Re: 2014 Summer Transfer Rumours Mk. I

by M99 Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:52 pm

Arsenal made an enquiry into the availability of AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivio, according to the player's agent, but it would be "very difficult" for the Italy international to leave San Siro.

The Gunners were in the market for midfield cover during the January transfer window, with Kim Kallstrom drafted in from Spartak Moscow after Aaron Ramsey's recovery stalled – though the Swede has yet to play for the north Londoners due to a back injury.

One player that caught Arsene Wenger's eye was Montolivo, says the Italian's representative Giovanni Branchini – though he insists the 29-year-old, also subject to interest from Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, is keen to stay at Milan.

"Milan have had a difficult season so far and I think I can say that Riccardo Montolivo has been one of the brightest notes," Branchini told Calciomercato.

"He became a fixture of the Rossoneri and was even given the captain's armband as proof. He is very happy with the club to which he belongs, and the club and fans are very satisfied with him.

"An extension? He has a contract until June 2016, so it is not a priority to talk about an extension at this time. That's a discussion we'll have, I think, next year.

"Has there been interest from other clubs? There have been tentative enquiries from Atletico Madrid, [Dortmund boss Jurgen] Klopp and Arsenal, to name a few.

"All were trying to ascertain whether the 'path' to Montolivo was feasible. At the moment, however, I feel it would be very difficult for the player to leave Milan, precisely because of what I said before."

by Onyx Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:13 pm

Joao Pereira set to leave Valencia at the end of the season, according to Super Deporte.

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Juventus keeping tabs on Monaco striker Martial and PSV striker Locadia, according to Tuttosport.

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AC Milan considering making a summer bid for Diego Costa, according to Corriere dello Sport. He has a €38m release clause.

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Inter Milan interested in Javier Hernandez. They have made contact with his representative and it has been positive, according to Corriere della Sera.

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Xavii would like to stay at Barcelona forever:

I'd like to remain in football forever. It would always have to be with Barcelona. My heart and feelings are with the club.

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Vertonghen another player Barcelona are considering for defense, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

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Rabiot rejects contract extension with PSG, according to L'Equipe. Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in him.

by M99 Sat Mar 08, 2014 2:20 pm

Milan eye Diego Costa if Balotelli departs

Should Mario Balotelli leave Milan at the end of the season, Diego Costa is the target on the top of the list to replace him. But the Atletico Madrid striker would cost €35 million.

Source: Corriere dello Sport

Man United to 'break the bank' for Shaw

Manchester United are prepared to pay Southampton left-back Luke Shaw £75,000-a-week, which would make him one of the highest-paid teenagers in the Premier League.

Source: Daily Star

Milan ready to make an offer to Alex

Brazilian defender Alex is yet to extend his contract with PSG and AC Milan are braced to make an approach for the centre-back.

Source: L'Equipe

Inter chase €24m Torres

Inter Milan are targeting Chelsea striker Fernando Torres in a €24 million (£20m) deal. The Spaniard has two years left on his €180,00 per-week (£150,000) deal and could join Nemanja Vidic at the San Siro.

Source: Daily Mail

Dortmund keen on Augsburg's Hahn

BVB have joined Gladbach in the race to sign Andre Hahn from Augsburg. The speedy winger has bagged ten goals and five assists so far this season, prompting Joachim Low to call the 23-year-old up for Germany's clash with Chile.

Source: Express

Liverpool rival Arsenal for Marseille prospect

Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Marseille teenager Maxime Lopez and are confident of wrapping up a deal for the 16-year-old in the summer.

Source: Daily Mail

Richards & Lescott to leave Man City

Manchester City defensive pair Micah Richards and Joleon Lescott are set to leave the club this summer after falling out of favour under Manuel Pellegrini.

Source: Daily Mirror

Arsenal & Chelsea on alert over Dani Alves

Barcelona could be prepared to offload Dani Alves this summer, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all understood to be interested in the 30-year-old.

Source: Daily Express

Real Madrid target teenage star

Matyas Tajti, a 15-year-old Hungarian talent, is on trial at Real Madrid. He is said to be one of the best players at the Puksas Academy.

Source: Todo Mercado Web

PSG table €78m Pogba offer

Paris Saint-Germain are desperate to sign Juventus midfieler Paul Pogba and have made an offer worth €78 million for the France international.

