Bayern Munich boss Carlos Ancelotti has set his sights on Paris Saint-Germain maestro Marco Verratti, according to a report from French publication Le Parisien. The Italian manager, who signed Verratti during his last season at PSG, is reportedly keen on bringing the midfielder over to Munich this summer. Verratti is expected to take the place of Xabi Alonso whose contract expires in June this year. The 24-year-old is considered to be one of the best midfielders in the world and debatably the best among peers of the same age grade. He…
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Inter and Juventus to fight over Paris Saint-Germain star
Inter Milan are readying a massive €78M bid for 24-year-old PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, according to a report by Repubblica this morning. Following their takeover by the Chinese Suning Group last summer, Inter have made waves in the transfer market, with players like Gabriel Barbosa, Joao Mario and Antonio Candreva making big money moves to the Milan club. The new Chinese owners are keen to bring the club back to its winning ways, and this new bid is a clear statement of intent. They will come under fierce competition from rivals…
Read MoreChelsea set their sights on French and Italian star midfielders
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Blaise Matuidi or Marco Verratti as the departure of Ramires has left them short of central midfielders. Ramires joined Chinese club Jiangsu Suning for £25 million in January, but according to French sports news outlet L’Equipe (as reported by The Daily Express), Matuidi could be open to a Premier League move. The Blues undoubtedly need to bolster their midfield if they want to contend for the Premier League crown again next season. The 28-year-old Frenchman could be the ideal addition for the Blues, as he is vastly experienced…
Read MoreArsenal news: Marco Verratti interested in Premier League switch, and teammate offered to Gunners
Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Arsenal: Paris Saint-Germain’s deep-lying playmaker Marco Verratti has put Arsenal on alert after suggesting that he would be interested in making a move to the Premier League in the future, the Daily Express report. The 22-year-old did concede however, that he was happy with the French side at the moment. “I’ll begin to consider leaving on the day that I no longer feel good at PSG or when the club decides to sell me,” he said. “England, Spain, and a return to Italy…
Read MoreMan United news: £56.7m bid planned for Thomas Muller, but Otamendi heading elsewhere
Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils are planning to make a stunning £56.7m bid for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, according to the Metro. The World Cup winner is reportedly interested in completing a move to Old Trafford. However, it appears that they have missed out on Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi, after the Daily Mail reported that he was closing in on a move to Manchester City. The Citizens are set to pay £28.5m and send Eliaquim Mangala to the Mestalla on loan for…
Read MoreMan United and Arsenal target Marco Verratti hints at potential Premier League move
Manchester United and Arsenal have been alerted after Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti hinted that he would consider a move to the Premier League in the future, the Daily Express reported. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the key men in Laurent Blanc’s side since his move from Pescara in 2012. While he insisted he was happy at Parc des Princes, and not currently thinking about a move, he also suggested that a switch to England may be on the cards some day (via Express). “I’ll begin to consider…
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