Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City’s interest in Everton defender John Stones and reveals former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri’s absence is down to his weight July 28, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed his interest in swelling the club’s defensive ranks with the signing of England centre-half John Stones from Premier League rivals Everton. While a deal is yet to be agreed, it is believed that City have opened talks with Everton over the 22-year-old defender, a player the Toffees value [...]
Leicester City eye transfer market savings after agreeing partnership with FairFX trading firm July 28, 2016 Premier League champions Leicester City have capitalised on their success by striking a partnership with a City-based foreign exchange provider that they hope will save them millions of pounds in the transfer market. Leicester will work with FairFX's international payments service when conducting all overseas transfers after agreeing a two-year deal with the firm. With more money to spend on [...]
Pep Guardiola closes in on defender as Manchester City open talks with Everton over John Stones July 27, 2016 Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City moved a step closer to swelling their defensive ranks after opening talks with Premier League rivals Everton over the transfer of centre-half John Stones. While a fee for the England international is yet to be agreed, it is believed that Everton value the 22-year-old, who was a target for Chelsea last [...]
Liverpool had €40m transfer bid for Joao Mario rejected, claims Sporting Lisbon star’s father July 27, 2016 Liverpool have had a €40m (£33.6m) transfer bid for Portugal's Euro 2016 star Joao Mario rejected by Sporting Lisbon, according to the player's father. Attacking midfielder Mario, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea this summer, started in six of Portugal's seven games in their victorious Euro 2016 campaign. The 23-year-old is currently [...]
Arsenal draw a blank in bid to sign striker as Alexandre Lacazette offer rejected and Gonzalo Higuain moves to Juventus July 26, 2016 Arsenal's perennial battle to bolster their striking options has been dealt a double blow after their pursuit of Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette ran aground and long-term target Gonzalo Higuain moved to Juventus. French side Lyon released a statement confirming the rejection of a €35m (£29.3m) offer from the Gunners for Lacazette, who scored 21 goals in 34 [...]
Good news for Sam Allardyce as Richard Scudamore confirms talks ongoing to introduce winter break into the Premier League July 26, 2016 Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore says there is a willingness amongst authorities to introduce the winter break called for by new England manager Sam Allardyce. England's non-stop football calendar, which in contrast to Germany, Spain and France only pauses for international fixtures, has long been cited as a possible disadvantage to the England team at major international tournaments. Read more: Tottenham's travels down under [...]
Arsenal €35m bid for Alexandre Lacazette turned down by Lyon who regard striker as “irreplaceable” July 26, 2016 Arsenal have had a €35m (£29.4m) offer for Alexandre Lacazette rejected by Lyon who warned the Gunners and other interested parties that the striker is not for sale. In a club statement Lyon dismissed reports in the French press that Arsenal had offered up to €48m for Lacazette. The speedy striker, who has scored over 20 goals [...]
Barcelona move ahead of Real Madrid with record-breaking revenue July 26, 2016 Barcelona have become the first club to announce revenue figures worth over £500m after generating record-breaking turnover of €679m (£570m) in the 2015/16 season. The Catalan club, who won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey last season, believe the results keep the club on course of meeting its revenue target of €1bn by 2021. The [...]
Managerial CV proves my suitability for England job and I’m tough enough for the challenge, says newly-unveiled Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce July 25, 2016 New England manager Sam Allardyce offered a robust defence of his suitability for the role and declared himself tough enough to overcome the demands of the job during his official unveiling. Allardyce is the man chosen to guide England from the ashes of a humiliating Euro 2016 exit at the hands of minnows Iceland in [...]
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola pledge to bury the hatchet… for now July 24, 2016 Adversaries Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have pledged to contain their historic animosity towards each other when they reprise their rivalry during Monday’s Manchester derby in Beijing. United and City go head-to-head tomorrow afternoon in the International Champions Cup as preparations for the new Premier League season, which starts on Saturday 13 August, intensify. It [...]