HE WOULDN'T LEAVE FOR ANYTHING LESS SAYS PREMIER LEAGUE MANAGER

After a shockingly poor start to the campaign, the Stoke City fans are utterly delighted Mark Hughes has been able to turn things around. 

Sparky is a popular figure amongst the Potters propping up the bar and the players who so deserted him during the first few games of the season seem to have returned.

It’s been amazing to watch those from the Potteries grow from a previously unfashionable outfit into the sort of team that can attract stylish European talent.

Still, as stylish as they may sound, they don’t always work out.

Which is why our punters parked up at the bar are surprised to read reports from Spanish outlet La Voz De Galici.

They claim the club are standing strong over flop striker Joselu and will not sell the Spaniard for anything less than £8m.

Signed from Hannover last summer, the 26-year-old failed to convince in the Premier League and was promptly loaned out to Deportivo La Coruna.

For their part, the La Liga side are said to be keen on making his stay a permanent one, though Stoke are understood to be standing strong over their valuation.

Is Joselu worth £8M? Let us know below

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THE MOST OBVIOUS OMISSIONS FROM THE 55 MAN SHORTLIST FOR FIFA PRO 11

The 55-man strong Fifpro XI shortlist has been released and we identified a number of notable omissions.

Whilst the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez have made the final cut, Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have all missed out.

Leicester’s Jamie Vardy is the only English player to be included in the final considerations, but his teammate Riyad Mahrez has been excluded.

Casmiro, Isco and James Rodriguez all miss out despite winning the Champions League with Real Madrid in May.

Meanwhile, Euro 2016 winners Jose Fonte and Renato Sanches did not make the final shortlist, which was voted on by 25,000 players around the world.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has also missed out on the final cut, despite winning the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey this year with his club Barcelona

The Premier League’s Young Player of the Year Dele Alli was not included either, alongside teammates Harry Kane and Toby Alderweireld.

Squawka’s 55-man shortlist of notable ommissions by home nation and club:

Goalkeepers (7): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Thibaut Courtois, Hugo Lloris, Marc Ter-Stegen, Roman Burki, Jan Oblak, Petr Cech

Defenders (15): Andrea Barzagli, Sergi Roberto, Laurent Koscielny, Filipe Luis, Juanfran, Jose Gimenez, Jose Fonte, Fabinho, Marquinhos, Shkodran Mustafi, Hector Bellerin, Daley Blind, Cesar Azpilicueta, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen

Midfielders (26): Casemiro, Saul Niguez, Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana, Blaise Matuidi, Riyad Mahrez, Koke, Gabi, James Rodriguez, Isco, Bernardo Silva, Angel Di Maria, Sadio Mane, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Fernandinho, Julian Weigl, Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli, Josh Kimmich, Douglas Costa, Mohamed Salah, Marek Hamsik, Joe Allen, Mousa Dembele, Renato Sanches.

Attackers (9): Kevin Gameiro, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Roberto Firmino, Mauro Icardi, Alvaro Morata, Anthony Martial, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, Romelu Lukaku.

 who do you think is the most notable omission ? Add your comment below

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WILLIAN RETURNS, MATIC REMAINS: IF CONTE PICKS THIS 3-4-3 CHELSEA XI THEN THEY WILL SURELY DESTROY MAN CITY

The games keep on coming for Antonio Conte and Chelsea…

Last weekend’s clash against Tottenham will live long in the memory of Chelsea fans, given that it was a game of such important against a side that has built quite the rivalry with Chelsea over the last few years.

An impressive Victor Moses goal in the second-half sealed the points for Antonio Conte’s men – but the Italian will have no time to rest on his laurels.

Up next is a tough trip to the Etihad, where Conte faces his stiffest test yet – a game against Premier League favourites Man City.

The Guardiola-led side have done well this year, and some are already touting this game as a title decider.

With so much riding on the game, it is absolutely essential that Antonio Conte picks the right team on Saturday – and we’re expecting a change or 2.

With that said, if Conte picks this 3-4-3 Chelsea XI then they will surely destroy Man City

GK – THIBAUT COURTOIS

Thibaut Courtois has been in a rich vein of form over the last few weeks – and he appears to be finally living up to the hype.

He will need to be on form.

