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Barcelona shirts BANNED in Saudi Arabia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 22:46:00 +0000

According to Sky Italy, supporters caught donning shirts with the Qatar Airways logo now face €135,000 fines (around £120,000) and up to 15 years in jail.
Barcelona have been sponsored by Qatar Airways for the past four seasons, but they have agreed a new four-year deal with Japanese online retailer Rakuten from the start of the 2017-18 campaign.

Banned in Saudi Arabia

The ban comes amid a diplomatic row as Saudi Arabia blacklisted entities and individuals that they perceive as connecting Qatar to extremist groups, with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Yemen and Bahrain included.
Barcelona are not the only club affected by political tensions after Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain were faced with an unexpected problem relating to their shirt sponsorship deal with Emirates.

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I want public apology from Jose Mourinho, Eva Carniero insists

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:18:00 +0000

Eva Carneiro, the former Chelsea team doctor has demanded that as part of any settlement in her employment case with Chelsea, she is seeking a public apology from former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho after lawyers failed to reach agreement during talks in London.

The former team doctor is seeking legal action against Mourinho for alleged victimisation and discrimination.

Carneiro was criticised by Mourinho and demoted from first-team duties after she and Jon Fearn, the team physio were waved into the field by the referee, Michael Oliver to treat Eden Hazard last August. Mourinho later branded the two as impulsive and naive.

Should no agreement be reached out of court before the allocated date in June then a full employment hearing will be held in public. Statements and documents, would potentially be made available and the likes of Jose Mourinho, the referee Michael Oliver and other employees of Chelsea, including players and Fearn, could be called as witnesses.

JAVIER MASCHERANO TO SPEND A YEAR IN JAIL FOR TAX FRAUD

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:59:00 +0000

Barcelona defensive midfielder, Javier Mascherano has been sentenced to a year term in prison and fined €815,000 (£625,000) for two tax related fraud but it can be revealed that the Argentine is not likely to be spending a year behind bars. His lawyer David Aineto requested the prison sentence to be substituted for the fine, which he is yet to pay.

In Spain, people handed sentences of less than two years are not normally required to serve their sentence if they agree to a fine unless they are being punished for violent crime.

Mascherano's lawyer is also attempting to have the offences removed from his criminal record as well by paying an additional fine. The 31 years old Argentine is not the only Barcelona footballer who is having financial problems, with Messi set for a court appearance later this year after he and his father were also charged with tax fraud through image rights arrangements.

Mascherano, 31, was given four-month and eight-month sentences for the two offences which took place in 2011 and 2012.

The Argentine star had already repaid the full €1.6million (£1.15million) debt owed to the tax authorities before he was given his punishment.

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SIR ALEX FERGUSON WOULD RETURN TO MANCHESTER UNITED SHOULD LOUIS VAN GAAL BE AXED

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 09:02:00 +0000

Manchester United legendary Coach, Sir Alex Ferguson would make a sensational return to Manchester United if Coach Louis van Gaal is shown the door. Ferguson, 74, who left United in 2013 has no desire to come out to the dugout but will take an advisory role to help support fellow club legend Sir Ryan Giggs, who will carry on the reins should van Gaal be sacked.

Ferguson left the club after managing it for 26years and has stated he has no desire to come out of retirement but will be willing to help and wouldn't turn down the request especially when it is coming from one his favourite former stars, Sir Giggs.

After retiring from United, Sir Ferguson has been acting as club ambassador and has been seen attending most matches at Old Trafford.

I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST LOUIS VAN GAAL - JAVIER HERNANDEZ

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:49:00 +0000

Jaiver Hernandez left Manchester United for Bayern Leverkusen after United Coach Louis van Gaal felt he was surplus to first team requirement. Despite his departure from Manchester United, the Mexican said bears no grudge against the Dutch.

Javier Hernandez has turned his career around at Leverkusen having gone on to shine in the German Bundesliga league and finding the net 19 times this season.

The young Mexican has also been linked to a possible return to the English Premier League but his present club, Bayern Leverkusen say he will not be leaving soon.

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GUUS HIDDINK WANTS LEGENDARY DIDIER DROGBA TO JOIN HIS BACKROOM STAFF

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:19:00 +0000

Didier Drogba who left Chelsea Football Club last season is likely to be heading back there but on another role as a backroom staff. Drogba left Chelsea after his playing time was reduced and has been playing for Montreal Impact. The Legendary Chelsea forward who has not retired from playing despite reports speculated by French media.

