http://gty.im/471966638 According to recent reports in the Daily Star, Manchester United’s Dutch hitman Robin van Persie could be heading to Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the summer. Turkish newspaper Milliyet have reported that Fenerbahce have found a sponsor that could finance the deal for Van Persie. The Dutch international has been out of form this season, and has been heavily tipped with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer. Since the arrival of new boss and fellow countryman Louis van Gaal, Van Persie has endured a stop-start season that has only seen him make 26 Premier League appearances thus far – scoring…
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http://gty.im/472042830 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed rumours that England international Theo Walcott will be leaving the Emirates in the summer. Walcott signed from Southampton as a 17-year-old in 2005 – and he’s already stacked up over 200 Premier League appearances for the Gunners. According to recent reports, Walcott was tipped to leave the north London club in the summer. But, the Arsenal boss has insisted that his winger won’t be going anywhere, anytime soon. “We are already talking to him,” said Wenger, speaking ahead of Monday’s home clash with Swansea. “When you go into negotiations with a player it is with a…
http://gty.im/470327332 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has dismissed reports that his club missed out on Dutch star Memphis Depay, who has chosen to join Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United. Liverpool were linked with Depay for a considerable amount of time, but the 21-year-old has joined Premier League rivals Manchester United instead. However, Rodgers has denied that the Reds missed out on his signature. He said: “Unfortunately for you guys it’s something we was never interested in. Depay is a young talented player but we already have four wingers at the club – Raheem Sterling, Jordan Ibe, Adam Lallana and Lazar Marković. We…
http://gty.im/470338228 Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is ‘90% certain’ to leave the Etihad Stadium in the summer, his agent has told Sky Sports News HQ. Toure’s agent Dimitri Seluk has said there are at least three clubs chasing the Ivory Coast star’s signature at present. He told Sky Sports News HQ: “It’s 90% certain he’ll leave Manchester City this summer. Nothing has been decided – we are waiting until the end of the season.” The 31-year-old has spent five very successful years at Manchester City – winning the Premier League twice and the FA Cup & League Cup once. But…
http://gty.im/471538116 Manuel Pellegrini is lining up a whopping £70m bid to bring Juventus’ midfield ace Paul Pogba to Manchester City, reports the Daily Star. The news outlet are also reporting that City could sell star players Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri, Aleksandr Kolarov and Edin Dzeko to fund the pricey deal. The France international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Italian giants – with Manchester City, Cheslea, Real Madrid , Barcelona and PSG all interested in the 22-year-old’s services. Pogba, who started his senior career at Manchester United in 2011, has turned himself into one of the world’s best midfielders…
http://gty.im/471534156 The Daily Mail are reporting that Roberto Mancini’s Inter Milan are the latest club to join the race to capture Chelsea ‘keeper Petr Cech. Cech, who is out of contract and expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, has been heavily linked with a number of clubs. Arsenal and Roma are also said to be keeping an eye on the Czech Republic international. The goalkeeper has been a world-class servant to the Blues during a superb 11-year Chelsea career. Former Manchester City boss Mancini is said to be a huge admirer of Cech, and he will be hoping he can tempt the 32-year-old…
http://gty.im/459190646 Premier League new boys Bournemouth are ready to make a move for Celtic star Charlie Mulgrew, according to reports in The Scottish Sun. The 29-year-old Scotland international has just one year remaining on his contract at Parkhead – and Cherries boss Eddie Howe is hopeful he can lure Mulgrew away from the Scottish Premier League. The Celtic star has spent a large chunk of the season on the sidelines due to injury, but Howe will test the Scottish giants’ resolve with a bid for their versatile midfielder. Mulgrew, who was a £150,000 signing from SPL rivals Aberdeen in July 2010, has…
http://gty.im/472066882 Chelsea skipper John Terry has told the Daily Mirror that he hopes Didier Drogba will get a new deal at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Drogba may not have played many games for the Blues this term, but the 37-year-old has still played a big part in Chelsea’s title success, since returning to the west London club at the start of this season. The former Ivory Coast international has netted seven time in all competitions. “Let’s hope he’s in the camp next season,” Terry is quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror. “He’s got a massive part…
http://gty.im/460603680 According to PSV Eindhoven’s official website, Manchester united have won the race to sign Dutch sensation Mephis Depay. Depay, who has been heavily linked with a number of clubs, has chosen Old Trafford as his next home. PSV chief Marcel Brands told PSV.nl. “We are very proud of this upcoming transfer which came with huge momentum. “Memphis has gone through all the teams at PSV youth levels and he has played an important part in this season’s title win. “He is a wonderful component to our training and will make the transition to a magnificent club in a beautiful competition.”…
http://gty.im/469430404 Former Tottenham Hotspur favourite Rafael van der Vaart could be set for a return to his former club Ajax, according to his agent. The Dutchman is out of contract in the summer, and is expected to make the move away from struggling Hamburger SV at the end of the season. The midfielder, who is now 32, has been linked with a number of clubs, including a move to the MLS. Van der Vaart spent two very successful years at White Hart Lane, before making a return to Hamburg in August 2012. The attacking midfielder hit 24 goals in 63 appearances…