One Neil out and another one in? Hamilton Academical manager, Alex Neil has been in Norwich to talk to the City board over a possible move to Carrow Road. Hamilton vice-chairman, Ronnie Macdonald told the Pink’un “Further to an official approach by Norwich City, permission was granted for our manager Alex Neil to meet the Norwich board.” A relatively unknown …
Nottingham Forest snap up Todd Kane
Nottingham Forest have snapped up Chelsea right back, Todd Kane on loan for the rest of the season BBC Sport have confirmed. The 21-year-old right back was on loan with League One outfit, Bristol City and was due to remain at the club until January 18th. However, Forest’s interest in the young defender became apparent at now Kane has secured …
Shaqiri – Stoke City to make a shock bid?!
Yesterday we reported how Inter Milan were set to snatch Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri from Liverpool’s grasps. Today though, Stoke City assistant manager Mark Bowen have announced that they are hunting the wide man. In quotes carried by BBC Sport, Bowen said: “There is genuine interest because he is a fantastic player. He wants to play regular first-team football.” …
Tottenham Hotspur – Berahino to be traded for midfielders?
West Bromwich Albion appointed the highly sought after Tony Pulis as manager to replace the outgoing Alan Irvine. Now Tony Pulis has his sites set on revamping his West Brom squad meaning according to the Daily Mirror he is willing to sell on his talisman Saido Berahino. Saido Berahino was born in Burundi but moved to the UK at the …
Arsenal – Schneiderlin top target but in the summer
Arsenal fans have been clear that Arsene Wenger must improve his Gunners side this January. A midfielder in particular is needed with Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin heavily linked but the London Evening Standard see the move as more likely to happen in the summer as rivals Tottenham fight Arsenal for the Frenchman. The 25-year-old began his career with Strasbourg and after …
Manchester United – Victor Valdes signed till 2016
A number of media outlets are today confirming that Manchester United have signed former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes until the end of the 2015/16 campaign. Goal.com and the Daily Mail are two of these outlets who see Valdes coming in as talented back up to David De Gea. Manchester United allowed Victor Valdes to train with the Red Devils as …
Ched Evans agrees deal with Oldham Athletic
One of the most controversial moves in recent football history is set to take place as League One club Oldham Athletic agree a contract with convicted rapist Ched Evans. According to BBC Sport the deal is set to be announced. Oldham Athletic’s sponsor, Verlin Rainwater Solutions, have ended their association with the club as they were told to prepare for …
Cardiff City sign defender, Malone
Championship outfit, Cardiff City have snapped up 23-year-old defender, Scott Malone from Millwall Sky Sports has revealed. The former England U19 international has penned a contract with the Bluebirds which runs until June 2017. Malone started his career with Wolves before moving on to Bournemouth after loan spells at Southend and Burton. He then joined Millwall from the Cherries in …
Leicester City snap up veteran
Leicester City have snapped up Chelsea goalkeeper and veteran, Mark Schwarzer on a free transfer. The deal comes in the wake of a real need for a third keeper at the King Power Stadium with first choice Kasper Schmeichel injured. The 42-year-old has penned a deal until the summer of June 2016 and the Australian could feature as early as …
Gerrard reveals he would have stayed at Liverpool…if…
Steven Gerrard has revealed that he would have remained a Liverpool player, if the club had offered him a new contract last summer. The club captain was offered a new-deal in November but has opted to end his glistening career at Anfield for the luxury life of MLS at L.A. Galaxy. Gerrard told BBC Sport “If a contract had been …
Alex Song quits Cameroon
On loan West Ham United midfielder, Alex Song has retired from International duty after not being selected by Cameroon for the African Cup of Nations, says BBC Sport. The breaking news does come as a relief to Hammers fans who will be over the moon they will have their key centre midfielder available for the next month; every cloud… Song …
Palace keen on Lambert deal
Crystal Palace are said to be lining up an offer for Liverpool and England striker, Rickie Lambert according to the Metro. The 32-year-old has struggled to re-create the form he has shown in the past at Southampton. With just 2 goals to his name at the Anfield club, could Lambert be surplus to requirements following his £4m move in the …
Southampton – Martins Indi sought for Saints
Manchester United were heavily linked with Netherlands international Bruno Martins Indi in the summer. Louis Van Gaal coaching the defender on the national stage. Ronald Koeman is another Dutch legend though and according to the Daily Mail he will win the race to his signature. Martins Indi is just 22-years-old but already has a vast amount of experience, featuring at …
Manchester City – Bony hunt gathers pace!
Swansea City fans are today digesting the news that Manchester City plan to add their Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony to their team this January. The Daily Telegraph today reported Bony told the Swans he is interested in a move away from the Liberty Stadium. This was then added to by BBC Wales Sport who Tweeted that Manchester City had approached …
Liverpool – Inter Milan win race to Shaqiri!
Liverpool fans have been desperate for their club to sign talented Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri for a number of months. However according to TalkSport, the Reds have missed out on Shaqiri as he opts of Inter Milan instead. Xherdan Shaqiri is just 23-years-old and began his career with FC Basel. He graduated their youth academy to play for their Under-21 …
Kramaric – Leicester to beat Chelsea to striker?
It’s not often Leicester City can do battle with Chelsea over a player and win his signature. However according to Sky Sports, that is exactly what is set to happen with young Croatian Andrej Kramaric ready to sign for The Foxes. Andrej Kramaric is 23-years-old and began his professional career at Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb, the city where he was …
Tottenham Hotspur – Delph bid ready at £3m
Aston Villa fans are desperate for their club to hold on to important midfielder Fabian Delph as his contract is set to expire in the summer. However Delph is stalling on a new deal and now the Daily Mirror believe Tottenham Hotspur will be just £3m for his services. Fabian Delph is 25-years-old and was born in Bradford before joining …
Barcelona in crisis? What about Leo Messi?!
Yesterday we reported how Barcelona sacked their Director of Football Andoni Zubizarreta and this was then followed by the resignation of club icon Carles Puyol. Speculation that Head Coach Luis Enrique is under pressure has been linked to the unhappiness of talisman Lionel Messi who is also rumoured to be thinking about an exit. Lionel Messi and Barcelona have come …
Ross Barkley will not leave in January
Everton boss, Roberto Martinez has made his thoughts quite clear on the situation regarding, Ross Barkley’s future at the club. The 21-year-old has been receiving attention from Premier League duo, Manchester City and Chelsea in recent months, but Martinez insists no-one will be leaving in January, including Barkley. “All our best performers, even if they get lots of attention, no …
What’s really happening behind the scenes at Norwich City?
We reported yesterday that Norwich City boss, Neil Adams has stepped down as manager of the Canaries. Adams who was the Norwich City Youth Team Manager before his appointment has so far struggled to live up to the expectations set by the club. The size of the job seems to have bettered Adams as he said on departing the club, …