Tag: AS Roma

Liverpool Transfer Gossip: Two new bids, and more news from Anfield

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool have already stolen a march on their rivals in the transfer market by completing the signing of midfielder Fabinho from Monaco. The Merseysiders are obviously not done in the transfer market, and it appears that Jurgen Klopp aims to finish the business early in the transfer window. The Reds have been liked with Lyon forward Nabil Fekir for some time, and according to French outlet Le Parisien, the Reds have made an official offer worth £53million for the 24-year-old. Lyon President Jean Michel-Aulas is known as a sharp negotiator,…

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Liverpool vs AS Roma – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Both Liverpool and AS Roma were not expected to make this far in Champions League. But here they are, and they will go head-to-head in the first leg of their semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday. The Reds dismantled Premier League champions Manchester City quite easily in the last round, and on paper, they are favourites to make it to the final. Mohamed Salah will lead the Reds’ attack against his former side, and in his current form, he could single-handedly lead his side to a win. A heavily-rotated Liverpool side…

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Liverpool News: No move for Alisson, Klopp wants another Serie A star

Vyom Chaudhary

AS Roma president James Pallotta has dismissed suggestions that goalkeeper Alisson could be on his way to Liverpool in the summer. The Brazilian keeper, who joined Roma in 2016, has impressed with his performances this season, and the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on him. However, Roma have no intentions of allowing the 25-year-old to leave the club anytime soon. “We have no intention of selling him,” he told Sky Italy. “I mean zero at all. I’m sure some people will probably come in with some…

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Barcelona vs AS Roma – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Barcelona have bowed out in the quarterfinals of Champions League in last two editions, and they will be desperate to put things right this season. Barca will host AS Roma in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie at Nou Camp on Wednesday. The Catalans have been handed one of the easier ties at this stage, and they would be expected to progress comfortably. Barcelona are doing spectacularly well in the league, and they are yet to face a defeat this season. They look rather undefeatable at their…

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Five major Premier League signings possible in the last week of January window

Vyom Chaudhary

It has been quite an eventful January, and a huge amount of talent has switched allegiances up until now. However, with only a week left in the window, we expect to see a bump in transfer activity and some major movement in the coming days. Here’s our take on five biggest Premier League transfers that are expected to take place in the last week of the ongoing transfer window. 5. Aymeric Laporte – Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City Manchester City can’t possibly imagine improving on their first half of the…

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Chelsea close to signing midfielder, striker set to leave and more

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea are close to signing Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in a £35m deal, according to Daily Mail. The France international was a key part of the Monaco side that won the Ligue 1 title last season. The 22-year-old is reportedly one of the players Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to sign this summer. The report also claims that Bakayoko’s arrival at the West London club could lead the departure of Nemanja Matic. Manchester United are reportedly interested in a move for the Serbian.   Meanwhile, Ligue 1 side Lyon President Jean-Michel…

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Liverpool expected to make a revised offer for winger

Vyom Chaudhary

Serie A side AS Roma expect Liverpool to make a revised bid for their winger Mohamed Salah. Liverpool have had a bid of £28m rejected for the Egypt international, but according to the latest report from Sky Italy, the Reds still remain in talks with Roma regarding their player. The 24-year-old has already agreed on personal terms with the Merseysiders, and the report claims that Roma are prepared to let go of their player at the right price. Roma are expecting the Premier League side to come back with an improved offer this…

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Napoli in pursuit of Arsenal star

Vyom Chaudhary

Serie A side Napoli are considering a summer move for Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, according to Football Italia. The report claims that the Naples club want to sign the Polish goalkeeper to provide a challenge to current number one Pepe Raina. Szczesny has been playing for AS Roma on loan for past two seasons, but it’s unlikely that the Gunners would sanction a similar deal in the summer. The 27-year-old has been hugely impressive for Roma this season and has arguably been the best goalkeeper in Italy’s top league. However,…

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Top ten clubs with highest net debt, Manchester United still on top?

