Author: Gareth Hinton

http://gty.im/471415106 Manchester United outcast Javier Hernandez, who is currently on loan at Real Madrid, has admitted he doesn’t know where he will be plying his trade next season. The 26-year-old, who has endured a tough couple of seasons at Old Trafford recently, made the somewhat shock loan switch to the Bernabeu in September. The Mexican struggled to feature at the start of his Madrid career, but he has since forced his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s team of late. Chicharito has netted four times in his last four Madrid outings, including the vital winner in Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph against their fierce rivals Atletico…

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http://gty.im/469066102 Manchester City forward Alvaro Negredo has hinted at making a move to Valencia permanently, despite two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad. The Spanish striker played a big role in City’s 2013-14 Premier League title triumph. But after being deemed surplus to requirements by Manuel Pellegrini, and with the new arrival of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City in January, Negredo looks to have played his last game in a City shirt. The 29-year-old scored 23 times in 48 appearances in his debut season for the Citizens – helping the Manchester club to a Capital One Cup and Premier League double. Since returning…

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http://gty.im/470350460 Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is focussing solely on keeping his club in the Premier League at present, according to his agent Eris Kismet. The Belgium international has been well and truly back in the goals since Tim Sherwood’s arrival. Benteke has netted nine times in all competitions during Sherwood’s reign, including a hat-trick against Queens Park Rangers and a vital goal in Villa’s 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool. Benteke’s agent Kismet has denied claims of any interest; “At the moment there is no interest,” he said. “Every player and staff member is concentrated on avoiding relegation, anything else…

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http://gty.im/468108824 Arsenal legend Thierry Henry spoke out after the Gunners’ 0-0 home draw with Champions elect Chelsea on Sunday. The Frenchman said Arsene Wenger needs another four top-quality players to stand any chance of winning the Premier League title. The Gunners huffed and puffed against Chelsea on Sunday, but Jose Mourinho’s team put in a defensive masterclass to frustrate Arsenal and all but win the title. “Arsenal need to buy four players, they need that spine,” Henry told Super Sunday.  “They need a goalkeeper, they still need a centre-back, they still need a holding midfielder and, I’m afraid, they need a…

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http://gty.im/471331656 Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski, who has been on loan at Italian side Inter Milan since January, wants to return to the Emirates in the summer. The 29-year-old struggled to find a place in Arsene Wenger’s side at the beginning of the season and was subsequently loaned out for the remainder of the campaign. However, after finding life difficult in Serie A since making the January switch, the forward wants to return to Arsenal and prove a point. Podolski failed to score in 12 league games for Inter – making just eight starts in the process. Nerazzurri boss Roberto Mancini spoke…

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