Tag: Carlos Bacca

Arsenal change targets after facing disappointment in Higuain pursuit

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal’s pursuit of a striker in the transfer window doesn’t look like ending anytime soon. The Gunners have already been rejected by Jamie Vardy of Leicester City and now it seems like they have lost to Juventus in their pursuit of Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain. Sky Italy have claimed that the Argentina striker prefers a move to Turin while Football Italia are reporting that the officials from the two Serie A clubs will meet on Monday to discuss the possible transfer. Meanwhile, Arsenal have started looking for backup options, and…

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West Ham to close big transfer soon

Vincent Van Genechten

Carlos Bacca’s agent is expected to meet West Ham United next week after AC Milan received and accepted a formal £25.6 million offer, according to Football-Italia. The Colombian striker joined the Rossoneri from Sevilla last summer, and scored 18 goals in his first season in Serie A. However, with the Diavolo missing out on Europe again for the coming season and new coach Vincenzo Montella seemingly unwilling to fit Bacca into his plans, it has been suggested he could leave the club. According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website (via Football-Italia), the Hammers…

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Liverpool facing huge competition for Serie A striker and Croatian starlet

Vincent Van Genechten

Liverpool are primed for a big transfer summer in order to amass enough quality players to put together a strong bid for the Premier League title. Coach Jurgen Klopp has already signed Joel Matip, Marko Grujic and Loris Karius, with Sadio Mane expected to have his medical on Monday before signing a five-year contract at Anfield and joining the Reds in a £34 million deal from Southampton, according to the BBC. The Reds are not done yet and have identified AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca as a primary target upfront. Last…

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West Ham table offers for two Serie A stars

Vincent Van Genechten

West Ham United will move to the Olympic Stadium next season and are hoping to build on a very solid season, in which they reached the preliminary rounds of the Europa League. Manager Slaven Bilic is particulary searching for a top class striker and has been linked with the likes of Marseille’s Michy Batshuayi, Liverpool’s Christian Benteke, and Juventus’ Simone Zaza. According to a report by The Daily Mail, the Hammers have identifyed a new summer transfer target and have launched a £16million bid to sign AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca.…

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The best transfers of the summer so far: NO Man United or Chelsea players feature as title contenders do TERRIBLE business

Steve Green

It’s been another busy summer with several big names and big fees swarming the market. And the best part about it is that it’s not over yet! With just over two weeks to go there are a number of big deals left to be done. However, until then, we’re highlighting the best deals already done. Arturo Vidal – Juventus to Bayern Munich With Bastian Schweinsteiger departing, the Chilean stepped in to represent the changing of the guard at the Alianz Arena. His box-to-box all action approach should ensure that the…

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Liverpool news and gossip: Belgian striker nears Anfield move, while AC Milan close in on Reds target

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Nathaniel Clyne explains why he chose Liverpool over Manchester UniedLiv Nathaniel Clyne completes Liverpool move The Daily Express are reporting that Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. The Express suggest that the Reds have not been willing to meet the Belgian’s £32.5m price tag. However, it appears that they have definitely missed out on Sevilla forward Carlos Bacca, who is heading to Serie A, according to ITV. The Colombian…

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Liverpool rumours and gossip: Target to undergo medical, while flop heading for exit

Jordan Harris
clyne southampton

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Gonzalo Higuain reportedly PLEADS with Napoli to accept Liverpool bid FLOP Liverpool striker agrees move away from Anfield Nathaniel Clyne will have a medical today ahead of completing his £12.5m move to Liverpool, the Daily Mirror report. The full-back will sign a five-year deal at Anfield. The agent of Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour has confirmed that Liverpool are one of several clubs keen on signing the 25-year-old, the Daily Express reveal. When asked if Barcelona were…

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Liverpool miss out as Carlos Bacca AGREES move elsewhere

Jordan Harris
bacca sevilla

Liverpool appear to have missed out on one of their main striker targets of the summer, after Carlos Bacca agreed to join AC Milan. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer Gossip Liverpool enquire about Gonzalo Higuain who could cost £46m Raheem Sterling told to join Liverpool on pre-season tour According to the Daily Mail, the 28-year-old has agreed personal terms over a move to San Siro, however the Rossoneri still need to agree a fee with the Colombian’s current club Sevilla. The Mail report that he has a release clause in his…

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Liverpool news and gossip: Bacca deal OFF, but Napoli star on radar

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool enquire about Napoli star, who could cost £46m Raheem Sterling told to join Liverpool on pre-season tour Liverpool appear to have missed out on Carlos Bacca, after the Daily Star reported that the Sevilla man had agreed to move to AC Milan. The Colombian had been on the Reds’ radar, but the Italian side appear to be closing in on a deal after triggering his release clause. With Bacca seemingly heading elsewhere, the Metro report…

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Manchester United’s potential XI for 2015/16: including Real Madrid star and Memphis Depay

Jordan Harris
Louis-van-Gaal-thumbs-up

After a promising first season at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal will be keen – and under pressure – to start building a side that is capable of winning the Premier League title in the near future. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News Arsenal launch £13m move for Man United defensive target Manchester United would rather let star go on FREE next year than sell now below asking price The Telegraph have put together the team’s potential XI for next year, based on the players already through the door, as…

