Monaco could look to beat the likes of Liverpool to the signing of Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri, [football] direct news understands. The big-spending Ligue 1 club are facing the possible departure of key attacker James Rodriguez this summer, with both Manchester City and Real Madrid keen on signing the […]
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Tottenham line up offer for City star
Tottenham Hotspur could offer an escape route to Manchester City outcast Micah Richards, [football] direct news understands. The 25-year-old England defender has been out of the picture at the Etihad Stadium for some time now, falling behind Pablo Zabaleta in the club’s pecking order and making just nine Premier League […]
Man Utd target one to watch at World Cup
Atletico Madrid star and Manchester United target Koke was a deserved inclusion in Spain’s World Cup squad yesterday. The 22-year-old has been in superb form for Diego Simeone’s side this season, taking his game up a level after being regarded as a highly promising prospect for the last few years, […]
Spurs star dismisses Arsenal rumours
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul has dismissed rumours that he could join north London rivals Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer. Kaboul’s contract at White Hart Lane is set to expire at the end of the season and the defender has been linked with a Sol Campbell-like move across […]
Liverpool and Chelsea fight for defender
Liverpool are ready to lock horns with rivals Chelsea for the summer signature of River Plate defender Eder Balanta, [football] direct news understands. Sources close to both clubs told FDN the 21-year-old centre-half tops their respective shopping lists, with the Reds entering the race at the 11th hour following Chelsea’s […]
Mourinho eyes River Plate star
Chelsea are plotting a bid for River Plate defender Eder Balanta, [football] direct news understands. The highly-rated 21-year-old is on the title challengers’ radar according to a source close to Stamford Bridge, but the Blues are aware of the fact that they face stern competition from La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. […]
Team news: Fabianski keeps his place in cup final
Arsenal’s second choice keeper Lukasz Fabianski remains in goal for the FA Cup final with Hull City. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made two changes to his starting eleven following the final Premier League game last season with Norwich City last weekend, with Per Mertesacker replacing Carl Jenkinson and Santi […]
Dortmund set sights on unsettled Spurs star
Borussia Dortmund could look to sign Jan Vertonghen from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, [football] direct news understands. The Belgian centre-back has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months after speculation that he could be ready to quit Tottenham if they fail to qualify for the Champions League […]
Liverpool eye ambitious move for Arsenal star
Liverpool could target Arsenal winger Theo Walcott as part of a summer spending spree, [football] direct news understands. The Reds look set to receive a major cash boost for this summer’s transfer window after securing qualification for next season’s Champions League for the first time since 2009, and may also […]
Man City dealt blow in chase for Juve star
Manchester City’s punishment for breaking Financial Fair Play rules means they are unlikely to be able to afford Paul Pogba this summer, [football] direct news understands. The Juventus midfielder had been linked as one of their top targets for the upcoming transfer window, but with City now limited to spending […]