Manchester United have been boosted by the news that Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez admitted that he might not finish his career at Camp Nou, reports the London Metro. . The Spain international – widely regarded as one of the best players in world football – has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent weeks, with rumours that the reigning Premier League champions were planning a bid for his signature. . Red Devils boss David Moyes has been credited with an interest in bringing Xavi to Old Trafford, as he searches for a marquee signing to fill the creative…
Author: David F.
Manchester United and Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their alleged pursuit of William Carvalho, after Sporting Lisbon president Bruno de Carvalho said the midfielder will not be sold this January, reports Sky Sports. . The 21-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months, after rising to prominence at Estádio José Alvalade, following a series of impressive Primeira Liga performances. . Red Devils boss David Moyes has been credited with an interest in bringing Carvalho to Old Trafford, as he looks to strengthen his midfield department in the mid-season window. . However, recent reports have…
Chelsea could thwart Liverpool’s attempts to sign full-back Ryan Bertrand this month due to the situation involving Victor Moses’ current loan deal with the Merseyside club. . According to the Daily Mirror, the Blues are less than impressed with Moses’ loan spell at Anfield – he has made 13 Premier League appearances with just one goal to his name – but relations between the Premier League rivals may now mean that Bertrand misses out on such a move. . 24-year-old Bertrand, who has been with Chelsea since 2005, has never managed to establish himself as a first-team regular at Stamford…
Daniel Sturridge could return to Liverpool’s starting line-up against Stoke City on Sunday, according to the Daily Mail. . The striker, who scored nine goals in 12 Premier League games before picking up an ankle injury, has been out of action since the end of November. . The Liverpool striker’s last appearance came against Everton when the former Chelsea and Manchester City forward scored an all-important equaliser in his side’s 3-3 draw against Everton at Goodison Park. . Sturridge, 24, has reportedly now shrugged off his injury and could be reinstated into Brendan Rodgers’ starting line-up. . The England international’s…
Real Madrid have launched an internal inquiry after their Argentina winger Angel Di Maria was seen to grab his crotch while he was being substituted in Monday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Celta Vigo. . Di Maria, who was replaced by Gareth Bale midway through the second half at the Bernabeu and was whistled by the home fans as he trudged off, insisted it was “a natural gesture” and said he apologised if anyone had found it offensive. . The incident was widely debated in the Spanish and Argentine media on Tuesday and prompted further speculation that Di…
Striker Sergio Aguero is back in training and close to returning for Manchester City after being out since before Christmas with a calf injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Tuesday. . “I think Sergio will be back during January – he’s working, he is training,” Pellegrini told a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s league Cup semifinal, first leg against West Ham. . “Of course it’s very good news. Any players that are recovering from their injuries is very good news, especially an important player like Kun Aguero.” . Argentine Aguero, who was injured in the 6-3 victory over Arsenal, is…
Out of favour Chelsea star Juan Mata has been offered to the likes of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, as his father and agent seeks to secure him a move away, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola. . The source, citing the Sunday Times, claims that Mata’s situation has now reached breaking point, and that his father has been in touch with a number of clubs in order to negotiate a possible January switch away from Stamford Bridge. . Speculation over the Spaniard’s future has hit fever pitch over the last few days, particularly in the wake of…
Playmaker Kaka breathed new life into struggling AC Milan by scoring twice and 18-year-old Bryan Cristante claimed his first professional goal as they beat Atalanta 3-0 on Monday for only their fifth league win of the season. . Lazio beat Inter Milan 1-0 with a superb Miroslav Klose volley to give to give Edoardo Reja a winning start to his second stint as their coach and third- placed Napoli beat Sampdoria 2-0 thanks to a brace from Dries Mertens. . Hellas Verona won 3-1 at Udinese helped by two goals from Luca Toni, the first courtesy of a blunder from…
Sunderland grabbed the upper hand over Manchester United by winning their League Cup semifinal, first leg 2-1 on Tuesday to compound a testing week for visiting manager David Moyes. . Fabio Borini scored a second-half penalty to give the Premier League’s bottom club a one-goal lead ahead of the return match at Old Trafford after a 52nd minute Nemanja Vidic header cancelled out Ryan Giggs’s own goal in first-half stoppage time. . It was United’s third straight defeat after they were beaten in the FA Cup third round by Swansea City on Sunday and by Tottenham Hotspur in the league…
Liverpool are reported to be among a clutch of potential Premier League suitors for Caner Erkin who, concedes his agent, could leave Fenerbahce before the close of the January transfer window. . The 25-year-old Turkey international has impressed with his performances so far this season – providing nine assists – and it would appear Erkin could earn himself a transfer to England at some point this month. . “A few Premier League clubs have been scouting Caner and a few are interested,” his agent Batur Altıparmak told Turkish-football.com. . “However, no offers have been made yet.” . It is claimed…