Vialli was one of many big-name foreign imports from Chelsea in the mid 1990s when he was signed by the Blues for a fee of 600,000. He went on to enjoy a successful three year spell with a club, over a year of which he spent as player-manager where he […]
Toulouse president Olivier Sadran has told Arsenal they must increase their offer if they are to land in-demand defender Serge Aurier. The right back has been selected in the Ligue 1 team of the year by French newspaper L’Equipe after an impressive season and has fuelled speculation he could be joining the […]
Roma could be set to beat the likes of Chelsea to the signing of Porto striker Jackson Martinez, according to Fichajes. net. The 27-year-old has attracted plenty of interest in recent times after two superb seasons in the Portuguese flight, with a total of 41 league goals in just 53 […]
Chelsea are preparing an 11th-hour attempt to pip Manchester City to the signature of Porto midfielder Fernando, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to Stamford Bridge told FDN the west London outfit are ready to raid boss Jose Mourinho’s former club for the 26-year-old despite the champions’ long-standing interest in the […]
The Cameroonian striker was accused of being an old man by his manager after a goal drought earlier in the season. Eto’o later hit back at his manager by imitating an old man in his goal celebration against Tottenham Hotspur. His latest comments are the first time he has spoken […]
Barcelona were prepared to off-load Lionel Messi for a staggering 200m when his contract negotiations were going through difficulties. Spanish newspaper AS has claimed that Barcelona were willing to let their star player leave – and were even prepared to smooth the deal by offering him 10 per cent of […]
Demba Ba’s recent form for Chelsea could open the door for on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis. Ba has scored four in his last five appearances in all competitions, including vital goals in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain and on Sunday at Swansea […]
Ex-England striker Alan Smith believes Chelsea target Diego Costa is one of the best in Europe at the moment. The former Gunner thinks Jose Mourinho’s men will struggle to contain the Spanish striker when the teams meet in the semi-final of the Champions League. Atletico defeated Barcelona this week without […]
Veteran Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro looks set to be offered a one-year extension to his contract, according to SportBild. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a new lease of life since returning to Bayern last season, scoring 24 goals in 53 games despite largely being used as a backup player and […]
Atletico Madrid are considering making a summer move for in-demand Roma striker Mattia Destro, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 23-year-old has been in fine form in Serie A this season, scoring 13 goals in just 19 appearances to stake his claim for a more regular starting spot, as well as to attract […]