Didier Drogba is considering ending his playing career to aid a move back to Chelsea as part of Guus Hiddink's backroom staff - but reports of him having retired are wide of the mark. Drogba wrote on Twitter: 'I have not yet announced my retirement & am still in discussion with @impactmontreal about my future.'

Chelsea Football club held talks with Didier Drogba in a bid to add his valuable experience to an already troubled Chelsea dressing room.

Leaving Montreal Impact for Chelsea would cut short his 18-month Impact contract just six months after he joined the MLS side following his second Chelsea exit.

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CARLO ANCELOTTI SNUBS MANCHESTER UNITED

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:48:00 +0000

Louis van Gaal's future in Manchester United has plunged into more doubt after it emerged that Ed Woodward had contacted Carlo Ancelotti about the managerial role in Manchester United this summer.

Sources closed to Ancelotti said that Manchester United Executive vice- chairman Ed Woodward had approached the Italian to discuss a possible move to United this summer but Bayern Munich made him feel more wanted. Munich had already contacted Ancelotti after Pep Guardiola decided to leave after his contract runs out this June. Guardiola announced his decision to quit Bayern in December and Ancelotti was named as his replacement shortly before Christmas.

Pressure is already mounting on van Gaal after Manchester United has displayed series of poor run. United has refused to comment when the issue of Ancelotti was brought up. In the light of Ancelotti’s rejection there are fears at United that Mourinho’s temperament could prove divisive, there is now a growing belief that the current assistant manager Ryan Giggs is the most likely to succeed Van Gaal, when the Dutchman eventually leaves.

How soon will that be...only time will tell.

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A move to Qatar is an option - Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:17:00 +0000

Swedish international and PSG star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has refused to erase the option of a possible and future move to Qatar. The Swedish star and his PSG team mates are currently enjoying their winter break in the Middle East.
When asked about a possible move to the Middle East, Zlatan replied that he is still focused on PSG with six month left on his present contract.

'A move to Qatar? I have a good relationship with (PSG president) Nasser Al-Khelaifi and with the people of Qatar, but I cannot say anything at this stage.

'Let's just say that a move to Qatar is an option. I am enjoying my football at the moment and I'm feeling well both mentally and physically. I am enjoying myself each game. We will see what happens', Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals.

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FIFA PRESIDENT SEPP BLATTER AND UEFA PRESIDENT MICHEL PLATINI TO FACE LENGTHY BAN IF FOUND GUILTY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:40:00 +0000

Outgoing FIFA president Blatter and UEFA president Platini are facing lengthy bans if found guilty of several breaches of FIFA's ethics code over a £1.3million payment made by FIFA to Platini in 2011. A decision is expected before Christmas.

Hans-Joachim Eckert, the German judge who heads the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA's ethics committee, has opened proceedings against the pair after studying reports from investigators. Blatter and Platini - who are both provisionally suspended based on four potential ethics code breaches: mismanagement, conflict of interest, false accounting and non co-operation with or criticising the ethics committee.

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will have formal hearings later this month into allegations that they breached FIFA's ethics code.
Blatter has revealed he was 'close to death' after collapsing earlier this month.The 79-year-old, currently suspended from his post as FIFA president, fainted while visiting his parents' grave with family members.

Blatter spent time in hospital and has since been released, but said the health scare was very serious. He told Swiss TV channel RTS: 'The pressure on me was enormous. 'I was close to death. I sat between angels singing and the fire of the devil.'

SERGIO RAMOS GIRLFRIEND GIVES BIRTH TO SECOND CHILD

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:29:00 +0000

Real Madrid Defender, Sergio Ramos is now a father for the second time, after his girlfriend Pilar Rubio gives birth to second child. Ramos and his girlfriend Pilar Rubio announced the birth of their second child Pilar Rubio via social media on Saturday and on Tuesday the couple were all smiles as they presented their son Marco to the world at Ruber Hospital, Madrid.

The proud couple were seen beaming with smiles while carrying the child outside the hospital. The delighted father could not hide his excitement as he tweeted 'Welcome, Marco. 3,2 kg. Natural birth. 10:40pm. Can’t express how happy we are,'.

Ramos, who has been dating Rubio for three years. Saturday's life-changing moment saw Ramos and Rubio become parents together for the second time following the birth of Sergio Jr in May 2014.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Premier League one day

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:36:00 +0000

A very close friend of Cristiano Ronaldo and a Portuguese teammate when he was at Sporting Lisbon Academy, Jose Semedo has revealed that Ronaldo has so much love for English football and will one day return to the EPL.

