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Loads of transfer news at Chelsea, foreign interest for out-of-favour Liverpool striker

Vincent Van Genechten
willian chelsea

The summer of 2016 is still a couple of months away, but the transfer market is seemingly getting ready to explode when the time comes. With Juan Cuadrado ready to return to Stamford Bridge and Antonio Conte reportedly eyeing moves for Leonardo Bonucci and Simone Zaza, Juventus are hopeful of signing Eden Hazard, Willian or Oscar from Chelsea, according to Italian news outlet Tuttosport. Meanwhile, the Blues fear Domingos Quina has agreed to join another club, with Manchester United among those interested. The 16-year-old starlet has walked out on Chelsea and…

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Chelsea to compete with Juventus for £25m star

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea are set to battle with Juventus for AS Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, according to the latest reports. It has been claimed that Antonio Conte, who is set to take charge of Chelsea in summer, wants the Belgian international to play for him at Stamford Bridge. Now, Juventus have also entered the pursuit of the 27-year old midfielder, and they are set to battle it out with the West London club in the summer transfer window. Daily Mail claims that the Turin club see Nainggolan as the perfect replacement for…

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Serie A giants are interested in Arsenal star

Vyom Chaudhary
giroud arsenal

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud might have his days numbered at Emirates Stadium. If the latest reports from Italy are to be believed, Serie A giants Juventus are interested in signing the Arsenal striker in the summer. According to Italian source Tuttosport, via talkSPORT, the Old Lady have identified the French forward as one of their possible summer targets. The report claims that the Serie A champions’ top priority is to sign a striker in the summer, and Paris Saint-Germain forward Edison Cavani is their number one transfer target. However, the Turin…

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Manchester United to use Anthony Martial in huge swap deal?

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are in need of a huge overhaul if they plan on competing for the Premier League title next season. There have been many rumours about potential transfer targets, with the Red Devils also reportedly looking to replace coach Louis van Gaal after the current season ends. United have been linked on several occasions to PSG star Edinson Cavani and, according to reports in Italy and as reported by Goal, the Old Trafford club are considering using Anthony Martial to lure the Uruguayan to England. The 20-year-old French striker joined…

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Bayern Munich trolled Paul Pogba ahead of Champions League tie

Vyom Chaudhary

Bayern Munich will host Juventus at Allianz Arena in the second leg of their round of 16 tie in the Champions League on Wednesday. The tie is delicately poised after the first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at Juventus Stadium. The Bundesliga giants are the favourites to go through to the next round, but last year’s finalists will be no pushover. The German club has already started the mind games ahead of the crucial fixture. Juventus’ star midfielder Paul Pogba celebrated his 23rd birthday on March 15 and was duly…

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Championship and League One team ranked among European giants in form table

Vincent Van Genechten
burnley fans

If you check the international form table at Transfermarkt, you expect to see European giants like Juventus, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and PSG. But Championship team Burnley FC and League One team Barnsley FC? No, those two clubs have been surprisingly strong during their last 15 league matches and are therefore ranked among the big clubs in the form table. The Clarets are sitting in fifth place, gaining a total of 36 points from their last 15 league matches. That’s as many as Ligue 1 champions and current leaders…

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World-class defender reveals interesting tactics to defend Ronaldo and Messi

Vincent Van Genechten

It’s a debate that will probably go on forever. Who’s the best footballer: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Still, world-class defender Giorgio Chiellini gave his take on the discussion by revealing his tactics to defend both star players, giving the edge to the Barcelona forward. The 31-year-old spoke to journalist Pierluigi Pardo at a sponsor’s event, as reported by Football-Italia, discussing Juventus’ season so far. The Bianconeri have recovered from a poor start to the season, sitting three points clear at the top of Serie A and having already secured a…

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United eyeing Juventus and PSG stars, City leading race for German playmaker and Arsenal talent

Vincent Van Genechten

Despite having let the midfielder go on a free transfer in 2012, Manchester United are lining up a bid to sign Paul Pogba during the summer. Juventus are said to value the 22-year-old midfielder at around £62 million, while the Red Devils are facing competition from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport and as reported by Metro. Meanwhile, according to Turin news outlet Tuttosport Juventus continue to monitor Mario Gotze’s situation at Bayern Munich, as the Germany international was linked with a move…

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Chelsea open talks with Serie A star and chase La Liga goal getter

