Norwich City have welcomed back defender and former club captain, Sebastian Bassong from his loan spell at Watford, reports from the Pink’un have confirmed. New Norwich City boss, Alex Neil has opened up his arms and welcomed back “ousted” defender, Sebastian Bassong. The Cameroon international was deemed surplus to requirements under Neil Adams, but his successor has given Bassong a …
Arsenal ready to make double Dortmund bid!
Arsenal are ready to launch a huge double bit for Dortmund duo, Mats Hummels and Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports from the Daily Star. Arsenal are in desperate need of defensive cover as well as a new defensive midfielder. The Gunners are continually plagued by injury and it would appear they require back up. However, when looking at the signing …
Left in Limbo: FIFA block move for Hatem Ben Arfa
Former Newcastle United winger, Hatem Ben Arfa has been left in a state of limbo by FIFA after they blocked the Frenchman’s move to Nice, reports from BBC Sport can confirm. The 27-year-old had agreed to join the French club on an 18-month-contract after seeing his contract with Newcastle terminated by mutual consent. Ben Arfa was previously on loan at …
Manchester United midfielder set to leave Old Trafford?
Is Manchester United midfielder, Darren Fletcher set to depart Old Trafford in the January transfer window? It would appear so. The Scottish international’s contract at United runs out in the summer and it seems like United are not willing to offer Fletcher a new deal. The midfielder has now recovered from a long-standing chronic bowel condition which kept him out …
Liverpool – Lavezzi deal getting closer and cheaper!
Liverpool missed out on Xherdan Shaqiri this January which will hurt the Reds fans who were desperate to sign him. Another long term target though is looking far more likely to happen with PSG’s Ezequiel Lavezzi only valued at £8m now according to the Daily Express. Ezequiel Lavezzi began his at Rosario Central and had spells with Estudiantes, Genoa and …
West Brom – Pulis aims for Gestede, Samaras and Berahino out?
New West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis is aiming to bring in a couple of new players this January to improve his club’s survival prospects. According to the Daily Mirror, Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede is on his hit list, perhaps signalling the departure of Saido Berahino and Georgios Samaras from The Hawthorns. West Brom’s first target is Rudy Gestede who …
Arsenal – Perin next on list of new keeper search
Arsenal are thought to be on the hunt for a new shot stopper. Despite two decent goalkeepers in Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny and Colombia’s David Ospina, Arsene Wenger had been looking at Mexican Guillermo Ochoa but is now turning his attention to Mattia Perin of Italy. According to reports in the Daily Express, Mattia Perin is thought to be worth £12m …
Southampton – Silva being chased by Koeman
Southampton fans hope their club’s success will continue well into May as the Saints aims for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. One player to help manager Ronald Koeman achieve this will be Rafa Silva according to the Daily Mirror. At just 21-years-old, Rafa Silva has shot to fame at S.C. Braga in Portugal and Koeman has …
Manchester City – Bony’s £28m transfer completed!
Manchester City have finally been able to confirm on their official Twitter that Ivory Coast international Wilfried Bony has completed his £28m transfer to the Etihad Stadium. The Ivory Coast FA and a leaked picture of Bony holding a Manchester City kit had seemed to suggest earlier today that the deal was all but officially confirmed. Wilfried Bony is 26-years-old …
LEAKED: Bony poses with Manchester City shirt
Swansea City striker has posed for a picture holding a Manchester City shirt, with the number 14 on the back accompanied by “Wilfried”. A photo that suggests Manchester City have sealed the deal and captured their transfer target. However, Swansea have said that no deal has been agreed between the two clubs as of yet – a Swansea spokesman said: …
Leicester agree fee for Scotland International
Leicester City have agreed a £1m deal to sign Wigan and Scotland international, Shaun Maloney. The Championship attacking midfielder has been on the books of Leicester for a while now and it seems that Nigel Pearson is ready to finalise the deal. The 31-year-old will undergo a medical before completing his move to the King Power Stadium. Maloney was on …
Falcao to leave United?
Is Manchester United superstar, Radamel Falcao set to depart Old Trafford when his loan move finishes in May? That seems to be the train of thought after Falcao’s agent, Jorge Mendes revealed that the striker needs to be playing first team football. The Colombian is currently on £265k a week at United and has currently scored 3 goals in 13 …
Everton striker to leave Goodison?
Everton striker, Samuel Eto’o is said to be on his way out of Everton amid interest from Italian side, Sampdoria. Toffees boss, Roberto Martinez left the Cameroon international out of the squad for last nights F.A. Cup penalty defeat to West Ham. The exclusion of Eto’o has put the former Barcelona strikers, Premier League future in doubt. Eto’o joined Goodison …
Defoe in talks with Sunderland
Former England striker, Jermain Defoe is said to be in talks with Premier League side, Sunderland according to reports from BBC Sport. The FC Toronto striker looks set to leave the Canadian club based in MLS despite joining last year. After leaving English football last summer, he has scored 11 goals in 16 games during his debut campaign for Toronto. …
Liverpool – Arbeloa ready for Anfield return?
Alvaro Arbeloa was always a player with a mixed following whilst he played for Liverpool. Some felt he wasn’t up to the Premier League whilst overs loved the right-back. Now the Spaniard could be set for a return to Anfield according to reports in the Daily Express. Arbeloa is 31-years-old and after beginning his career with the Real Zaragoza youth …
Everton – Coleman going nowhere, good news Toffees!
According to The Sun, Roberto Martinez is prepared to do everything within his power to keep hold of his talisman Seamus Coleman. Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United had been strongly linked to the Irishman. Seamus Coleman began his football career in a humble manner, starting out at his local club, St Catherine’s of Killybegs. League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers …
Arsenal – Gunners to swoop for Gomis of Swansea?
Arsenal are thought to be tempted to leave Swansea City with no top class striker as they sound out a move for Bafetimbi Gomis. The French international only joined Swansea City in the summer but the forward is reportedly looking for first team football. According to the Daily Mail, Swansea City are desperate to keep Gomis but the Gunners are …
West Ham – Ravel Morrison to be ditched to Italy
Former Manchester United starlet Ravel Morrison is preparing for a switch to Italy as West Ham United give up on the troubled midfielder. The Daily Mirror report Serie A club Lazio are ready to step in and offer Morrison a rescue package. Ravel Morrison is just 21-years-old but is at serious risk of losing his football career if he doesn’t …
Liverpool – Lucas out, Fabian Delph in?
Liverpool’s January business is set to see the Reds sell their Brazilian midfielder Lucas if they can secure Aston Villa’s Fabian Delph. The Daily Mirror report Liverpool want Delph cheaply as his contract expires at the end of the current season. Lucas Leiva is 28-years-old and joined Liverpool back in 2007 for £5m from Brazilian club Gremio. The midfielder was …
Aston Villa set to snap up Valencia star
Aston Villa have finalised a deal to sign La Liga and Valencia midfielder, Carles Gil for a fee said to be around £3.2m according to BBC Sport. According to reports, Lambert is said to be a big fan of the attacking midfielder and if the deal goes through accordingly, then the Spaniard could start against Liverpool on Saturday. With just …