Sheffield Wednesday's midfielder, Jose Semedo who is close friends with Cristiano Ronaldo grew up playing football together with him at the Sporting Lisbon academy between 1998 and 2002. Semedo said he believed the former Manchester United star will return to England before he brings an end to his playing career.

The midfielder said: 'He is very happy at Real Madrid and he loves English football, he loves English people and deep down I think he will come back to England before the close of his playing career.

'He doesn't want to finish his career without coming back to England.

Semedo is often sharing photos of him and his famous friend on social networking site Twitter.

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I will have the first and last words on players' transfers insists Jurgen Klopp- New Liverpool Boss

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 23:15:00 +0000

Liverpool new coach, Jurgen Klopp has been unveiled to the British media and fans alike. The German who takes over from Rogers has generated massive public interest never seen since the arrival of Jose Mourinho to Chelsea in 2004.
When compared to the Chelsea manager, Klopp insisted he is the "normal one" and that he will have the first and last word on players transfer. Klopp, who has signed a three-year contract worth £21million, described the decision to appoint him as 'the biggest honour' in his career despite admitting that the club is currently not in its best shape.

Klopp admitted waking up on Friday morning as Liverpool manager felt surreal, but he is now focused on getting down to business on the training field ahead of his first game in charge against Tottenham at White Hart Lane a week on Saturday.

'When I left Dortmund I said "it’s not important what people say when you come in; it’s what they think when you leave". Now I say: Please give us time to work, please be patient. Today could be a very special day.

Klopp, who said he believes in the potential of the current Liverpool squad, ended his landmark first press conference by refusing to draw comparisons between himself and the many illustrious names he follows into the Anfield hotseat.

'I don’t compare myself with these geniuses within the history of Liverpool. It’s cool that you are looking forward to the work for the next few months and years.

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Chelsea nightmares continues

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Chelsea has continue to remain top news in the soccer world. Their poor start of the season still continues. In fact this is their poorest start in 37 years, the same year they were relegated. Currently, Chelsea are 10 points from Manchester City. In the match against Southampton this evening, Chelsea lost 1-3 at home.

It initially started well when Willian curled in a fantastic free kick into the net of Southampton with just about 10 minutes in the match but the party quickly ended when Steven Davis equalised for the visitors just before the stroke of half time after firing into the bottom corner of the Chelsea net.

Sadio Mane made it 2-1 in the second half when capitalised on John Terry's mistake to put Southampton in front. Some minutes later, Graziano Pelle made it 3-1 with a beautiful assist from hugely influential Sadio Mane.

Sadio Mane was the star of the match while Falcao and Cahill greatly disappointed. Chelsea have lost four times in the Premier League this season, won just twice and conceded 17 goals. Last season they lost three, and conceded 32 all season.

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Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger splits from wife

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:04:00 +0000

Arsene Wenger, coach of Arsenal football club has officially seperated from his wife Annie. The couple who have been together for a long while got married in 2010. They have an 18 year old daughter.

Official document on display shows that the couple have not been together since June. A judicial order was issued for "body separation" which means they were still married legally but not living under the same roof and each party could be free to see different people. If the separation is not revoked in a couple of years they will automatically be granted a divorce.

This is a legal separation which means that the couple are not obliged to live together legally and they can have separate lives with no intimate interactions. Arsene Wenger will still have to keep his responsibility as the man of the house and look after the family.

In 2008, Arsene Wenger reportedly told The Independent that his job is the main strain in his long relation with Annie.

Real reason why Alex Ferguson Retired from football

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:41:00 +0000

Former Manchester United Coach Sir Alex Ferguson has finally revealed why he had to retire from active football in 2013. Things have not been the same after he left. Ferguson hand picked his successor David Moyes to carry on with the club tradition.
However, David Moyes could not leave to expectation and was a huge failure. He was sacked in his first season while Manchester United could only manage the seventh position on the League table.

Ferguson had planned to retire in 2002 but his wife had convinced him to remain with the Red Devils. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that the real reason why he retired from active football was about the death of his wife’s (Cathy) twin sister, Bridget, in 2012 and how big of a role that played in his decision to step down after winning his 13th Premier League title.
“I definitely would have carried on,” Ferguson revealed. “But this time when I told her I was going to retire she had no objection. I knew she wanted me to do it.

Ferguson brought great success to the Red Devils, 37 trophies, which included 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League titles along the way.

