Thursday, January 30, 2014

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• Man Utd’s Anderson confronted with suggestions he’s gay at Fiorentina unveiling
• Aaron Ramsey set to miss Arsenal’s key games vs Liverpool, Man Utd and Bayern Munich
• Video: Angry Aston Villa fan punches metal railing during West Brom win
• Schalke ‘sure’ that Julian Draxler won’t join Arsenal this month
• Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey signs a new contract… as a model
• Chelsea hold talks over Hadjuk Split youngster Mario Pasalic
• Video: West Ham boss Sam Allardyce bangs the desk and laughs at outwitting Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho
• Chelsea ‘agree £12.4m deal’ to sign Saint Etienne’s Kurt Zouma
• Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood says Man City are the ‘best team in the league, by a country mile’
• Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat awaits Arsenal bid
• Video: Samuel Eto’o's cheeky disallowed goal (Chelsea 0-0 West Ham)
• Juventus’ Mirko Vucinic to ‘undergo Arsenal medical today’
• Video: West Ham’s Mohamed Diame flies over the hoardings into the Chelsea crowd
• Liverpool and Arsenal interested in Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca
• Newcastle and West Ham target Henri Bedimo talks up Premier League move
• Video: Man Utd target Toni Kroos throws a tantrum after being subbed by Bayern Munich
• Arsenal send chief negotiator to Germany for Julian Draxler talks
• Everton linked with Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis after Romelu Lukaku injury
• Newcastle complete loan signing of Luuk De Jong
• Gazumped again? Spurs aim to beat Liverpool to Dnipro’s Yevhen Konoplyanka
• Newcastle confirm Yohan Cabaye has been sold to PSG
• Man Utd scout Arsenal and Liverpool target Dele Alli, of MK Dons
• Luuk De Jong passes Newcastle medical, deal to be confirmed soon

Man Utd’s Anderson confronted with suggestions he’s gay at Fiorentina unveiling Posted: 30 Jan 2014 07:19 AM PST Manchester United midfielder Anderson has had an unusual presentation at Fiorentina during which he was asked to comment on his sexual preferences. The Brazil international was being officially unveiled by the Italian side at the start of his loan spell with them, but was unexpectedly asked to respond to rumours that he is gay. He […]

Aaron Ramsey set to miss Arsenal’s key games vs Liverpool, Man Utd and Bayern Munich Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:58 AM PST Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is likely to miss his side’s crucial run of fixtures after suffering an injury setback. Manager Arsene Wenger revealed that the 23-year-old will be out for “some weeks” after hitting problems during his recovery from a thigh problem. The Wales star, who was in fantastic form in the early stages of […]

Video: Angry Aston Villa fan punches metal railing during West Brom win Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:52 AM PST Post by The Benchwarmers. Aston Villa eventually secured a 4-3 win over local rivals West Brom last night – but it wasn’t looking so good when they were 0-2 down after nine minutes. Given the turnaround, this irate Villa fan is probably regretting his decision to punch a metal railing inside the first 10 minutes […]

Schalke ‘sure’ that Julian Draxler won’t join Arsenal this month Posted: 30 Jan 2014 06:38 AM PST Post by Arsenal. Julian Draxler will not be joining Arsenal during the current transfer window. His current club, Schalke, are “sure” that the 20-year-old starlet will stay with them for the rest of the season. Their general manager Horst Heldt said: “I am sure that Julian Draxler will play for us in the second half […]

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey signs a new contract… as a model Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:31 AM PST We will be introducing our board today, first up, check out @aaronramsey http://t.co/zjmGv3gTTG #somethingspecial pic.twitter.com/iZXmjhGJuh — Elite London (@Elite_London) January 30, 2014 Ordinarily, Arsenal fans would be worried to learn that midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed a contract with anyone other than their club. But in this case it’s OK. The Welsh star has simply […]

Chelsea hold talks over Hadjuk Split youngster Mario Pasalic Posted: 30 Jan 2014 04:26 AM PST Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Hadjuk Split about signing their £3m-rated youngster Mario Pasalic. The Blues are up against the clock in their attempts to sign the 18-year-old midfielder, with the transfer deadline closing in and Italian side Lazio having launched a bid for Croatia Under-19 international. Pasalic is tipped for a call-up to […]

Video: West Ham boss Sam Allardyce bangs the desk and laughs at outwitting Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho Posted: 30 Jan 2014 03:15 AM PST West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was already delighted after picking up a point at Chelsea last night, but his mood improved even more when he found out that Jose Mourinho had not taken kindly to the Hammers tactics. The Blues boss had accused the Allardyce’s side of playing “19th century football” – criticism that the […]

Chelsea ‘agree £12.4m deal’ to sign Saint Etienne’s Kurt Zouma Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:31 AM PST Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Saint Etienne defender Kurt Zouma, according to reports in France. Radio station RMC claims the Blues have tied up a €15m (£12.4m) deal for the 19-year-old centre-back and that the youngster has already agreed personal terms. Although the move could be completed during the current transfer window, Zouma […]

Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood says Man City are the ‘best team in the league, by a country mile’ Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:28 AM PST Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has hailed Manchester City as the best team in the league after watching them complete an 11-1 double over them. The 6-0 drubbing at the Etihad Stadium earlier in the season was a major factor in Andre Villas Boas being sacked and Sherwood getting the job. But the new boss could […]

Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat awaits Arsenal bid Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:13 AM PST Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat is stalling over a new contract at the club in the home of smoothing over a move to Arsenal in the summer, according to reports. The Daily Express claims the Holland international is a possible target for the Gunners. His current contract expires in 2015 and the 24-year-old knows that will […]

Video: Samuel Eto’o's cheeky disallowed goal (Chelsea 0-0 West Ham) Posted: 30 Jan 2014 01:06 AM PST Samuel Eto’o appears to have joined Chelsea for a season in English football with the sole intention of providing plenty of material for The Guardian’s You Are The Ref series. After his controversial goal against Cardiff earlier this season, the Cameroon international attempted to score another cheeky goal during last night’s 0-0 draw at home […]

Juventus’ Mirko Vucinic to ‘undergo Arsenal medical today’ Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:59 AM PST Arsenal have reached an agreement with Juventus for the loan signing of Mirko Vucinic and the player will arrive in London today for a medical, according to reports in Italy. The Montenegro international is expected to link-up with the Gunners today after the two clubs agreed a six-month loan deal, according to Tuttosport. Vucinic can […]

Video: West Ham’s Mohamed Diame flies over the hoardings into the Chelsea crowd Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:52 AM PST West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame suffered a nasty fall during last night’s 0-0 draw at Chelsea. In a desperate attempt to keep the ball in play, the Hammers star lost his balance and went tumbling over the advertising hoardings and into the crowd behind the goal.

Liverpool and Arsenal interested in Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:49 AM PST Liverpool and Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Barcelona winger Isaac Cuenca. The 22-year-old was considered one of Barca’s brightest talents when he broke into the side in the 2011/12 season, but has since seen his progressed halted by a series of knee injuries. He missed the first half of the 2012/13 season through injury […]

Newcastle and West Ham target Henri Bedimo talks up Premier League move Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:42 AM PST Lyon left-back Henri Bedimo has spoken of his desire to play in the Premier League, saying it “fascinates” him. The 29-year-old has previously been linked with moves to Newcastle and West Ham, with the Hammers having a bid for him rejected last January. At that time the Cameroon international was at Montpellier. He moved to […]

Video: Man Utd target Toni Kroos throws a tantrum after being subbed by Bayern Munich Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:27 AM PST Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos fuelled transfer speculation that a move to Manchester United could be on the cards after this petulant response to being subbed at Stuttgart last night. He threw both his gloves at the Bayern bench after being hauled off on the hour-mark. United boss David Moyes scouted Kroos last weekend, when […]

Arsenal send chief negotiator to Germany for Julian Draxler talks Posted: 29 Jan 2014 10:35 AM PST Arsenal have dispatch Dick Law, their chief transfer negotiator, to Germany in an attempt to thrash out a deal for Schalke’s Julian Draxler. The Gunners have been linked with the 20-year-old wonderkid throughout the current transfer window. They are now 1/7 on to complete the signing before deadline day. There is still a chance that […]

Everton linked with Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis after Romelu Lukaku injury Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:42 AM PST Everton are reportedly interested in signing Lyon forward Bafetimbi Gomis. The Toffees are ready to act quickly after on-loan Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku sustained a suspected ankle ligament injury during last night’s defeat to Liverpool. Gomis, aged 28, has persistently been linked with a move to Newcastle in recent months. But a deal collapsed last […]

Newcastle complete loan signing of Luuk De Jong Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:30 AM PST CONFIRMED: Newcastle United have completed the loan signing of striker Luuk de Jong http://t.co/2z6ra49LQa #NUFC pic.twitter.com/CX26VidNtP — Newcastle United FC (@NUFCOfficial) January 29, 2014 Newcastle have completed the loan signing of Holland international Luuk De Jong. The 23-year-old joins from Borussia Monchengladbach on loan for the remainder of the season, with an £8m transfer lined […]

Gazumped again? Spurs aim to beat Liverpool to Dnipro’s Yevhen Konoplyanka Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:16 AM PST Tottenham have launched a last-gasp attempt to beat Liverpool to the signing of Dnipro winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, according to reports in the Ukrainian media. The Tribuna newspaper claims that Spurs have now joined the race for the 24-year-old. The reports suggest that they are preparing to meet a £15m buy-out clause in his contract. Reports […]

Newcastle confirm Yohan Cabaye has been sold to PSG Posted: 29 Jan 2014 09:03 AM PST Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has completed his transfer to Paris Saint Germain. The fee has not been disclosed, but it is rumoured to be in the region of £20m. The 28-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with the Ligue 1 champions. Cabaye said: “I was won over by the ambitious project at Paris Saint […]

Man Utd scout Arsenal and Liverpool target Dele Alli, of MK Dons Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:49 AM PST Manchester United are the latest Premier League side to watch MK Dons youngster Dele Alli. The champions had representatives at Carlisle last night to see the powerful 6ft 2in starlet in action. The 17-year-old has previously been scouted by Arsenal and Liverpool, with Brendan Rodgers’ side linked particularly strongly with a move during the current […]

Luuk De Jong passes Newcastle medical, deal to be confirmed soon Posted: 29 Jan 2014 07:31 AM PST Borussia Monchengladbach striker Luuk De Jong has passed a medical at Newcastle this afternoon and his signing is set to be announced shortly. The 23-year-old had been widely expected to complete a move to Tyneside and that is due to become official later today. It is not clear whether the Netherlands international has formally agreed […]

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