Kenny Dalglish says he is like a kid at Christmas as he tries to contain his excitement on the eve of the Premier League season. The Liverpool manager is so positive because of his belief in a team strengthened by the club’s new owners, who have pumped their assets into players rather than profits. “Every [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson is putting his faith in Manchester United’s kids – after sharing the nation’s dismay at the young people involved in the recent rioting across the UK. Ferguson, who cited the unrest and looting as a “depressing week” for the country, claimed there is enough quality within his squad, and the right blend [...]
Roberto Mancini has admitted he is “worried” over Manchester City’s ongoing failure to sign Samir Nasri. While Mancini refused to blame City chief executive Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood for not signing the Frenchman in time for pre-season, he did reveal his exasperation at the protracted deal. Although Nasri is expected to join [...]
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Park Ji-Sunghas signed a new contract which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2012-13 season. Park has become an unsung hero at United, dispelling doubts over the validity of his move from PSV Eindhoven in 2005 to seal a central place in [...]
Barcelona believe they have finally got their man after making a new £36million move for Cesc Fabregas. Arsenal have insisted a deal had not been agreed and were still determined to push the price up to at least £37m. But it appears the Gunners’ captain is finally set to get his dream transfer back to [...]
Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o is set to join Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala – on an incredible salary of £300,000 a week. The monopoly-money wages will, unsurprisingly, make the 30-year-old Cameroon marksman the highest-paid player in the world. His wages will dwarf the earnings of Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. You’ll [...]
Wigan are targeting West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie following reports Arsenal are set to make a move for their forward Hugo Rodallega. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is a fan of Colombian striker Rodallega, who has 22 goals in 81 games since joining the club in 2009. And the Latics appear to have braced themselves for [...]
Samir Nasri willget his move to Manchester City after Arsenal finally put a price on his head. The Gunners have told City manager Roberto Mancini he can have his man for £22million, and conceded they have zero chance of persuading the France international to sign a new contract. Talks between the clubs are progressing at [...]
Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o looks set to complete an incredible move to join Roberto Carlos at Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala after his agent admitted that an agreement was close. The wealthy Russian side have been linked with a number of big-name signings this summer, with Cameroon international Eto’o, who scored 37 goals in all [...]
Manchester City have been alerted by a row between Inter Milan star Samuel Eto’o and the Italian giants’ new coach. Roberto Mancini is keen on swapping Carlos Tevez for Cameroon striker Eto’o, who scored 37 goals for Inter last season. The Serie A side stated Eto’o was not for sale as they turned down a [...]
Arsenal have rejected the latest Barcelona bid for captain Cesc Fabregasbecause it falls short of their valuation, according to widespread reports. With Fabregas seemingly determined to secure a return to his hometown club, Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood recently urged Barca to “stop messing about” and make a credible offer for the player. However, it appears [...]
Eric Cantona has urged Manchester United to land £35million Wesley Sneijder, insisting: “He reminds me of myself.” Inter Milan midfielder Sneijder is mulling over an offer to quit Serie A and become Old Trafford’s record signing. United legend Cantona said: “Sneijder is one of the best. He will be great for the team.” The Frenchman [...]
Inter Milan are prepared to offer Brazil right-back Maicon to Manchester City in part-exchange for wantaway Carlos Tevez. City have been linked with a swap deal that could see Samuel Eto’o moving from the San Siro and fellow striker Tevez leaving the Etihad Stadium after two years. But it emerged last night that Inter president [...]
Kenny Dalglish has admitted only a massive spending spree has kept Liverpool within touching distance of the football elite. And the Anfield boss thanked “perfect owner” John W Henry for providing the funds he believes are vital these days to keep pace in English football. Henry’s American-based Fenway Sports Group has splurged more than £100million [...]