Vincent Van Genechten

The Premier League biggest clubs have been linked with a number of transfer rumours this season, and it looks like they are not done being active on the market. Chelsea have begun talks with Miralem Pjanic regarding a summer move to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues willing to pay the Roma midfielder’s £31 million buyout clause, according to The Times. It is understood that Chelsea’s director and lead negotiator, Marina Granovskaia, has already made contact with Pjanic’s advisers ahead of a possible summer move for the 25-year-old creative midfielder. Meanwhile, the Blues have reignited their…

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Chelsea want to sign Paul Pogba in a swap deal

Vyom Chaudhary

Juventus midfield star Paul Pogba is a subject of interest from almost all major European clubs. The Serie A champions have reportedly resigned to the summer departure of their midfield star, and the Frenchman’s availability in the transfer market is surely going to wage a bidding war during the summer. The latest report from HITC Sport, claims that Chelsea are planning to bring Pogba to Stamford Bridge in a swap deal involving midfielder Nemanja Matic. The West London club are set to appoint Antonio Conte as their manager on a three-year…

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Revealed contract deals huge blow to Premier League giants’ transfer hopes

Vincent Van Genechten

After revealing the contracts of the likes of Mesut Ozil, David De Gea, Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez, Football Leaks has now published the contract of Alvaro Morata’s transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus. The 23-year-old forward moved to Turin in 2014 for a £15.7 million transfer fee, which is confirmed in the contract, signing a five-year contract with the Serie A champions. The notorious Portuguese side now reveals that Los Blancos have just 16 months, namely until July 2017, to activate the Spaniard’s buy-back clause. If they do, Real would have to…

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Antonio Conte expected to sign Chelsea contract soon

Vincent Van Genechten

Antonio Conte is expected to sign a three-year deal to take over as Chelsea manager within the next 10 days, according to Sky in Italy, and as reported by Sky Sports. The current Italian national team and former Juventus boss has been linked to the Blues for awhile, together with current Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, among others. Simeone was reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea, while Allegri is set to sign a new deal with the Serie A champions. But now, it…

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Italian is favourite to coach Chelsea next season

Vincent Van Genechten

As it stands, Antonio Conte is the odds-on favourite to become Chelsea’s coach next season, according to Sky Sports. The Blues have reportedly agreed a deal in principle with the current coach of Italy’s national squad and former Juventus boss. Conte’s contract with Italy expires after the 2016 European Championship and, therefore, the Italian will be free to move to Stamford Bridge, without any compensation needed to be paid to the Italian Football Federation. The news outlet also quotes Sky Italia’s Valentina Fass, who states Chelsea want to make a decision about their…

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Italian legendary goalkeeper reveals he almost joined Premier League [Video]

Vincent Van Genechten

Gianluigi Buffon has been one of the football world’s best goalkeepers for a very long time. The Italian started his career at Parma, making his professional debut on November 19, 1995, in a match against AC Milan (0-0). The 38-year-old was part of Parma’s illustrious team that dominated the second part of the 90’s, being a team-mate of the likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Lilian Thuram, Juan Sebastian Veron and Hernan Crespo, winning the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia in 1999. In the summer of 2001 Buffon moved to Juventus for £39.66 million,…

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Chelsea target joins Chinese Super League with massive contract

Vincent Van Genechten

Ezequiel Lavezzi has become the latest star player to join the Chinese Super League for an astonishing amount of money, according to The Guardian. Hebei China Fortune have come to an agreement with the Argentine forward on a two-year deal to play at the Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, where he’ll be coach by former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson. Lavezzi is the latest European player to switch to the Chinese top-flight and it’s been reported that he will earn £23.5 million during his stay there, which translates to £400.000 per week… The 30-year-old Argentina…

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Allegri “to take” Chelsea job, Juventus search for replacement

Vyom Chaudhary

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has been strongly linked with the Chelsea job. The rumours linking the Italian with a move to Stamford Bridge are getting stronger every day, and now an ex-manager has confirmed that Allegri is interested in a move to the West London club. Giovanni Galeone, who coached Allegri at various clubs during his playing days and is considered to be his mentor, has revealed that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has already made an offer for Allegri’s services. He also mentioned that he expects Allegri to succeed Blues’…

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Juventus tell Chelsea: “Hands off our coach”

