Re: 2014 Summer Transfer Rumours Mk. II

by M99 Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:55 am

Atletico step up Icardi interest

Atletico Madrid are ready to make an offer for Inter attacker Mauro Icardi and are confident an offer in the region of €15 million will be enough to sign the Argentine.

Source: Corriere dello Sport

Arsenal give up on Costa and focus on Mandzukic

Arsenal have given up hope of signing Diego Costa after being told he will sign for Chelsea and have instead made Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic their top target.

Source: Evening Standard

Manchester United offer Kroos £260,000 a week

Manchester United are offering Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos £260,000 a week to leave the German champions and move to Old Trafford.

Source: The Guardian

Liverpool to hand Sterling new contract

Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling is set to be offered a new contract after his impressive form for the Reds this season.
Source: Mirror

Lazio set sights on Ogbonna

Lazio are hopeful of luring Angelo Ogbonna away from Juventus as they aim to add some fresh blood to their defence this summer.

Source: Corriere dello Sport

AC Milan target Siqueira

AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation of Granada defender Guilherme Siqueira, currently on loan at Benfica, and are ready to offer €7 million for the left-back.

Source: Corriere dello Sport

Bayern to send Rode out on loan

Bayern Munich could send new signing Sebastian Rode out on loan next season due to the stiff competition for places in midfield.

Source: Bild

Premier League giants target Calhanoglu

Hamburg youngster Hakan Calhanoglu has attracted the interest of Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid with his good performances this term.

Source: Bild

by Onyx Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:32 am

Reports in L’Equipe today suggest that Real Madrid Assistant Coach Zinedine Zidane could be set to take over at Monaco.

The Ligue 1 big spenders are currently second in France’s top flight but it is rumoured that numerous players are unhappy with current Coach Claudio Ranieri’s methods.

Should the Italian be sacked, Russian billionaire owner Dmitry Rybolovev is said to be likely to turn to the former French international.

It is hoped that Zidane’s exploits as a player would enable him to handle the egos of the club’s star players.

by Hapless_Hans Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:33 am

Art Morte wrote:
rwo power wrote:According to the Guardian, ManUtd are offering Toni Kroos 260 000 GBP (315 000 Euros) per week. According to SSNHD, Bayern are a bit astonished as they didn't have any contact to ManUtd yet and as Toni Kroos still has a contract till 2015, ManUtd would not be allowed to contact the player.

Well, we know that tapping up, although forbidden, goes on more as a rule than an exception. Would Bayern match those wages? I can't imagine so. Therefore United should have a good chance of signing the player. If The Guardian are right with their information. On one hand I'd be disappointed to see United sign Kroos, on the other hand knowing that they'd spend effectively two players' wages on him, that would offer some comfort.

Of course not Very Happy

I think this is a bullshit story, this Jamie Jackson guy is beginning to get on my nerves, after Guardiola dressed him down he's abit hyped it seems.

If Kroos thinks he doesn't get enough money at Bayern however, he's free to leave - 2015.

by Busby Babe Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:39 am

Jamie Jackson is not that reliable, at least not on United

by Mr Nick09 Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:40 am

Ah that's the guy Guardiola had a skirmish with? Laughing

anyway, Bayern are great at doing what they want with their players, if they dont want to sell, they wont. But letting a player walk when you couls have gotten 50 mil euros for him is tough.

by halamadrid2 Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:52 am

Napoli getting both Gonalons and Verthogen. They are actually going somewhere Shocked

Now buy Arbeloa a new LW and AM and they should be set for next season

by Hapless_Hans Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:55 am

Mr Nick09 wrote:Ah that's the guy Guardiola had a skirmish with?

anyway, Bayern are great at doing what they want with their players, if they dont want to sell, they wont. But letting a player walk when you couls have gotten 50 mil euros for him is tough.

you sure somebody's going to pay 50m Euro for him, with one year left? hmm

In that case, he can leave instantly if he wants to Laughing

I think most of these number and stories are thin air.

by Mr Nick09 Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:03 pm

40 millions pounds is about that in euros no? well, Man Utd cant leverage Bayern into selling Kroos because he has a year left, so best they can do is offer a big amount as if he had 3 o 4 years left. Might be less than what i said, i assume it would be at least above 35 millions euros. United look desperate anyway, they are gonna turn into Real madrid paying big money for players because they are scared to fall into mediocrity

by Hapless_Hans Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:16 pm

Mr Nick09 wrote:40 millions pounds is about that in euros no? well, Man Utd cant leverage Bayern into selling Kroos because he has a year left, so best they can do is offer a big amount as if he had 3 o 4 years left. Might be less than what i said, i assume it would be at least above 35 millions euros. United look desperate anyway, they are gonna turn into Real madrid paying big money for players because they are scared to fall into mediocrity

I think our general stance with regards to Kroos has been: we want to extend with him, if he doesn't extend we want him to stay till the end of his contract.
Both Rummenigge, Sammer have said that publicly, Kroos' agent said the same couple of weeks ago.

