Category: Premier League
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Liverpool in battle for Dutch defender
Lazio have ramped up their efforts to land Liverpool target Stefan de Vrij, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A outfit are putting together an offer in the region of £6million for the Holland international, who got his name on the scoresheet in his country’s surprise…
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Spurs submit bid for Lukaku
Football Express News understands that Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian striker has seen his future heavily discussed in recent weeks, following his return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season, after a successful loan spell with Everton, scoring 16 goals in 33 games. Whilst,…
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No Liverpool bid for Swiss star
Despite media reports, Football Express News understands that Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is yet to make a formal offer for Bayern Munich midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri. The Swiss midfielder was a key part of his country’s 2-1 win over Ecuador on Sunday afternoon and was handed the Football Express News Man of the Match award and…
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Spurs face fight for Italy star
Roma reportedly want to lure Tottenham Hotspur target Domenico Criscito back to Italy. According to Il Messaggero, the Serie A heavyweights have set their sights on a bid for the Zenit St Petersburg defender, with director of football Walter Sabatini said to have been in contact with his representatives. The 27-year-old has only two years…
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Arsenal defender agrees 100k-per-week Man United deal
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has agreed a 100k-per-week deal to join Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Belgian defender joined Arsenal in 2009 from Ajax and started life in the Premier League well, quickly earning a reputation and the plaudits for fans and media close to the North London club, but a string of injuries…
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Milan close in on Liverpool target
AC Milan are reportedly closing in on the permanent signing of Liverpool target Adil Rami from Valencia. Il Corriere della Sera claims the San Siro giants are in advanced talks with the La Liga outfit and the 28-year-old’s representatives, making a deal likely this week. The France international spent last season on loan at Milan,…
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Welbeck is misjudged – ex United man
Manchester United and England striker Daniel Welbeck is misjudged and does not deserve the stick he gets for lack of finishing, in the eyes of former Red Devil Clayton Blackmore. Welbeck, 23, who started for England in their debut World Cup fixture against Italy yesterday, was subject to criticism last season with supporters complaining of…
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Former Arsenal midfielder offered to Prem rivals
Football Express News understands that Alex Song of Barcelona has been offered to three Premier League sides. The Cameroon midfielder was in action for his national side against Costa Rica on Friday night, but whilst he concentrates on their campaign; his future at club side Barcelona is continuing to be discussed. Song, joined Barcelona from…
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Arsenal defender close to Man United move
Football Express News understands that Thomas Vermaelen has agreed a deal to move from Arsenal to Manchester United. The Belgian defender struggled to force his way back into Arsene Wenger’s first team plans at Arsenal last season following some niggling injury problems, which saw duo Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker form a good partnership. And,…
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Drogba agrees Juventus terms
Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has turned down a return to Chelsea and agreed terms with Italian side Juventus. The 36-year-old is currently on international duty with the Ivorian national team in Brazil, but his future has been heavily discussed in Italian, Turkish and English media of late, with many predicting a return back to Chelsea.…
