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Liverpool agree £32.5m payment terms with Aston Villa for Christian Benteke

July 19, 2015 Steve Green

Liverpool have moved a step closer to agreeing a move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after the two clubs agreed on a payment structure for his £32.5m release clause, according to the Daily Mirror. The Reds’ Managing Director Ian Ayre reportedly worked through the night all the way from Adelaide in order to meet Villa’s payment terms and putting the wheels in motion for the Belgian international to undergo a medical. Club doctor Andy Massey will now make his way back to the UK from Australia to oversee Benteke’s…

Liverpool close in on Christian Benteke, and flop duo heading for exit

July 18, 2015 Jordan Harris

Brendan Rodgers looks set to receive a triple boost in the coming weeks, with the arrival of Christian Benteke and both the potential departures of Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini. According to the Daily Star, the Reds are closing in on the £32.5m signing of the Aston Villa forward. However, the Star report that the negotiations between the two clubs will mean that he is unlikely to take part in any of their pre-season tour. The news has divided supporters of the Merseyside club. While the Belgian has become a proven…

Analysis – Will Delph get enough game time at Man City?

July 18, 2015 Stephen Donovan

There were many twists and turns and seemingly a sudden change of heart, but after six years at Aston Villa, tenacious midfielder Fabian Delph has made the step up to sign for Manchester City in an £8m deal. The big question now is whether he can establish himself as a regular in the side rather than end up constantly warming the bench like some of City’s other new recruits in recent seasons. Having now become a key part of the England setup, the former Leeds United youngster is definitely in…

Delph Manchester City: Midfielder makes alleged U-turn to sign from Villa

July 17, 2015July 23, 2015 Steve Green

The deal taking Fabian Delph from Aston Villa to Manchester City could be back on after he was allegedly spotted entering the same hospital that Raheem Sterling had his medical in. A picture has been doing the rounds on social media supposedly showing the England international heading into a hospital to undergo a medical, and even the Manchester Evening News and the Birmingham Mail are reporting that the deal could still go ahead. Fabian Delph to #mcfc is back on. Definitely. Unless he changes his mind again! — Stuart Brennan…

Liverpool gossip: TWO release fees met as £54m DOUBLE swoop for Benteke and Pedro is on

July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Liverpool gossip and transfer rumours. Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, will not play in Friday’s friendly against Sporting Braga in Portugal with his £32.5m move to Liverpool set to be completed, the Daily Mirror reports. The money received from the Raheem Sterling deal has now funded the move for the Belgian international, though they may still have to fend off interest from Manchester United for his signature. Should Benteke join Liverpool, it would free up striker Rickie Lambert, 33, to leave Anfield for West Brom, the Daily…

Reaction: NOBODY wants Benteke at Liverpool! Reds and Villa fans want him at United!

July 16, 2015 Steve Green

With the news breaking that Liverpool are set to meet Aston Villa’s valuation to sign Christian Benteke for £32.5m, it’s been great fun watching everybody meltdown over the impending deal. Liverpool fans don’t seem to want him, but the most surprising aspect of the story is that Villa fans, who have seemingly accepted his departure, would rather he go to Manchester United instead! Over the past three seasons, Benteke has fired Villa to safety by chalking up 42 goals in 88 Premier League appearances (49 in 100 in total), and…

Liverpool gossip: Aston Villa man’s release clause triggered, but trio of strikers still linked

July 16, 2015July 16, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: The Reds are closing in on the signing of Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, according to the Liverpool Echo. The club are finally prepared to trigger the Belgian’s £32.5m release clause, meaning the player will soon be able to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical. They will have to pay even more if they hope to lure Alexandre Lacazette to Anfield, the Independent report. The Lyon striker will be available for no less than £35m. The Reds are apparently in talks to…

Liverpool to finally trigger Christian Benteke’s £32.5m release clause

July 16, 2015July 16, 2015 Steve Green

Liverpool look as though they may finally land Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after all after Tony Barrett of The Times confirmed that they are prepared to meet there player’s £32.5m release clause. Christian Benteke looks set to leave Aston Villa with Liverpool ready to meet the forward's £32.5m exit clause. — Tony Barrett (@TonyBarretTimes) July 16, 2015 Taking to is personal Twitter account, he announced that the Reds would meet the Belgians massive buyout fee, just 24 hours after it initially emerged that Manchester United could beat the Reds…