And this is not just posturing, we don't need the money.

That said however, if he is keen on leaving, and that much money is offered, I'm sure they'll think about it.

But I think a lot of what's written is pure speculation.
First of all, it's all English papers, and they had Kroos already close to leaving in winter, fallen out with Pep etc, which was all complete nonsense of course Laughing

Second, if Utd want Kroos in the summer, they need to come to an agreement with us, and the worst way to go about it is tapping up the player behind our back...

Third, and most important: Who knows what the situation at Utd will actually be in summer?
I for one refuse to believe Moyes will still be around for the summer window.
I think there will be turmoil, plus they don't play CL, so all this could make staying another year and leave on a free much more attractive for Kroos.
Other clubs will be in for him as well then, maybe for example a very attractive club that might not be able to do business this summer..
It's been said that Kroos has his mind set on playing for Utd, for some childhood dream reason, but who knows - that might just as well be propaganda -there's a lot of propaganda out of Manchester these days, '200m warchest' etc pp Laughing

In short, too much unknown.
Who knows, for example, if he actually wants to leave? He sure never said anything like that, although he's an arrogant guy and might want to be his own star somewhere else.

I still think, and hope, he extends anyway.

by M99 Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:23 pm

Paris Saint-Germain defender Alex has confirmed that he is close to signing a new one-year contract extension with the club.

Alex joined the French side from Chelsea in 2012 and, since then, he has made over 63 appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit, helping them to become league champions in 2013.

“I am very happy at Paris and we’re almost certain to renew my contract,” the defender said in an interview with GloboEsporte. “I believe that in a week or two we will sign an agreement for another year.”

by Onyx Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:42 pm

Javi Garcia’s agent insists “Inter is not a possible option,” but some English clubs have contacted Manchester City.

The 27-year-old has been tipped as one of the summer transfer targets for the Nerazzurri, so calciomercato.com interviewed representative Manuel Garcia Quillon.

“There is absolutely no contact. Nobody called me, so Inter is not a possible option. So far only some English clubs have made their interest concrete.

“In any case, it’s not an issue we have to consider, because he still has three years left on his contract with City and intends to honour it.

“Would he go out on loan? Absolutely not. He will remain at City, without a shadow of doubt.”

by Mr Nick09 Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:45 pm

makes me laugh in retrospect, City getting into financial fairplay troubles because they paid 30 mil for the likes of jovetic who never plays, or 20+ mil for Javi Garcia who is a bonafide scrub

by Arquitecto Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:50 pm

Vertoghen exchange for that scrub Behrami is highly implausible considering the value and age between them. Though given Levy's idiocy I wouldn't be surprised.

Gonalons is more tricky. On one hand he is Lyon's captain and has been fantastic this season; on the other Aulas did play hardball with his equally tough counterpart in Di Laurentiis, despite Maxime's push to move to Napoli. Will cost them a great deal but Gonalons is worth it.

by M99 Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:53 pm

Paolo Maldini has urged AC Milan to focus their investment on the club's youth system rather than the recruitment of high-profile players.

The Rossoneri have been cut adrift from the leading pack in Serie A and only returned to the top half of the league table last weekend following their win over Catania.

A summer of grand investment is expected under new coach Clarence Seedorf, but Milan great Maldini - himself the most famous product of the club's youth system - believes youth is the key to long-term success at San Siro.

He said: "To give a true philosophy to youth you need a plan at least every five years. It takes patience.

"You cannot only invest in the first team. You have to have equal investment in the first team and youth team to have long term success.

"Different ideas have come in from abroad in terms of spending lots of money which has created a difference in quality, Milan have been left behind a bit."

by Lex Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:03 pm

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a move for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song.

The 26-year-old moved to Spain from Arsenal in 2012, but has largely struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot at the Camp Nou.

The midfielder has appeared in 28 matches for Barca this season, but has been overlooked for Champions League and top-of-the-table clashes in La Liga.

According to Goal.com, United are prepared to pay in the region of £12.5m to land the Cameroon international this summer.

by Lex Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:04 pm

trolol.com with dem exclusives :bow:

Bet y'all noobs didn't know about this inside scoop smoking

by Onyx Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:09 pm

French Ligue 1 newcomers, AS Monaco are planning to raid Atletico Madrid again this summer, after swooping in and landing Radamel Falcao last summer, they are now eyeing manager Diego Simone to take over for Claudio Ranieri and Diego Costa to take over for Radamel Falcao, while also adding Real Madrid’s legendary goalkeeper, Iker Casillas.

According to reputable French magazine, France Football, AS Monaco owner Dimitri Rybolovlev is determined to land Diego Simeone, as the Argentine’s hard-nosed nature and style of management is what the Russian feels will be vital to give Monaco a deep Champions League run next season.

For his part, due to the tax laws in Monaco, Simeone would see his current 2 million euro salary tripled and would have far greater buying power than he currently does at Atleti.