 CB – DAVID LUIZ

What a revelation David Luiz has been!

He is the most important man in this defence, and Conte will be hoping that his regular mistakes don’t rear their ugly head.

CB – GARY CAHILL

Chelsea’s captain in the absence of John Terry.

A good performance will be needed.

CB – CESAR AZPILICUETA

Cesar Azpilicueta is the most consistent man in the Chelsea first team.

There is nothing to worry about when he’s in the side.

LWB – MARCOS ALONSO

Marcos Alonso has looked good so far, but he will need to be on form to deal with Man City’s rampaging attack.

Can he handle it? We think he can…

CM – N’GOLO KANTE

This will be N’Golo Kante’s toughest test yet.

He will need to be all over Sergio Aguero in order to stop the deadly forward.

CM – NEMANJA MATIC

A strong performance against Tottenham proved his position in the side was justified – and a repeat performance will be needed.

 RWB – VICTOR MOSES

How good was Victor Moses last week?

He scored the winner and is sure to start this week.

LW – EDEN HAZARD

Eden Hazard is a man bang in form – but he needs to start turning up in the big games.

The clash against Man City is a perfect time to start.

ST – DIEGO COSTA

Diego Costa was unbelievable last week.

His display deserved a goal, but his hold up and transitional play were essential.

A repeat performance please, Diego.

RW – WILLIAN

Pedro doesn’t deserve to be dropped, but the offensive threat of Man City means that Willian could return.

He is a hard worker, and Man City are seriously good going forward. Pedro isn’t as defensively minded as the Brazilian – so this one makes a lot of sense.

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Deal Close – Manchester United Agree To Sign $67.6million Super Star! this January

Deal Close – Manchester United Agree To Sign $67.6million Super Star!

Atletico de Madrid defender and top Manchester United target, Jose Gimenez has reportedly asked for a move away from Spain after a reported spat with manager, Diego Pablo Simeone as reported by Spanish source, Don Balon. The report further states that a meeting has also been held with the players agent.

Jose Gimenez picked up an injury in late September and was deemed fit to play against in the El derbi Madrileno (Madrid Derby). Despite being available for selection, Gimenez was not selected for the game. Stefen Savic started the game in the heart of the Atletico de Madrid defense alongside, Diego Godin.

The decision did not work out well for Diego Simeone, as Savic’s errors costed Atletico de Madrid two goals. Savic deflected Ronaldo’s freekick into the goal for the opener and later conceded a penalty when he fouled Ronaldo inside the penalty area on a one on one situation.

The 21 year old defender joined Atletico Madrid back in 2013 and has cemented his place at the heart of the Atletico Madrid back line last season after the departure of Brazillian defender, Miranda.

It was being claimed last season that Atletico Madrid would struggle defensively after they lost Miranda to Inter Milan, but Jose Gimenez’s presence in defense along with Diego Godin has helped Atletico form a formidable defensive back line. Atletico Madrid were successful in defeating Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League with the help of solid defensive performances over the course of 4 matches.

Manchester United are also keen on signing the highly rated defender to add solidity to their back line which has not been up to the level this season under Jose Mourinho. Mourinho has also been linked to signing several other defenders, but Manchester United’s prime target remains Gimenez.

The La Liga winning defender is valued at around £54million ($67.6million) by his current employees and it would be no surprise if Manchester United get ready to splurge such a huge chunk of money on a defender.

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Liverpool to offer £20m & £60k/week wages for striker with 17 goals already this season

Liverpool to offer £20m & £60k/week wages for striker with 17 goals already this season

If this is true, we really missed a trick by not signing this guy for peanuts in the summer!

According to Glasgow Live, Liverpool are readying a £20m offer for Moussa Dembele, who plies his trade in Scotland for Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic.

The French youngster has 17 goals to his name already this season and is keeping Leigh Griffiths, who bagged 40 last term, out of the side.

dembele for celtic

In the article, it suggests we’ll offer Dembele, formerly of Fulham, £60k-per-week wages and a guarantee of regular first-team action…

We’re a little skeptical about this report for a few reasons. Firstly, how they’d know what wages we’ll offer the forward is a mystery. Secondly, there’s absolutely no way they’re privy to a conversation in which Jurgen Klopp has told somebody he’ll make Dembele a starter. Nobody is a guaranteed starter in Klopp’s side – it’s about form and fitness – and the German wouldn’t make promises to lure a 20-year-old who’d be way down our pecking order considering the likes of Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi are ready to play centre-forward.

