March 2014 - Soccer Wiretap

Guillermo Ochoa Signs With Malaga

Jul 31, 2014 8:14 PM

Guillermo Ochoa has signed with Malaga of La Liga.

Ochoa's contract at Ajaccio expired at the end of last season, and with the French club relegated to Ligue 2, he was eager to find a new club after an outstanding World Cup for Mexico.

Mexico's only first-team goalkeeper playing in Europe, Ochoa led the French top flight in saves each of the past three seasons.

ESPN

Tags: Malaga CF, Misc Rumor, Signing

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James Hopes Falcao Joins Him At Real Madrid

Jul 31, 2014 2:07 PM

James Rodríguez is hoping that Radamel Falcao eventually follows him from Monaco to Real Madrid.

Rodríguez and Falcao were teammates at Porto before Falcao headed to Atlético Madrid in 2011 and were then reunited last year when they both moved to the French principality. The two also play together for Colombia.

"He has a winning mentality and that's what Madrid want -- I really hope he goes there," Rodriguez said in an interview with Spanish newspaper AS.

"I've been playing alongside him for four years, we were only separated when he was at Atlético. I'm sure he is good enough to play for Madrid, but I'm not the one who decides whether he comes or not.

"He could play for Madrid because he's a quality player with a winning attitude."

PA Sport

Tags: Real Madrid, Monaco, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Bayern Opens Manhattan Office Eyeing Increase In U.S. Reach

Jul 31, 2014 2:04 PM

Bayern Munich has opened an office in Midtown Manhattan as the club attempts to expand its reach in the United States.

The decision to open an office in New York, and another in Asia next year, came last July, after the hiring of Jörg Wacker as Bayern’s head of internationalization and strategy.

“We are coming to the States, and we are staying here,” said Rudolph Vidal, the managing director of Bayern’s United States division.

The decision to open an office in New York, and another in Asia next year, came last July, after the hiring of Jörg Wacker as Bayern’s head of internationalization and strategy.

“He felt we needed new revenues in different markets, and he came to identify these markets,” Vidal said. “And with partners like Audi, Allianz and Adidas” — each of which owns 8.3 percent of the team — “they wanted us to come to the United States first.”

Bayern is on a tour of the United States this summer playing several exhibition matches.

Richard Sandomir/New York Times

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Atleti Not Pursuing Chicharito, Cazorla, Torres

Jul 31, 2014 1:40 PM

Atlético Madrid is not pursuing a deal for Chicharito, Santi Cazorla or Fernando Torres.

All three Premier League players have been linked to a transfer away from their respective clubs.

"Many names have been said, but Cazorla, Torres, Chicharito, Callejon — none of them are on our agenda," Atleti president Enrique Cerezo told Radio Marca.

Joe Wright/Goal.com

Tags: Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Glazer Family Selling 5 Percent Of Manchester United

Jul 31, 2014 1:35 PM

The Glazer family have announced a share offer of 5% of Manchester United with a valuation of approximately $150 million.

There will be no material change to the ownership model of who controls United, but it could be a hint that the family will eventually sell the club.

Malcolm Glazer passed away earlier this year.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

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Danny Rose Signs Five-Year Extension With Tottenham

Jul 31, 2014 1:33 PM

Danny Rose has signed a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

The future of the 24-year-old left-back was in doubt after Tottenham acquired Ben Davies last week.

“Ben Davies is important for us because he’s good competition for Danny Rose on the left side,” Mauricio Pochettino told the Spurs website. “He’s a young player but he has good experience in the Premier League.”

PA

Tags: Tottenham Hotspur, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Mourinho: Chelsea Will Keep Fernando Torres

Jul 31, 2014 1:16 PM

José Mourinho has publicly said that Fernando Torres will not be sold this summer amid reports of a transfer back to Atlético Madrid.

Chelsea have overhauled their attack in acquiring Diego Costa and Didier Drogba, replacing Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba.

"Three strikers is fundamental in a squad and we have three strikers. Fernando, Didier and Diego so one of them is not [going] for sure," said Mourinho.

ESPN

Tags: Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Chelsea Considering Move For Edinson Cavani

Aug 1, 2014 11:03 AM

Chelsea is considering a transfer for Edinson Cavani, who had mixed results in his first season at Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea has been quoted a transfer fee of £40 million to acquire Cavani and he would prefer a move from France to the Premier League.

In order to make a move for Cavani, Chelsea would have to move a foreign-born player.

Cavani would give Chelsea the type of pace that José Mourinho prefers.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Tags: Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Romelu Lukaku To Move To Everton On £25M Permanent Transfer

Jul 31, 2014 1:14 PM

Romelu Lukaku will join Everton on a £25 million permanent transfer from Chelsea.