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea are reportedly interested in appointing Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri as their new manager following the conclusion of the current season. Daily Mail claims that the Blues have identified Allegri as a long-term successor to interim manager Guus Hiddink. Meanwhile, Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta is confident that the Turin club will be able to pursue their manager to stay at the club. Speaking to Premium Sport (via Tuttosport) he said: “Everything leads me to believe that Juventus can continue with the [current] coach. “I believe that in a corporate…

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New twist in Manchester United’s pursuit of £65m-rated striker

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and have been tipped to make a summer move for the player. However, Juventus’ interest in the 22-year old has made matters complicated for the Red Devils. Italian source Corriere dello Sport claims that the Serie A giants are contemplating a move for the Belgian if Alvaro Morata leaves the club in the summer. Lukaku is valued at £65 million by the Toffees and is considered to be one of the top priorities for United in the…

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Will any new Premier League player top Italian star’s debut?

Vincent Van Genechten

The winter transfer market is about to end and the Premier League will feature a bunch of new players, making their debut in England’s top-flight. But will any player be able to top Fabrizio Ravanelli’s performance in his first match in the Premier League? The Italian star striker scored three goals in his debut for Middlesbrough. The Boro, then ranked last in the league, gained a point by holding Liverpool to a 3-3 draw at home August 17, 1996. Ravanelli scored in the 26th, 36th and 81th minutes, after Stig Inge…

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Brazilian flop star to make shock return to Premier League?

Vincent Van Genechten

Former Manchester City star Robinho is reportedly eyeing a shock return to the Premier League, with the latest rumours claiming he could join Leicester City or Swansea City, according to The Daily Mail. The 32-year-old spent the last few months with Guangzhou Evergrande, winning the Chinese Super League along the way. His contract has expired, however, and he’s free to sign a deal with the team of his choosing. Robinho joined Manchester City from Real Madrid in 2008 for £30.10m, but after a promising first season with the Citizens (scoring 14…

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Real Madrid show Premier League clubs how it’s done with HUGE kit deal

Vincent Van Genechten

Real Madrid are poised to sign the most lucrative kit sponsorship contract in football history after reportedly agreeing a new deal with Adidas, according to Marca, as reported by The Daily Mail. According to Jose Felix Diaz of the Spanish newspaper, the Galacticos could rack up as much as £106 million per year if all clauses are met, which is understood to be a 10-year agreement that will see them eclipse Manchester United’s record-breaking deal with Adidas. The Spanish giants lost their number one position when the Red Devils signed their £75m per year…

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Liverpool eyeing surprise striker after seeing monster bid for star rejected

Vincent Van Genechten

Jurgen Klopp is pushing to land an extra striker during this transfer window, with Livepool now eyeing Bilbao’s Inaki Williams, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The Reds boss is a huge admirer of the Spaniard and is reportedly desperate to push through a deal, according to Metro. Williams has a £15.2 million release clause in his contract, but Klopp is willing to pay up. However, Liverpool are face competition from Arsenal, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger also being a big fan of the 21-year-old, who has scored six La Liga goals in 15 appearances this…

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Chelsea’s Brazilian star contemplating exit

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea midfielder Ramires is contemplating to part ways with the Premier League champions, according to reports in Brazil and according by Metro. The Brazilian is reportedly unhappy at the lack of playing time since the arrival of current manager Guus Hiddink at the club. The 28-year-old, who recently signed a contract extension until 2019, has made only two substitute league appearances since the appointment of the Dutchman at the West London club. He has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge as Hiddink has preferred to play the pairing of…

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Everton complete deal for Swiss wonderkid

Vincent Van Genechten

Everton have completed a £3 million deal for Shani Tarashaj, dubbed “the new Xherdan Shaqiri”, reports the Liverpool Echo. The Blues seen off Serie A competition to sign the Swiss starlet, as also Juventus and Inter Milan were keen to land the 20-year-old. Tarashaj penned a four-and-a-half year deal at Goodison Park but will spend the rest of the season with Grasshopper Zurich before joining Everton in July. Everton manager Roberto Martinez is excited by his clubs’ acquisition, as Tarashaj is seen by many as being better than Shaqiri was at the same age. The 24-year-old left Basel…

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Juventus vs Man City – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

The battle to finish top of Champions League Group D is on the agenda in Turin as Manchester City look to secure a win over Juventus which will give them a better chance of avoiding the big guns in the round of 16. A tremendous all-round display away to Sevilla earlier in November sent City through after just four matches, a welcome contrast to last season when they had to produce two fine results to snatch second place against the odds. They come into this in top spot and a point clear…

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