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TODAYS TRANSFER GOSSIP - BALE, SANCHEZ, NEYMAR

TODAYS TRANSFER GOSSIP - BALE, SANCHEZ, NEYMAR 

Tottenham are confident they will break the UK record for stadium naming rights once the club's new 61,000-seater ground is built. (Sun)

Chelsea will make another offer for Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij, 24, in January after having a bid for the Netherlands international rejected in the summer. (Calciomercato, via Daily Star)

Wales forward Gareth Bale is in negotiations with Real Madrid over a new long-term contract that stands to put him in the same pay bracket as fellow Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (Guardian)
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, wants a wage increase and a buyout clause included in any new deal he signs with the club. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United and Everton both want to sign 18-year-old Juventus midfielder Grigoris Kastanos, who will cost around £17m. (Sun)

Eleven English clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, sent scouts to Benfica's game against Besiktas on Tuesday. (Daily Mirror)

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the German champions capitalised on Manchester United's indecision to sign 18-year-old Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches from Benfica this summer. (Bild, via Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona forward Neymar, 24, held summer talks with French champions Paris St-Germain, who were willing to give him a private jet and put his name on a chain of hotels, according to one of the Brazilian's representatives. (ESPN)

La Liga is investigating how Barcelona handled Neymar's transfer from Santos to the Spanish side in 2013. (Catalunya Radio, via AS)

Any takeover of Hull City would be welcomed by the local council, according to one of its senior councillors. (Hull Daily Mail)

Former Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia, 30, who had a trial at Sunderland this summer, will join French side Nantes. (L'Equipe, via Birmingham Mail)

Inter Milan owe Manchester City £12.2m for forward Stevan Jovetic due to a clause in the 26-year-old's loan deal that means the move became permanent when he made his first appearance of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

 Southampton manager Claude Puel has been learning from England rugby union head coach Eddie Jones. (Southampton Echo)

Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel, 29, is set to join Spanish side Deportivo la Coruna. The Dutchman has been without a club since leaving UAE side Al Ain earlier this year. (AS)

Ecuador forward Enner Valencia, 26, turned down a move to Swansea to join Everton on loan from West Ham instead because the Toffees are a "great club with excellent fans". (Liverpool Echo)
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, 33, is close to joining Australian side Melbourne Victory under the A-League's guest-marquee rule. (Herald Sun, via Joy Online)

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud, 29, claims 23-year-old PSG midfielder Marco Verratti tricked the referee into sending him off during their 1-1 draw in the Champions League. (Daily Telegraph)

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THIS PLAYER IS AN EARLY CONTENDER FOR BEST PREMIER LEAGUE SINGING OF THE SEASON

THIS PLAYER IS AN EARLY CONTENDER FOR BEST PREMIER LEAGUE SINGING OF THE SEASON

 

Liverpool raised a few eyebrows when they agreed to pay Southampton around £34 million for the services of capricious Senegalese winger Sadio Mane over the summer. Klopp had identified the pacy star as the perfect fit for his system, but many thought that the price was too steep for such an inconsistent player.
However, after Mane’s performance in Liverpool’s breathtaking 4-3 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, many doubts about the Senegalese’s compatibility with the Anfield club have been blown out of the water. Mane scored a stunning goal and contributed massively to the considerable threat posed by the Reds’ frightening front line.

