Liverpool are keen on landing the services of former Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez after their move for Alex Teixeira hits a stumbling block, according to reports from the Times. It is no secret that Liverpool are currently in the market to sign a new striker and Brazilian star Alex Teixeira had been the main target for the Reds. However, Liverpool are unlikely to be able to pull off a deal for Teixeira as they have been unable to agree on a fee for the striker with Shakhtar Donetsk. Having seemingly missed out on Teixeira, Liverpool are not expected to bring in another striker to … [Read more...]
Watford reach agreement for 28-year old with Spanish side
Watford have agreed to allow goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis to join Spanish side Espanyol on loan till the end of the season. Arlauskis arrived at Watford from Steaua București during the summer on a free transfer and had signed a four year deal with the Hornets. However, Arlauskis was largely used as a backup to Heurelho Gomes and was awarded only a single appearance in the FA Cup by manager Quique Sanchez Flores. The arrival of Costel Pantilimon from Sunderland during the January transfer window pushed Arlauskis further down the pecking order at Vicarage Road and as a result, the 28-year … [Read more...]
Not Stones: Chelsea identify 21-year old star as replacement for John Terry
Chelsea are plotting a move for Atletico Madrid youngster Jose Gimenez as the long term successor to John Terry at Stamford Bridge, according to reports from the London Evening Standard. While John Terry remains an integral part of the Chelsea backline, the Blues will have to start thinking about bringing in his long term successor to Stamford Bridge soon as the 35-year old is entering the twilight of his career. It is no secret that Chelsea are keen admirers of Everton star John Stones but with the Toffees adamant that they are not looking to sell the defender anytime soon, the Premier … [Read more...]
Liverpool star in the same class as Ozil, Silva and Iniesta
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has stated his belief that Liverpool attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino is as good as the trio of Mesut Ozil, David Silva and Andres Iniesta. Roberto Firmino endured a slow start to life at Liverpool since his £29million move from Hoffenheim over the summer but the 24-year old has found his feet at Anfield in recent weeks and has scored a respectable 5 goals in 20 Premier League appearances so far. Slowly but surely, Firmino is becoming an integral part of the Liverpool side and the attacking midfielder is sure to have a crucial role to play if indeed Liverpool … [Read more...]
Tottenham face huge obstacle in transfer negotiations for international with Spanish side
Tottenham Hotspur have been informed by Sevilla that they will only sign Federico Fazio on a permanent deal if they earn qualification into the Champions League, as revealed by reports. Federico Fazio has been a huge flop since his move to Tottenham Hotspur at the start of last season and Spurs are desperate to get rid of the defender during the current January transfer window. A move back to Sevilla had been touted for Fazio but a transfer has not come into fruition as of yet and Tottenham remain locked in negotiations with the Spanish side over the departure of the Argentine … [Read more...]
Chelsea are set to make a move for Spanish international
Premier League strugglers Chelsea are looking to bolster their backline with the signing of Dani Carvajal, according to reports from the Daily Star. Chelsea have most certainly enjoyed a turnaround in fortunes since the appointment of Guus Hiddink as manager but the Blues still have a long way to go before even thinking about finishing in the top four this season. In order to give Chelsea a better chance of earning a Champions League spot, Hiddink has been looking to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window and the Dutchman is expected to secure the services of duo Alexandre … [Read more...]
Arsenal boost in chase for Spanish star
Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their hopes of signing Isco as Real Madrid are only demanding £25million for the attacking midfielder, according to reports from Goal. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is believed to be in the market to sign a new attacker during the January transfer window as he looks to boost his side’s Premier League title aspirations and recently, it has been revealed that the French manager is considering a move for Real Madrid star Isco. Wenger is believed to be a long time admirer of Isco’s abilities and claims have been made that the Arsenal boss will go all out … [Read more...]
Tottenham Hotspur man tempted by Real Madrid and Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino would be tempted by the opportunity to manage either Real Madrid or Barcelona, according to reports from the Sun. Having conducted a brilliant job at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino is considered as one of the finest young managers around in world football at the moment. As a result, it has been no surprise whatsoever to see Pochettino being linked with some of the very best clubs in the world and the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to be keen on landing the services of the Argentinean this summer. Now … [Read more...]
West Ham United battle Atletico Madrid for €15million-rated star
Premier League side West Ham United are involved in a head to head battle with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for the services of Turkish international Gokhan Tore. West Ham United certainly stand a great chance of earning a place in the top four this season but in order to do so, one suspects that the Hammers will have to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. As of now, West Ham have only secured the services of Sam Byram this month but there are a host of other attacking players set to arrive at the Boleyn Ground during the final week of the transfer window. Emmanuel … [Read more...]
Norwich City reach agreement with Spanish side for striker
Premier League side Norwich City have reached an agreement to recall Ricky van Wolfswinkel from his loan spell at Real Betis, according to reports from AS. Ricky van Wolfswinkel has proven to be a huge flop at Norwich City since making a £8.5million move from Sporting Lisbon during the summer of 2013 and the striker has since been farmed out on loan at various clubs. van Wolfswinkel is currently out on loan at Spanish side Real Betis but the Dutchman has failed to make any sort of impact and is yet to open his account in La Liga for the club. It is clear to see that van Wolfswinkel’s loan … [Read more...]