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Aug82018 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Why Boateng turned down United

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Jerome Boateng decided against joining Manchester United because he does not believe they can win the Champions League this season, according to Sky reports. The Bayern Munich defender spoke to United manager Jose Mourinho earlier this week to explain he was honoured by United's interest but would not be making a transfer to Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Boateng wants to win one more Champions League title, the former Manchester City full-back won the trophy in his first year with Bayern in 2013. However, Boateng will turn 30 in September - and he believes United are not among the contenders to lift the Champions League in Madrid next year. It now looks likely he will stay at Bayern as he has a good relationship with new coach Niko Ko...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

United approach Bayern over Jerome Boateng

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Manchester United have approached Bayern Munich over a deal for defender Jerome Boateng, according to Sky Sports. The Premier League side believe Bayern Munich will ask for around £45m to allow the Germany international to leave the club. It is understood that Boateng, who spent a year at Manchester City - could be open to a transfer to Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, United are not the only side who are interested in the defender. Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed last month that Boateng was in talks about a move with PSG. The German is the latest defender United have shown an interest in this summer, with Jose Mourinho looking to strengthen his defence before transfer deadline. Click below to follo...

Aug62018 by JBNo Comments

Leon Bailey reveals ‘concrete interest’ from Chelsea and Liverpool

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey has confirmed that Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing him. The 20-year-old is rated as one of the brightest youngsters in Europe following his impressive breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga. Several top clubs have been linked with a move for the Jamaican-born winger, who is valued at £70 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City have expressed an interest in signing Leon Bailey, while Bayern Munich also submitted a £53m bid to Leverkusen in May. But the player has revealed that he is aware of the interest from Chelsea and Liverpool. ‘There’s concrete interest,’ Bailey said in an interview with Kicker. ‘What I can say is that my full focus is on developing myself as a young play...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Loris Karius hits back at critics who mocked him for mistakes against Dortmund

Premier League, Bundesliga

Loris Karius has hit back at fans who mocked him for making another series of mistakes in Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund. Jurgen Klopp’s side took the lead in North Carolina through Virgil van Dijk but eventually suffered a 3-1 defeat against their Bundesliga opponents. For Karius, it was another game to forget as the German made an error in each half and was criticised by Liverpool fans during the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first mistake came after just four minutes as Karius came racing from his area but his poor clearance fell straight to Maximilian Philipp, whose shot towards an empty goal from 40 yards could not hit the target. Karius’ second mistake came in injury time when Liverpool were already 2-1 be...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund sends message to Michy Batshuayi over Chelsea switch

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund will not be looking to sign Michy Batshuayi this summer from Chelsea, according to Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc. The Chelsea forward spent the second half of last campaign on loan at Dortmund and scored nine goals in 14 games. Batshuayi’s form sparked rumours Dortmund wanted to make his move permanent, but Chelsea are believed to have rejected their approach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With a new coach incoming at Chelsea, the club are convinced Batshuayi still has a future at Stamford Bridge. And with Chelsea refusing to listen to offers for Batshuayi, Dortmund seem to have given up on signing the Belgium international. He told Kicker: ‘We are searching for Mister X, but it is not Michy Batshuayi. ‘Th...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Bayern Munich confirm they will listen to offers for Jerome Boateng

Transfer Info, Bundesliga

Jerome Boateng could be leaving Bayern Munich after chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed the Bundesliga champions are open to offers. Boateng last month conceded he was considering leaving Germany to once more test himself abroad, having endured an underwhelming 2010-11 season at Manchester City. City's rivals Manchester United have been linked with a move for the German, and Rummenigge confirmed they will not stop him from seeking a departure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "His thoughts about leaving Bayern still exist, as his agent has told me," Rummenigge told Sport Bild. "We know that this topic might be approaching. When a club is interested and Jerome says that he wants to join this club, we will consider it. "I don't hide the fact tha...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal to announce £20m signing of Bernd Leno

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to announce the signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the coming days. The Bayer Leverkusen has been linked with a move away from Bundesliga this summer, with Liverpool and Napoli seen as potential suitors. A move to Napoli did seem to be all but sealed after Leverkusen admitted the stopper had an agreement with the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, SportBild claim Arsenal have won the race for the German and expect Leno to take over from Petr Cech. Leno will cost £20m and Arsenal are close to coming to an agreement with the player and Leverkusen. Cech has just one year left on his current Arsenal contract and Unai Emery is expected to ease the Czech international out of the club in the next 12 months. ...

Jun52018 by JBNo Comments

Why Arsenal’s new signing Sokratis rejected offer to join Man Utd

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Arsenal’s imminent signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos rejected the opportunity to join Manchester United, according to his father. The Gunners are set to announce the first signing of Unai Emery’s tenure after the Greek defender successfully completed his medical in London on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sokratis was about to enter the last year of his contract with Borussia Dortmund, which has enabled Arsenal to sign the 29-year-old for a mere €20 million (£17.5m). Manchester United were also interested in a move for Sokratis, and reports in Germany even claimed that Jose Mourinho personally contacted the defender to discuss a move to the club. But Sokratis’ father, Charalambos Papastathopoulos, has revealed that his son did not want to w...

May302018 by JBNo Comments

Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich, agent confirms

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Robert Lewandowski has told Bayern Munich of his intention to leave the club, the forward's agent revealed. Back in February, Sky Sports reported Chelsea and Manchester United were set to battle for the signing of the Poland international, with both teams likely to face competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. The 29-year-old is under contract at the club until 2021, but recently hired super-agent Pini Zahavi to negotiate a deal to allow him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to Sport Bild , Zahavi said: "Robert feels he needs a change and a new challenge in his career. The managers of Bayern know about it." Lewandowski joined Bayern from Borussia Dortmund in 2014, and has scored 151 goals in 195 appearances, he has...

May222018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea make Robert Lewandowski main summer target

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea will push on with ambitious summer transfer plans despite the crisis that threatens owner Roman Abramovich, with the club making Robert Lewandowski their No 1 target. Abramovich’s visa application has been delayed, with the Government set to ask the Russian how he acquired his wealth if his visa is to be renewed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is also huge uncertainty over the future of Antonio Conte, with both the manager and the club hopeful of parting ways but Chelsea are unprepared to pay the compensation of at least £10 million – that would be needed to get rid of the Italian and his nine staff. Despite that upheaval, Chelsea are still trying to move on with a deal for Lewandowski, who they believe is ready for a transfer away from t...