his press conference earlier this week that the England midfielder will not be available for the foreseeable future and will therefore miss the Three Lions’ fixtures against Lithuania and Italy at…
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http://gty.im/465708504 Signed for a club-record fee, Manchester United’s latest number seven has failed to live up to the prestigious number worn by the likes of George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. Legend has it El Torito asked Rosario Central for just 26 footballs to transfer a young six-year old Argentinian by the name of Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández. Since, Di María has overcome the numerous hurdles of football that have so many young stars fall, in a speed akin to his playing style. Di María made his debut for Central aged seventeen, but after…
http://gty.im/464871174 Arsenal are on the brink of tying down 19-year-old defender, Hector Bellerin, after his impressive displays this season. Bellerin’s contract is due to expire in 2017 and Arsene Wenger is keen to keep the youngster in his squad. The 19 year old has already made 17 appearances for the club this season, scoring against Aston Villa in the 5-0 win last month, establishing himself as a first team player for the Gunners. The right back has impressed both the club and supporters in replacing the injured Mathieu Debuchy, who despite signing from Newcastle United in the summer; has failed…
http://gty.im/465982844 Chelsea scouts are in attendance as Wolfsburg and Inter Milan face off in the Europa League this evening, taking a closer look at number one target Mauro Icardi. Following the defeat to Paris Saint Germain on away goals in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, Blues boss Jose Mourinho has instructed a number of his highest recognised scouts to cast a decision on Italian striker Icardi. The 22-year-old striker has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this season with Blues boss Jose Mourinho a keen admirer of the Argentine goalscorer. A whole host of other clubs…
http://gty.im/463418154 West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been handed a £20,000 fine by the Football Association following inappropriate tweets on Twitter. The charge from English football’s governing body relates to Cole’s response to a tweet after West Ham’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur last month. Cole wrote “F off you c***”, in reply to the Spurs fan. An FA statement released on Thursday read: “The West Ham United player, who was also severely warned as to his future conduct, admitted posting a comment on his Twitter account which was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game…
http://gty.im/465177676 Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is set for talks over his future with the club, as Manchester United continue to show interest. The departures of Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana last summer sawSouthampton lose a number of notable top quality players, but boss Ronald Koeman has guided the Southern side to an impressive Champions League hope. However, Manchester United, who signed left-back Shaw, have been interested in right-back Nathaniel Clyne for some-time, who has been impressing this season for both club and country. The 23-year-old is currently in talks over a new deal at St. Mary’s, however, it…
http://gty.im/465681626 Barcelona defender Dani Alves has dismissed reports that he has agreed a three-year deal with Paris Saint Germain. The Brazilian defender will see his current deal at the Camp Nou expire this summer and with no new contract offered; he is firmly expected to leave the club. Links to a number of top European clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain have been maintained and it was understood that he was close to joining the latter. Contract talks between PSG and current full-back Gregory Van der Wiel were put on hold late on Wednesday evening, prompting speculation…
Nemanja Vidic is being linked with a shock return to Manchester United after further debating his future under new Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini. The Serbian defender called time on his career with Man United over the summer and made the move to Italy but he has since struggled with fitness and failed to break into Mancini’s starting eleven since the former Manchester City boss took over before the turn of the year. Vidic is now considering his future at the club, which has prompted talk of a move back to Old Trafford. The 33-year-old still has contacts with the…
http://gty.im/181468809 Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has played down reports he is trying to lure Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to London. The pair are close friends from their time at Barcelona, first before Fabregas left for Arsenal and then after, when he re-joined his boy-hood club. And, after being spotted in a Spanish casino last week, many reports surfaced that the Chelsea man was attempting to lure Messi into a summer switch to Stamford Bridge. Messi visited London on Monday and Tuesday as Luis Enrique gave his players a two-day break and was once again seen leaving a casino/restaurant/bar with the…
http://gty.im/465511414 Arsenal attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund central defender Nevan Subotic has been halted after the German club offered him a new deal. The 26-year-old centre-back has gained a rapid reputation in recent seasons, although he has played largely in the shadow of Mats Hummels. Subotic has one season left on his current deal at Signal Iduna Park and it is understood that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a summer move. However, it is understood that Dortmund officials have now sat down to plan a new and improved deal. The Frenchman is keen to replace Per Mertesacker this…