Thursday, January 16, 2014

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• Every player has a song on Man Utd’s democratic pre-match playlist, reveals Robin Van Persie
• Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere: ‘Getting kicked as a kid helped me’
• Man Utd midfielder Anderson flies to Italy for Fiorentina medical
• Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Kevin Kampl dreaming of Arsenal move
• Per Mertesacker urges Arsenal to sign Schalke’s Julian Draxler
• Southampton quick to release video footage showing Luke Shaw and Dani Osvaldo are at training
• Mauricio Pochettino commits to Southampton after Nicola Cortese resignation
• Saint Etienne defender Kurt Zouma ‘holds talks’ with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
• Tottenham to block Lewis Holtby’s Schalke move to avoid helping Arsenal sign Julian Draxler
• Arsenal’s Emmanuel Frimpong targeted by French side Saint Etienne
• Tottenham to launch £4m bid for Juventus’ Fabio Quagliarella
• GIF It: Sergio Aguero scores 50secs into his Man City comeback
• Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski: ‘I’d rather retire than play for Spurs’
• Tottenham’s Kenny McEvoy not looking any less like Gareth Bale these days
• Nacer Chadli may need to leave Spurs, says agent
• Unnamed English club bids for Man Utd and Liverpool target Everton Ribeiro
• Arsenal contact Juventus’ Sebastian Giovinco, claims agent
• Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese resigns
• Inter Milan or Fiorentina set to pip Arsenal to Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata
• Hull City complete signing of Everton striker Nikica Jelavic
• Video: Nemanja Matic signing his Chelsea contract
• Andros Townsend hijacks Nabil Bentaleb Q&A to suggest he’s forgotten his Spurs youth team friends
• Benfica announce sale of Nemanja Matic to Chelsea for €25m

Every player has a song on Man Utd’s democratic pre-match playlist, reveals Robin Van Persie Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:22 AM PST Each member of Manchester United’s squad has a favourite song on the team’s pre-match music playlist, striker Robin Van Persie has revealed. The pre-game tunes were compiled by Patrice Evra, who asked each of United’s 25-man squad to nominate a favourite track. Speaking at the Pepsi 2014 football campaign launch, Van Persie said: “Patrice Evra […]

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere: ‘Getting kicked as a kid helped me’ Posted: 16 Jan 2014 05:07 AM PST Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says being kicked around the park by older boys prepared him for life in the Premier League. The England international credits competing with players from the Gunners’ older age groups as a 14-year-old with helping his development. Speaking at the launch of Pepsi’s 2014 football campaign, he said: “I think growing […]

Man Utd midfielder Anderson flies to Italy for Fiorentina medical Posted: 16 Jan 2014 04:51 AM PST Out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Anderson is reportedly on his way to Fiorentina for a medical. The Brazilian is flying to Italy ahead of a loan move to the Serie A side. The Daily Mail reports that Anderson was keen to make a permanent switch to ensure that he gets more playing time going forwards, but […]

Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Kevin Kampl dreaming of Arsenal move Posted: 16 Jan 2014 04:45 AM PST Slovenia international Kevin Kampl says he dreams of joining Arsenal. The 23-year-old currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg, but is targeting a move to the Gunners. He told Slovenian sports newspaper Ekipa: “England has its own charm and London is a unique place. “There’s also Arsenal, the club that I like very much because of […]

Per Mertesacker urges Arsenal to sign Schalke’s Julian Draxler Posted: 16 Jan 2014 04:32 AM PST Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says he would love to welcome Julian Draxler to the club’s ‘little German academy’. The Gunners’ German contingent already includes the likes of Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Serge Gnabry. Now Arsene Wenger has been linked with a £35m move for Schalke wonderkid Draxler – and Mertesacker is hoping a […]

Southampton quick to release video footage showing Luke Shaw and Dani Osvaldo are at training Posted: 16 Jan 2014 04:17 AM PST After yesterday’s boardroom meltdown, Southampton have been keen to show that it’s business as usual for the club’s star players. The club released this video of highly sought-after left-back Luke Shaw and club record signing Dani Osvaldo taking part in a keep-ball session at training. Several media outlets were this morning reporting that the resignation […]

Mauricio Pochettino commits to Southampton after Nicola Cortese resignation Posted: 16 Jan 2014 04:10 AM PST Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he will stay at the club despite the departure of chairman Nicola Cortese. The former Espanyol boss is said to have committed to stay at St Mary’s after talks with new executive chairman Katharina Liebherr, reports the Daily Mail. The Argentinian boss had previously suggested he would leave if […]

Saint Etienne defender Kurt Zouma ‘holds talks’ with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho Posted: 16 Jan 2014 03:30 AM PST Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has held talks with teenage defender Kurt Zouma about a move to Stamford Bridge, according to reports in the French media. L’Equipe quotes the 19-year-old centre-back as saying he has spoken to the Blues boss and would be happy to make the switch if a deal is done between the two […]

Tottenham to block Lewis Holtby’s Schalke move to avoid helping Arsenal sign Julian Draxler Posted: 16 Jan 2014 01:13 AM PST Tottenham will veto a move that would have seen Lewis Holtby return to former club Schalke because they believe it will help rivals Arsenal, according to reports. The Mirror claims that chairman Daniel Levy will block Holtby’s transfer in case it makes the German side more inclined to sell Julian Draxler to the Gunners. Holtby […]

