Sunderland boss David Moyes keen to raid former club Manchester United for duo August 1, 2016 Sunderland boss David Moyes has confirmed that he hopes to lure Manchester United duo Marouane Fellaini and Adnan Januzaj to the Stadium of Light as the Black Caps embark upon a recruitment drive. Former Everton and United manager Moyes was handed the Sunderland reins on 23 July after incumbent Sam Allardyce was appointed England boss [...]
Manchester City to take spending past £70m mark with Leroy Sane signing August 1, 2016 Manchester City are closing in on the signing of 20-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane from Schalke for a fee that could rise to £42m. Sane’s club confirmed on Monday that he was in Manchester, rather than joining them on a pre-season training camp, where he was expected to undergo a routine medical examination. City are [...]
Revealed: How West Ham owners are free to cash in on Olympic Stadium deal July 31, 2016 West Ham United’s complex deal for the Olympic Stadium, the full details of which are laid bare for the first time today, could make the football club’s wealthy owners even richer than previously thought – at the expense of the taxpayer. As the Hammers prepare to play their first match at the largely public-funded £700m [...]
Jamie Vardy: Snubbing Arsenal move was easy and Riyad Mahrez should do the same July 31, 2016 Leicester and England striker Jamie Vardy has revealed he had no difficulty turning down a summer transfer to Arsenal and has urged team-mate Riyad Mahrez to do the same. Vardy opted to sign a new contract with the Premier League champions rather than move to north London after the Gunners activated a release clause in his [...]
Arsene Wenger describes transfer fees as “scary” but still wants “one more” attacking player at Arsenal July 29, 2016 Arsene Wenger has admitted the scale of transfer spending in the Premier League has reached "scary" levels, but maintains Arsenal are on the hunt for a new attacking player. Following the Gunners' 2-1 pre-season victory over the MLS All Stars in San Jose, Wenger suggested his side was currently light in forward areas. Arsenal have already failed in attempts to [...]
NK Domzale 2, West Ham United 1: No panic for skipper Mark Noble despite shock loss to Slovenian minnows July 28, 2016 West Ham skipper Mark Noble refused to panic despite his side slumping to a sluggish defeat against Slovenian minnows NK Domzale in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg clash. With boss Slaven Bilic serving a touchline ban, the Hammers were twice undone by former Maribor winger Matic Crnic, who exchanged penalties with Noble [...]
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 [...]