http://gty.im/471679960 Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal target Felipe Melo looks unlikely to make the move to the Premier League this summer, according to Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport. The Galatasaray midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to England’s top tier in the past – but according to reports in Italy, it looks as though the Brazilian star wants a move back to the Serie A. The 31-year-old told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I’ve exchanged text messages with Roberto (Mancini, Inter Milan head coach). They were to say good luck, nothing more. However, apart from the friendship which binds us, I’d like to work with him…
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http://gty.im/464530616 Sunderland are the latest club to be linked with Manchester City’s out-of-contract defender Micah Richards, according to the Sunderland Echo. The Black Cats were offered the ex-England international on loan at the start of the season, but former boss Gus Poyet decided against the move. Richards has been at Manchester City since 2005, but has spent most of this season at loan at Fiorentina. The 26-year-old is deemed surplus to requirements at the Etihad, and the defender is not expecting to be handed a new deal by manager Manuel Pellegrini. With Wes Brown and Anthony Reveillere out of contract in the…
http://gty.im/480019759 Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has told Sky Sports News HQ that the Gunners need to spend big in the summer if they are to challenge Chelsea to the Premier League title next season. Arsenal secured Champions League football yet again this season, after an excellent 3-1 win at Hull City on Monday night – but according to Parlour – the north London club must spend big this summer to compete with title winners Chelsea. “Arsene Wenger definitely needs to buy players and during the summer is going to be very important. Arsenal need to keep their nucleus of players and also bring in…
http://gty.im/471062154 Southampton have been handed a huge boost as defender Nathaniel Clyne confirms he’s happy to stay at the club. Clyne, who’s contract expires in 2016, has been heavily linked with a move away from St Mary’s – with Manchester United being the favourites to secure his signature. However, it looks as though the England international is happy and wants to stay with the Saints. The 24-year-old has told the Daily Echo: “I’m enjoying my football for Southampton, playing week-in, week-out and it’s an up-and-coming club, so, yeah, I’m happy playing for Southampton and happy to stay at Southampton as well.”…
http://gty.im/472141018 According to Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, if Chelsea were to land Gareth Bale in the summer, Jose Mourinho’s side could dominate for years to come. Speaking to Sky Sports on Monday Night Football, the ex-Manchester United defender said; “There’s one player touted about possibly coming available this summer, and that’s Bale.” Neville added; “The talk is he’s going to go to one of Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea. If he becomes available, if Chelsea win that battle, and say they lost Oscar or Ramires and got him for a net cost of £25million, I think the other teams…
http://gty.im/471941842 Tim Sherwood had urged Aston Villa hitman Christian Benteke to stay at Villa Park, according to Sky Sports. The Villa boss has told his star striker to follow in the footsteps of Fabian Delph and pledge his future to the Villans. Delph somewhat surprisingly signed a new four-year deal in January, and Sherwood would love Benteke to do the same. The Aston Villa manager told Sky Sports; “This club might be a lot different (next season). I can’t think of too many footballers who would have signed a four-year deal like Fabian Delph did when he could have gone…
http://gty.im/471976434 Italian giants Juventus are set to sign former Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg, according to reports in the Daily Express. The reports suggest that De Bruyne could be a replacement for Juventus star Paul Pogba, who is attracting interest from the world’s best clubs. Pogba has been heavily linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City in the summer. The ex-Chelsea ace De Bruyne is said to be worth around £25m – after impressing since his £18m January 2014 move from west London. The 24-year-old has played 61 times in all competitions for the German club,…
http://gty.im/472059840 Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino had played down ‘rumours’ that Hugo Lloris is set to leave White Hart Lane in the summer. The French shot stopper has been heavily linked with a move away from Spurs at the end of the season, but Pochettino has revealed that he will fight to keep all of his best players. Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, the Spurs boss said; “I think [the report about Lloris] is a rumour and I do not have any comment. “I do not want to speak about rumours, about Hugo…
http://gty.im/471939660 Wolves’ attacking midfielder Bakary Sako is attracting interest from Black Country rivals West Bromwich Albion as well as another midlands rival Aston Villa. The Mali international, who is out of contract in the summer, is expected to make the move away from Molineux after a very successful three-year stay at the club. Sako told the club’s official website; “I have been pleased with my season but I was really sad too because I don’t know what I’m going to do during the summer.” “I have some offers from the Premier League and some from abroad, but I want to play…
http://gty.im/469818306 Liverpool are set to sign Barcelona full-back Martin Montoya, according to reports from Fichajes.net. The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the past – and it now looks as though Brendan Rodgers’ side have rekindled their interest in the defender. With Glen Johnson out of contract and expected to move on in the summer, Liverpool have wasted no time in finding a suitable replacement for the experienced right-back. Montoya has been out of favour at the Camp Nou, making just seven La Liga appearances this term. The 24-year-old is said to be keen on…