Tag: Merseyside
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Manchester United midfielder completes Everton switch
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleveley has joined Everton on a free transfer, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract. The 25 year old midfielder, has been on loan to Aston Villa this season from Manchester United, and played for Villa in the recent FA Cup final, and made 30 appearances…
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Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…
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Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…
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Liverpool legend Carragher: We will not win title
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher does not think his former side will end their wait for a first Premier League title in this coming season. The ex-England international, who retired 12 months ago after spending his entire career at Anfield, believes rivals Chelsea will finish the 2014-15 campaign at the top of the table. Jose Mourinho’s…
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Benitez steps up plans for United raid
Napoli have intensified their efforts to land Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. Tutto Mercaro Web claims head coach Rafael Benitez is determined to lure the Belgium international to Serie A and rescue him from a nightmare 12-month stint with the Red Devils. He has failed to justify…
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Everton chase ex-Liverpool winger
Everton hope to lure Chelsea winger Victor Moses back to Merseyside, Football Express News understands. A source close to Goodison Park told FEN the Toffees favour a permanent deal rather than a loan switch and are confident of landing the Nigeria international. Moses spent last season on loan at Liverpool but failed to secure a…
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United target Vidal having medical tests in Turin
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is today undergoing a series of medical tests at the Turin giants’ training complex. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Manchester United target will discuss his future with the club’s hierarchy once the physical exams are completed this afternoon. Juve are attempting to establish the Chile international’s current condition…
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Liverpool star: We cannot replace Suarez
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has admitted there is no way the Reds can find a player who is good enough to replace talisman Luis Suarez. Last season’s leading goalscorer has left Merseyside to join La Liga heavyweights Barcelona, leaving behind him a massive void in Brendan Rodgers’ side. The Reds have been active in the…
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Juve in crisis talks as United edge closer to Vidal
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will reportedly hold urgent talks with the club’s CEO Beppe Marotta today to draw up a list of replacements for Manchester United target Arturo Vidal. According to Italian source TuttoSport, the Turin giants believe the Chile international’s future could be decided in the next 48 hours and are already making plans…
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Barcelona line up £11m Liverpool raid
Barcelona will reportedly make an offer for Liverpool defender Daniel Agger if their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain centre-half Martquinhos falls through. According to Catalan publication Sport, the La Liga giants will test the Reds’ resolve to hold on to the player by submitting an £11million bid to secure his services. It hinges on the outcome…