Initially deployed through the centre as Liverpool’s most advanced player, Mane struggled to get into the game at the start of the match as Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to impose themselves on Arsenal. The Gunners were the team pressing highest and creating the most chances, whilst the visitors looked disjointed and unfamiliar with each other in attack.
There were some examples of Mane’s prowess in the first half, showing flashes of pace and strength, with Francis Coquelin and Mohamed Elneny struggling to knock him off the ball on a few occasions. But overall, he suffered from a disappointing first half from Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Then Philippe Coutinho’s free-kick changed everything. Suddenly Liverpool were all over Arsenal at the start of the second half, and Mane played an important part in their second half demolition. His pace and movement, as well as the threat of running in behind created space for the likes of Coutinho, Wijnaldum and Firmino to dominate Arsenal, as Liverpool surged into a 3-1 lead.
 FINISHING WITH THE MOST TACKLES 6, MOST FOULES WON 6. MOST RECOVERIES 8, MOST DRIBBLES 4 AND A RATING OF 8.5 from whoscored
 Aganist burton in the League Cup he had an outstanding performance that emphasised the £30million spent to prise him away from Southampton could prove money well spent.
His first-half statistics here soon went viral.
Four key passes. One assist. 44 touches. 88% passing accuracy.
All told, Mane ended up having a hand in four of Liverpool's five goals.
The undoubted highlight, though, was the fleet of foot that set up Divock Origi's opener and left Damien McCrory having to pay to get back into the stadium.
 Aganist Spurs he came out with although not outstanding but still respectable stats
 In scoring against Leicester, Sadio Mane did what he did the last time he played at Anfield, though this time thankfully it was in a Liverpool shirt.
The start of this season has been all about the Senegalese, his pace and direct style making him an instant hit with the Reds faithful.
He fully deserved the fantastic ovation afforded him by the 53,075 inside Anfield as he departed in injury time, a job well done by the man who as yet to lose a game as a Liverpool player  he completed the most number of dribbles an had a Whoscored rating of 9.5 in fact according to the statistical website Whoscored, he has an average rating of 8.12 one of the best 3 in the league this season.
 

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TODAY LATEST TRANSFER GOSSIP 18/08/2016

Gossip column: Hart, Fabregas, Balotelli, Evans, Fonte, Klopp, Mahrez

Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, has told his Manchester City team-mates he will leave the club before the transfer window closes. (Daily Mirror)
Rangers midfielder Joey Barton says City's treatment of Hart is "disgusting".(Talksport)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 26, could move to Wolves or Port Vale following advice from Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. (Sun)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, will ignore interest from Juventus to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge this season. (Evening Standard)
Hertha Berlin are considering a bid for 21-year-old Arsenal and Germany midfielder Serge Gnabry. (Bild - in German)
West Brom are hopeful of signing 23-year-old winger Jeff Schlupp from Leicester City, despite being told he will not be leaving this summer. (Leicester Mercury)

The Baggies are set to reject Arsenal's £16m bid for defender Jonny Evans, 28. (Sun)
Southampton manager Claude Puel says captain Jose Fonte, 32, has not been affected by being linked with a move to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are set to make a big bid for Napoli's £40m-rated defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25. (Daily Mirror)
Leeds United are set to sign 25-year-old Torino centre-back Pontus Jansson. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Derby County and Fulham are both hoping to sign 20-year-old Manchester United striker James Wilson. (Daily Telegraph)
Benfica, Sevilla and Valencia are keen to sign Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Luis Alberto. (Cadena Sur, via Daily Star)
Turkish club Trabzonspor are interested in 23-year-old Tottenham defender DeAndre Yedlin. (NBC Sports)
Valencia striker Paco Alcacer, 22, and keeper Diego Alves, 31, will cost Barcelona 36m euros (£31.15m). (Marca)
Manager Jurgen Klopp has imposed his style of play on Liverpool far too soon, says new Inter Milan coach Frank de Boer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Chelsea agree deal for centre back; Player travelling to discuss personal terms and medical

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo set to join Besiktas

According to latest reports, an agreement has been reached between the two clubs and the confirmation is only a matter of time. The player is heading to Istanbul to finalise the personal terms and will sign a contract with the Turkish club after the medical is done.
The report adds that Omeruo has already said his goodbyes and the transfer is virtually complete.
The 22-year-old defender had a very good season on loan at Kasimpasa last year and has attracted a lot of interest from other Turkish clubs. The Nigerian defender made 25 league appearances for Kasimpasa last season, who finished 12th in the Turkish top flight.
Omeruo is yet to make a first team appearance for the Blues having arrived from Standard Liege in January 2012. The player has spent most of his time out on loan at ADO Den Haag and Middlesbrough.
Besiktas have been looking at centre backs this summer and were linked with a move for the Liverpool centre back Martin Skrtel. The Slovakian has joined Fenerbache instead.
Omeruo is in the penultimate year of his Chelsea contract and is unlikely to get any more chances of proving his worth at Stamford bridge.
 The reputed Turkish outlet TRT Sport also confirmed the agreement between the two clubs earlier this month.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp urges Mario Balotelli to leave club

Mario Balotelli is back in training with Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told striker Mario Balotelli he should look for another club after failing to secure a regular place at Anfield.

