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PSG, Juventus Agree Upon £58M Transfer Fee For Paul Pogba

May 1, 2015 11:05 AM

Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have agreed upon a £58 million transfer agreement involving Paul Pogba, according to a report.

Pogba has become one of the world's best young midfielders since leaving Manchester United in 2012.

Pogba has yet to agree to the transfer and it is still possible for Manchester City and Chelsea to get involved.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi met with Pogba and his representatives in Monte Carlo earlier this week, though no financial package for the player was agreed.

Al-Khelaifi confirmed on Tuesday he had spoken with Pogba but admitted they would face competition for his signature. He told the French media: “Why did I talk with Pogba? Because he’s a great talent, he’s French, from Paris even. That said all the big clubs want him.”

Juve sporting director Giuseppe Marotta responded following Wednesday night’s game with Fiorentina by saying: “It was an occasional meeting. They spoke about football. We don't want to sell Paul.”

Federico Casotti/Goal.com

Tags: Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Ilkay Gundogan Won't Sign New Deal With Dortmund

Apr 30, 2015 12:18 PM

Ilkay Gundogan will not sign a new deal with Borussia Dortmund and plans to leave when his contract expires in June 2016.

Gundogan, 24, has long been linked with a move away from the Westfalentadion, with reports of a potential move to Manchester United emerging recently as he approaches the final year of his deal.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

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

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Inter Will Send Lukas Podolski Back To Arsenal In Summer

Apr 29, 2015 1:52 PM

Roberto Mancini has confirmed that Inter Milan will not sign Lukas Podolski on a permanent deal.

Arsenal will receive Podolski back this summer after a six-month loan.

"I’m pleased that Podolski broke his duck, he’s scored a very important goal," he said. "He’ll go back to London at the end of his loan deal, but he’s a true professional."

 

Podolski wasn't featuring for Arsenal before the move.

Peter McVitie/Goal.com

Tags: Arsenal, Internazionale, Loan, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United Lining Up Hugo Lloris Deal If De Gea Leaves

Apr 29, 2015 1:43 PM

Manchester United plans on pursuing Hugo Lloris if David de Gea departs this summer for Real Madrid.

Lloris is now 28 and wants the opportunity to play in the Champions League as Tottenham has come up short in recent years.

United remain hopeful of keeping De Gea long-term, but he's been unwilling to sign an extension.

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Tags: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Report: City Preparing £30M Transfer Bid To Arsenal For Jack Wilshere

Apr 28, 2015 1:30 PM

Manchester City is preparing a £30 million bid to Arsenal for Jack Wilshere.

City will likely need to remake their midfield this summer with the impending departure of Yaya Toure and James Millner.

Wilshere has three seasons remaining on his contract with Arsenal.

When asked about their interest in Wilshere earlier this month, Arsene Wenger said: “You can imagine my answer.

"We are not in a position where we have to sell our best players.”

Adrian Kajumba/Daily Mirror

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

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PSG Will Ignore Bids For Edinson Cavani

Apr 29, 2015 12:03 PM

Paris Saint-Germain claims they will ignore bids this summer for Edinson Cavani.

Cavani has been unhappy at PSG playing out wide in Laurent Blanc's 4-3-3 formation.

Cavani has three years left on the deal he signed upon his Ligue 1 record €64 million move from Napoli in 2013.

Manchester United reportedly is preparing a €50 million bid to PSG for Cavani.

"I won't even look at it," said Nasser Al Khelaifi.

Ian Holyman/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Memphis Depay Denies Personally Meeting With United

Apr 27, 2015 1:52 PM

Memphis Depay has denied personally speaking to Manchester United about a transfer.

Depay was reported to have flown to Manchester to discuss a summer transfer.

"There's absolutely no truth in that," he told reporters in the Netherlands. "I haven't spoken to Manchester United."

PSV technical director Marcel Brands has said that United have contacted them about Depay and the club expects him to leave in the summer.

PSG and Liverpool have also been connected to Depay.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Tags: Liverpool, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Hazard Rejects Link To Real Madrid

Apr 28, 2015 1:08 PM

Jose Mourinho said that if Real Madrid is interested in purchasing Eden Hazard, it will cost £100 million per leg.

Hazard appears to prefer establishing his legacy at Chelsea rather than become another star at Real Madrid.

"I am happy here," Hazard told Sky Sports. "I play with big players and the most important thing is I want to win trophies and with this club, it is possible.

"[The] Champions League is difficult. We play against a big team, but one day I hope I can win this trophy as it is the best.

"All the big players have won the Champions League and I hope I can bring, like Didier [Drogba] did, the Champions League to Stamford Bridge."

Alex Fisher/Goal.com

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

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Arsenal Passing On Cesc Fabregas To Be Explained One Day

Apr 25, 2015 1:48 PM

Arsene Wenger hinted that the reasons for why Arsenal decided not to bring back Cesc Fabregas will be explained one day.

