Tag: League Cup
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West Ham chairman discusses Andy Carroll’s future
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has poured cold water on the prospect of striker Andy Carroll leaving the club. The England international’s status at Upton Park has been called into question in some quarters following the Hammers’ decision to pursue Pachuca hitman Enner Valencia for £12million. They are awaiting news on Valencia’s work permit…
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Lampard to sign for New York City FC
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard is set to complete his move to the United States Major League Soccer this week. The 36-year-old Blues favourite bid an emotional farewell to supporters of the west London outfit in June following a 13-year spell as a Chelsea midfielder, and has confirmed he will head State-side join MLS newcomers New…
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Liverpool star joins USA tour despite exit talks
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has travelled to the USA for the Reds’ pre-season tour despite closing in on a £14million switch to Sunderland. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News they still expect the Italy international to move to Wearside despite the fact he has joined up with team-mates overseas. Borini is seemingly…
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West Ham chairman sweating on striker’s work permit
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold still expects to land primary summer transfer target Enner Valencia despite the anxious wait for a work permit. A bid in the region of £12million has been accepted for the Pachuca and Ecuador striker, who scored all three of his national side’s goals in this summer’s World Cup. Personal…
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Michael Owen: Liverpool striker is too expensive
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sunderland are on the verge of paying over-the-odds for Reds attacker Fabio Borini. Football Express News understands the Black Cats are in advanced negotiations over the £14million acquisition of the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old was far from prolific…
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West Ham chairman’s son blasts ‘fake photos of striker’
The son of West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has slammed fake photographs of transfer target Enner Valencia appearing to be in London. The Hammers are in the process of trying to secure the signature of the Pachuca and Ecuador striker, who scored all three of his national side’s goals in this summer’s World Cup.…
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City press Porto star for an answer
Manchester City will issue an ultimatum to Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala next week after growing frustrated in their long-running pursuit of the defender, Football Express News understands. The 22-year-old, who was the subject of an unsuccessful Blues bid in January, insisted he would not make decisions about his future until France’s World Cup campaign came to…
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Chairman’s son reveals West Ham transfer talks
The son of West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has revealed that a new signing is almost certain to be made in the next 24 hours. Jack Sullivan has revealed that the Hammers are in advanced talks over the purchase of a new left-back and described the deal as “95% done”. Boss Sam Allardyce is…
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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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City prepare offer for ex-United star
Manchester City are ready to firm up their interest in Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba with an official bid, according to fresh media reports in Italy. QS claims the Premier League champions are prepared to spend in excess of £45million to lure the former Manchester United prodigy back to the North-West of England. City, who also…