Sanket Kumar

The European Club Football Landscape report reveals that English giants Manchester United have accrued a debt of £464million courtesy the Glazers’ take over of the club in 2005. It has also been reported that the debt value went up by 25% over the past one year taking their sum of debt to €200million more than any other club in Europe. This has also been the source of widespread anger among the Red Devils fanbase, who have often expressed their outburst publicly over the years. United might lead the pack when it comes…

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Arsenal star set to join Serie A side

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to join AS Roma on yet another loan deal, according to Italian football journalist Gianluca di Marzio. The report claims that an agreement has already been reached between the two clubs. The 26-year-old, who also spent last season on loan with the Giallorossi and helped them to a third place in Serie A, is expected to arrive in the Italy capital on Thursday morning. The Poland international is expected to undergo a medical the same day before signing a new contract. The report also mentions that the…

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Arsenal linked with shock return of former captain

Vincent Van Genechten

Arsenal are rumoured to be keen on the signing of former captain Thomas Vermaelen, who’s currently under contract with La Liga giants FC Barcelona. The Belgium international reportedly wants to return to the Gunners after spending the last two seasons on the bench at the Blaugrana. Vermaelen has been struggling with injuries during his time in Spain and is keen to return to Arsenal, after showing he’s ready to play on a high level once again with a solid performance at Euro 2016. Vermaelen has also snubbed a move to West Ham,…

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Chelsea linked with Euro 2016 star but primed to lose battle

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario, according to the Sun. The 23-year-old was one of the standout performers for the Portugal national team in their Euro 2016 triumph. He has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United in the past, and now it seems that the Blues have reignited their interest in the player. The report suggests that the West London club are contemplating a £46 million bid for the Euro 2016 winner and that Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale are also said to be keeping tabs on the…

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Arsenal have bid for starlet defender rejected, Gunners receive boost in hunt for Serie A centre-back

Vincent Van Genechten

Arsene Wenger is hoping to add enough quality to his squad in order to launch a strong bid to win his first Premier League title since 2004. However, Arsenal’s deal for Switzerland international Granit Xhaka seems like ages ago, with the Gunners struggling to lure their biggest transfer target to the Etihad. Now, they were dealt another blow as Juventus have rejected a £25 million approach for 21-year-old defender Daniele Rugani. The Gunners also tried to sign the Italian last year, according to Calciomercato, but the Old Lady are not planning…

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Manchester City and Tottenham on the verge of signing La Liga stars

Vincent Van Genechten

It appears Pep Guardiola will have a new striker to count on when he coaches Manchester City next season, as reports in Spain (via talkSPORT) are claiming the Citizens are closing in on signing Nolito, who reportedly already hs agreed personal terms with the club. The Spain international made 34 appearances for Celta Vigo last season, scoring 13 goals, and has been in the starting lineup for all but one of Spain’s last 10 international encounters. He came through the youth ranks at Valencia and trained under Guardiola with the Blaugrana’s…

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Sunderland linked with former Manchester City star and Bundesliga gunner

Vincent Van Genechten

Sunderland were able to stay up in the Premier League with a late run of two wins and three draws in their last five league matches, outplaying Norwich City and Newcastle United. The Black Cats want to avoid another difficult season and have been on the lookout for a striker that is able to hit the net consistently. Recent reports have talked about two names emerging in this regard. Sunderland have made an £8.5 million offer for Edin Dzeko but AS Roma are holding out for £11.6 million for the…

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Everton considering huge offer for injury prone midfielder

Vincent Van Genechten

Everton are reportedly planning a swoop for AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman after practically two years of injury woes, according to Liverpool Echo. The 26-year-old Dutchman joined the Giallorossi from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven in 2013 for £13.1 million, but has barely featured since tearing his ACL in March 2014. He underwent several operations and finally returned to full fitness in May. However, according to the report, new Toffees boss Ronald Koeman wants Strootman in the Premier League next season. The Dutch manager has an impressive budget at his disposal, which could…

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Arsenal stars linked with exits

