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David Silva Interested In Eventual Return To La Liga

Mar 31, 2015 12:25 PM

David Silva insists he's happy with Manchester City, but he also talked about how he'd like to return to La Liga later in his career.

Silva joined City from Valencia in 2010 for €32 million.

Asked on Radio Marca if he would come back and finish his career in Spain, the 29-year-old said he was happy at the Etihad Stadium but may consider it further down the line.

"I feel very good [at City], the fans treat me very well there," Silva said. "We have won two leagues, cups -- we just need to take another step in the Champions League.

"I am not thinking about [returning to La Liga] at the moment. If I had to return to Valencia, I would not rule that out. Also, I would like to play for Las Palmas and end my career there."

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Tags: Manchester City, Valencia, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Liverpool Won't Sell Raheem Sterling Regardless Of Contract Situation

Apr 1, 2015 11:06 AM

Liverpool has no interest in selling Raheem Sterling this summer even if he refuses to sign a new contract with the club.

Sterling is currently committed to Liverpool until 2017 and negotiations on an extension through 2020 began in October.

Liverpool have offered the England winger around £100,000-a-week, a significant increase on his current salary of £35,000-a-week. Sterling is seeking £150,000 per week.

Manuel Pellegrini recently claimed Sterling has a market value of £100 million.

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Tags: Liverpool, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Agent Denies Holding Talks With United On Transfer For Memphis Depay

Mar 30, 2015 10:58 PM

Memphis Depay's agent has denied being in contact with Manchester United about a summer transfer from PSV Eindhoven.

Louis Van Gaal managed Depay in the World Cup for the Netherlands.

"No, there has been a lot of rumors, but he still has a contract with PSV, so for now he is in Eindhoven," agent Kees Ploegsma is reported to have said, in comments appearing in the Daily Mirror. "We have not been in contact with any clubs.

"They [Depay and Van Gaal] had good contact during the World Cup, but since then there has been no contact."

Kevin Palmer/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, PSV Eindhoven, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Falcao Downplays Link To Juventus

Mar 29, 2015 5:26 PM

Radamel Falcao has dismissed talk of a move to Juventus and says he is "focused 100 percent" on playing for Manchester United.

Falcao has struggled this season on loan with United from Monaco.

"Juventus looking for me? They talk a lot, but now I'm focused 100 percent on Manchester United," Falcao told Radio Caracol.

ESPN

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

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Suárez Vows To Only Play For Liverpool If He Ever Returns To EPL

Mar 30, 2015 12:54 PM

Luis Suárez returned to Anfield on Sunday to play in a charity friendly. 

Suárez's return was his first since being sold by Liverpool to Barcelona in the summer.

Suárez came on as a half-time substitute alongside another ex-Reds hero Fernando Torres, with the two delaying their entrance before being met with huge cheers from those in attendance.

When asked if he'd ever return to the Premier League, Suárez said he'd only play for Liverpool.

"You never know in football what the future holds, but if I ever play in England again I will play for the Liverpool team and not another team," he said.

PA Sport

Tags: Barcelona, Liverpool, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Kevin De Bruyne Open To Being Sold Back To Chelsea

Mar 27, 2015 7:21 PM

Kevin De Bruyne is open to a return to Chelsea after becoming a rising star since his move to Wolfsburg.

De Bruyne's immediate future likely pivots on whether Wolfsburg qualifies for the Champions League.

Manchester United and Manchester City are also interested in De Bruyne, who is one of the best young creative midfielders at the age of 23.

The former Genk player was only granted three Premier League appearances during his stint at Stamford Bridge, which ended with a move in January 2014, but he left Chelsea on good terms and has not ruled out a return.

Wolfsburg paid £18 million for De Bruyne, but his swift progress means he is now valued at around £50 million.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Tags: Chelsea, VfL Wolfsburg, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Angel Di Maria Won't Be Sold By United In Summer

Mar 29, 2015 5:25 PM

Angel di Maria has had an uneven first season at Manchester United and source say the club will not sell him in the summer.

Reports of United manager Louis van Gaal "berating" Di Maria, 27, in the dressing room following last week's 2-1 win at Liverpool have led to suggestions that he may move on this summer.

Di Maria was close to joining Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but moved from Real Madrid to United for a British record £59.7 million.

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Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Real Madrid Working On Iker Casillas' Exit, Targeting De Gea

Mar 29, 2015 5:25 PM

Real Madrid have taken the first steps on the departure of Iker Casillas this summer after 18 years with the club.

Although Casillas has not yet begun negotiations with prospective new clubs, and a destination remains unknown, his representatives have already started discussions about the financial package he would receive on leaving the Bernabeu, sources say.

 

Real Madrid is expected to pursue David De Gea of Manchester United.

