Tag: Blues
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Inter ready to bid for United striker
Inter Milan are ready to intensify their pursuit of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercato Web claims the pint-sized Mexico international has been identified as a forward who possesses the kind of skills which would provide an effective foil for hitmen Mauro Icardi and Rodrigo Palacio.…
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Liverpool eye cut-price £20m defender raid
Liverpool could take advantage of Roma’s desperation to balance the books by launching a cut-price bid for wantaway defender Mehdi Benatia, Football Express News understands. The Serie A heavyweights are battling rivals Juventus for the big-money purchase of striker Juan Iturbe from Hellas Verona but can only compete if they recoup money from sales. Having…
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City defender ready to snub United boss van Gaal
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik is ready to reject overtures from rivals United after climbing the Blues’ pecking order, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal holds a long-term interest in the 19-year-old, having worked with him during his time as Holland…
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United: Van Gaal did NOT want Yaya Toure
A Manchester United source has told Football Express News new boss Louis van Gaal did not attempt to lure Yaya Toure from the blue side of the city, contrary to widespread media reports. Numerous publications in the UK and overseas ran with the story that the Red Devils gave the Ivory Coast international the opportunity…
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City legend reveals relief as Toure decides to stay
Former Manchester City chairman and player Francis Lee has admitted he is relieved to have seen his old club’s midfield linchpin Yaya Toure pledge to stay at the Etihad Stadium. The Ivory Coast international looked to be on his way out of the Premier League champions earlier on in the summer when he and his…
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Falcao agent wants to force move to City
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao’s agent is reportedly trying to engineer a shock switch to Manchester City. The Blues have an embarrassment of riches in the final third of the pitch, with Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic already on the books. However, according to LeSport10, ‘super agent’ Jorge Mendes is anxious to…
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City perform transfer U-turn
Manchester City have softened their stance on the potential departure of defender Matija Nastasic and are willing to sell him once they land Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FEN the Blues were previously reluctant to part company with the 21-year-old, who burst onto the Premier…
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Atletico star in London to seal Chelsea move
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis is in London today as Chelsea close in on his £20million signature, Football Express News understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FEN the left-back is on the verge of joining the Blues on a long-term deal and is expected to put the finishing touches to his switch, with…
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Serie A giants hold transfer talks with City and United
Juventus reportedly used trips to England during the pursuit of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra to step up their attempts to sign Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Turin giants’ delegation have made the Blues centre-half a priority acquisition and they have informed his club of their intentions. However,…
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Mourinho gets mega-money offer to quit Chelsea for Brazil
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is in line to manage Brazil at the next World Cup, according to fresh media reports. Spanish source Marca claims the Portugese turned down the role for the current tournament, which is being hosted by the south Americans, and instead former Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari took the helm Scolari’s future…
