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Arsenal make loan move for mid Kim Kallstrom

Arsenal have signed Sweden and Spartak Moscow midfielder Kim Kallstrom on loan until the end of the season.

This move smacks a little of desperation, but with a number of important matches coming up for the Gunners in February and March, and with Aaron Ramsey ruled out for up to six weeks, Arsenal needed another presence in central midfield. Kallstrom has been burdened with high expectations for years, but has a good CV despite never hitting the heights that were predicted for him.
Source: Arsenal
Fri, Jan 31, 2014 11:14:00 PM
Townsend out of upcoming ENG internationals

Andros Townsend has went under the knife in an attempt to cure a persistent and ongoing Achilles problem.

The Crystal Palace winger struggled throughout the latter part of the campaign, with his workload being carefully monitored between matches, and a decision has now been taken to have surgery to ensure he is fully fit for the start of the new season. Townsend, who was heavily linked with a move back to his former club Newcastle during the January transfer window, was pivotal in helping the Eagles retain their top-flight status. He will now miss the upcoming England internationals against Scotland and France. Townsend won the Premier League’s Carling Goal of the Month award for March for his sensational 80-yard solo effort at the Hawthorns while he was instrumental in the 3-0 win over Arsenal. Townsend has enjoyed his most successful season to date, certainly in terms of league minutes played [2528], and the 25-year-old will be looking to build upon his successful start at Selhurst Park.
Source: Sky Sports
May 25 - 4:54 AM
AFC sweating on the fitness of key players

Some sections of the press believe that Kieran Gibbs remains a doubt for the FA Cup final despite a return to full training.

The left sided defender missed the win over Everton due to a thigh strain but it was thought that Gibbs would be fine for Wembley, and photographs from the training ground certainly imply that. However, a number of media outlets suggest he is still not 100%. Arsène Wenger will need to manage his squad carefully ahead of the showdown with Chelsea as several player’s availability hang in the balance. The Arsenal manager "does not know" if Shkodran Mustafi [concussion] will be ready "I have to listen to the medical people" while Laurent Koscielny is suspended and Gabriel "is out for six to eight weeks" after damaging his medial knee ligament. "He’s out until the beginning of August." Alexis Sanchez [hamstring] is said to be alright: "He needs to go through some tests [but] knowing the player, knowing his character and knowing his commitment to the club, he’ll make absolutely everything to be fit for Saturday."
Source: Sports Mole
May 25 - 5:23 AM
De Roon's comments cast doubt over future

Marten de Roon has admitted he wants to continue playing at the "highest level" after Middlesbrough's relegation, casting doubt over the midfielder's long-term future at the Riverside.

The tough-tackling Dutchman joined Middlesbrough from Italian outfit Atalanta last summer for £12m and was one of the club's top performers in his debut Premier League campaign, scoring five goals while playing in a more advanced role. The likes of Everton and West Brom have already been linked with the 26-year-old, who is under contract at Boro until 2020, but has admitted that staying in the top-flight is a top priority. "Of course, you want to play at the highest level so we're going to see what's happening in the summer, he told Fox Sports. "But for now I'm still at Middlesbrough and I have a contract. If I play next year, we are going to try to come back as soon as possible." Should de Roon be made available, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him back in the Premier League next season.
Source: Gazette Live
May 24 - 4:47 PM
United sweep Ajax aside in Europa League

Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm to claim the Europa League for the first time in the club's history.

The victory means that United have secured a berth in the group stages of next season's Champions League, ultimately rendering Jose Mourinho's first season in charge as a success. United stood off Ajax and prevented them playing their direct, free-flowing game by creating a classic Mourinho barrier. Their rigid defensive system blocked the young Dutch side and Ajax's attempts to play over the lines were thwarted by United's superior physical attributes. Marouane Fellaini was particularly impressive in this regard. Pogba put United in control after just 18 minutes, benefiting from a fortuitous deflection. Mkhitaryan extinguished any residual hopes of a comeback after half-time with a snap overhead kick from three yards while Lingard fluffed a late one-on-one. Jose Mourinho triumphs again in a big game thanks to a bespoke plan for the big day.
Source: NBC Sports
May 24 - 5:14 PM
Valdes will leave Boro at the end of June

Middlesbrough have announced that goalkeeper Victor Valdes will leave the club at the end of June after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

The 35-year-old joined Middlesbrough on a free transfer at the start of the season following a summer move from Manchester United, but has decided to move on following their relegation to the Championship. While Valdes was unable to keep Boro in the Premier League, he was one of the club's top performers during a turbulent campaign. The former Barcelona shot-stopper made 28 appearances and kept eight clean sheets, before picking up a rib injury that forced him to miss the final seven matches. "Valdes’ contract has been terminated by mutual consent," a statement on the club's official website read. Valdes' departure does not however signal an indefinite end to his time in England, with reports hinting at a potential reunion with former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Source: Middlesbrough Official Website
May 24 - 3:12 PM
Cuadrado completes permanent move to Juve

Juventus have completed a £17.3m deal to sign loan star Juan Cuadrado permanently from Chelsea.