The magazine goes on to suggest that if the club chose to sell striker Radamel Falcao, they could bring Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid to join Simeone, for a price of 38 million euros.

The report concludes by discussing the future of Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas and that if the Spanish international does chose to leave his boyhood club and make the move to Ligue 1, he would be paid a handsomely sum of 7 million euros per season.

by RealGunner Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:12 pm

Looks like Costa is really destined for Chelsea.

by Ganso Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:17 pm

According to El Confidencial, Courtois is going to play vs Chelsea and thats a part of a 60M deal for Diego Costa.

by ExtremistEnigma Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:24 pm

60m.. are you serious? :facepalm:

by Mr Nick09 Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:30 pm

yeah, there seem to be a conflict between EC and other medias. this week they reported that his release clause is actually 60 millions, not 38m. which would make sense as Falcao went for the same amount and that's the going rate for top CF it seems.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:33 pm

I'd be more interested if that 60m deal included Courtois going the other way.

Mainly so i can laugh at Chelsea for all those players apparently being the future of Chelsea being sold off one by one Proud

Lukaku is next rofl

by El Gunner Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:40 pm

Ridiculous really if that is true.
We will then have to look at other strikers. Not that we actually really stood a chance against Chelsea in the first place.

by urbaNRoots Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:44 pm

If I remember correctly Atletico's sporting director himself admitted that Costs has a €40m release clause. The €60m mentioned is the total sum which Chelsea has to pay to activate the clause, incl. Agent/lawyer fees, VAT percentage and what not. Atletico only receive €40m or less if they don't fully own the player.

by Onyx Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:12 pm

Monaco interested in Marseille trio Valbuena, Mandanda and N'Koulou, according to Le Parisien.

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Borussia Dortmund interested in Mitroglou, Lukaku, Jackson Martinez and Doumbia, according to Sport Bild.

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Juventus interested in Candreva, according to Tuttosport.

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Manchester United interested in Hamsik, according to Il Mattino.

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Real Madrid had scouts watch Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho last weekend, according to A Bola.

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Atletico Madrid are considering a summer move for Loic Remy, according to AS.

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Inter Milan interested in Tom Ince, according to Tuttosport.

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AC Milan have the option to buy Rami and Taarabt permanently for €15m, however they don't want to pay more than €8m, according to Corriere dello Sport.

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Borussia Dortmund close to signing Ginter from Freiburg, according to Bild.

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Demba Ba wouldn't mind PSG move.

“Yes, I see myself in Paris,” the 28-year-old confessed to Le Parisien. “If PSG want a player compatible to Zlatan…”

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Napoli interested in Evra, according to Il Mattino.

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Juventus, Chelsea and AC Milan interested in Lazio midfielder Lulic, according to Corriere dello Sport.

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AC Milan considering summer move for Feyenoord midfielder Boetius, according to Tuttosport.

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Monaco keeping tabs on Benfica duo Garay and Andre Gomes, according to O Jogo. They scouted them last week in the Europa League and were impressed.

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PSG interested in Casillas and Diego Costa, according to AS.

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Juventus unlikely to sign Osvaldo permanently, according to Tuttosport. They are looking to keep Llorente, Tevez and Giovinco.

Vucinic and Quagliarella will be allowed to leave, while Mandzukic is the main target for attack, with Benteke also on the shortlist.

One of Gabbiadini, Boakye or Zaza, who are currently co owned by other Serie A clubs could also return.

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Thiago Silva considering his future at PSG, according to El Mundo Deportivo.

His relationship with PSG manager Blanc isn't the best and he's disappointed with PSG's inability to match the top European sides.

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Ljajic's Roma future is uncertain.

“I hadn’t been playing much recently, but football is like that, the coach decides who plays. I gave my all and I think it went well,” Ljajic confessed to Sky Sport Italia.

“I came here to play, there are five games left, then when the moment arrives to talk we will sit around a table and see what the best course of action is.”

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Sevilla considering summer move for Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski, according to Estadio Deportivo.

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Olic had an offer from Stoke, however he is now set to stay at Wolfsburg, according to Sport Bild.

“I feel very comfortable in Wolfsburg. I have to think about my family,” the Croatian told Sport Bild.

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Napoli interested in Sporting Lisbon forward Slimani, according to O Jogo.

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Roma could sign Iturbe for €16m from Hellas Verona after they sign him permanently from Porto, according to Corriere dello Sport.

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AC Milan considering making a bid for Leicester City goalkeeper Schmeichel, according to Il Giorno.

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Juventus interested in Alexis Sanchez, according to Sky Italia.

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Lazio could make summer bid for Juventus defender Ogbonna, according to Corriere dello Sport.

by Eivindo Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:41 am

Iturbe had a nice little dribbling raid from midfield leading to a goal in Veronas last game. U gotta love these type of players even tho most of them end up flopping when leaving for a big team.

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