Tag: Mehdi Benatia
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Roma step up plans to sell City target
Serie A heavyweights Roma have already started to plan for life after Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The towering centre-half is unsettled in the capital following a disagreement over contract talks and is high on Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini’s wishlist. Il Romanista claims the Giallorossi’s sporting director…
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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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Inter step up plans for Premier League raid
Inter Milan have reportedly ramped up their attempts to land Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic. According to Tutto Mercato Web, the San Siro giants have not given up on luring the ex-Fiorentina hitman back to Serie A despite receiving little or no encouragement from the Premier League champions. The report claims the major stumbling block…
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Italians consider Eto’o and Jovetic
Serie A heavyweights Roma have reportedly set their sights on luring either outgoing Chelsea veteran Samuel Eto’o or Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic to the capital this summer. According to Italian source Leggo, the Giallorossi head coach Rudi Garcia has asked directors to fund a move for a high-profile hitman in order to strengthen his…
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Ex-Arsenal star demands more money
Former Arsenal wideman Gervinho is caught up in a contract dispute with Serie A outfit Roma, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Speculation has been rife since the end of last season that the Ivory Coast international is unhappy with the terms of his current deal, just one year after departing the Emirates…
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Liverpool face fight for Saints star
Roma are set to battle it out with Liverpool for the summer acquisition of Southampton centre-half Dejan Lovren, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Messaggaro claims the Serie A side are likely to firm up their interest in the 24-year-old with a bid if they fail to persuade defender Mehdi Benatia to stay at…
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Roma snub Bayern bid for defender
Roma have reportedly turned down a £26million bid from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for coveted defender Mehdi Benatia. According to Il Messaggaro, the Serie A outfit have not given up hope of keeping the 27-year-old for at least another season, despite strong interest from the Bavarian giants and Premier League champions Manchester City. A source…