Arsenal’s Emmanuel Frimpong targeted by French side Saint Etienne Posted: 16 Jan 2014 01:00 AM PST Arsenal fringe player/social media assistant Emmanuel Frimpong could be on his way out amid reports that French side Saint Etienne. The Ghana international, aged 22, does not appear to be part of Arsene Wenger’s plans, but a move to Ligue 1 could be on the cards. French newspaper Le Figaro claims that Saint Etienne, currently […]

Tottenham to launch £4m bid for Juventus’ Fabio Quagliarella Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:54 AM PST Spurs are set to make a £4m bid for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella this week, according to reports. The north London side are ready to make their move after discussions between manager Tim Sherwood and chairman Daniel Levy, the Metro reports. Director of football Franco Baldini is now on alert to discuss terms with Quagliarella […]

GIF It: Sergio Aguero scores 50secs into his Man City comeback Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:49 AM PST Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero hit the ground running on his return from injury with a goal just 50secs after coming on a substitute against Blackburn Rovers. The Argentina international wasted no time in getting back to the deadly form he had been in before suffering a calf injury in the game against Arsenal on […]

Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski: ‘I’d rather retire than play for Spurs’ Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:44 AM PST Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski says he would rather not play football at all than play for Tottenham. During a Twitter Q&A session, the Germany international was asked if he would prefer to play for the Gunners’ north London rivals or retire. He claimed retirement would be the better option. The fan wrote: “If you had […]

Tottenham’s Kenny McEvoy not looking any less like Gareth Bale these days Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:38 AM PST U21 action replay: @kennethMcevoy takes the ball past the Newcastle defence pic.twitter.com/Mpwa0rFIyH — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 14, 2014 Any Spurs fans who are still missing Gareth Bale should get themselves along to the club’s under-21 games. Bale doppelganger Kenny McEvoy regularly turns out for them – and he’s still looking exactly like the world’s […]

Nacer Chadli may need to leave Spurs, says agent Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:29 AM PST From training earlier today: Tim addresses the team pic.twitter.com/TDveUpNuuF — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 6, 2014 Nacer Chadli could ask for a move away from Tottenham during the current transfer window, his agent has suggested. The 24-year-old winger was a £7m summer signing from FC Twente, but has found himself on the fringes at White […]

Unnamed English club bids for Man Utd and Liverpool target Everton Ribeiro Posted: 16 Jan 2014 12:24 AM PST Brazilian side Cruzeiro have rejected a bid from an unnamed English club for midfielder Everton Ribeiro. Manchester United and Liverpool have both been strongly linked with a move for the 24-year-old, who was named as the Brazilian league’s play of the season last term. A Premier League club has launched a €10m bid for Ribeiro, […]

Arsenal contact Juventus’ Sebastian Giovinco, claims agent Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:50 AM PST Arsenal have sounded out Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco about a possible move, according to his agent. Claudio Pasqualin claims the Gunners have made preliminary enquiries to establish the 26-year-old’s current situation. The Daily Star quotes him as saying: “We have had contact with Arsenal. “It was a request for information about his situation. “There was […]

Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese resigns Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:17 AM PST Southampton FC announces that club owner Katharina Liebherr has taken on the role of non-executive Chairman. #saintsfc — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 15, 2014 Nicola Cortese has quit his role as Southampton chairman, with Katharina Liebherr appointing herself as non-executive chairman. It has emerged that Cortese handed in a formal resignation last autumn and has […]

Inter Milan or Fiorentina set to pip Arsenal to Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata Posted: 15 Jan 2014 11:09 AM PST Arsenal could miss out on a loan deal for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata amid reports the player favours a move to Italy. Spanish newspaper El Confidencial claims that Serie A sides Inter Milan and Fiorentina are the frontrunners for his signature. Morata is desperate for more playing time. Although Real initially said he would […]

Hull City complete signing of Everton striker Nikica Jelavic Posted: 15 Jan 2014 10:12 AM PST Hull have signed Nikica Jelavic from Hull City on a three-and-a-half year deal/ The Croatia international, aged 28, wanted regular first-team football in order to improve his prospects of a place at this summer’s World Cup. The two sides agreed a fee on Saturday and Jelavic is now officially a Tigers player. He said: “I […]

Video: Nemanja Matic signing his Chelsea contract Posted: 15 Jan 2014 09:44 AM PST As we reported earlier, Chelsea have completed the signing of Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic. If further proof were needed, here’s video footage of him as he signed his Blues contract.

Andros Townsend hijacks Nabil Bentaleb Q&A to suggest he’s forgotten his Spurs youth team friends Posted: 15 Jan 2014 09:19 AM PST @SpursOfficial Why have you forgot about your real friends like @Diz12L since you've become a star? #AskNabil — andros townsend (@andros_townsend) January 15, 2014 Spurs youngster Nabil Bentaleb has been one of the main beneficiaries of Andre Villas Boas’ sacking. The appointment of Tim Sherwood as manager has seen the French midfielder become a first-team […]

Benfica announce sale of Nemanja Matic to Chelsea for €25m Posted: 15 Jan 2014 08:59 AM PST Benfica have confirmed the transfer of midfielder Nemanja Matic to Chelsea in a €25m deal. Update: Having been pipped to the announcement by Benfica, Chelsea have now confirmed the news, too. The Serbia international has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge. We're delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Benfica… http://t.co/xujNAzO3oF #CFC […]

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