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PSG Signs Adrien Rabiot To Extension Through 2019

Oct 31, 2014 11:20 PM

Adrian Rabiot has signed an extension with Paris Saint-Germain through the 2019 season.

Rabiot was due to become a free agent at the end of the current season and had rejected a five-year deal in the summer.

Rabiot had been linked with a number of clubs around Europe, including Arsenal and Chelsea, and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had earlier confirmed to Le Parisien that talks had taken place with Roma before the close of the summer transfer window.

Rabiot is a product of PSG's academy.

"I am very happy to remain a player of Paris Saint-Germain, the club that made me the player I am today," he told the official PSG website. "I would like to thank the president, who kept discussions open in recent months and the sporting management for their support.

"It was here at Paris Saint-Germain that I grew up and enjoyed my first experiences as a player. The club's project is ambitious and I'm very proud to be a part of it for the coming years. Now I want to concentrate on my football, on my game and give my best for Paris Saint-Germain on the pitch and for the supporters."

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Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Arsenal, Chelsea, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Marco Reus Insists Future At Dormund Amid More Bayern Reports

Oct 31, 2014 2:06 PM

Marco Reus insists his future at Borussia Dortmund is the last of his concerns amid growing reports Bayern Munich are to activate a buy-out clause in his contract and sign him next summer.

Reus is contracted to Dortmund until 2017, but he could leave for a predetermined sum as Mario Götze did in 2013.

"Right now there is a lot of talk about my future," he wrote. "There is a lot of speculation and a lot being written, which is why I just wanted to tell you that at the moment other people seem to be giving are more consideration to my future than I am." 

One of the latest reports was that Reus was going to meet with Bayern bosses this weekend to settle on terms.

"The only thing that is definitely correct is that we are on the way to Munich to collect points with Dortmund," Reus added. "Hopefully afterwards we will return home with three points for Dortmund."

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Tags: Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Steven Gerrard Will Play In 15-16 Even If It Means Leaving Liverpool

Nov 1, 2014 2:16 PM

Steven Gerrard has played in 678 matches for Liverpool since his debut in 1998 and joined the club's youth team at the age of 7.

But at 34, Gerrard may not figure into the future plans of the club and he's committed to continuing his career next season.

“I will play beyond this season,” he said. “We will have to wait and see if that’s at Liverpool or somewhere else.”

Gerrard "will see what's out there" if Liverpool decides to cut ties.

Nicholas Mendola/ProSoccerTalk

Tags: Liverpool, Misc Rumor

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Mandžukić: Guardiola Didn't Treat Me With Respect

Oct 30, 2014 7:33 PM

In Marti Perarnau’s recent book, ‘Pep Confidential’ it was clear that Mario Mandžukić was one player who didn’t have the same relationship with Pep Guardiola as the other Bayern Munich players.

In the book, it is clear that whilst the likes of captain Philip Lahm bought into the Spanish managers philosophy in the way Xavi and Andres Iniesta did at Barcelona, Guardiola found Mandžukić a difficult character in much the same way as he found Zlatan Ibrahimovic a challenging prospect.

Now, Mandžukić has responded to Guardiola by labelling him "direspectful" and claiming he "deserved better."

In an interview with Sportske Novosti, the striker claimed "Guardiola disappointed me because he didn’t treat me with respect and it was twice as good when Jupp Heynckes (Bayern coach’s before Guardiola) until was there."

Simon Wingate/Inside Spanish Football

Tags: Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Misc Rumor

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Torres Went To A.C. Milan To 'Feel Important'

Oct 30, 2014 7:11 PM

Fernando Torres left Chelsea for A.C. Milan this season to get regular action as Diego Costa was brought in by José Mourinho to be their top option at striker.

Torres is a on a two-year loan deal wth A.C. Milan.

"Mourinho has always been good to me," Torres told Cuatro. "The decision to leave was a personal one because I needed more, I needed to feel important.

"Mourinho and I have a good relationship and still today we continue to talk to each other."

Torres also said that a return to Atlético Madrid was never a viable option.

"There wasn’t a genuine option to return," he added. "The media speculated it and I didn’t like that.

"I’ve said it many times: I won’t go to Atletico to retire. I will go if I have motivation to compete because their team today is very different than when I was there.

“I follow them every weekend, but they were never an option that were real."

Miles Chambers/Goal.com

Tags: A.C. Milan, Chelsea, Misc Rumor

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Napoli Dismisses Reports Of Interest In €12.5M Transfer For Balotelli

Oct 31, 2014 11:09 AM

Napoli has dismissed reports that they have interest in a €12.5 million transfer for Mario Balotelli.

Balotelli went from A.C. Milan to Liverpool this past summer, but he's scored just twice so far.

"They're speaking about Balotelli in Spain, England and Italy but it's not a possibility. Nothing of what has been said is true," said sporting director Riccardo Bigon.

"It's not a feasible line. I don't think this is a real story, though the fact is that Mario remains a great player.

"The boy has just been bought by Liverpool and given what their coach is saying, he's an investment for the future of the club.

"We can only wish Mario all the best on his English adventure."

Mark Doyle/Goal.com

Tags: Liverpool, Napoli, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Cavani Now Happy At PSG After Finding Solution To Frustrations

Oct 30, 2014 6:48 PM

Edinson Cavani was disappointed to play wide in his first season at Paris Saint-Germain, but he is no longer unhappy with the situation.

Cavani joined PSG from Napoli for a reported €64 million in 2013.

"These comments caused some problems, but they were not against the coach, the president or anyone else," Cavani told AM1010.