After two stellar seasons on loan, Juventus have exercised their option to sign Cuadrado on a permanent basis. The Colombia international joined Chelsea in early 2015 from Fiorentina, but returned to Italy the follow season and has since helped the Juve to back-to-back Serie A titles and this season's Champions League final. Cuadrado, who appeared just once at the start of the 2015/16 season before joining Juventus, leaves Stamford Bridge having made just 13 Premier Leauge appearances for Blues.
Source: Sky Sports
May 24 - 2:04 PM
Varela's inking ruins chance of inking a deal

Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela has scuppered his chances of appearing in the German Cup final for Eintracht Frankfurt as well as his chances of securing a permanent deal at the club.

Varela has been on loan at Frankfurt since last summer and had been due to play the final against Dortmund on Saturday. However, he was ruled out of the final after a tattoo he acquired contrary to the expressed wishes of his German club became infected. The Uruguayan right-back has now been suspended and sent home to Manchester, with a Frankfurt board member quoted as saying "With this action, Guillermo’s time at Frankfurt is over." The club had previously been exploring extending his loan. Manchester United manager José Mourinho is rumoured to be planned to eject Varela from the club this summer.
Source: Independent.co.uk
May 24 - 2:08 PM
Toure holding out for Man City stay

The agent of Manchester City's Yaya Toure, Dimitri Seluk, said the midfielder has yet to receive a new contract offer from the club.

Contrary to reports in the media, Seluk said he has not heard from the club over a new deal in months with Toure's current contract set to expire in just over a month. But Seluk said his client won't just wait around despite his desire to remain at the club: "I read a lot of stories about a new City contract but I know nothing about this. The last time I spoke to anyone at City was in Monaco in March...There are clubs who have already qualified for next season's Champions League, but for Yaya, Manchester City is a very special club. He has given his heart to the club and he would find it difficult to leave City."
Source: Sky Sports
May 24 - 2:30 PM
Palace looking to keep on-loan Sakho

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish confirmed the club will do everything in its power to keep Mamadou Sakho.

The Liverpool defender made only eight Premier League appearances since arriving in the winter transfer window, but the club recorded four clean sheets and five wins in that span before the Frenchman suffered a season-ending injury. But with Liverpool reportedly holding out for £30 million, it could be an uphill battle for Palace to make the loan permanent. "The money needs to work for us and for Liverpool," Parish said. "I'm sure there'll be a negotiation on that. If we can make it work, of course we'd like to, I'm not going to try and be coy or clever on that. He's a very good player and I think he likes being with us. We like him. Let's hope we can do it."
Source: Daily Mail
May 24 - 2:35 PM
Maybe Marco Silva will stay in the PL?

Hull City manager Marco Silva looked to be on the verge of taking charge of Porto in his homeland yesterday. However, it now seems he may stay in England after all.

The Independent are reporting that Silva spent most of Wednesday organising to leave the Hull City job after talks in Portugal broke down over salary and budget. He will begin working out his next step in football on Thursday. Silva, 39, is understood to have impressed Crystal Palace's board by bringing Hull onto the cusp of Premier League survival. He is their primary target to replace Sam Allardyce after he unexpectedly departed. The paper adds that Watford are still keen on attracting the Portuguese's services, while Southampton are understood to have moved him down their shortlist. Burnley's Sean Dyche is also in the running for the job at Selhurst Park but there are a number of large obstacles on both sides which make the chances remote.
Source: Independent.co.uk
May 24 - 1:20 PM
Gedion Zelalem reportedly tears ACL at U20 WC

US U20 international Gedion Zelalem has reportedly torn his anterior cruciate ligament while playing the the opening match of the tournament for the Stars and Stripes. If confirmed he will miss approximately nine months of action.

If it turns out that the initial diagnosis is correct then this will be a big blow for the 20-year-old midfielder tipped to be an emerging star at both Arsenal and for the US Men's National Team. One of the concerns over Zelalem's development is his slight frame and a long-term injury will not help the perception that he may end up being too frail to compete at the highest level. Zelalem was likely to be loaned out again next season given where he is in his development and the number of creative midfielders ahead of him at the Emirates. This injury will likely mean that he'll have to wait until the 2018-19 season to get his next loan move unless a short term move to Major League Soccer becomes a possibility.
Source: espnfc.com
May 24 - 12:23 PM



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