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Liverpool gossip: La Liga star wants to join, while Inter Milan midfielder is attracting interest

Jordan Harris

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool plan SHOCK bid for Manchester United striker Liverpool given the go-ahead for talks with Inter Milan star Hernanes Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca reportedly wants a move to Anfield this summer, according to the Daily Star. The Colombian will be available for £21.5m, which is the release clause in the player’s contract. Should they fail in their bid for Bacca, Brendan Rodgers may turn to Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez to bolster his options, the Daily Express…

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Carlos Bacca: I want to join Liverpool

Steve Green

The agent of sought after Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca has apparently declared the player’s interest in joining up with Liverpool this summer, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Liverpool to hijack Gaitan move Liverpool begin talks over move for Juventus striker Liverpool signing reveals new shirt number The Colombian international has already declared his intention to leave southern Spain in the coming weeks, and agent Sergio Barila is well aware of the interest being shown in him by the Reds. “We are really looking at three things – number one is…

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Man United gossip: £35m Ramos bid MADE and Colombian striker under consideration

Steve Green
ramos real madrid

Thursday’s biggest Man United news and transfer rumours. Manchester United have made an official £35m bid for Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos, 29, who has asked the Spanish club to consider the offer, the Daily Mail reports. The Blancos legend has apparently asked to leave the club this summer after being unimpressed by the contract offered to him. Manchester United have told Barcelona they are not selling 27-year-old midfielder Angel Di Maria, the Daily Star reports. The Argentine is said to be unhappy in Manchester having struggled to settle his…

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Liverpool in talks with South American trio: £35m mega deal close to completion

Jordan Harris

Liverpool have entered talks with three of the biggest South American names currently playing in Europe, according to reports. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer Gossip Liverpool begin talks over move for Juventus striker Liverpool signing reveals new shirt number The Metro suggest that the Reds are currently speaking to strikers Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon, as well as Roberto Firmino, who is a key Manchester United target. The Liverpool Echo report that the move for the Brazilian has already been agreed, with the player signing a five-year deal at Anfield. The…

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Liverpool plan bids for striker duo as alternatives to Aston Villa man

Jordan Harris
bacca sevilla

Liverpool’s interest in Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke appears to have cooled slightly, after reports suggested that they were considering two other strikers this summer. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool hero backs new signing to thrive at Anfield Liverpool have already found Raheem Sterling’s replacement, according to former Red According to the Liverpool Echo, Sevilla’s Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon of Zenit are now on the Merseyside club’s shopping list, after accepting Villa’s firm stance that they will not accept anything less than the £32m release clause in the…

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Liverpool news and rumours: New signing discusses dream move

Jordan Harris
ings england

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool hero backs new signing to shine at Anfield Liverpool have already found Raheem Sterling’s replacement, according to former Red New Liverpool forward Danny Ings has revealed that “words can’t describe” how he feels about his move to Anfield, the Liverpool Echo reports. The former Burnley man will complete his move from Turf Moor on July 1st. Former Reds hero Gary McAllister believes that another new signing can inspire the Merseyside club back towards the Premier…

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Liverpool plot bid for Spain international available for FRACTION of Benteke’s asking price

Jordan Harris
llorente juventus

Liverpool’s desire to sign a new striker has seen them turn their attention away from Aston Villa star Christian Benteke, and instead target Juventus striker Fernando Llorente. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer News Five wonder kids destined for Premier League stardom after Joe Gomez’s move to Liverpool Liverpool confirm Joe Gomez signing According to the Daily Mail, the Reds have decided to forget about the Belgian as they are unwilling to pay the £32.5m required to trigger his release clause, and have instead decided to go after the 30-year-old. The Mail…

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Twelve Premier League transfer targets hoping to shine at the Copa America

Jordan Harris
godin cavani

The Copa America is the biggest male footballing event of the summer, so scouts will surely be watching the event intently to find out if their clubs’ particular targets can shine when the pressure is on. The Telegraph have compiled a list of some of the men that may find themselves being monitored very closely ahead of a possible Premier League move once the curtain comes down on the tournament. Here are 12 of the most highly sought after names who will be hoping to shine in Chile over the…

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Five strikers Manchester United could sign this summer: Three South Americans on watch list

Steve Green

It’s no secret that Manchester United are in the market for a striker this summer. With Falcao gone, and Robin van Persie out of form, the Red Devils have only Wayne Rooney to call on and act as a viable goal threat. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip United to move for Mandzukic Dani Alves alternative offered to Van Gaal With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of five strikers that could come in and bolster the club’s front line to help make them a fearsome force…

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Arsenal scout £21.3m-rated La Liga striker

Steve Green

Arsenal are believed to be scouting highly-rated Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca ahead of a possible move to bring him to north London this summer, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Arsenal News Rated at a cool £21.3m, the Colombian international has been in inspired form for Sevilla again this term, notching 28 goals in 55 appearances across all competitions – including a brace in the Europa League final last month. Manchester United have also been credited with an interest, though Gunners chief Arsene Wenger still believes he will be able to…

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