http://gty.im/477040154 Manchester United are interested in making Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger their second signing of the summer, according to Sky Sports. Schweinsteiger has emerged as a serious target for United boss Louis van Gaal and the Dutchman is confident he can convince the 30-year-old to swap the Allianz Arena for the Old Trafford. The pair worked together during Van Gaal’s two-year stint in charge of Bayern from 2009-2011 and it’s understood the Germany international has opened up to the idea of reuniting with his former coach in the Premier League. Van Gaal wants to strengthen his options in central midfield…
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http://gty.im/473609614 Tottenham have completed the signing of Kieran Trippier from Burnley with the full-back signing a five-year deal, the London club’s official website confirms. The 24-year-old, who started his career as a youth team player at Manchester City, clocked up 185 appearances for the Clarets in four seasons at Turf Moor after joining at the start of the 2011/12 campaign. And Mauricio Pochettino has swooped to land the highly-rated defender following Burnley’s relegation to the Championship after just a solitary season in the Premier League. “It’s a great opportunity for me to sign for Spurs,” Trippier said “When I first heard…
http://gty.im/477704026 Tottenham striker Harry Kane has ruled out a move to Manchester United this summer as he’s already at a ‘big club’, BT Sport report. Kane has been linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford after a sensational season with Spurs in which he scored 30 goals in all competitions, and he has become a prominent name on Louis van Gaal’s recruitment radar. The United boss is in the market for a forward of Kane’s ilk after passing up on the opportunity to sign Radamel Falcao on a permanent deal, while there remain lingering concerns over the future of Robin Van Persie.…
http://gty.im/475288254 Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has claimed the Merseyside are willing to spend big to land Christian Benteke from Aston Villa this summer, report the Express. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is determined to sign a new frontline forward before the Premier League season begins in August and has made the signing of Benteke his top priority. Reports suggest the two clubs have held talks regarding the transfer but negotiations had hit an impasse due to Liverpool’s reluctance to meet the £32.5 million release clause in Benteke’s contract and Villa’s unwilling to accept bids below that sum. But ex-Reds midfielder Houghton insists the…
http://gty.im/477007144 Tottenham are prepared to battle North London rivals Arsenal for the signature of Geoffrey Kondogbia by submitting a £21 million bid for the Monaco star, the Mirror are reporting. Reports from Italy last week suggested Kondogbia, who scored against Arsenal in the Champions League last season, had held talks with Arsene Wenger over a possible move to the Emirates Stadium this summer. But the FA Cup holders will now face competition from Tottenham for the 22-year-old France international, who can count Spanish champions Barcelona and both Milan clubs among a lengthy list of admirers. Spurs have kept their counsel after rumours began…
http://gty.im/475413454 Manchester United are preparing bids for Lazio pair Stefan De Vrij and Felipe Anderson in a double raid on the Serie A club, according to the Express. Holland international De Vrij and Anderson, a talented Brazilian midfielder, are both thought to be on the radar of United boss Louis van Gaal and reports in Italy indicate the Red Devils are ready to submit official bids for the two players. Both have enjoyed impressive seasons at the Stadio Olimpico, playing integral roles as Lazio finished third in Serie A behind Juventus and Roma to qualify for the Champions League. De Vrij will be no stranger to…
http://gty.im/474598560 Tottenham are plotting a move to Chelsea’s out-of-favour winger Mohamed Salah despite the Premier League champions’ preference to sell him abroad, the London Evening Standard reports. Salah spent the latter half of last season on loan at Fiorentina, helping the Serie A side to eliminate Spurs from the Europa League last 32 just as he did with Basel in 2013, and Mauricio Pochettino is keen to have him prowling the touchline at White Hart Lane next term. The Egyptian international is reportedly reluctant to return to Fiorentina where he played a starring role as the Florence club achieved a fourth-placed finish and reached two cup semi-finals, weighing in with nine goals and three…
http://gty.im/477251282 The agent of Manchester United target Roberto Firmino has confirmed the Hoffenheim forward will be playing in the Premier League next season, according to German newspaper Bild. Firmino, currently representing Brazil at the Copa America in Chile, has emerged as a surprise target for United boss Louis van Gaal this summer, and reports last week suggested the two clubs had reached an agreement over a £13.1 million fee. The 23-year-old is expected to tie up the formalities of the transfer by agreeing personal terms and undergoing a medical while he remains in South America, but United will have to wait patiently until he returns from international duty…