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has been linked with a move to Liverpool by the latest report from Evening Standard. The report claims that the Reds are ready to bid £25m for the 27-year-old and offer him a four-year contract. Walcott struggled with his form for the Gunners last season and saw very little game time in the second half of the season. He has been consistently linked with an exit from the North London club this summer with West Ham United also reportedly interested in his services. Walcott joined Arsenal…

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Jose Mourinho eyeing moves for AS Roma and Benfica stars

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has started acting on his transfer plans at Old Trafford. According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo (via Metro), the Portuguese has asked the club board to sign AS Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic. The 26-year-old midfielder is one of the best midfield talents in Serie A and has enjoyed yet another successful season with Roma. He scored provided ten goals and 12 assists in 33 league appearances for his club this season. His performances for the Giallorossi have attracted attention from the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. The…

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Chelsea in talks over moves for German and Argentine defenders

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea have submitted a formal offer for Roma’s Antonio Rudiger, according to Italian publication Il Tempo. The report states that the Blues have submitted a bid in the region of £23 million for the German international. Rudiger is currently on a loan spell at the Serie A club from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, but Roma are expected to make his deal permanent in the summer before selling him to Chelsea. The 23-year-old recently addressed Chelsea rumours in an interview and also added that he doesn’t know where he will be playing next…

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Former Manchester City star linked with Liverpool, forgotten midfielder set to return to Anfield

Vyom Chaudhary

AS Roma striker Edin Dzeko will be allowed to leave for Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to Daily Express. The Reds are reportedly interested in the former Manchester City and according to the report, Roma will allow him to leave if they can sign Sevilla forward Kevin Gameiro. The Giallorossi are planning to offer £6.2 million and the talented Antonio Sanabria, who’s played on loan at Sporting Gijon, to Sevilla in order to secure the signing of the French forward. Dzeko moved to City in a £27 million move from…

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Manchester United to launch massive transfer bids, facing huge competition for star striker

Vincent Van Genechten
Willian

With Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Manchester United’s new manager this week, the transfer rumour mill hasn’t stopped spinning. The Red Devils remain the only Premier League club Zlatan Ibrahimovic has considered during the past few months, but according to a report by Sky Sports, United are facing serious competition from an unnamed Chinese club that have tabled a deal worth £53 million over two years. Meanwhile, United have held talks with Kostas Manolas’s agent regarding a summer move for the Roma centre-back, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di…

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One defender in, one out at Liverpool

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool have been linked with a £15m move for VfB Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, according to reports in Italy. Italian source Calcio Mercato claims that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the defender and wants to bring him to Anfield in the summer. The 23-year-old is currently playing for Serie A club AS Roma on a loan move. He has been a regular fixture in the Giallorossi’s squad this season and has made 36 appearances in all competitions. However, Chelsea’s incoming manager Antonio Conte is also said to…

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Chelsea suffer setback in pursuit of star midfielder

Vyom Chaudhary

Contrary to the recent reports, Chelsea have not reached an agreement to sign AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. The Belgium international is reportedly at the top transfer wish list of incoming manager Antonio Conte. Last month, reports suggested that the Blues have already agreed on a deal with the Serie A club and the player’s representatives for the 28-year-old. However, Roma sporting director Walter Sabatini has dismissed those reports by claiming that the player is happy at the Rome-based club and has no intentions of leaving in the summer. Sabatini told…

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Arsenal star calls media “sh*t” for fabricating transfer story

Vyom Chaudhary

Various media outlets, like Il Messagero via ESPN FC, have linked Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with a permanent move to AS Roma. The reports quoted Szczesny saying that he is interested in making his loan move at the Serie A club permanent in the summer. However, it now appears that the Polish international’s quotes were taken out of context by the media. Szczesny has called out the English media on his Facebook page by clarifying that he never talked about a permanent move from the Gunners. The 26-year-old only stated his…

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Manchester United star linked with Serie A move

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been at the receiving end of some scathing criticism from United fans this season. Despite the criticism, Louis Van Gaal has stuck with the midfielder of late and the Belgian played a significant role in United’s 2-1 win over Everton in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. However, his future at Old Trafford still remains far from certain and Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has added to the speculation by linking him with a move to AS Roma. The newspaper reports that Fellaini was…

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