Luke Shaw to have a second surgery after suffering a double fracture of his right leg on Tuesday night Champions League football

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:46:00 +0000

Manchester United full back, Luke Shaw suffered a double fracture on his right leg on Tuesday night while playing against PSV Eindhoven in Holland. He had a surgery on Wednesday will have another operation on his shattered right leg in on Friday.

Shaw was rushed to St Anna Ziekenhuis on the outskirts of Eindhoven on Tuesday night after breaking his lower leg in two places during United's 2-1 defeat to PSV in the Champions League.

He was attended to by two orthopedic surgeons and a trauma specialist who conducted an operation on his right leg and the young left-back was told to expect a short stay in Holland before being allowed home to continue his recovery. It is now understood that Shaw will have a second operation at the Dutch hospital.

However it is understood that given the severity of his injury, Shaw's condition continues to be deemed satisfactory though he may likely be out for a minimum of six months.Van Gaal was hopeful after the match, saying: 'I am not a doctor so I cannot say that, but when you have a double fracture it is I think until six months.

I hope he recovers on time. This young lad has been plagued with injuries in his very short career. Get well Shaw!

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Lionel Messi welcomes second son with Girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:19:00 +0000

Lionel Messi missed Barcelona training on Friday morning to welcome his second child into the world after girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo gave birth to a son. It is the only training session before Barcelona face Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The Argentina international only returned to the club on Thursday following international duty but was excused from his first training session to attend the birth of Mateo.

Enrique told reporters at a press conference on Friday: 'He [Messi] is available to play. He is on the list. The club gave him permission not to train today for personal reasons.'

Mateo, who has been born on the National Day of Catalonia, is Messi and Roccuzzo's second son after Tiago, who will be three in November.

Messi was in action for Argentina during the international break and netted twice in a 7-0 win against Bolivia before grabbing another in the 2-2 draw against Mexico on Wednesday.The 28-year-old will be hoping to celebrate his good news with a victory against Atletico as Barcelona look to continue their 100 per cent record in La Liga.

19 year old Manchester United most expensive footballer is a dad who is married to his childhood sweetheart and still loves his mum's home cooked meals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:45:00 +0000

Anthony Martial signed for English giants, Manchester United in a £36m move on Tuesday. The transfer could cost United as much as £58m depending on bonuses. Martial, 19, has a wife Samantha and an infant daughter Toto.

Manchester United spent £36m to sign a relatively unknown striker, Anthony Martial from Monaco. The young Starlet prefers to stay indoors, enjoys home cooked meals by his mum and is a television addict.

The striker is married to his childhood sweetheart and together they have an infant daughter named Toto. They are currently expecting their second child

28years old Nigerian football star John Obi Mikel, said to have two secret children from two different women

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:29:00 +0000

Chelsea football star and Nigeria international, John Obi Mikel is said to have a secret son and daughter by two women all living in the UK. The boy is said to be four years old while the daughter is a year old. It is reported that the 28year old Nigeria international provides adequately for the two children. John Obi Mikel who earns about £80,000 a week at Chelsea is providing for the children a report says.

Sun on Sunday reported that the Chelsea star bought a £500,000 detached property in the Homes Counties for his four year old son and the boy’s mother. It also reported that the Nigerian star met with his daughter’s mother at a night club in 2013. She reportedly gave birth last year. His daughter and the 23years old mother are said to live in the South of England. After she gave birth, the source claimed that Mikel agreed to give her tens of thousands of pounds a year for upkeep. At the same time, he plays a role in his son’s life and is in good terms with the boy’s mum.

Mikel is currently in a serious relationship with Russian businesswoman Olga Diyachenko. In an interview in 2014 in Nigeria, Mikel said he has found love and is in a serious relationship. A source close to Mikel has asked the press to stay away as this is an entirely private matter. He asked that their privacy be respected.

Manchester United remain interested in bringing Pedro to England

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 13:31:00 +0000

English Premier league giants, Manchester United are strongly negotiating with Barcelona over the £21.3million buyout clause in Pedro’s contract at the Nou Camp.

Man United are understood to have offered £17.7m plus £3.6m in add-ons in an attempt to sign the Spain star who wants to leave Barca in search of more first-team football.

Manchester City are monitoring the situation but have not made any bids. It is known that City would pay the asking price in full if they decide to follow up their interest, though they are wary of being used by Barcelona to put pressure on United.

Enrique admitted that he is in the dark over the player’s future, saying: ‘We all know the situation that Pedro is experiencing. We want him to stay, but it's a difficult decision. Nothing has changed yet, but it will change.

‘Pedro is in a difficult situation. He’s a player who wants to stay but also wants more minutes. All the fans understand the Pedro situation.

