GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL FANS!! Thank Jehovah its Friday! Were one day away to the return of daycent football!! Here is the news... TRANSFER NEWS - Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Ronaldo, with Real wanting close to e60m for the attacker, who scored his 25th Real hattrick this week. Indian club Pune want to sign Red Devils midfielder Anderson, 26, before the start of the Indian Super League in less than three weeks time. Hull City are close to reaching an agreement with Blackpool over 22-year-old forward Tom Ince, who left the Seasiders after his contract ran out in the summer. Blackpool are entitled to compensation because he is under 23 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is convinced England winger Raheem Sterling, 19, will sign a new contract at Anfield amid reports Real Madrid are preparing to lure him to Spain. Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says he will look to strengthen his squad in January after holding talks with owner Randy Lerner about the best way forward in the next transfer window. OTHER NEWS - Everton midfielder James McCarthy, 23, says last seasons 4-0 defeat by Liverpool was the lowest point of his career on Merseyside to date, and he is determined to make amends in Saturdays derby at Anfield. FROM THE CONTINENT, LAW DEE DAW - Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera, 25, could be called to give evidence in an investigation into match-fixing by Spanish authorities. There is no suggestion that Herrera is involved in any wrongdoing. FOR THE CRAIC - Ecuadorian forward Enner Valencia, 24, says he learnt about West Ham by watching Green Street, a film on football hooliganism. The post-match meal preferences of Barcelonas players have been revealed after a copy of the clubs menu sheet was leaked before their draw against Malaga on Wednesday. Lionel Messi loves to tuck into a pizza after matches, while defender Gerard Pique helps himself to a chocolate spread sandwich.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 08:48:48 +0000