Man United leading Liverpool in race to sign Christian Benteke

July 16, 2015 Steve Green

Manchester United are apparently leading the race to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, and could have him signed by the weekend, according to The Sun. The report claims that Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal will activate the Belgian international’s £32.5m release clause. Speculation over his future increased dramatically on Wednesday afternoon when he favourited a Tweet on his personal account from someone saying that he would be good backup for Wayne Rooney. However, he quickly deleted the evidence, but it follows a similar sequence of events that led…

Seven Premier League stars to BOUNCE BACK in 2015/16: Arsenal and Man Utd stars to step up

July 15, 2015 Steve Green

This summer has already seen some intriguing additions to Premier League sides, but as well as those, there are a new names that will be looking to resurrect their careers after just falling short of their expectations. Below, are seven names that will be looking to make an impact on the English top flight after a disappointing period of difficulty. Angel di Maria – Manchester United Providing he stays at Old Trafford and resists the lure of Paris Saint Germain, the Argentine international possesses the necessary class and ability to…

Liverpool gossip: Reds WILL NOT pay £32.5m for target, while Inter Milan star wants to stay

July 15, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers remains interested in signing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, but still does not want to pay £32.5m for the Belgian, the Metro report. The Reds are still confident that a deal can be done for the 24-year-old. Liverpool’s chances of completing a deal for Inter Milan’s Mateo Kovacic have been dashed, after the midfielder confirmed that he wants to stay at San Siro, ESPN report. The 21-year-old only signed a new contract in January, and revealed that he intends to…

Liverpool still keen on Christian Benteke move but £32m is still too much

July 15, 2015 Steve Green

Liverpool are planning on using the bulk of the money they have received for Raheem Sterling by planning a move for Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke, the Daily Mirror reports. However, Villa are still refusing to budge on the striker’s buyout fee, and won’t settle for a penny less than the £32m clause the Mirror claims is written into his contract. The Reds have this week received a reported £49m for England international Raheem Sterling (via Daily Mail) but still feel as though the fee Villa want for the Belgian is…

Liverpool free to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after rivals pull out of race

July 14, 2015 Jordan Harris

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke have received a boost after two of the other interested parties pulled out of the race to sign the Belgian. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Liverpool star Raheem Sterling has Man City medical before £49m transfer Liverpool stalwart explains why he turned down move to Inter Milan According to the Metro, both Tottenham and Manchester United have both been keen on the striker. However, Mauricio Pochettino has been put off by the £32.5m price tag (via Metro), while the Red…

Fabian Delph staying at Aston Villa is the best outcome for everyone

July 12, 2015 Steve Green

On Friday night fans of Aston Villa were preparing to lose their beloved captain Fabian Delph in an £8m move to Premier League runners up Manchester City (via Daily Mail). Naturally, meltdown ensued. Delph not only cuts a popular figure at Villa Park, but was set to depart for a criminally low transfer fee, which the Mail attribute down to a release clause inserted in his contract when he renewed terms back in January. However, not 24 hours later and the England international announced that he would be staying put.…

Manchester United enter race for Christian Benteke, as Liverpool step aside

July 12, 2015 Jordan Harris

Louis van Gaal has made Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke his top striker target this summer, after Liverpool backed out of the race to sign the Belgian. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Man United on HIGH ALERT as Real Madrid open to selling star Louis van Gaal says Man United have already signed RVP replacement According to The Sun, the Reds are not willing to trigger Benteke’s release clause, and their highest offer came £10m short of the £32.5m that Tim Sherwood wants for his key man. The…

Fabian Delph announces he is staying at Aston Villa

July 11, 2015 Steve Green

Aston Villa captain Fabian Delph has shocked fans by announcing that he is staying at the just just hours after he looked destined to join Manchester City. A statement issued on the club’s official website confirmed that he would not be leaving the club and would instead be staying at Villa park to lead the team out for the new season. “I’m aware there has been intense media speculation surrounding my future in the last 24 hours and I want to set the record straight,” he said. “I’m not leaving.…

Asmir Begovic set to complete £8m Chelsea move on Friday

July 10, 2015 Steve Green

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will reportedly complete his proposed £8m move to Chelsea on Friday, with young midfielder Marco van Ginkel heading in the opposite direction, according to The Telegraph. READ MORE: Chelsea Gossip (Images) Check out Chelsea’s AWESOME new goalkeeper kit for 2015/16 Napoli will ACCEPT bids for Gonzalo Higuain but only if they match £67m buyout clause The Bosnian international has already agreed to take over from Petr Cech at Stamford Bridge and will now provide competition for last season’s first choice, Thibaut Courtois. The Telegraph states…