'He has been, is and always will be loved by Catalans because of his professionalism.’

Pedro started against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup on Friday, having come off the bench to score a dramatic extra-time winner in the UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla on Tuesday.

There are no personal issues with Raheem Sterling- Liverpool Boss Brendan Rodgers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:14:00 +0000

Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers has insisted that there are no personal issues with want-away winger, Raheem Sterling. He said his relationship with the 20 year old has always remained very strong. Rodgers adamantly denied that a breakdown in his relationship with Sterling pushed the young English winger into the hands of Manchester City.

The Reds as Liverpool is fondly called arrived Thailand on Monday and will play their first pre-season match in Bangkok against Thai-All stars on Tuesday.

Raheem Sterling skipped two training sessions in Liverpool, calling in sick and was viewed as an impression of forcing himself out of Liverpool.

At the team hotel in Bangkok on Monday, Liverpool Manager told a group of journalist gathered there about the issue that has dragged so long and has become best selling news in major tabloids until Manchester City made a 49million pounds bid for the 20year old winger.

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Former Stoke City Keeper, Amir Begovic arrives Chelsea as he signs 8million pounds deal with the English giant

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:13:00 +0000

Asmir Begovic has signed a four year deal with Chelsea Football Club. He is to replace Petr Cech who has gone to Arsenal and Begovic will become second choice keeper. The deal worth 8million pounds completes his move from Stoke City to Chelsea on a four year deal.

Ever since Petr Cech made his move to Arsenal, Jose Mourinho has been chasing a replacement and has been on the tail of the Stoke City keeper for some weeks now. After five years of playing regular football for Stoke City, Begovic will provide a healthy competition for the Chelsea first choice keeper, Thibaut Courtois.

Begovic is expected to continue to wear the No1 shirt vacated by Cech as the English Premier League begins next month since Courtois has opted to remain with his No13 shirt.

Begovic, the Bosnia and Herzegovina international tweeted a message of thanks to everyone at Stoke City and explained why his decision of leaving the club for Chelsea after having spent five glorious years at Stoke.

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Nani bids farwell to Manchester United as he complete a 3.5millon pounds move to Fenerbahce

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:15:00 +0000

New Fenerbahce summer signing, Nani, has paid a special tribute to Manchester United, the club where he spent eight illustrious years at. The winger won lots of trophies at his time with Manchester United having made 230 appearances for the club and scoring 40 times.

He fell out of favour with the present Coach once Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. He was loaned to Sporting Lisbon last season before he decided to end his contract with United and opened up a new deal with Fenerbahce in Turkey.

Nani receives cheers from Fenerbahce supporters

Sir Alex Ferguson was the coach who brought Nani to Manchester United in 2007. He paid Sporting Lisbon 17.5millon pounds for his services. It is expected that Nani flourishes in Turkey.

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Bayern Munich Prepare for Schweinsteiger’s departure as the midfielder agree deal with Manchester United

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0000

The 30 year old German midfielder has agreed to a three year contract deal with English giants, Manchester United worth around 7.2millon pounds a year. Though Schweinsteiger has concluded personal terms with Man United, fees are still needed to be agreed with Bayern Munich wanting 15millon pounds for the midfielder.

Sources revealed that Schweinsteiger’s relationship with Manchester United Coach Louis van Gaal was a major boast behind his decision to sign for the English club.

Last season, it was rumoured that Man United pursued the midfielder so well with the intention of getting him to sign for them.

Schweinsteiger in action for Germany

Twenty four hours ago, it looks like the wait is over. Schweinsteiger has agreed personal terms with Man United over his future and he is looking at a fresh start at Old Trafford. All that remains to be settled is the fee. Bayern is considering 15millon pounds but United thinks it is excessive with the player having just a season left in his contract while also considering his age.

The prospect of linking up with his old manager, Louis van Gaal is said to have propelled his decision to want to feature for Man United.

ManCity places out 20million pounds for Roma target Edin Dzeko

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:55:00 +0000

Edin Dzeko is wanted by Italian giants AS Roma and Man City is believed to be holding out on the player at the region of 20million pounds. Roma wants to pay 14million for the Bosnia striker but Man City are yet to receive a formal bid for the striker from the Italian club.
Dzeko still has four years left on his contract with the English club, Manchester city and the club has insisted that they will not let the 29 year-old Bosnia join the Roma unless they come with the necessary fee first.

Dzeko, wants out because of the reduced role he has been playing at City. Last season, he had just a few starts and he is seeking to join a new club where he can have playing time.

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