Hope for Premier League hot-shots Manchester United and Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Sociedad winger, Antoine Griezmann, was apparently considered a wild goose chase, after reports emerged that Paris St. Germain had agreed a verbal contract with the France international. However, the 23 year old has rubbished the rumour, stating that the French club has not even contacted his representatives regarding a move, reveals the Daily Express . Griezmann was quoted as having said, “Interest of PSG in me? I do not know anything nor have I had any contact.” No United deal Thorsten Weck, the agent of Schalke defender, Sead Kolasinac did not waste much time in the denying the fact that the 20 year old is Manchester United bound at the end of this season, and a deal has been confirmed between the Royal Blues and the Red Devils, reports ESPN . In response to Kolasinac’s statement, where he clearly confirmed that he has received an offer from Man United, Weck caused more confusion by stating, “There is no offer, but interest from several clubs, also from England.” Reus’ new deal Borussia Dortmund, in a bid to stump the efforts of Manchester United, and to increase the release clause in his contract, are preparing to offer a new deal to Marco Reus, reports the Daily Star . Reus has a buy-out clause of 30 million pounds as per his current contract, which will be activated in 2015. Sevilla to move for Liverpool’s target Brendan Rodgers has to move fast, if he has any intention of acquiring Xherdan Shaqiri in the upcoming transfer window, after Sevilla have identified the Swiss international as an ideal replacement for their talismanic skipper, Ivan Rakitic, reports TalkSport . Rakitic, who is also on Liverpool’s radar, is widely tipped to move to greener pastures in the summer. An off-field clash of the titans? The obsession that Real Madrid have for Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero is turning into quite an episode for Karim Benzema, as it is the French international who will be sacrificed if Los Blancos have any chance of signing either of the above mentioned forwards. And keeping that in mind, a number of European powerhouses have come out, claiming interest in the former Lyon man, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris St. Germain, among the notable ones, reveals the Daily Mail . Real Madrid are reportedly looking for a fee north of 40 million pounds for Benzema. Germany vs England for the Swiss talent Bayer Leverkusen is all set to beat Premier League clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, as the race for Nurembergs Josip Drmic enters its final lap, after TalkSport reported that the German club have managed to strike a deal with the Swiss international, and an agreement between the two parties is all set to be signed in the upcoming days. Giroud to replace Costa? Atletico Madrid have included Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud’s name to their list of forwards, who can replace Chelsea-bound Diego Costa. The Frenchman finds himself in the company of Roberto Soldado, Loic Remy and Fernando Torres, other players who are also being kept under close supervision by Diego Simeone, reports the Daily Mail. Cole’s fortune overturned Jose Mourinho has been impressed by the professionalism and form that Ashley Cole has shown in his last couple of outings, against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, and might be looking to reopen discussions with the defender, regarding a contract extension, reports the Telegraph. Despite being overlooked for majority of the season, Cole seemed completely at ease, and has performed splendidly against both teams. The former Arsenal man is believed to a transfer target for Liverpool and Real Madrid. From a Saint to a Liver bird Nicknamed the English Iniesta, Adam Lallana, has risen prominently since his Premier League debut, and if there were question marks hanging over his prowess last year, those have been decimated to ashes this season. And it has developed rumours that the Saint is waiting to fly, and no longer content being confined to St. Mary’s, leading to the link-up with Liverpool, as the Reds have found themselves as the preferred destination of Lallana, reports the Daily Mirror. Reports suggest that, despite Chelsea and Manchester United’s interest, Lallana is all set to join Liverpool, and the ‘Liver-Bird’ in return is willing to double his current weekly wage of 35,000 pounds. A fee of around 20 million pounds is believed to be under scrutiny. The Eagles’ Visionary Tony Pulis, who maintained his reputation as the ‘survivalist’, after having secured Crystal Palace’s place in the Premier League for next season, is planning an ambitious future for the Eagles, and has demanded at least 30 million pounds from the Board, as the 56 year aims to usher the South Londoners into a new era, reports the Daily Mirror. Among his targets for the coming transfer window are Stoke City’s Steven N’Zonzi and Sunderland’s Connor Wickham. Martinez’s priority Everton boss Roberto Martinez has recognized the necessity to improve his bench strength if the Toffees are to have any chances of fighting in Europe, and is looking to add at least six new faces during the summer window, reveals the Daily Express . On being asked about his transfer plans and how will he cope up with the threat of exhaustion with the further addition of European competition, the Spaniard replied, “Its not about improving - its about increasing. When youre playing in Europe you need to have another six or seven and thats the reality and we will do that - its not an issue. Every summer is busy. We signed 10 players in the previous two windows and thats what you expect from window to window.” by printing shapas
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:53:39 +0000
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