Category: Italy
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Man United told to hold off in Vidal pursuit
Football Express News understands that Manchester United have been told by Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal to hold off in their bid to sign him. The Chilean World Cup star is currently enjoying a holiday with his family and friends and will return to pre-season training with Juventus in the coming weeks. Vidal, who has enjoyed…
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Juve midfielder edges closer to exit door
Juventus reportedly face an uphill struggle to convince veteran Andrea Pirlo to stay at the club. Il Quotidiano Sportivo claims Turkish giants Galatasaray have a good chance of landing the midfielder, who is ready to quit Turin following the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as manager. Allegri got the nod following Antonio Conte’s shock resignation from…
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Chelsea turn attention to Roma defender
Sky Sport Italia claim that Chelsea have jumped the queue in the race to sign Roma defender Mehdi Benatia. The Moroccan central defender had been on the verge of signing for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich with Pep Guardiola a keen admirer, but the German side failed to make a breakthrough in a potential deal. Manchester…
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Allegri vows to win over Juve fans
Following the whirlwind exit of Juventus boss Antonio Conte and the announcement of his successor Massimiliano Allegri, the Juve fans are up in arms over the appointment of the former AC Milan man – who they are branding a failure before his work has even begun. A huge crowd of angry Italians gathered outside the…
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Arsene Wenger informed by agent that Vidal will join United
Football Express News understands that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been informed by the agent of Arturo Vidal that he will join Manchester United this summer. The Juventus midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to United this summer with some reports claiming that personal terms had been agreed, however, the recent weeks have…
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Juventus midfielder prepares transfer request
Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo is likely to request a transfer if the club appoints Massimiliano Allegri as manager, according to reports in Italy. The two men clashed when they worked together at AC Milan, sparking the midfielder’s switch to Turin in 2011, and leading Premier League clubs are now on high alert to his potential…
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AC Milan approach United for Nani
AC Milan have made contact with Manchester United regarding a move for wideman Nani, according to Sky Sports Italia. Although a potential target for Juventus and Inter, the Rossonerri have enquired about the 27-year-old, who has struggled with fitness and form in recent seasons. The Portugal international hardly featured for the Red Devils last term…
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Conte leaves Juventus and prompts Italy talk
Juventus coach Antonio Conte has had his contract terminated by mutual consent and prompted talk of him taking the Italian national team job. Just one month away from the start of the new Serie A season, Juventus fans were left shocked after coach Antonio Conte announced via the club’s official website that he would be…
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Manchester United closing in on the signing of Arturo Vidal
Manchester United are closing in on their third signing of the summer, as it is understood an agreement has been reached with Juventus star Arturo Vidal. The Chile international is said to be happy with a move to United after it was claimed in Italian and South American press that a £200k per week deal…
