Transfer Info Archives ⋆ Page 99 of 113 ⋆ LSU

Aug292018 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid renew Raheem Sterling interest

Real Madrid have renewed their interest in Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, Sky Sports News claims. But it is understood no bids are expected to be made for the forward before the transfer window closes across Europe on Friday. The European champions are closely monitoring the 23-year-old's form and will have club scouts in the crowd at Wembley when England play Spain in the UEFA Nations League on September 8. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sterling has less than two years remaining on his current contract and is yet to commit his future to City, with talks over a new contract having broken down in June. Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho, David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi have all signed new long-term deals in recent months, with Pep Guardiola havi...

Aug242018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane tells friends he wants to replace Mourinho at United

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Zinedine Zidane has informed close associates that he has plans to be manager at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho is under intense pressure after a summer of public rowing with France midfielder Paul Pogba and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. United only brought in Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant in the summer transfer window, despite Mourinho’s desire to sign a top-class central defender. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Mourinho has no plans to step down from his position as manager, United’s board have already drawn up a list of potential replacements which includes Zinedine Zidane. According to The Daily Mail, Zidane has told friends that he expects to receive an offer from United if Mourinho is sacked in the coming months. He’s also ...

Aug232018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham made £25m bid for Tammy Abraham on transfer deadline day

Premier League, Transfer Info

Tottenham reportedly made a move to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. Abraham impressed on loan at Swansea last campaign, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and the England international's performances caught the attention of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs did not sign a single player ahead of the 2018/19 season but this was not for want of trying, with their manager on the hunt for attacking players to support Harry Kane. According to Goal, the north London club lodged a £25million offer for Abraham on deadline day – but the offer was immediately rejected by Chelsea. It’s claimed Abraham wanted to join Tottenham once their interest became known. How...

Aug232018 by JBNo Comments

Aaron Ramsey demands talks with Unai Emery after Chelsea axe

Transfer Info, Premier League

Aaron Ramsey wants to know where he figures in Unai Emery’s plans for Arsenal before he signs a new contract with the club, according to reports. The Wales international will be out of contract next summer and talks over a new deal have stalled, alerting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United to his possible availability. Ramsey was surprisingly axed from Emery’s starting lineup in last week’s defeat to Chelsea, a decision that surprised many of his teammates – while he was also taken off against Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And now, The Sun claim that Ramsey is refusing to continue talks until he has a clearer picture of what his role will be in the team under Emery. The 27-year-old has made it clear to the new boss that he s...

Aug142018 by JBNo Comments

‘Modric wants to join Inter’ – agent confirms

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Luka Modric's agent has opened the door to a possible move to Inter, insisting the Real Madrid midfielder is enthused by the idea of playing for the Serie A club. The Croatia captain has been linked with a Real Madrid exit having won La Liga once in 2016-17 and four Champions League titles, among many other trophies since his transfer from Tottenham in 2012. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Modric was included in Madrid's 29-man squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup match with Atletico Madrid , although speculation concerning his future has refused to go away. Indeed, Italian publication Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday that Inter have not given up on signing the Croatia international, and that the player will discuss his future with Madrid on Thur...

Aug132018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona leaves door open to Pogba signing

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona president was asked about Paul Pogba after his side's Supercopa de Espana victory against Sevilla on Sunday and he refused to discuss links with the United star but he did leave the door open to a possible transfer. La Liga champions Barca have emerged as strong suitors for France international Pogba amid uncertainty over the World Cup winner's future at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba has endured a complicated relationship with manager Jose Mourinho and the Frenchman raised further doubts over his time at the club when he claimed he would be fined if he said what he wanted to. While the Premier League transfer window closed on August 9, Spanish clubs have until August 31 to complete their deals. Asked about Pogba following ...

Aug102018 by JBNo Comments

Bernard reveals why he rejected Chelsea for Everton

Transfer Info, Premier League

Brazilian winger Bernard has revealed the important role Everton boss Marco Silva played in convincing him to move to Goodison Park despite the offers from Chelsea, West Ham and AC Milan. The 25-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Shakhtar Donestk at the end of last campaign and had several offers, particularly from the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea had looked into adding Bernard to their squad, and even offered him a contract, but the Brazilian was swayed by the chance of more regular football under Silva at Everton. ‘I chose Everton because of all the things I’d heard about Marco Silva and because Everton is a club with a lot of tradition,’ Bernard told the club’s official website. ‘They are historically among the...

Aug82018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea pay Kepa’s world-record £71m release clause

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have paid a world record £71.6 m fee to replace Thibaut Courtois with Athletic Bilbao's goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga. With Courtois trying to force a move to Real Madrid, Chelsea have taken drastic action by paying Kepa’s Athletic Bilbao buy-out clause ahead of Premier League transfer deadline. The deal will shatter Chelsea’s record that had stood at £57m for striker Alvaro Morata, who joined from Real just last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The path of Courtois to Real is set to be further strengthened by Madrid's willingness to send midfielder Mateo Kovacic on loan to Chelsea. Along with Kepa, Kovacic is expected in London to complete a pre-deadline transfer to Stamford Bridge. On Kepa, he said: “I saw him one year ago [when I was...

Aug82018 by JBNo Comments

Giroud and Hazard speak to Fekir about Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Premier League

Olivier Giroud says he and Eden Hazard have spoken to Nabil Fekir about the possibility of moving to Stamford Bridge and would “welcome him” at Chelsea. The 25-year-old looked set to sign for Liverpool from Lyon earlier this transfer summer before negotiations between both clubs ended. Fekir, who was part of France's World Cup-winning team alongside Giroud this summer, remains in France as things stand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, following Chelsea's pre-season friendly against Lyon, Giroud conceded that he and Hazard had spoken to the France international about the club. "I spoke to him when we were together in the French national team, when his move to Liverpool fell through," he told Foot Mercato. "Then we discussed Chelsea, and I ...

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...