April 2015 - Soccer Wiretap

United, Real Madrid May Have Filed De Gea Paperwork Too Late

Sep 1, 2015 12:08 PM

Paperwork involving Real Madrid's transfer for David De Gea reportedly arrived to the Spanish league office after the transfer deadline, meaning he will remain at Manchester United until at least January.

United will miss out on an agreed fee of £29 million.

The deal was also supposed to include Keylor Navas going to United.

The English club claim they have a time-stamp from FIFA as proof.

ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Sunderland Signs Fabio Borini From Liverpool For £8M

Aug 31, 2015 5:30 PM

Sunderland has agreed to an £8 million transfer with Liverpool for Fabio Borini.

The 24-year-old Italian, who spent the 2013-14 season on loan at the Stadium of Light but refused a mooted £14 million move back to Wearside last summer, has signed a four-year contract with the fee potentially rising to £10 million if a certain number of appearances are made and goals scored.

“Fabio is a great addition to the squad who will make our front line stronger,” said Dick Advocaat. “He can play in a number of attacking positions which is a huge benefit to the team.” 

Advocaat feels Borini is a perfect fit in his 4-3-3.

Louise Taylor/The Guardian

Tags: Liverpool, Sunderland, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Aymen Abdennour Bought By Valencia From Monaco For £22M

Aug 31, 2015 12:16 PM

Valencia have signed Aymen Abdennour from Monaco for £22 million.

Abdennour was also a target for Chelsea.

"I chose Valencia out of all the offers I received because it is a big club in Spain and Europe," he said.

"I had no doubts. I am delighted to be joining the best league in the world."

BBC

Tags: Chelsea, Monaco, Valencia, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Real Madrid Agrees To Buy David De Gea From United

Aug 31, 2015 8:13 PM

Real Madrid and Manchester United have agreed to a deal involving David De Gea worth €30-€40 million.

De Gea's transfer to Real Madrid dominated headlines throughout the summer and seemed inevitable. De Gea could have left on a free transfer in the summer.

Keylor Navas will be included in the deal to go to United.

Carlos Carpio/Marca

Tags: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Wolfsburg Buys Dante From Bayern

Aug 31, 2015 12:01 PM

Wolfsburg has acquired Dante from Bayern Munich.

Dante asked for a transfer after losing his spot in Bayern's starting XI.

“Dante just wanted to have the chance to play regularly. We did not want to deny him this wish,” Bayern’s CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said in a statement.

Reuters

Tags: Bayern Munich, VfL Wolfsburg, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Julian Draxler Bought By Wolfsburg For £25.5M

Sep 1, 2015 12:08 PM

Julian Draxler will join Wolfsburg from Schalke on a five-year deal.

Draxler will help Wolfsburg replace Kevin De Bruyne.

Draxler has long been linked to a move from Schalke with Arsenal frequently mentioned as a possible destination.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: FC Schalke 04, VfL Wolfsburg, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Dortmund Acquires Adnan Januzaj On Loan

Sep 1, 2015 12:08 PM

Borussia Dortmund have acquired Adnan Januzaj of Manchester United on a loan move.

Januzaj was unlikely to receive regular playing time with United.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United To Buy Anthony Martial Of Monaco For £36M

Sep 1, 2015 12:08 PM

Anthony Martial of Monaco will sign with Manchester United.

Martial, 19, has been linked with a £36 million move to United.

United moved on Martial after Monaco were eliminated from the Champions League.

Martial, who began his career at Lyon, has scored 13 goals in 60 games for Monaco but has been compared to Thierry Henry.


ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Monaco, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United Selling Javier Hernandez To Leverkusen For £8.75M

Sep 1, 2015 12:08 PM

Javier Hernandez is being sold by Manchester United to Bayer Leverkusen for £8.75 million.

Hernandez had an unsuccessful loan last season at Real Madrid and continued to not fit into Louis van Gaal's plans.

After receiving £22 million from Tottenham for Son Heung-min, Leverkusen have decided to move for Hernández on a permanent basis with the €12 million fee being reported by the German sports magazine Kicker.