Balotelli has returned for pre-season training following an unsuccessful loan spell at Milan but appears to be behind Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi, Christian Benteke and Danny Ings in Klopp's pecking order.

Balotelli struggled for goals on loan at Milan

"I have spoken to him about this," said Klopp. "He's not at the stage of his career where he should be battling with four or five other players for one or two positions... so it's clear we need a solution.

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"There will be a club around who would be happy to have the new Mario Balotelli. I have spoken clearly to the player about that."
The 25-year-old has scored just four goals in 28 appearances for the Reds since joining from Milan for £16m in August 2014.
Balotelli returned to the San Siro on loan last season but managed just three goals and was omitted from Italy's squad for the European Championship finals in France.
 Jurgen Klopp says signing a new contractwith Liverpool is the signal of a new era at the club
Sampdoria could be prepared to offer him a Serie-A lifeline, however, after president Massimo Ferrero stated they would be the perfect club for him to revive his flagging career.

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Confirmed: Striker says Arsenal move is done, "Arsenal made a big offer and agreed to our main terms"

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will sign Velez Sarsfield striker Maximiliano Romero, agent Rolando Zarate has confirmed.

The 17-year-old is expected to stay in Argentina for two more seasons before joining the Gunners for the 2018/2019 campaign.
Zarate announced the transfer last month but Spanish website Todo Mercato Web says the transfer will be made official in the coming weeks.
"Maxi has huge potential," Zarate said in quotes translated by Marca.
"I went to London to talk about Arsenal's offer, and then took it back to [Velez president] Raul Gamez.

"Arsenal agreed to our main terms."
- Maximiliano Romero"Arsenal agreed to our main terms: that the player remains at Velez for two more years.

"Maxi is going to complete his apprenticeship at a great club like Velez. I met with Arsene Wenger twice in London. I negotiated with him and then with his assistants.
"They heard about Maxi Romero through their scouts in America. He was the player who most impressed them."

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MANCHESTER UNITED SIGNS ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC

 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic all set to sign for Manchester United

Renowned Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf are convinced that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed for Manchester United on a free transfer to join his former mentor Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

Mirror have followed on the story and are convinced that the 34-year-old is said to have agreed a one-year deal with an option for a further year, and the move could be announced within the next 48 hours.

 Ibrahimovic is keen to resolve his future before Euro 2016 after deciding to quit PSG this summer. AC Milan, Arsenal, Chelsea, LA Galaxy and an unnamed Chinese club were keen on the signing the Swedish superstar, however, Zlatan was always eager to link up with Mourinho.
Now that Jose is just an announcement away from being the new Manchester United manager, The Red Devils have acted quickly and signed Ibra on a one-year deal. He may have joined on a free transfer but will command a hefty salary.<!––nextpage––>
Another interesting angle covered by De Telegraaf is that, there are plans for Zlatan to become an ‘assistant coach’ at Manchester United after his playing career. He will indeed join as a player and won’t become a coach until after his retirement, probably in a few years from now.
Things are clearly looking on the up for Manchester United who are set to enter a new era under Mourinho with Zlatan being at the center of everything.
Just as I was about to close this article, news has just come in that bookmakers around the world have suspended betting on Zlatan joining Manchester United next season. Perhaps we can be assured of seeing a Mourinho-Ibrahimovic reunion at Old Trafford sooner rather than later.

