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Everton reportedly win the race for Atsu loan

Roberto Martinez has reportedly convinced Jose Mourinho that Cristian Atsu will get enough playing time at Goodison Park to make the deal worthwhile for Chelsea.

Atsu's long-anticipated move to Everton had hit a snag in recent days over Jose Mourinho's demand for guaranteed playing time to help his player develop. Roberto Martinez wisely refused a specific guarantee but apparently was able to convince Mourinho that the left-sided midfielder/attacker would see enough time between the Premier League, cup competitions and the Europa League to push the deal through. Confirmation is imminent according to The Mirror.
Source: The Mirror
Fri, Aug 8, 2014 09:16:00 AM
Sigurdsson stars as Iceland shock Argentina

Concerns over the fitness of Gylfi Sigurdsson prior to the World Cup look to be a little misplaced following his performance in the historic 1-1 draw with Argentina on Saturday.

The Iceland star suffered a serious knee ligament injury back in March, and despite the early optimism, Sigurdsson did not play another competitive match during 2017/18. His lack of game-time called into question his selection for the national side. However, after just 87 minutes of competitive football, Sigurdsson starred against standout favourites Argentina. The influential skipper covered more ground, during the Group D opener [11,048 m], than any other player, in fact, it was a kilometre more than the team average. Sigurdsson attempted 41 sprints, of which, 3% were over 20 km/h with a top speed 27.22 km/h, once again topping his international teammates. "Generally, he’s very fit," Icelandic football reporter Magnus Mar Einarsson said: "You could see that some of the players were very tired towards the end of the game, but not Gylfi. He leads by example, putting all the running in."
Source: Liverpool Echo
Jun 18 - 10:46 AM
Norwich ace on the verge of joining Leicester

Reports suggest Norwich City playmaker James Maddison has chosen to join Leicester City over Southampton.

After accepting bids in the region of £20m from both clubs, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder appears to have chosen City over the Saints. Maddison is set to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms in the next couple of days. The youngster scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in the Championship last season. Maddison, who also led the Championship in key passes per game last term, will become the third signing of the summer after the arrivals of Ricardo Pereira and Jonny Evans. In short, the move is part of Claude Puel's plan to prepare for life without Riyad Mahrez.
Source: Leicester City Mercury
Jun 18 - 10:30 AM
Martinez keeps faith in Vincent Kompany

Vincent Kompany will remain with the national team as he continues his recovery from injury.

Roberto Martinez confirmed on Sunday: "We are going to maintain the squad of 23 as announced," despite Thomas Vermaelen [hamstring] and Kompany [groin] being ruled out of the Group G opener against Panama. "We are not going to use any changes," he said. "Vinny has evolved better than we thought, even though we thought that he could have a good opportunity to be involved in the group phase." The news ends any hope of standby option Laurent Ciman featuring at the World Cup finals and the Los Angeles FC defender was allowed to return home on Saturday. Vermaelen continues his rehab in Moscow and he could be "medically fit" for the clash with Tunisia while Kompany "might" be available for the game against England on June 28. Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata could fill the breach during the interim. The Red Devils have no other fitness concerns after Dries Mertens was cleared following a recent hamstring complaint.
Source: Manchester City FC website
Jun 18 - 9:58 AM
Lanzini on the road to recovery

Manuel Lanzini is on the road to recovery following knee surgery in Barcelona on Thursday evening.

The Hammers playmaker ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training with the national side just six days before the start of the World Cup finals. "I received a pass from Marcos Rojo and tried to give it to Javier Mascherano who was behind me," he said. "When I turned, I didn’t set my foot firmly on the ground and all my weight fell on my knee. I knew instantly that it was going to be very bad." Initial reports suggested that he could miss the entire 2018/19 Premier League campaign, although updates since say the damage is not as serious as first thought. Lanzini was operated on by world-renowned surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat and spent the night at Hospital Quirón. New head of medical at West Ham – Richard Collinge – is expected to travel to Spain on Friday to discover the full extent of the problem.
Source: Argentina Football Federation
Jun 15 - 5:17 AM
New Seagulls' centre-back a doubt for opener

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Leon Balogun has emerged as an early doubt for Nigeria’s World Cup opener against Croatia.

The 29-year-old was signed by the south coast side on a free transfer having spent the last three seasons at Bundesliga outfit FSV Mainz 05. "I am delighted to welcome Leon to the club," manager Chris Hughton said. "He will add more depth to our defensive options. He is in the peak years of his career and I am sure he will integrate well into the squad. He also has valuable experience, having played in the Bundesliga, the Europa League and at international level." Balogun is a tough tackling centre-back who reads the game well and is comfortable in possession, although his distribution lacks quality on occasions. On Thursday, sources confirmed Balogun missed Nigeria’s last session in Essentuki, due to injury, and he was sent for a scan to determine the severity of the problem. If he fails to recover, then coach Gernot Rohr may opt for Kenneth Omeruo as a like-for-like replacement.
Source: ESPN.co.uk
Jun 15 - 6:32 AM
Barca target City star as Iniesta replacement

Ilkay Gundogan is a target for Barcelona according to reports in England.