Fabregas was sold by Barcelona to Chelsea and returns to the Emirates on Sunday.

The perception was always that it was Wenger who decided not to sign Fabregas, but now the Gunners boss has suggested there is more to this story than he had previously divulged.

 

"We will have to discuss that one day what happened, with all the terms. It is not as clean as that," Wenger stated when asked if he alone made the call not to bring Fabregas back to Arsenal. "I cannot speak to you about that [reasons] now because that will not help us to win the game on Sunday. This is not the right time."

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Tags: Arsenal, Chelsea, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United Concerned Why David De Gea Has Rejected Extension

Apr 24, 2015 6:33 PM

Manchester United is concerned David de Gea's delay in signing an extension with the club means he could ultimately reject it.

De Gea's current deal expires in 2016 and risk losing him on a free transfer in that summer.

De Gea came to United from Atletico Madrid, but he's been linked to a move to Real Madrid to replace Iker Casillas.

"It takes a long time now," Louis van Gaal said in a news conference. "So ... it can always happen. I am not the boss. I want him to stay. The player is the boss he can say yes or no. You will have to ask David de Gea not me. He has to sign. We have offered him a lot of money."

Richard Jolly/ESPN

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

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Memphis Depay Meeting With United, Liverpool
Memphis Depay has arrived in England to hold talks with Manchester United on a £25 million transfer from PSV Eindhoven.

Simon Rice/The Independent

United Expected To Buy Ilkay Gundogan From Dortmund For €30M
Ilkay Gundogan is a 24-year-old central midfielder.

The Independent

Mourinho Adamant Hazard Not Leaving Chelsea
Zinedine Zidane admitted this week that he's "keeping an eye" on the progress of Eden Hazard at Chelsea.

George Ankers/Goal.com

Inter Want Toure But Won't Sell Icardi In Process
Inter Milan continues to be interested in a move this summer for Yaya Toure, but they are unwilling to sacrifice Mauro Icardi in the process.

Nicholas McGee/Goal.com

Juventus Seek Cavani, Paulo Dybala; Rule Out Falcao
Juventus are interesting in signing Paulo Dybala and Edinson Cavani this summer, but have ruled out Radamel Falcao due to his high wages.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Dortmund Plays Down Report Of €30M Bid From United For Hummels
Mats Hummels has a good chance of leaving Dortmund this summer.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Skrtel Near New Deal With Liverpool Amid Napoli, Wolfsburg Interest
Martin Skrtel has been in discussions over a new deal since January.

Mike Whalley/ESPN

Hugo Lloris Prepared To Leave Spurs For Champions League Club
Hugo Lloris joined from Lyon in 2012 for an initial £8 million and he hoped to play with Spurs in the Champions League.

David Hytner/The Guardian

Chelsea Interested In Mauro Icardi To Add Depth At Striker
Diego Costa has had a great season, but he's always an injury risk and Mauro Icardi has been productive at Inter.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Yaya Toure Prepared To Go To 'New Challenges'
Manchester City will be open to listening to offers this summer for Yaya Toure as they attempt to rebuild their aging roster.

Goal.com

Arsenal Make Offer To Palermo For 'New Messi' Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala has 13 goals this season and has received interest from Juventus, Roma, Chelsea and now Arsenal.

Sky Sports

Arsenal, City Interested In Isco
Real Madrid will reportedly listen to offers for Isco that are worth approximately £35 million.

Tom Hopkins/Sunday People

Fabinho Flattered By Being Targeted As Alves' Replacement For Barça
Fabinho has been flattered by rumors that he could join Barcelona as a replacement for Dani Alves at fullback.

Joe Wright/Goal.com

Agent: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Won't Leave PSG This Summer
Zlatan Ibrahimovic still has a year remaining on his contract with PSG.

Ian Holyman/ESPN

United To Offer Chicharito In Package To Saints For Nathaniel Clyne
Nathaniel Clyne wants to play Champions League football and is valued at around £20 million.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Al-Khelaifi: Edinson Cavani Will Stay At PSG
Edinson Cavani has recently been linked to Manchester United.

Ian Holyman/ESPN

Raheem Sterling Waiting To Test Transfer Market
Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid are all monitoring Raheem Sterling's contract situation.

ESPN

PSV Admits Memphis Depay Likely To Leave In Summer
United, City and Tottenham are all interested in Memphis Depay.

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Suárez Received Interest From Madrid, But 'Dream' Was To Barça
Luis Suárez admitted he was completely out of place before Lionel Messi had him stay in the 9 position.

Tom Conn/Inside Spanish Football

Chelsea Submits $6M Bid To FC Tokyo For Yoshinori Muto
Yoshinori Muto has scored 16 times in 37 appearances for the J-League club, as well as once in 11 appearances for Japan.

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