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Swansea City are reportedly in talks with French side, St Etienne over midfielder, Frank Tabanou according to BBC Sport. Swansea have been said to have placed a £3m bid for the former France Under-21 international Tabanou, 25, who can also play on the wing. Tabanou’s agent, Philippe Lamboley said: “The two clubs are in discussions, but I cannot confirm a …
Match of the Day presenter, Gary Lineker was feeling the nerves during the F.A. Cup Draw for the fifth round, rehearsal. Lineker who exudes professionalism was asked to pick out the balls for the draw but saw himself buckle under the pressure. Watch Lineker drop a ball back into the ball pit as well as making a number of near …
Italian striker, Antonio Cassano has now become a free agent after his contract with Parma was mutually terminated, BBC Sport has revealed. The 32-year-old has made 20 appearances for the Serie A strugglers this season, scoring five goals. Parma are bottom of the table, 10 points from safety and the club revealed the departure of the former A.C. Milan and …
New West Brom manager Tony Pulis has been labelled “brutal” yet “fantastic” by goalkeeper Ben Foster. In quotes carried by BBC Sport, the West Brom first choice stopper has praised Pulis for his start at The Hawthorns in turning around their campaign. Welshman Tony Pulis is 57-years-old and after a playing career mainly in the lower leagues, Pulis retired to …
Newcastle United are set to announce a replacement for former manager Alan Pardew. According to Sky Sports, current Caretaker boss John Carver is going to be given the Head Coach job until at least the end of the 2014/15 campaign. John Carver is 50-years-old and is a Geordie born and bred with a deep love of Newcastle United football club. …
Liverpool fans will today be delighted to hear the news that star striker Daniel Sturridge is back in training after his series of injures. The Liverpool Echo reckon he is likely to play a part in his side’s Premier League clash with West Ham United on the weekend. Daniel Sturridge’s injury has no doubt hurt the Anfield club who has …
Manchester United’s exiled midfielder, Nani, is hunting a return to Old Trafford at the end of the current seasons. The Daily Mail suggest Nani is willing to fight for his place at the Red Devils, despite Louis Van Gaal deeming him surplus to requirements. Luis Nani is 28-years-old and is currently back on loan at the club where he began …
Chelsea are looking to add another Costa to their side to join Diego Costa. According to Goal.com, Brazilian Douglas Costa is a target for the Blues. Chelsea were linked last week to Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado but now it seems Costa is another man on their shopping list, the 24-year-old attacking-midfielder currently playing for Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. The issues …
West Brom have launched a third bid for Wigan winger, Callum McManaman this weekend according to the Mirror. West Brom are edging closer to a £4.5million deal for Wigan winger Callum McManaman. The Baggies made a third bid for the 23-year-old over the weekend and talks between the two clubs are continuing. Albion have had two bids rejected by the …
Bolton Wanderers boss, Neil Lennon is looking to further his striking force by adding Cardiff City striker, Adam Le Fondre to the mix. So far, Lennon has snapped up Emile Heskey and Eidur Gudjohnsen to the Trotters attack and has now identified Le Fondre as a man who can help his side further. Speaking to Sky Sports, Lennon said, “We’re …
Spurs are said to be lining up a £5m bid for Burnley boy, Danny Ings according to the Mirror. Spurs may try and pinch Ings this month to bolster their attacking options. Additionally, Burnley may favour selling Ings now that face losing him in the summer for free as the England Under-21’s current Burnley deal expires at the end of …
Aston Villa fans were given a huge boost before their F.A. Cup victory over Championship side, Bournemouth yesterday. Villa teased fans as the posted a picture on their stadium screen of a “new signing”. Just before kick off, it was revealed that that man was Fabian Delph who has penned a new four-and-a-half-year contract with the club. The 25-year-old England …
Arsenal are said to be nearing a move for Villarreal defender, Gabriel Paulista according to BBC Sport. Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger confirmed that the club have agreed a deal with the defender and the transfer looks set to completed in the near future. The La Liga club say an agreement has been reached in principle for the £15m-rated 24-year-old to …
Swansea City have completed the signing of Tottenham and England full-back, Kyle Naughton according to Sky Sports. Swansea manager, Garry Monk says he is delighted with his new signing, “Kyle’s experienced at this level and brings Premier League pedigree. “He’s a good age for us, and we look for players who want to prove a point and are hungry to …
Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has revealed that he nearly signed Angel Di Maria as a teenager. The Frenchman spoke to BBC Sport and revealed that he was close to snapping up the Argentinian, “We wanted him to come here,” said Gunners boss Wenger. Wenger said: “We had identified Di Maria when he was 17 in an international competition. “But he …
Birmingham City are fending off heavy interest from a number of clubs, for starlet, Demarai Gray according to the Birmingham Mail. It has been revealed that the Blues have rejected a third bid from top of the Championship, Bournemouth who have identified the qualities that the teenager possesses. Eddie Howe is keen to bring through young emerging talent and Gray …
Brendan Rodgers has had to remain tight lipped over the future of England prodigy, Raheem Sterling. The youngster has been amongst speculation that suggests he is set to join Real Madrid in the summer. However, the Liverpool boss has quashed such rumours and has hinted that a new deal could be in the pipeline for the 20-year-old. Speaking to Sky …
Barazilian striker, Alexandre Pato is believed to be on the radar of Premier League strugglers, QPR according to reports from Apparently, QPR have been offered Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato. The 25-year-old, who previously played for Italian giants AC Milan, could make the move to west London in this transfer window. Pato is on loan from Corinthians at Sao Paulo – …
West Bromwich Albion’s rival under Tony Pulis is beginning as the Welshman sorts out the Baggies’ defensive issues. Pulis though also wants creative players and is targeting Wigan’s Callum McManaman but is set for a big fight for his services. According to Sky Sports, McManaman is not for sale with Wigan rejecting £3.5m bid and an improved £4m offer. Pulls …
Blackburn Rovers have had a tough January so far, firstly with heavy interest from Premier League club in their striker Rudy Gestede and now because of interest in Jordan Rhodes, their other talisman. According to the Daily Telegraph, the Swans see Rhodes as the perfect Wilfried Bony replacement. Jordan Rhodes is still 24-years-old and began his career with Barnsley before …