The Germany international arrived at The Etihad in 2016 and has two years remaining on his current deal. Gundogan is said to be happy in the north west, but, a switch to the Camp Nou does appeal as manager Ernesto Valverde looks to replace Andres Iniesta who joined Japanese club Vissel Kobe after more than 20 years at the club. Despite a major setback just months after his arrival – ruptured anterior cruciate ligament – Gundogan has established himself as a key member of Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad and his signature would command a hefty fee. It would take a figure north of £50m to begin negotiations, although the interest may prompt City into offering him a new deal. However, if Gundogan does move, then Guardiola could focus his attention on signing Toni Kroos from Real Madrid. He is a long-term admirer of the midfielder and now that Jose Mourinho has cooled his interest, City will feel they are well-placed to sign the 28-year-old.
Source: Daily Star
Jun 15 - 7:12 AM
Villa starlet looks to be BPL bound

Tottenham Hotspur has submitted a £15m bid for Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish according to reports in the British press.

Earlier this week it was confirmed that Villa were set for talks with the Football League as fears grow over the club’s finances. Struggling to comply with Financial Fair Play rules, Chinese owner Dr Tony Xia was late paying a tax bill while former chief executive – Keith Wyness – is also suing for constructive dismissal. With a spiralling wage bill, Villa could look to cash-in on Grealish to help balance the books. The highly-rated 22-year-old has had an excellent season and finally looks to be fulfilling his potential having failed to deliver consistently since breaking into the first-team in 2015. However, the arrival of former England international John Terry helped take the midfielders game to the next level: "When he first signed I had to pinch myself, he is so professional in everything he does and that rubs off on us young players. I will be thinking: "Do I need to be doing that?", when he is already doing it."
Source: Read Aston Villa
Jun 13 - 11:12 AM
Mourinho targets Germany international

Bayern Munich reveal Jerome Boateng is not "unsellable" and the Bundesliga Champions are prepared to listen to "important" offers for the centre-back.

Manchester United have been monitoring the situation closely, and according to CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Boateng could leave at the right price. The 29-year-old is said to be one of several backline targets as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his defensive options. Victor Lindelof has struggled since arriving at the club while Eric Bailly is fast becoming an injury liability. Despite returning from a ruptured ACL in December, Marcos Rojo was unable to nail down regular game time. With Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian expected to leave, the United boss is considering other options and the Germany international appears to fit the bill. Boateng spent a season at local-rivals City back in 2011 before moving to Munich, but in a recent interview with Socrates magazine, he hinted that he might leave: "I've experienced everything at FC Bayern. Do I, time and time again, want to prove myself at the same club with the same pre-conditions?"
Source: The Metro
Jun 13 - 10:51 AM
Rashford injury could be good news for Raheem

Marcus Rashford has emerged as an early doubt for the World Cup opener against Tunisia although Gareth Southgate insists the Manchester United attacker is not a serious injury concern.

The England manager confirmed Rashford picked up a "slight knock" which would be assessed ahead of the group’s first training session in Repino on Wednesday. "[It’s] nothing too serious," he said to the BBC in an interview at St Petersburg airport. "Other than that, everybody came through fine." Rashford is vying with Raheem Sterling for a place in the starting XI on Monday following his wonder strike against Costa Rica at Elland Road last week which capped an excellent performance. Southgate said he would "probably know" his line-up if the game was tomorrow but insists there was still plenty of time for players to stake their claim. "We have another week of preparation and a lot of competition for places. That is good, things can change pretty quickly."
Source: The Independent
Jun 12 - 6:00 PM
Huddersfield confirm deal for Stoke winger

Stoke City winger Ramadan Sobhi will join Huddersfield Town on a three-year deal following the conclusion of this summer's World Cup.

The 21-year-old, a member of Egypt's squad for the 2018 World Cup, will join the Terriers for a reported fee of £5.7m. A right-footed winger who usually plays on the left wing, Sobhi scored two goals in 24 Premier League appearances for Stoke City during their relegation campaign last season. The youngster arrives at Town as competition for current Town wingers Tom Ince, Rajiv van La Parra and Collin Quaner. However, he could emerge as a potential starter with a strong showing in Russia. Sohbi started on the left-wing in each of Egypt's past four friendlies and could see significant time depending on the status of Mohamed Salah.
Source: Huddersfield Town Website
Jun 12 - 1:42 PM
Ainsley Maitland-Niles signs new contract

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has committed his future to the club he has been with since age 9 after he signed a long-term contract with the Gunners this week.

Maitland-Niles broke into the first team in a significant way over the course of the 2017-18 season and his new manager sees a bright future for him. Perhaps the biggest question facing Unai Emery is where he sees Maitland-Niles' future. Arsene Wenger played the England youth international in central midfield and at both outside back positions over the course of last season. Emery reportedly had a detailed dossier on Maitland-Niles while interviewing for the Arsenal job so he likely has a strong opinion on the topic but has yet to share where on the pitch the player's future might lie.
Source: espn.com
Jun 12 - 10:36 AM


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