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Jose Mourinho announced as the new Manchester United manager

 

Moments after Manchester United won their first FA Cup in over a decade, BBC Sports and Telegraph have confirmed the news that Jose Mourinho is all set to be appointed as the next manager at Old Trafford.
The news has come from two of the most trusted source in British media, and it certainly cannot be ignored. At present, BBC have made the news official only pending an announcement from the Red Devils.
It is understood that, Mourinho agreed a deal with the club as early as last Saturday and was assured of a role at the club next season regardless of their result tonight in the FA Cup.
According to Telegraph, Mourinho will be revealed as the new Man United manager in next 48 hours after the club gives a well deserved send-off to Louis Van Gaal.
Despite his troubled time at Old Trafford, Van Gaal signed off in style tonight after clinching the first FA Cup trophy for United since 2004.
However, Van Gaal looks all set to depart after Mourinho is all but certain to be hired as the new Manchester United manager.
With Jose in charge, Premier League will be a manager’s galore next season with Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, Arsene Wenger, Mauricio Pochettino, Claudio Ranieri and ofcourse Jose Mourinho fighting for the top honor in English

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Cheslea set to agree £32m deal for Antonio Conte’s No.1 transfer target

Reports from Italy suggest that Premier League giants Chelsea remain determined to seal the deal for AS Roma star Radja Nainggolan, who has been on top of Antonio Conte’s wishlist.
Chelsea will have to up their offer for the Belgian international, after seeing their first bid rejected for star midfielder.Nainggolan recently ruled out leaving Italian giants this summer. However, Chelsea will get director Marina Granovskaia on the case due to her strong record in the transfer market and asked her to seal the deal for Premier League giants.
The Blues have also been heavily linked with The Foxes midfielder N’Golo Kante as they eye a big-name signing in the heart of the Midfield area.
The bid of £32million could be enough to strike a deal, though it remains to be seen if the 28-year-old will backtrack on his plans to remain in the Italian capital, according to the Daily Telegraph,
The Blues believe that Belgian ace can be persuaded, however, and that his stance has simply been to avoid jeopardising his relationship with the fans at Roma.

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Deal Close: Chelsea finally reach agreement with No.22 midfield star

It has been reported by the Italian media sources that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Juventus versatile midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah in the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old Ghana star has made 106 apps for Juve since signing from Udinese back in 2012 but the midfielder is now heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.According to Calcio Mercato Web, Antonio Conte is looking to sign the Ghana international and the Blues already have a ‘verbal agreement’ in place.
The Premier League giants are expected to seal the deal after negotiations have accelerated over the last few days. It’s understood Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to pay up to £20m for Asamoah.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are ready to meet any valuation to sign the Leicester City midfielder star N’Golo Kante in summer transfer window.
The Stamford Bridge side are determined to land a top defensive midfield player this summer, but look to have missed out on their prime target Radja Nainggolan.
The Blues now hope they can beat their London rivals Arsenal to the signing of Kante, who has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League this season.
The 25-year-old French star has been immense in Leicester City’s midfield as they stunned world football to win the Premier League title, and earned himself a place in best XI of the PFA Team of the Year.

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Manchester United “Mourinho’s deal to United is done” – Ex-Chelsea boss set to join Old Trafford

 

“Mourinho’s deal to United is done” – Ex-Chelsea boss set to join Old Trafford

 

 

According to Liverpool great Phil Thompson, Jose Mourinho’s move to Man United is a done deal and Portuguese manager will join the Red Devils in summer.
Ex-Chelsea boss has been linked with Man United since leaving Stamford Bridge back in December and reportedly has a verbal agreement to replace Louis van Gaal.
As per the Starspor, Jose Mourinho would be offered a £300m transfer kitty if he takes charge at Old Trafford.

However, Thompson believes Van Gaal deserves to see out the final season of his contract if he wins the FA Cup and secures a top-four finish.During the interview Thompson said: “If you’re asking my honest opinion, then I think the deal is already done.Want More? Man United’s £39m incredible star demanded by Paris Saint-Germain “There’s been a lot in the papers and United have a very close relationship with Jorge Mendes, Mourinho’s super agent.
“There’s also been the talk that they’re still harbouring the idea of bringing back Cristiano Ronaldo, who also has Mendes as his agent, so Mourinho coming in could sway that.
“If Van Gaal did win the FA Cup and finish in the top four, then my option is that he should get the other year, but I think it would be extremely difficult for United to go back on an agreement because Mourinho isn’t the sort of guy that waits around.”