Source: Tuttosport

by Onyx Sat Mar 08, 2014 3:04 pm

Rumours that Real Madrid will bid to sign Paul Pogba continue to gather pace, with Marca suggesting Zinedine Zidane will be personally involved.

The Juventus youngster has been consistently linked with a switch away from Turin, with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid all said to be interested.

And the Madrid-based paper has reported this morning that Los Blancos’ former midfielder and current assistant will try and persuade his countryman to choose Santiago Bernabeu as his next destination.

Zidane has been persistently going to the board at Real Madrid, asking them to stump up the cash for the 20-year-old, such is the belief in his talent.

And President Florentino Perez is apparently happy to back Zizou’s judgement, after he did the same for Raphael Varane.

by iftikhar Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:25 am

rwo and others who follow or is knowledgeable about Austrian League, what do you know about Red Bull Salzburg's Martin Hinteregger!!!

by rwo power Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:17 am

iftikhar wrote:rwo and others who follow or is knowledgeable about Austrian League, what do you know about Red Bull Salzburg's Martin Hinteregger!!!

I'm sorry, I don't follow the Austrian league, but I will take a look at the next Europa League match between FC Basel and Red Bull Salzburg ^^

by M99 Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:20 am

Inter want summer Fernando Torres signing

There are still problems at Chelsea for Fernando Torres and he could leave at the end of the season. Inter president Erick Thohir wants the Spanish striker but the problem will be his high wages.

Source: Corriere dello Sport

PSG eye £40 million Oscar move

PSG are considering a move for Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar with the French side willing to offer the Blues £40 million.

Source: Daily Telegraph

Rodgers set for £60m transfer kitty if Liverpool secure top four finish

Liverpool will hand manager Brendan Rodgers a £60m transfer kitty should the Reds finish in the top four this season.

Source: Daily Mail

Arsenal to beat Newcastle to £8m Remy

Arsenal are preparing to activate an £8 million release clause in Loic Remy's contract to sign the striker from QPR, ahead of Newcastle United.

Source: The People

Inter eye £12 million Chicharito

Chicharito is nearing a Manchester United exit with Serie A giants Inter ready to make a £12 million bid for the Mexico international.

Source: The People

Manchester United to allow Van Persie to leave if they sign Cavani

Manchester United will allow Robin van Persie to quit Old Trafford this summer but only if they can secure Edinson Cavani from PSG.

Source: The People

Liverpool scout Red Bull Salzburg defender Martin Hinteregger

Liverpool have scouted Red Bull Salzburg defender Martin Hinteregger. The Reds watched the youngster in action for Austria against Uruguay where he faced Luis Suarez.

Source: The Guardian

Van Persie to quit Manchester United this summer

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is prepared to forego a £10 million loyalty bonus in order to quit Old Trafford this summer.

Source: Sunday Mirror

Arsene Wenger wants to give Joel Campbell first-team chance

Arsene Wenger is keen to have Joel Campbell back from Olympiakos next season and will give him a chance to prove himself in the first-team.

Source: Daily Mirror

by Onyx Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:35 pm

Southampton, Roma, AC Milan and Napoli interested in Sporting Lisbon fullback Rojo, according to O Jogo.

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Real Madrid interested in De Gea, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

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Borussia Monchengladbach also interested in Freiburg's Ginter, according to Sport Bild.

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Guarin could renew his contract with Inter until 2017, according to Sky Italia.

by Mr Nick09 Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:46 pm

RM interested in De Gea rofl

by M99 Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:04 pm

Courtois to join Real Madrid in 2016

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, has decided to leave his current club for Real Madrid on a free transfer once his contract expires in the summer of 2016.

Source: El Larguero

Monaco join PSG in Oscar race

Monaco are keen to lure Oscar away from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain also keeping a close eye on the Brazil international's situation.

Source: Mercato365

Tottenham plan summer move for Milner

Tottenham are planning a summer move for Manchester City midfielder James Milner.

Source: The Sun

Tottenham to replace Vertonghen with Jeremy Mathieu

Tottenham are considering a move for Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu should Jan Vertonghen opt to leave White Hart Lane this summer.

