Tag: Sunderland
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Exclusive picture special: Van Gaal welcomed with 25,000 tulips
New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal’s first day in the city got off to a memorable start when bookmaker William Hill commissioned a stunning mural of his face – made out of 25,000 tulips. The red, white and purple flowers were shipped from van Gaal’s native Holland and a team of expert florists started…
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Newcastle close in on former Arsenal target
Feyenoord centre-back Daryl Janmaat is set to be the fifth new player to join Alan Pardew at Newcastle and the Dutchman is due to undertake his medical in Tyneside within the next 24 hours. Newcastle are believed to be on the verge of confirming a deal with Dutch Erdivisie side Feyenoord, with a fee in…
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Liverpool boss ready to axe five first-team players
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to embark on a clear-out at Anfield, Football Express News understands. A source close to the club told FEN the Reds are prepared to part company with goalkeeper Pepe Reina, defenders Jose Enrique and Kolo Toure, and forwards Iago Aspas and Fabio Borini. Talisman Luis Suarez is almost certain…
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Spurs prepare big-money bid for Joe Hart
Tottenham Hotspur will test Manchester City’s resolve to keep hold of goalkeeper Joe Hart if Hugo Lloris leaves White Hart Lane, Football Express News understands. England number one Hart faces a fresh fight to retain his starting berth following the arrival of counterpart Willy Caballero from La Liga outfit Malaga. He lost his place in…
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Benitez steps up pursuit of Liverpool duo
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly asked Napoli directors to launch a double bid for Reds duo Pepe Reina and Lucas Leiva. According to Il Mattino the Spaniard, who led the Serie A club to the Italian Cup and Champions League qualification last term, has made the pair his leading targets for the summer…
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West Ham court French defender
West Ham have made their approach to French Ligue 1 side Lorient to enquire about the possible signing of defender Lamine Kone. With the troubled Hammers having struggled through a turbulent Premier League campaign of inconsistent performances, player injuries, hefty defeats and dressing-room bust-ups, manager Sam Allardyce is addressing their problems and top of his…
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Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’
The early set of Premier League fixtures suits new Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal, according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen. Swansea City visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign on August 16, followed by trips to Sunderland and newly-promoted Burnley later in the month. Another side to…
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Sunderland sign Spanish midfielder Gomez
Sunderland have completed the signing of Wigan Athletic midfielder Jordi Gomez. The 29-year-old Spanish midfielder recently won Wigan’s Player of the Season award after a superb season which saw him help Uwe Rosler’s side win the FA Cup and narrowly miss out on promotion to the Premier League. Those consistent performances had gained interest from…
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Jack Colback signs for Newcastle United
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Jack Colback from rivals Sunderland. Colback, 24, has put pen-to-paper on a long-term deal with Newcastle after he was deemed surplus to requirements at Sunderland, seeing his contract expire. The midfielder joined Sunderland at the tender age of eight and moved up through the ranks, making his professional…
