Tag: Manchester City

  • Arsenal target ‘must lose his ego’

    Arsenal target ‘must lose his ego’

    Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has cooled talk of a bid for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli by claiming he “must resolve problems with his ego”. The enigmatic Italy international was once again in the spotlight during an unsuccessful World Cup campaign, which saw him score the winner against England before performing poorly in successive…

  • City target ‘feels betrayed’

    City target ‘feels betrayed’

    Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia is becoming increasingly unsettled at Serie A side Roma, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Tempo claims the Moroccan centre-half feels betrayed due to broken promised over a lucrative new contract and is anxious to leave the capital before the 2014-15 campaign gets started. However, there is something of…

  • Argentina hitman lifts lid on injury

    Argentina hitman lifts lid on injury

    Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has sparked speculation that he could yet play a part in Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The injury-prone forward left the field early on in the group stage clash with Nigeria after sustaining the latest in a series of muscle ailments, and he is almost certain to miss tomorrow’s knock-out showdown…

  • For Mourinho, Costa has to succeed

    For Mourinho, Costa has to succeed

    Contribution by Asa Clark @cfcasa After scoring 36 goals in all competitions, helping them win La Liga and reach the Champions League final for Atletico Madrid, it looks like Chelsea will finally have a current and in-form world class and not forgetting a ‘Mourinho’ type striker in Diego Costa. The fee is reported to be…

  • London trio have doubts over Balotelli

    London trio have doubts over Balotelli

    Arsenal and Chelsea have cooled their interest in AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli and Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford him, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. QS claims the ex-Manchester City hitman is ready to leave the San Siro but is rapidly running out of options following a typically enigmatic World Cup campaign for…

  • Serie A giants plot Blues raid

    Serie A giants plot Blues raid

    Juventus have reportedly made Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic one of their top summer transfer targets. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the Serie A champions are determined to strengthen the heart of their backline before the 2014-15 campaign gets started and have high hopes of luring the 21-year-old back to Italy. The Serbia international was…

  • City prepare offer for ex-United star

    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…

  • Italy could make legend new boss

    Italy could make legend new boss

    Italy legend Roberto Baggio has been backed to take over as the national side’s new head coach. Il Quotidiano Sportivo claims the former AC Milan and Juventus star could be the man to replace Cesare Prandelli, who has announced that he is to leave his post in the wake of a desperately disappointing World Cup…

  • Juventus close in on Real deal

    Juventus close in on Real deal

    Juventus have ramped up their efforts to seal the signature of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Corriere della Sera claims representatives from the two clubs will thrash out the deal next week, with the Turin giants paying a £1.5million loan fee with a view to a permanent…

  • BREAKING: Aguero out of the World Cup

    BREAKING: Aguero out of the World Cup

    Argentina superstar Sergio Aguero is ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup tournament after suffering a torn hamstring in yesterday’s fixture against Nigeria. The 26-year-old Manchester City striker was taken off the pitch during the first half of the Argentina v Nigeria clash and it has been confirmed there is no possibility of…