Sources in Spain say two things right now are certain: "The mood around Real is very much that Casillas will leave this summer" -- and the club wants De Gea as his direct replacement this summer.

Real Madrid realize they need Casillas to go if they're going to bring in De Gea as their long-term No. 1 choice in goal.

Casillas could be set to receive an extra €3.5 million in bonuses, on top of the €22 million for a contract that is set to end in 2017.

 

De Gea is signed through the 15-16 season.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

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

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David Alaba Downplays Link To Real Madrid

Mar 27, 2015 11:40 AM

David Alaba is downplaying a report from Marca that indicates his father met with representatives from Real Madrid.

Alaba is signed with Bayern Munich through 2018.

Alaba is one of the world's best young left-backs at just 22.

Alaba has been a key player for Bayern in recent seasons, playing 100 Bundesliga games for the club since returning from a six-month loan spell at Hoffenheim in 2011.

"I'm not concerned about that," he said. "I feel great at FC Bayern, and there are several important challenges waiting for us in the next weeks."

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Tags: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Xavi Signs Three-Year, €30M Deal With Al Saad SC Of Qatar

Mar 27, 2015 11:40 AM

Xavi has signed a three-year deal with Al Saad SC worth €30 million.

Xavi will replace Raul.

Xavi had spent his entire career with Barcelona.

While with Al Saad, Xavi will also act as an adviser to the Aspire Academy and also plans to study for his coaching license.

Xavi also had options in the MLS, but the financial package in Qatar was far stronger.

Joaquin Maroto/AS.com

Tags: Barcelona, Misc Rumor, Signing, Transfer Rumor

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Falcao Wants To Find Club Where He Can Play Regularly Next Season
Radamel Falcao has been left out of United's starting lineup since February.

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Report: Zero Chance Real Madrid Sells Bale Or Ronaldo In Summer
Reports in Britain have indicated either Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale could be sold by Madrid.

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Kevin De Bruyne To Be Targeted By City
Kevin De Bruyne was sold by Chelsea to Wolfsburg for £18 million and has scored nine goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

United Considering Move For Aymeric Laporte Of Athletic
Aymeric Laporte is a 20-year-old French central defender has a £30 million buyout clause that could be a stumbling block.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Manchester City Ready To Rebuild, Sell Yaya Touré
Manchester City would seek approximately £20 million for Yaya Touré as they attempt to get younger.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Paul Pogba Not Interested In Move To Real Madrid
Paul Pogba doesn't have interest in moving to Real Madrid where they "throw away" players, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

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Max Kruse Denies Interest In Leaving Gladbach For Dortmund, Schalke
Max Kruse has a €12 million release clause in his contract.

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Schalke Interested In Sami Khedria
Last week, Spanish media reported that Sami Khedira and Real Madrid have already agreed on a new deal.

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Pellegrini Believes Sterling Could Get £100M Transfer For Liverpool
Manuel Pellegrini does not think there is good value to be found in the English player market with Raheem Sterling as an exception.

ESPN

Paul Pogba Won't Be Sold By Juventus In Summer
Paul Pogba has been linked in particular to Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

PA Sport

Luis Suárez Left Liverpool Due To English Media
Luis Suárez is enjoying Barcelona after a slow start.

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Liverpool Joins United, Spurs With Interest In Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay has become an all-around attacking threat this season and is drawing interest from Brendan Rodgers.

Graeme Bailey/Goal.com

Balotelli Happy To Be Back At AC Milan During Visit On Liverpool Break
Mario Balotelli left Milan last summer, but has struggled to make a meaningful impact for Liverpool.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Arsenal Interested In Dortmund's Neven Subotic
Neven Subotic has just over a year remaining on his contract with Dortmund.

Peter O'Rouke/ESPN

Mancini: Yaya Toure Wants To Play For Inter
Yaya Toure worked under Roberto Mancini at Manchester City.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Real Madrid May Have €30M Agreement With Porto For Danilo
Danilo would compete for his place in Real Madrid's XI with Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Glen Johnson Opens Transfer Talks With Foreign Clubs
Glen Johnson's contract with Liverpool expires in the summer and negotiations on a new deal have stalled.

Press Association

Barcelona Can't Rule Out Lionel Messi Being Bought By City, PSG
Lionel Messi is signed with Barcelona through June of 2019 and has a £205 million release clause in his contract.

ESPN

United Delays Decision On Radamel Falcao
Manchester United are resolved to wait until May to decide whether their loan deal for Radamel Falcao will become permanent.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Real Madrid, Liverpool Among Clubs Interested In Luciano Vietto
Villarreal's Luciano Vietto has scored 11 goals in La Liga and seven in the Europa League.

Peter McVitie/Goal.com