Source: Daily Star

Manchester City & United fight for Shaw and Barkley

Manchester City and United will battle it out for the signature of Luke Shaw and Ross Barkley with the duo likely to cost £50 million.

Source: Daily Star

Southampton want £2 million Quagliarella

Southampton are planning a £2 million move for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella who they want to replace Dani Osvaldo.

Source: Daily Mirror

Dortmund eye Astori

Borussia Dortmund are said to have sent scouts to watch Cagliari defender Davide Astori performing against Catania. Manchester United are also rumoured to be interested in the 27-year-old.

Source: www.gianlucadimarzio.com

by Onyx Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:14 pm

Song say's if he leaves Barcelona, he will return to the Premier League.

“I will return to England, that’s for sure. If I leave Barcelona one day, it will be to move to England,” Song confessed to beIN Sport.

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Ajax set to sign Zivkovic from Groningen for €2.5m, according to Voetbal International.

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Roma interested in Sevilla striker Rusescu, according to A Bola.

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Napoli interested in Aly Cissokho, according to Corriere dello Sport.

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Barcelona want to renew Pedro's contract which ends in 2016, according to AS.

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An English club are interested in Sergio Ramos, according to his agent.

"The offers are enormous in economical terms, but we are at the club we want to be at. The best in the world.

"So, more than once, I had to say “thanks very much for your interest, but no”. I reiterate, right now, leaving Real Madrid is a non-starter."

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Manchester United could bid for Morata in the Summer, according to ESPN.

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Juventus are in pole position to sign Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho, according to O Jogo.

by Mr Nick09 Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:15 pm

please go Ramos

by Onyx Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:50 pm

ter-Stegen confirmed to leave Borussia Monchengladbach and an agreement has been reached with a club, according to their sporting director.

“After Marc-Andre ter Stegen informed us that he definitely wants to leave at end of season, we have now reached an agreement with his new club on the transfer arrangements. He will move abroad,” Eberl told the club’s official website, www.borussia.de.

“His successor in goal for Borussia will be Yann Sommer.

“He is an excellent goalkeeper who has already gained a lot of international experience and we are delighted that he has chosen us.”

by Freeza Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:16 am

Isn't he official to Barca yet? thought that was confirmed. Guess i read wrong.

by BeautifulGame Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:27 am

It isnt confirmed yet.Barca are waiting for Valdes to confirm his new club before officially announcing Ter stiegen deal i think

by Onyx Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:29 pm

It has been reported that Real Madrid have asked to meet Juventus to discuss negotiations for midfielder Paul Pogba.

El Confidencial claim that Los Blancos have requested to meet with the Italian side’s hierarchy to enquire about the France international.

The former Manchester United youngster has been heavily linked with a switch away from Turin this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain, the Santiago Bernabeu outfit and his previous employers all supposedly keen.

Marca claimed over the weekend that Madrid assistant Zinedine Zidane had set his sights of signing Pogba for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit.

And El Confidencial believe that the wheels have been put in motion to start that process, by asking members of the Juve board to meet.

Whether they will accept that proposal however, is another matter.

by Onyx Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:03 pm

Borussia Dortmund want to sign Sahin permanently this summer, according to Bild. He is currently on loan at Dortmund.

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Mats Hummels wants to join Barcelona, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

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Victor Valdes considering Premier League move.

“I’ve always identified with your football, the way the supporters live the game and the respect they show they players,” Valdes said to Daily Mail.

“It is one of the biggest leagues in the world, with the best clubs in the world and, without doubt, it’s a very good option for me.”

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Manchester United keeping tabs on Bernat and Herrera, according to Super Deporte. Manchester United had scouts at the Valencia/Bilbao game last weekend to watch Valencia left back Bernat.

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Remy wants to play for a European top 5 club one day, according to Sky Sports.

One day I will be part of a European top-five club or a very big club. I know what I can do

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Galatasaray want to sign van Persie to replace Drogba, according to Fotomac.

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Inter Milan are serious in their attempts to sign Javier Hernandez, according to Record.

They have already offered him a salary of €2.4m a season and Manchester United would get €15m for him if they accept the deal.