Lukaku scored 16 goals for Everton last season while on loan.

Lukaku will sign a five-year deal with Everton after he also received interest from Wolfsburg, Juventus and even Real Madrid.

Lukaku joined Chelsea in an £18 million deal from Anderlecht in the summer of 2011, although the initial fee was £11 million plus add-ons that are unlikely to have been activated given he made just four starts Chelsea.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Tags: Everton, Chelsea, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Edin Dzeko, Man City Discussing Extension

Jul 30, 2014 12:22 AM

Edin Dzeko confirmed that he's discussing a new contract with Manchester City.

“I can only say that I’m very happy at City and at the moment we are talking about a contract,” Dzeko said Wednesday. “We will see what happens but the main thing is I’m happy at City.”

Dzeko flourished following the arrival of Manuel Pellegrini in replacing Roberto Mancini.

 

Mike Prindlville/Pro Soccer Talk

Tags: Manchester City, Misc Rumor

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Southampton Vows To Immediately Reinvest $165M
Southampton insists that they will reinvest the $165 million they have received as they have sold off a huge portion of their team this summer.

Mike Prindlville/Pro Soccer Talk

Barcelona Revenues Exceed €500M For First Time In Club History
Club economic vice president Javier Faus attributed the strong commercial partnerships to the rise in income.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

Marco Reus Rejects Extension Offer From Dortmund
Marco Reus' current deal runs through 2017, but he has a $48 million release clause.

Joe Prince-Wright/ProSoccerTalk

Fiorentina Demanding €50M For Juan Cuadrardo
Juan Cuadrado has received interest from Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester United.

Stefan Coerts/Goal

Tim Howard To Broadcast Up To 10 Matches This Season
Tim Howard was involved seven times last season while also keeping his day job as goalkeeper of Everton.

Joe Prince-Wright/ProSoccerTalk

Ross Barkley Signs Extension With Everton Through 2018
Ross Barkley is a 20-year-old midfielder that also played for England in the World Cup.

RealGM Staff Report

Ronaldinho Could Sign In Australia
Ronaldinho left Atletico Mineiro and his agent, Lou Sticca, claims there is significant interest.

Stefan Coerts/Goal

United, Napoli Discuss Marouane Fellaini Transfer
United prefers to sell Marouane Fellaini and any fee in the region of £15 million would be considered a win in recouping the initial transfer fee.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Southampton To Sell Schneiderlin, Rodriguez To Tottenham
Southampton has sold players this summer for a combined fee in excess of £90 million.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Atleti Agrees To £24M Transfer For Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann was impressive in the World Cup for France and will be a versatile attacking player for Diego Simeone.

Press Association

Everton Signs Muhamed Besic To Five-Year Deal
Muhamed Besic, a 21-year-old midfielder, featured for Bosnia in the World Cup and arrives from Ferencvaros.

Gill Clark/Goal.com

Arsenal Agrees To £16M Transfer With Southampton For Calum Chambers
Arsène Wenger believes Calum Chambers will eventually move to central midfield.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Loïc Rémy Fails Physical, Liverpool Calls Off Transfer
Brendan Rodgers was set to give Loïc Rémy the No. 7 shirt vacated by Luis Suárez.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Rummenigge: Guardiola Will Never Be Fired By Bayern
Pep Guardiola led Bayern Munich to four trophies in his first season, but the Champions League was not one of them and he feels as though there is pressure on him to maintain a high level of play.

Kirsten Schlewitz/Pro Soccer Talk

Griezmann, Atleti Discussing Contract With Transfer Fee Set
Antoine Griezmann and Atleti are discussing contract terms after the club has agreed to a $40 million deal with Real Sociedad.

Richard Farley/Pro Soccer Talk

Bayern Interested In Victor Valdes
Victor Valdes is still recovering and is three months from being at full fitness as he looks for a team after leaving Barcelona.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

Paris Saint-Germain Moving Closer To Transfer For Ángel Di María
Real Madrid is demanding a transfer fee of approximately €60 million to sell Ángel di María to PSG.

AS.com

Liverpool Close To Finalizing £20M Transfer For Dejan Lovren
Dejan Lovren will undergo a physical ahead of a £20 million move from Southampton to Liverpool.

Ben Smith/BBC

Falcao Downplays Real Madrid Reports
Karim Benzema and Jese are the only strikers remaining at Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti is seeking a third option.

ESPN

Adam Lallana Out Six Weeks With Knee Injury
Adam Lallana suffered the injury during training.

The Telegraph