http://gty.im/478875071 Southampton stars Jay Rodriguez and Morgan Schneiderlin won’t be leaving St Mary’s this summer, according to their Head of Football Development Les Reed. The Saints’ combative midfielder Schneiderlin has been heavily linked with a move away from the club on more than one occasion since Southampton were promoted to the top flight in 2012. As for Rodriguez, a reported £7m signing from Burnley in 2012, he’s been a huge hit with the Saints supporters – but has yet to feature for over a year due to a horrendous injury. Southampton’s Head of Football Development told SSNHQ; “It wouldn’t be our intention…
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http://gty.im/453538022 Real Madrid’s legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be on his way to Arsenal, according to Spanish TV programme Jugones. The 33-year-old has spent his entire 16-year career at the Bernabeu. But according to recent reports in Spain, he could be on his way to a shock move to the Premier League with Arsenal. The stopper, who has come under some criticism from the Madrid fans this season, may want a fresh challenge in his career. The Gunners have reportedly been long-term admirers of the Spanish goalkeeper for a number of years, and now Jugones, which is broadcast on the TV…
http://gty.im/468062173 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb has attracted some unwanted interest from Italian giants AC Milan. But Spurs want to keep the 20-year-old at White Hart Lane, according to the Daily Star. Bentaleb, who made his breakthrough under former boss Tim Sherwood last term, has impressed once again in the heart of the Tottenham midfield. He has very quickly turned himself into a vital player for Mauricio Pochettino, and the Argentinian boss will want him to sign an extension as soon as possible. The Algeria international has already racked up an impressive 37 Premier League appearances for the Lilywhites, since making his debut…
http://gty.im/452947742 Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has admitted that he doesn’t think he will be given a new contract in the summer. The ex-England international, who started his career at West Ham United, and went onto play for Millwall, Chelsea, Portsmouth and now Liverpool, has told Sky Sports News he’s not expecting to stay at Anfield beyond the summer. Johnson played the full 90 minutes in the Reds’ disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City at KC Stadium yesterday. After the game he was questioned on whether he thinks he will be leaving the club in the summer, he said; “I would have thought so -…
http://gty.im/461332354 Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson, who is now a Sky Sports pundit, has told Sky Sports that Liverpool made a huge mistake by not signing Alexis Sanchez in the summer. Liverpool were reportedly extremely close to securing a deal with Barcelona for the Chilean international. However, the striker slipped through Brendan Rodgers’ fingers and he made the switch to the Reds’ Premier League rivals Arsenal – and now they have paid the price. Thompson told Sky Sports; “The talk was that Liverpool had made a big bid for Sanchez,” Thompson added. “I wouldn’t have let Suarez get in the taxi…
http://gty.im/454147710 Manchester City outcast Stevan Jovetic could be on his way to Inter Milan on loan, according to reports in the Daily Express. The Montenegro international was signed by Manuel Pellegrini in July 2013, but for one reason or another, the 25-year-old has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League and has now been heavily tipped for a move away from the Etihad Stadium in the summer. Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma and Liverpool have all been linked with the forward over the last few days, but Inter are said to be hopeful on securing his signature on loan. Jovetic…
http://gty.im/459963065 Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has told Arsenal’s official website that the Gunners have been ‘the best team in Europe’ since the turn of the year. The 26-year-old hasn’t started a game for Arsene Wenger’s side since March, and he’s claimed that competition for places are as fierce as ever. Walcott believes if the squad can stay injury free next season, they have a real chance of lifting the Premier League trophy. “I think, especially this season, not many people thought we would be challenging for the Premier League”, said Walcott. He added; “In this calendar year, we have been the best…
http://gty.im/467154294 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini had admitted he’s been ‘disappointed’ with the impact of Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony this season. Bony made a £28m move from Welsh side Swansea City in January. However, he’s struggled to kick-start his City career, and Pellegrini has admitted that Bony hasn’t had the impact he was expecting. The striker, who was a prolific goalscorer for the Swans, has only netted a single goal for the Citizens since making the switch. Injuries have hampered his Manchester City career, and the forward has been restricted to just two Premier League starts. Speaking ahead of City’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa on…
http://gty.im/467137758 Liverpool have emerged as possible suitors for Manchester City’s out-of-favour striker Stevan Jovetic, according to reports in the Daily Express. Since Jovetic’s high-profile arrival at the Etihad Stadium in July 2013, the 25-year-old has struggled to hold down a Premier League starting place for the Citizens. The forward arrived from Fiorentina for a reported £22m, but the Montenegro international has failed to live up to his hype, and has been heavily tipped for a move away from Manchester. Following Liverpool’s goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers has admitted he would like to bolster his attacking options in the summer. After the…
http://gty.im/456415196 According to reports in the Manchester Evening News, if Manchester United want to sign target Edinson Cavani, they have been told by Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al Khelaifi that it will take a huge offer. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for the Uruguayan hitman, but Louis van Gaal has been told in no uncertain terms that United will have to splash the cash for his services. Al Khelaifi told French newspaper Le Parisien; “I have not held talks with Cavani over his future. He is a young player and is the future of PSG. A €50m offer from Manchester…