Inter Milan star edges closer to Stoke move, after key man’s £7m departure

July 9, 2015 Jordan Harris

Stoke City’s audacious bid to land Inter Milan star Xherdan Shaqiri could have taken a step closer to success today after the club announced that Steven N’Zonzi has completed his move to Sevilla. READ MORE: Premier League News and Gossip Manchester United line up shocking move for £15m rated Premier League striker Marina Luczenko WAG Gallery: Stunning pictures of Wojciech Szczesny’s fiancee According to the Daily Express, the 28-year-old is heading for La Liga – after spending the last six years in the Premier League, with half of that time…

Liverpool three in, three out: Striker trio targeted, while flops set for sale

July 5, 2015July 4, 2015 Jordan Harris

Here are six potential transfers involving Liverpool that could well go through this summer, starting with possible arrivals: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool flop linked with shock loan to Premier League rivals Barcelona starlet Bobby Adekayne confirms he’s signed for Liverpool Three in: Christian Benteke – From Aston Villa The Aston Villa man has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer. However, the Liverpool Echo have revealed that the two clubs are far apart in their valuation of the forward, with the Villains wanting…

Man United and Aston Villa FORCED to play on Friday night because of EDL march

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 Steve Green

A planned English Defence League march for August has meant that Manchester United’s clash with Aston Villa will have to be played on a Friday night, the Daily Express reports. READ MORE: Manchester United News Manchester United to use Jonny Evans to tempt Everton to sell key man Real Madrid to match Man United’s contract offer for Sergio Ramos The match was due to take place on the evening of Saturday 15 August, but West Midlands Police rejected the timing of the game due to a fascist march, while a…

Sky Sports reveal early 2015/16 live fixture schedule: Chelsea kick off vs Swansea

July 3, 2015 Steve Green

Sky Sports have released their early live TV schedule for the 2015/16 season. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Friday’s Chelsea news roundup Juventus interested in signing ANOTHER Chelsea winger The first game subscribers will see is Chelsea kicking off their title defence against South Wales giants Swansea City on August 8. The opening weekend will also see such mouth watering clashes between the likes of Arsenal vs West Ham and Stoke vs Liverpool to help get the new season off to a flyer. Sky will be sharing the rights…

Liverpool legend URGES Reds to sign Aston Villa forward

July 3, 2015 Jordan Harris

There aren’t many names who have a better idea of what it takes to become a Liverpool hero than Robbie Fowler. So when he tells the club’s hierarchy to go after a player, it may be an idea for them to listen. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Nathaniel Clyne explains why he chose Liverpool over Manchester United Nathaniel Clyne completes Liverpool move The Reds have already brought in six new players this summer, but the former striker believes that a goalscorer still needs to be on the shopping list…

Christian Benteke to reject north London pair to force through Liverpool move

July 1, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is set to reject any interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, as he wishes to force through a move to Liverpool. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool close in on young Swedish defender Football’s top ten traitors as Petr Cech completes move According to the Daily Express, he is not willing to move to White Hart Lane – despite talk of a deal that would see Emmanuel Adebayor head to Villa Park – because of a previous transfer saga between Spurs and the player. The…

Manchester City plan SURPRISE bid to trigger Aston Villa’s star release clause

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015 Jordan Harris

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph could be on his way to the Etihad Stadium this summer, after reports revealed that Manchester City could be willing to trigger the England international’s release clause. READ MORE: Manchester City Transfer Gossip Man City admits he’s a BIG Raheem Sterling fan (Images) Man City’s 2015/16 leaked kit According to the Daily Mirror, and in worrying news to Villa supporters, the 25-year-old could be available for as little as £10m. As much of a blow as it would be to Tim Sherwood’s aspirations to watch…

Former Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson named as Premier League’s most influential figure

June 26, 2015 Steve Green

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been named as the most influential person in Premier League history. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United would lucky to sign key target, says ex-Real Madrid chief In a list compiled by the Daily Mail, the veteran tactician saw off competition from the likes of Roman Abramovich, Rupert Murdoch and Richard Scudamore to exert his influence on the top flight. Current Premier League managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho also featured amongst the…