Gareth Barry has officially become an Everton player after penning a 3-year-deal with the Toffees. Gareth Barry has become our first signing of the summer, agreeing a 3-year deal. #Barry #efc pic.twitter.com/OwX48HwRAX — Everton (@Everton) July 8, 2014 Barry was a key player in Martinez’s debut season in charge of Everton and provided stability and simplicity in their midfield. Gifted …
Barcelona to sign Suarez (and five clubs he could play for during the ban)
It seems that Barcelona’s pursuit of Luis Suarez, Liverpool’s 27 year-old star striker and Uruguay’s World Cup saviour, is reaching a climax. According to lots of sources, including the BBC, the two clubs have met in London and are discussing a deal which could be completed in 48 hours. Liverpool have apparently been angling for a fee close to world record of £80m, …
Brazil v Germany World Cup Semi-Final Preview
4 games left, who would’ve thought it’s at that point already?! This World Cup has flown by but without doubt has been the best World Cup in my living memory! Tonight hosts Brazil take on the Germans, a re-run of the 2002 final and incredibly only the second time they have met in over 206 World Cup matches between them! …
World Cup star to leave Cardiff for Inter
Cardiff City’s World Cup hero Gary Medel looks set to swap the Championship for Italian giants Inter Milan. Cardiff were relegated from the Premier League following a poor campaign but with Gary Medel having an excellent World Cup for Chile, his boss Ole Gunnar Solsjær admits he is too good for the second tier. The nature of Gary Medel’s move …
Yaya Toure to wave goodbye to Manchester City?
Yaya Toure played 35 times for Manchester City last season, he scored 20 goals and was a stand out performer in the Premier League. Man City won the league, they’re mega rich and they have a world renowned manager… They aren’t a selling club! However, recent weeks would suggest that their star asset, Ivorian Yaya Toure, is heading for the …
Is Marco Reus the man for Liverpool?
Liverpool have a whole heap of cash to spend, disgraced Luis Suarez is set to complete his £75m CASH move to Barcelona this week meaning Liverpool will be looking for replacements. Having already signed Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert from Southampton, Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen and also finalising deals for Benfica’s Lazer Markovic and Lille’s Divock Origi you would …
Lovren will cost Liverpool £25m
Southampton last week rejected Liverpool’s £20m bid for their defender Dejan Lovren but it is understood by the Daily Star that if they add another £5m to the price then he’s theirs. Lovren, 25 years old, is a Croatian international who has 28 caps including the 3 group games at this summer’s World Cup. He played 31 league games last …
West Ham move ahead in Konoplyanka race
West Ham United have made a £12m offer for Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka according to Sky Sports. This would mark a coup for The Hammers as Konoplyanka is thought to be on the shopping list of Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The Ukrainian is 24 years old and was subject to a deadline day bid from Liverpool in January …
Manchester City sign Caballero
BBC Sport have confirmed that Manchester City have signed former Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a 3-year-deal. Whilst the deal is termed as undisclosed, it is said the fee was around £6m. NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce the signing of @willy_caballero. Full story: http://t.co/RmBdMDC0dE #mcfc pic.twitter.com/8ZPnG3GA03 — Manchester City FC (@MCFC) July 8, 2014 The Argentinian has secured his …
4 loan strikers who could be a good fit for Premier League newboys
When used correctly, the loan market can be a beneficial tool to use for any club. None more so than clubs who have come up to the Premier League and are looking for that young striker to make an instant impact. As well as their parent club looking to give them a chance in the best league in the world. …
Chelsea find Cole replacement
ESPN have today suggested that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has found a suitable replacement for Ashley Cole who left the club to join Roma. Felipe Luis is that man to fill the big boots of departed Ashley Cole. The Brazilian was a surprisingly axed from the World Cup squad after his impressive league form for Atletico Madrid. After missing out on Luke …
Fulham pay £11 million for McCormack? Has Football gone crazy?
The Sky Bet Championship have Tweeted this today – Fulham have agreed a £11million deal for Leeds striker Ross McCormack. #ffc #lufc — SkyBet Championship (@Transfer_News24) July 8, 2014 So it seems official. Leeds United striker and captain, Ross McCormack has left the club to join Fulham for a whopping fee of £11m. Former Leeds United winger, Darren Huckerby Tweeted …
Is Lukaku about to leave Chelsea?
The Metro have suggested that Romelu Lukaku’s future at Chelsea may not be as straightforward as it seems. Opening up a Pandora’s box of possibilities, Lukaku has said that he isn’t sure what his future holds. Asked whether he will be at Chelsea or another club come the start of the Premier League season, the Belgian responded, “I have a few …
Winger rejects Inter Milan for Hull City
England U21 winger, Tom Ince – (son of the Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince) has finally made up his mind as to where he will be playing his football next season. In an attempt to follow the footsteps of his dad, Tom flew out to Italy to meet Inter Milan representatives but a deal just never materialised. With a number …
Football world rallies around Neymar
When Neymar was stretchered off the pitch crying in Brazil’s win over Colombia on Friday night, may believed it was Neymar making a meal of nothing. In fact, he has broken a vertebrate in his back and would be unable to play a further part in Brazil’s World Cup campaign, something he had every right to cry over! Since then …
Newcastle in for Wilfried Zaha
Alan Pardew is thought to be on the hunt for Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha. The Daily Mail believe that if Louis Van Gaal decides to let him go it will be for a fee of around £15m. Newcastle United were amongst the list of clubs that Zaha could’ve joined in January when he was sent out on loan by …
Legendary Alfredo Di Stéfano passes away
Real Madrid’s “honorary life president” has sadly passed away at the age of 88 in a hospital in Spain. The legend played 282 league games for Los Blancos and scored 216 goals. Di Stefano was born in Argentina and started his professional career in 1945 with River Plate, he played 66 times scoring 49, following this he spent time on …
Profile: David Marshall – Is he worth £15m?
David Marshall won thousands of admirers last season with some phenomenal displays to keep Cardiff City fighting in the Premier League for as long as possible. He has 178 league appearances for the Bluebirds and whilst Cardiff got relegated they believe they can command a fee of £15m for the Scot. Is he worth it though? DAVID MARSHALL Position: …
Colombian Pablo Armero interests Southampton
Ronald Koeman has some work to do replenish his squad after summer sales that have given him £70m to spend. Colombian left-back Pablo Armero could be the man to replace Luke Shaw who joined Manchester United in a deal worth more than £30m. Armero spent some time on loan at West Ham United in the later half of last season …
Manchester United chase Netherlands full-back
Manchester United will have to increase their bid from the £4m already offered if they wish to secure the services of Feyenoord’s Daryl Janmaat. The Metro report that an offer of closer to £7m will be needed to bring him to Old Trafford this summer. Janmaat has impressed for the Netherlands in their World Cup group games playing all 3 …