The Guardian

Tags: Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Pellegrini: Sterling Isn't An Expensive Player, He's A Good Player

Aug 31, 2015 10:53 AM

Raheem Sterling scored his first EPL goal for Manchester City in their 2-0 win over Watford.

“Raheem played very well. He worked very hard and I’m sure he’ll score more goals," said Manuel Pellegrini. "He’s not just a scoring player, he works a lot in the game and is good at one-v-ones which is something we perhaps needed to improve on. He’s demonstrating that he’s not an expensive player, he’s a good player.”

Sterling cost City £49 million from Liverpool.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Tags: Manchester City

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Mourinho Rules Out More Transfers Following Crystal Palace Loss
Jose Mourinho ruled out Chelsea getting reinforcements ahead of the end of the close of the transfer window after their 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Barney Ronay/The Guardian

Julian Draxler Linked To Wolfsburg Move
Julian Draxler is considered one of the best young wingers in Germany.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Wolfsburg To Sell Kevin De Bruyne To City For $83M
The only sticking point between Wolfsburg and City is how the payment is structured.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Chelsea Pivoting To Ezequiel Garay With Everton Holding Out On Stones
Ezequiel Garay came to Zenit from Benfica in 2014.

Andy Hunter, Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

City Set To Pay Wolfsburg $83.4M For Kevin De Bruyne
Wolfsburg and Manchester City are on the verge of a $83.4 million (£54 million) transfer deal sending Kevin De Bruyne back to the English Premier League.

David Conn/The Guardian

Everton Rejects John Stones' Request To Leave For Chelsea
John Stones was informed of the decision on Thursday after training in a meeting with the club’s manager, Roberto Martínez.

The Guardian

Balotelli: Rodgers' Tactics Weren't Suited To My Game
Mario Balotelli accepts blame for his poor performance, but he also believes the tactics of Brendan Rodgers explains his poor form at Liverpool.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Lionel Messi Named Best Player In Europe
Lionel Messi last won the award in 2011.

RealGM Staff Report

Wolfsburg Confirms Talks With City On Kevin De Bruyne
Klaus Allofs described it as "unlikely" that Bayern, Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester United could hijack the deal.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Champions League Group Stage Pairings
UEFA conducted its draw on Thursday for the group stage of the 15-16 Champions League season.

RealGM Staff Report

Thomas Muller Still Being Pursued By United
Bayern Munich has consistently dismissed the possibility of a sale of Thomas Muller.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

United Make Final Offer To Real Madrid For Gareth Bale
United have long been interested in Gareth Bale and they believe they could have leverage due to the David De Gea situation.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Tottenham Close To $34M Transfer For Heung-Min Son
Heung-Min Son can play anywhere in Tottenham's preferred front three and has experience playing as a second striker behind a targetman.

Joe Prince-Wright/ProSoccerTalk

Fabio Coentrao Join Monaco On Loan From Real Madrid
Fabio Coentrao had an injury-plagued 14-15 season and Marcelo was often chosen as first choice left back.

Goal.com

Chelsea To Submit $62M Offer To Everton For John Stones
John Stones recently informed Roberto Martinez that he prefers a move to Chelsea.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

United To Use Fellaini At Striker
Fellaini began his tenure with Manchester United primarily as a defensive midfielder and he was used as a No. 10 at times last season.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Barcelona Open To Discussing New Contract With Neymar
There have been reports Neymar has interest in leaving Barcelona for Manchester United with a £140 million transfer fee being floated.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Spurs Interested In Asier Illarramendi, Victor Wanyama
Real Madrid has Asier Illarramendi valued at £15 million.

David Hytner/The Guardian

Juve Completes Loan Move For Juan Cuadrado
Juan Cuadrado struggled in his performances with Chelsea after coming over in a £23.3 million move from Fiorentina.

Press Association

Mourinho: Pedro's First Performance Was Close To Maradona
Jose Mourinho compared Pedro to Diego Maradona in his first match with Chelsea.

Alex Young/Goal.com