Tag: Blues
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Roma set sights on City raid
Roma have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A heavyweights have identified the Montenegro international as the man to replace Mattia Destro, who is the subject of strong interest from Tottenham Hotspur. They are now believed to have jumped ahead of rivals…
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Wolfsburg offer £22m for Chelsea outcast
Wolfsburg will this week bid £22million for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to fresh reports in the German media. Bild claims the Belgium international does not feature in the plans of Blues manager Jose Mourinho and there is a growing belief in the corridors of power at the Bundesliga club that a deal can be…
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Milan star hits back at doubters after City thrashing
AC Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has vowed to prove critics wrong following last night’s dismal 5-1 defeat at the hands of a rampant Manchester City. The sides met in the International Champions Cup as part of their pre-season tour of the USA and Filippo Inzaghi’s side collapsed despite the absence of a string of the…
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Chelsea legend Drogba hours away from signing deal
Chelsea icon Didier Drogba is likely to announce his emotional return to Stamford Bridge by tonight, Football Express News understands. A source close to the club told FEN the eagerly-anticipated deal is close to completion and the veteran striker is expected to make a decision in the next two hours. He will then announce his…
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Arsenal handed chance to buy Falcao
Arsenal will be given the chance to sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao if Manchester City snub the opportunity, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN there has been preliminary contact from the Colombia international’s camp, with a view to entering into a serious dialogue if the Blues opt against…
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Benitez eyes City star as Liverpool raid stalls
Napoli will reportedly turn their attention to Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia if they fail to land Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva. According to SportMediaset, the Serie A outfit could capitalise on Garcia’s fall down the Blues’ pecking order by proposing a temporary deal during the summer transfer window. The recent acquisition of Fernando from Porto means…
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Chelsea plot transfer U-turn with £32m defender raid
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a big-money bid for Roma defender Mehdi Benatia just days after Blues boss Jose Mourinho ruled out further signings. The Portugese declared that all his incoming business was done following the acquisition of striker Diego Costa and full-back Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona midfield man Cesc Fabregas. However,…
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Serie A giants’ transfer talks with United in USA
Inter Milan plan to hold talks with Manchester United officials next week regarding a move for Red Devils striker Javier Hernandez, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. TuttoSport claims negotiators from both clubs will discuss the Mexico international on Tuesday (July 29) when the two sides face each other in a friendly in…
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City eye Falcao after Negredo blow
Manchester City are ready to step up their attempts to land Monaco striker Radamel Falcao after losing Alvaro Negredo to injury, Football Express News understands. Spain international Negredo expects to be out of action for several months after suffering a fractured metatarsal, leaving the Blues short of options in the final third of the pitch.…
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Two clubs set to spark Lukaku bidding war
Juventus and Wolfsburg will this week ramp up their efforts to land Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercato Web claims Turin giants Juve remain keen on the targetman despite signing Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, and they are determined to add one more striker after missing out…
