Tag: Holland
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Owen: England should have replaced ‘keeper like Dutch
Former England striker Michael Owen claims the Three Lions would have enjoyed more success in penalty shoot-outs if they had substituted their goalkeeper before the spot kicks started. Holland secured safe passage to the World Cup semi-finals last night after holding their nerve from 12 yards out against Costa Rica, who managed to keep the…
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French giants eye Blues defender
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik has emerged as a transfer target for Ligue 1 heavyweights Marseille, according to fresh reports in the French media. L’Equipe claims the Holland international, who was included in head coach Louis van Gaal’s provisional squad for the World Cup before being cut, could be the subject of a bid in…
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United face fight for Dutch defender
Lazio are reportedly beating Manchester United in the race to land Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij. According to Il Tempo the Serie A outfit have already agreed terms with the highly-rated 22-year-old, although they are yet to agree a fee with his club. The report reveals that the Red Devils remain in the hunt for…
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Liverpool tell Benitez to increase offer
Liverpool will reportedly allow goalkeeper Pepe Reina to rejoin Napoli on loan if the Serie A outfit agree to pay more than half of his wages. The Spaniard spent last season with the Italian side, who funded 50 per cent of his salary for the duration of the 2013-14 campaign. However, according to Il Mattino,…
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United striker dismisses rift report
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has dismissed reports that he has discussed the future of Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera with the press. The 26-year-old has reacted angrily to suggestions that he entered into a conversation on or off the record about his national side’s boss, who guided them to the first knock-out stage of…
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United set to bid £34m for midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a £34million bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal. According to Italian source QS, the Red Devils are keen to pair the highly-rated Chile international with Spanish youngster Ander Herrera, who joined from La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao last week. Holland head coach Louis van Gaal, who officially takes charge…
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United urged to sign Mexico midfielder
Manchester United have been urged to bid for Porto midfielder Hector Herrera by their former captain, Rio Ferdinand. The ex-England international, who left the Red Devils on a free transfer at the end of the 2013-14 campaign after 12 years at the club, has been highly-impressed by the player’s performances for Mexico in the World…
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United legend: Shaw can justify fee
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand believes the potential longevity of Luke Shaw’s career at Old Trafford justifies a hefty price tag. The England left-back is widely-expected to complete a mega-money move from Southampton to the three-time European Cup winners following today’s medical. While the logic of paying a fee of around £30million for an…
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United plot move for Inter midfielder
Manchester United could make a move for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercato Web claims the Serie A outfit are considering the possibility of cashing in on the highly-rated Colombia international, with plans to demand around £14million. The report reveals the San Siro giants will not…
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Liverpool star urged to make Serie A switch
Napoli winger Dries Mertens has urged Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to return to the Serie A club. The Spain shot-stopper, who played in his national side’s final World Cup game against Australia yesterday before heading home, spent the 2013-14 campaign on loan in Naples under the guidance of compatriot Rafael Benitez. He played some of…