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Incoming Chelsea manager set to agree deal for Brazilian star

 

Serie A champions Juventus are ready to meet with Chelsea representatives to discuses Brazilian Playmaker Oscar’s future.
Italian manager Massimiliano Allegri has long been an admirer of the Brazilian international, and is keen to finally land him this summer.
 After only being a bit part player in Chelsea’s season, Oscar could be heading for an exit from the London side, with Italian champions Juventus interested in the player.
The attacking midfielder, who has scored eight goals this season, has long been linked with a move to Turin as the Bianconeri continue their chase for a No.10.
Oscar was a key part of the Chelsea side that eased to the Premier League title last year, but has struggled under interim manager Guus Hiddink this season and would be open to a move away.
According to the Daily Star, Massimiliano Allegri remains a fan of the Brazilian international and is hopeful of bringing him to Turin as part of a summer overhaul.
In order to get Oscar, the Bianconeri may forego making Juan Cuadrado’s move permanent, as he has been on loan at Juve this season from Chelsea.
It could be a tricky deal to get over the line for Juventus though, with Oscar in line to play in both the Copa America and the Olympics this summer for Brazil.

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Arsene Wenger: This 'unbelievable' player will start next season as Arsenal's No.1 striker

 ARSENE WENGER has claimed Olivier Giroud will start next season as Arsenal's first-choice striker.

 

Giroud, 29, has been frequently criticised by a number of Gooners for his inconsistent strike rate.
The France international went an incredible 15 games without a Premier League goal before netting against Manchester City earlier this month.
He then hit a hat-trick in the 4-0 win against rock-bottom Aston Villa to finish the season with 16 goals.

Arsenal have been linked with a host of strikers to replace Giroud.
But Wenger is set to give him another chance.
When asked if Giroud would start next season as Arsenal's No.1 striker, Wenger told the BBC: "Yes.
" I believe that Danny Welbeck being out now for a long, long time we will be on the road to look for one more striker.
"After that it's down to compete. Olivier has strong and weak moments so we have to deal with that.
"He is a bit unbelievable - he is in cycles. He scores in spells and then sometimes he scores less."

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Deal Done: Liverpool set to sign this world class forward by making him the team’s highest paid player

Jurgen Klopp's side are closing in on signing World Cup winning superstar Mario Gotze, with The Daily Express confirming that the new incoming Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti has already sanctioned the 23-year-old superstar's move away from the Allianz Arena.

The Reds have been tagged as the favorites to sign the former Borussia Dortmund man, who is on top of Klopp's wish list for this summer.

The report further adds that Gotze had also made enquiries about life at the Merseyside, which could be a clear hin that he is planning to join the Premier League giants in the near future. However, the most important part is that the club want to make him one of their highest paid stars, if he does decide to make the move.

After confirming the signing of Grujic and Matip, Gotze could become Klopp’s 3rd signing, with the German boss quite keen on strengthening his current squad prior to the start of the new campaign.As per how things stand now, it seems that a deal could go through prior to the start of the Euros. Gotze has just 12 months remaining on his current contract after he had signed a 4-year deal when he made the move from Dortmund in 2013. He will be available for a fee of around £20m, with the Bundesliga champions looking to cash in on him.

Gotze was not played much by Pep Guardiola, which has made him quite unhappy and he wishes to leave. It will be interesting to see whether the Kop boss can now take advantage of that or not.

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BLOW FOR LIVERPOOL,LIVERPOOL TRANSFER TARGET SAYS HE WILL LIKE TO JOIN MANCHESTER UNITED

Ron-Robert Zieler open to rejoining Manchester United

Former Manchester United keeper Ron-Robert Zieler has claimed that he is open to the idea of playing for the Old Trafford outfit once again.
The 27-year-old German international was a Manchester United academy graduate and is linked with a move away from the Bundesliga this summer.
Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City are also interested in the reliable German, but it is clear that he prefers a return to Old Trafford.

Manchester United star David De Gea has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer and if he decides to leave, Zieler could be a useful addition to Louis Van Gaal’s side.
Zieler wants to leave his current club Hannover 96 after they were relegated from the Bundesliga this season.
“The time at United helped me a lot in my development, personally and as a football player,” he said.
“Today I can say for sure: I would always decide to go there again.
“Nothing has been decided yet [on his future]. There are several offers. I will listen to all of them and then decide.”
Although Manchester United have Sergio Romero, Zieler would be a much better addition to the club. The German is comfortably better than Romero and would be available at a fairly reasonable price as well.

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