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Greece contact former AC Milan coach Allegri to become their new manager, according to Sky Italia.

by M99 Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:44 pm

Manchester United to bid for Morata

Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata with the Red Devils seriously considering a summer bid for the 21-year-old.

Source: ESPN

Juventus interested in William Carvalho

Juventus want to sign promising Sporting CP midfielder William Carvalho.

Source: Tuttosport

Dortmund buy Sahin

Borussia Dortmund have completed the purchase of Nuri Sahin permanently from Real Madrid for €7 million.

Source: Bild

Reina to force Liverpool exit

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina will use the £5m release clause in his Anfield contract to force a summer transfer. Atletico Madrid and Napoli, where he is currently on loan, are among the interested parties.

Source: The Mirror

Barcelona want to renew the Pedro's contract

Barcelona wants to renew the contract of Pedro, which expires in 2016. Barcelona will improve his salary and his conditions to convince the international player to stay at Camp Nou.

Source: AS

by M99 Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:01 pm

Samuel Eto'o has no intention of hanging up his boots just yet and has hinted he may extend his stay at Chelsea beyond this season.

"I am happy here," he is quoted as saying in The Evening Standard. "My age is not important.

"I work the same as Oscar or Eden Hazard. I have more experience and this is good for the team.

"It is an amazing thing (to score 300 club goals) but I have maybe two or three years more (in my career). I think I am going to score more goals."

Eto'o signed a one-year contract at Chelsea in August having left Anzhi Makhachkala, and has been linked with a move to the United States and former club Real Mallorca if he departs England.

by M99 Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:02 pm

Edin Dzeko and Fernando Torres are unlikely to sign for Inter due to financial reasons, says club director Piero Ausilio.

Only one Nerazzurri player - Argentine Rodrigo Palacio - has scored more than five goals in Serie A this term as Walter Mazzarri's side sit fifth in the table.

New Inter owner Erick Thohir is remaining coy on transfer targets despite being expected to splash the cash in the close-season, and moves for Manchester City's Dzeko or Chelsea forward Torres appear unlikely, despite reports linking the club with both.

When asked by La Gazzetta dello Sport if bids for the likes of Dzeko, Torres, Javier Hernandez and Mario Mandzukic were dreams or aims, Ausilio said: "People who earn €5-6 million a year for us are over budget.

"And under normal circumstances we cannot take them. And I do not think it is so easy getting these players on loan."

Ausilio confirmed a frontman was high on Inter's priority list ahead of the 2014-15 campaign, though, adding: "We need a striker who has a lot of goals.

"There have been a number of absences between Diego Milito and Mauro Icardi this season."

Ausilio also stated there was a "mutual willingness" to extend midfielder Fredy Guarin's contract at the club.

by M99 Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:02 pm

Alex Song has suggested he will move to a Premier League club when his time at Barcelona comes to an end.

"If I leave Barcelona it will be to return to the Premier League," the midfielder told beIN Sport.

"I will return to England one day, that's for sure."

Song also sang the praises of Arsenal and Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, but indicated a switch to "the best side in the world" was too good to turn down.

Song added: "He [Wenger] was like a father to me. He spoke a lot with me when I arrived to Arsenal.

"I wanted to renew my contract with Arsenal but in that case I would have regretted not joining Barcelona. Barcelona are the best side in the world."

by Mr Nick09 Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:19 pm

Balague writing on AS that Chelsea would sell Courtois for 30 mil this summer if madrid front the money

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:27 pm

Ballsbag still being considered relevant rofl

by Rebaño Sagrado Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:53 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:
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Real Madrid interested in De Gea, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

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das it mane

by Mr Nick09 Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:57 pm

Mundo Deportivo have less credibility than Francois Gallardo rofl

by Onyx Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:16 pm

Sky Sports understands Arsenal have agreed a new deal with highly-rated youngster Gedion Zelalem.

The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the best young talents to emerge at Arsenal in recent years and the club have moved to tie him down to a professional deal.

Zelalem, who made his debut in the FA Cup against Coventry earlier this season, is seen as a star of the future by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

The skilful playmaker has been named on the bench for three Premier League games this season and has been a star performer in the Under-21 Premier League and FA Youth Cup this term.

Arsenal were keen to reward the German-born midfielder for his progress with a new deal and he is expected to be fast-tracked into the senior squad over the next year.

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