"I expressed my frustration, but that didn't mean I had a bad relationship with any of them.

"Sometimes these things can lead to a problem, but other times to a solution. We found a solution.

"This year everything is fine. I am in Paris, the city is beautiful and the club supports me."

Mark Doyle/Goal.com

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, IQ, Misc Rumor

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Chelsea Interested In Transfer For Piqué

Oct 29, 2014 2:05 PM

Chelsea is interested in making a €30 million move for Gerard Piqué of Barcelona.

The Blues are looking to improve their central defense and would by buying low on Piqué, who has struggled with injuries.

Manchester United is also interested in signing Piqué, who played for the club before returning to Barça.

Piqué would be reluctant to leave Barça, while the club would bt unable to acquire a replacement due to UEFA sanctions.

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Tags: Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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David Moyes Considered Candidate For Real Sociedad Job

Oct 30, 2014 11:10 AM

David Moyes is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Real Sociedad coach Jagoba Arrasate.

Real Sociedad has just one win in nine La Liga matches this season.

Former Mainz coach Thomas Tuchel, previous Real Madrid, Sevilla and Tottenham manager Juande Ramos and ex-Betis and West Bromwich Albion manager Pepe Mel have also been linked to the post.

Moyes was fired last season as manager of Manchester United in his first esason.

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Tags: Real Sociedad, Misc Rumor

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Arsenal, Valencia, Bayern, Dortmund Interested In 17-Year-Old Guedes

Oct 29, 2014 11:19 AM

Gonçalo Guedes has become one of the most highly coveted palayers coming through the Primeira Liga of Portugal.

Valencia, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in Guedes, according to A Bola.

Guedes has been in the Benfica youth system since the age of 9 and was recently called-up to the senior side at the age of 17.

Guedes release clause is currently set at €30 million but the club is expected to push hard for a contract renewal.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

Tags: Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, A.C. Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Valencia, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Sounders Sign Obafemi Martins To Extension
Obafemi Martins has scored 17 goals this season, the single-season club record and a mark that ranks him fifth in the league.

Matt Pentz/Seattl Times

Ayoze Claims To Have Chosen Newcastle Over Real Madrid, Barça
Ayoze Perez scored the winner in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday.

Jack Davies/Goal.com

Clint Dempsey Receiving Interest For Loan With Stoke, QPR, Aston Villa
Clint Dempsey joined Fulham on loan last season during the MLS offseason.

Joe Prince-Wright/ProSoccerTalk

Report: United Interested In Transfer For Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale was acquired from Tottenham in 2013 for £80 million.

Colin Harvey/Daily Star

City Confident Of €50.75M Bid For Ross Barkley
Manchester City and Chelsea are in pursuit of Ross Barkley of Everton.

Paul Clennam/Goal.com

Zidane: Real Madrid Never 'Needed', 'Wanted' Suárez
Before his move from Liverpool to Barcelona was finalized, there were reports linking Luis Suárez to Real Madrid.

Jamie Kemp/Inside Spanish Football

Paul Pogba Signs Extension With Juventus Through 2019
Paul Pogba has become one of the world's best young midfielders at the age of 21 following his free transfer from Manchester United in 2012.

BBC

Toronto FC Secretly Sold Doneil Henry Before Season Started
Doneil Henry is an academy product and had been one of their most promising young players at 21.

Armen Bedakian/MLSsoccer.com

Lampard Could Extend City Loan If NYCFC Train In Manchester
Frank Lampard has proven to be a valuable player for City and was voted player of the month in September.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Victor Valdés To Train With Manchester United
Victor Valdés remains a free agent as he recovers from a torn ACL.

The Guardian

David De Gea Happy At United, Calls Real Madrid Link Just Rumors
David de Gea wants to remain at Manchester United.

Chris Davie/Goal.com

Juan Mata Had 'No Relationship' With Mourinho At Chelsea
Juan Mata played just 13 of Chelsea's first 22 matches in the Premier League and was sold to Manchester United in January.

FourFourTwo

Raul Agrees To Deal With New York Cosmos
Raul has agreed upon contract terms with the New York Cosmos of the NASL for the 2015 spring season.

Jeff Carlisle/ESPN

Brendan Rodgers Interested In Someday Managing In La Liga
Brendan Rodgers wants to remain at Liverpool for a very long time, but he also has interest in someday managing in La Liga.

The Guardian

Ancelotti Wanted To Pair Gerrard With Pirlo At AC Milan
Carlo Ancelotti had interest in acquiring Steven Gerrard from Liverpool during his tenure with AC Milan.

The Guardian

Ancelotti: Raheem Sterling 'Clearly Not' In Real Madrid's Plans
Real Madrid has been linked to a move for Raheem Sterling, but Carlo Ancelotti has denied that the club has interest in the 19-year-old Liverpool forward.

The Guardian

Real Madrid Intends To Offer New Contract To Sami Khedira
Carlo Ancelotti said this week he believes Real Madrid would like to sit down to discuss a new deal with Sami Khedira.

Alec Fenn/Goal.com

Mourinho Prepared To Sign Long-Term Deal With Chelsea If Offered
José Mourinho has consistently expressed a desire to remain at Chelsea in the long-term and was asked how he would respond to a six-year contract extension.

Gary Neville/The Telegraph

David Moyes Ready To Manage Again
David Moyes is ready to return to managing a few months after being fired at Manchester United.

Dan Roan/BBC

United Agrees Upon Provisional Deal With Ron Vlaar
Aston Villa is holding out for a £12 million transfer from Manchester United for Ron Vlaar.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN