Thursday, 2 July 2015

Chelsea targets Stuttgart centre-back


Sahr Senesie the half-brother and agent of Stuttgart centre-back Antonio Rudiger,claims the champions of England are interested in signing his brother.

He said; "I know there’s interest from Chelsea and Wolfsburg," but  "Antonio would love to stay in Germany.”

Bayern not interested in Man United star


According to reports, the Bavarians have been linked with Manchester United star, Angel Di Maria but, Pep Guardiola has played down the rumors of his club been interested in signing the player.


Guardiola admits that he is a keen admirer of the Argentine, but insists his side will not look to sign him.

"I don't have to watch Argentina games, because I know him and his style of playing very well," Guardiola said.

"United did not pay so much money for nothing, he is a great player. Although such transfer fees are sometimes really crazy."
When asked if he was interested in signing Di Maria, the Spaniard replied: "No."

Eto'o joins Antalyaspor



Three-time Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o joined promoted Turkish top-flight side Antalyaspor

The ambitious club also stated it would recruit another "big name" and "set the world on fire".
Cameroonian Eto'o is leaving Serie A side Sampdoria after just five months, BBC wrote.

"I have signed a three-year contract," the former Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Everton striker, 34, said.
Eto'o enjoyed much of his success at Barca, where he was from 2004 to 2009. His trophies there included three La Liga crowns, alongside former Brazil forward Ronaldinho, and two Champions League titles.

He also won the Champions League, under coach Jose Mourinho, at Inter Milan in 2010, and has an Olympic gold medal, which he won with Cameroon in 2000.

"If Schweinsteiger wants to stay here then that's perfect. He's a top player." - Guardiola


Pep Guardiola claims he would love to work with Bastian Schweinsteiger but concluded that the future of the player, is in the player hands.


"I told him 'the future depends on you'. Basti has managed a great career. He must decide what he does alone," Guardiola told reporters.
"Of course I am planning to work with Basti next season. Basti has to decide.
"If Schweinsteiger wants to stay here then that's perfect. He's a top player."

Milan signs Bacca


AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Colombia international Carlos Bacca from Sevilla.

The striker, also a target for Roma following his exceptional displays in 2014-15, will move to San Siro pending the successful completion of a medical.

Both Milan and Europa League holders Sevilla confirmed the transfer on Thursday, with the Liga club wishing Bacca "all the luck in the world" for his new venture.

Bacca is due for a medical in the coming days in Italy.

Roma targets Cabaye



Rudi Garcia is planning to make a move for his former protégé, Yohan Cabaye.
According to goal, Cabaye is seeking an exit as he searches for more game time to boost his chances of making the France squad for Euro 2016, with his former Lille boss Garcia promising that at Roma.
The midfielder has been heavily linked to a move to Crystal Palace, but Garcia has made him a target as he looks to boost the Giallorossi midfield given the injury woes of Kevin Strootman, who underwent knee surgery for the second time at the club in January.
Nevertheless, Cabaye's salary demands could scupper any deal, with the Serie A runners-up unwilling to match his net wages of €5.5 million per year.
The player's ex-coach at Newcastle, Alan Pardew, could offer an escape from PSG in that case, with Palace able to satisfy his demands thanks to the Premier League's new television deal.

Simeone targets Arsenal star



La Liga side, Atletico Madrid are searching for a replacement for Arda Turan who is in talks with other clubs.
Turan has been a vital source of creativity for the La Liga side and will need replacing.
Diego Simeone is a long-term fan of Arsenal’s 30-year-old Spaniard and believes he could be the ideal replacement.
And Cazorla would not be against a move back to his homeland, according to AS.
The one sticking point that may stop the move is the fee as it’s unlikely that Atletico will pay big bucks to land a player of his age.

Jamie Carragher celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with family in Ibiza





It seems Ibiza is the destination of choice among football stars this summer and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is the latest to be spending time in the Balearics.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher was celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary in style on the island, famous for its vibrant nightlife and beautiful scenery.
It was the latter that the 37-year-old was enjoying as he posed for picture with his wife and two children against the backdrop of the azure sea.

Carragher wrote on his Instagram page; ''10 year anniversary celebration with my best mates #family #ibiza,''
 He futher wrote ''Married this beauty @nicolacarragher 10 years ago today. Happy anniversary honey''.

Manchester City prepared to pay £35million for king of assists



The Citizens are willing to do everything to secure the signature of Wolfsburg attacking midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne for £35million.

The former Chelsea man confirmed City had made ‘informal contact’ with the Beligan international last month as Manuel Pellegrini looks to add more quality to his squad in a bid to regain the Premier League title conceded to Jose Mourinho last season.

Goal are reporting that Manchester City are ‘expecting developments’ in De Bruyne’s situation and will wait for the player to finish contract talks with his current club Wolfsburg before making their ‘big money approach’.

Manchester City are willing to offer De Bruyne, a midfielder who managed to break the Bundesliga assist record last season, £150,000 per week to bring him back to the Premier League.

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Benitez makes first signing


Rafa Benitez has made his first signing since taking over at Madrid. The Los Blancos have completed the signing of Lucas Vazquez from Espanyol.