Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe is confident goals in the MLS can help him secure a place in England’s World Cup squad. The 31-year-old moved to Toronto FC at the end of February after spending more than a decade in the Premier League, with the hotshot scoring twice on his […]
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Liverpool line up ex-United striker
Liverpool plan to make a move for Juventus striker Carlos Tevez if they lose either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge this summer, [football] direct news understands. Talisman Suarez is likely to be one of the most coveted players in world football after plundering 30 Premier League goals and firing the […]
City and Chelsea fight for Vidal
Manchester City have entered the battle for the summer signature of Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, [football] direct news understands. Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to lure his fellow countryman to the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season and has made acquiring the Chile international his top priority, […]
Spurs target expected to have a busy World Cup
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United target Clement Grenier has warned his client that he expects some offers during the summer World Cup. The 23-year-old Olympique Lyon midfielder has been called into Didier Deschamps squad for the summer World Cup after a good season in Ligue One. There […]
Manchester City news: Pellegrini on Mersey beat
Manchester City manager Pellegrini is reportedly eyeing a big-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. The Chilean is keen to bolster his squad in the summer, and has prioritised the signings of home-grown players. Barkley has been recommended by a number of his scouts, with the 20-year-old scoring a wonder […]
Nasri not confident of World Cup chances
Manchester City star Samir Nasri is not confident in his chances of playing for France at the World Cup in Brazil this summer. The midfielder failed to make the squad for France’s last match against the Netherlands and has been involved in controversy regarding the national squad on more than […]
Arsenal ready to break bank for PSG hitman
Arsenal are plotting a mega-money move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, [football] direct news understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FDN the Gunners believe he can be lured away from France at the end of the season, after suffering a slump in form since the start […]
World Cup – ones to watch: Xherdan Shaqiri
Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri could be have a big opportunity to impress at this summer’s World Cup with national side Switzerland. The 22-year-old was widely regarded as one of the most promising young players in Europe during his time at previous club FC Basel, but he has found first-team […]
Man Utd youngster heading for World Cup
Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj looks to have been promised a key role for Belgium at this summer’s World Cup.[football] direct news understands that the 19-year-old has repeatedly been asked to pledge his allegiance to the Belgian national side in the past, but he had previously turned them down due […]
Spurs legend hails striker
Tottenham Hotspur icon Jurgen Klinsmann has heaped praise on former Spurs attacker Clint Dempsey. The 31-year-old was in unstoppable form last night, helping himself to a hat-trick for MLS outfit Seattle Sounders in a 4-4 draw with Portland. Ex-Germany international Klinsmann, who earned cult status among Spurs fans during two […]