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Ronald Koeman Opens Door For Wayne Rooney To Return To Everton

Mar 2, 2017 10:20 AM

Ronald Koeman has opened the door for Wayne Rooney to return to Everton.

Rooney's agent was in China this month, assessing the player's options, but the 31-year-old last week issued a statement insisting he was staying at Manchester United.

"I believe that Wayne Rooney is still playing at a high level," said Koeman on Sky Sports. "I think he made a good choice to stay at Manchester United and in the Premier League because he has still two or three years in front of him to play on a high level.

"What will happen at the end of the season? I don't know but in my opinion he is one of the players who can make Everton more stronger.

"It's all about what the player likes, what Manchester United needs to do, and we are not involved in that project.

Rooney made his debut with Everton at 16 on the opening day of the 2002-03 campaign.

PA Sport

Tags: Everton, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Donnarumma Waiting To Hear Plans Of Milan's Owners Before New Deal

Feb 27, 2017 11:04 AM

Gianluigi Donnarumma won't commit his future to AC Milan until he knows the plans of the club's new owners.

Donnarumma turned 18 on Saturday and is now able to sign his first full professional contract. 

Donnarumma had been on youth terms.

"I know a lot of things, but it's difficult to predict the future. Nobody knows it," agent Mino Raiola said. "We have a pact that we are going to leave him be. In fact, we're not going to talk about it at all -- we have agreed this.

"I've not spoken to anybody from the new Milan yet. For me, Milan are still represented by [general manager Adriano] Galliani, so I don't have any contact in the new Milan. The lad is just concentrating on doing his job and I am doing mine.

"This is a clear division of roles and I am the one looking at his future and the possibilities, and then it is the player who takes the final decision. But first I think it is my duty to see what Milan are going to become.

"That is the most important question and you are not asking it because you are focusing only on his contract renewal and not what Milan are going to become. Nobody can tell you, not least I. Until I see the new owners and start to talk with them, I cannot get a clear picture in my mind."


Ben Gladwell/ESPN

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

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Ashley Young Turns Down Offer From China

Feb 27, 2017 10:56 AM

Ashley Young has turned down an offer in China but will reconsider his options in the summer.

Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng had been hoping to sign Young from Old Trafford before the close of the Chinese transfer window on Tuesday, but the player has opted to stay at United.

Young will be in the final year of his contract at United in the summer.

Young has been used sparingly by manager Jose Mourinho this season.

Peter O'Rourke/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Won't Make Decision Based On Champions League

Feb 28, 2017 1:54 PM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists his future with Manchester United isn't dependent on whether the club qualifies for the Champions League.

Ibrahimovic hasn't committed to a 12-month extension with United.

Jose Mourinho joked after Sunday's cup win that United's supporters should "spend all night" at Ibrahimovic's house in an effort to persuade him to commit his future to the club.

"No, it's not about that [Champions League]," Ibrahimovic told reporters after the game at Wembley. "I came here and the club wasn't in the Champions League, so it had nothing to do with the Champions League.

"So somebody made up a story that if they don't qualify for the Champions League I will not extend. It has nothing to do with that.

"Let's see what happens. I mean the moment, how I feel, the situation, we have another two months of the season to go, because according to many I could not do what I've been doing."

Mark Ogden/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Hector Bellerin Will Consider Barcelona If Wenger Leaves Arsenal

Feb 23, 2017 3:18 PM

Hector Bellerin will consider a transfer to Barcelona this summer if Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal.

Barcelona have indicated that money would be no object in a prospective deal for Bellerin, who began his career in their youth system.

Barcelona have been concerned with the form of Sergi Roberto, who replaced Dani Alves at right-back this season.

Bellerin has a debt of loyalty to the manager but, more importantly, he simply enjoys playing for him. When Manchester City pushed hard to sign Bellerin last summer he opted to stay put because he felt he was in a good place under Wenger.

David Hytner/The Guardian

Tags: Arsenal, Barcelona, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Wayne Rooney Wants To Remain With United Through End Of Season

Feb 22, 2017 12:55 PM

Wayne Rooney wants to remain with Manchester United until at least the summer.

Rooney has been the subject of interest from China with reported offers of £3 million per month.

Sources have insisted that he retains a healthy working relationship with Jose Mourinho, also adding that Rooney believes he still has the ability and experience to make a vital contribution to United's attempt to win the EFL Cup, FA Cup and Europa League this season.

Mark Ogden/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Juventus Monitoring Andre Gomes' Situation With Barcelona

Feb 20, 2017 9:00 PM

Juventus are monitoring Andre Gomes as he struggles with Barcelona.

Gomes was courted by Real Madrid and Manchester United prior to his move to Barcelona.

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Tags: Barcelona, Juventus, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Isco Suggests He May Leave Real Madrid For More Playing Time

Feb 20, 2017 8:48 PM

Isco remains happy at Real Madrid but he's acknowledged he may have to leave the club in the summer in order to get more consistent playing time.

Isco has made just 11 starts in La Liga this season and only once in the Champions League.

Isco's contract with Real Madrid currently expires in 2018.

"I'm calm. What worries me is to have minutes," he told beIN SPORTS.

"A player's career is small. I'm happy here and would stay many more years.

"From now until the end of the season, we will make a decision. It is my future at stake."

ESPN

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Dortmund, Chelsea Pursuing Gladbach's Mahmoud Dahoud

Feb 17, 2017 6:08 PM

Chelsea are one of several teams vying to sign Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Monchengladbach during the summer transfer window.

Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also have interest in signing Dahoud.

Dahoud, 21, is out of contract at Gladbach in summer 2018 and has refused to sign an extension.

There are reports coming out of Germany, however, that Dahoud has already agreed to join Dortmund for around €10 million.

Antonio Conte’s side have been in the market for a box-to-box midfielder for several months.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Tags: Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, Chelsea, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Monaco Hoping To Extend Kylian Mbappe Amid Arsenal, Liverpool Interest

Feb 18, 2017 5:58 PM

Monaco have opened contract talks with Kylian Mbappe as he receives considerable interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool.

Barcelona and Real Madrid also remain interested in Mbappe.

Mbappe has scored seven goals in 17 Ligue 1 appearances for Monaco. Mbappe has drawn comparisons to Thierry Henry and is just 18 years old.

Mbappe has two seasons remaining on his current deal.

talkSPORT

Tags: Monaco, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Bayern Never Considered United's €100M Offer For Thomas Muller
Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed that the huge bid for Thomas Muller had arrived when his former Bayern coach Louis van Gaal.

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Antoine Griezmann Sees Issues With All Potential Landing Spots
Antoine Griezmann sees issues with both weather and his private life if he were to move to England.

ESPN

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Hasn't Decided Future With United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is no closer to determining his future with Manchster United.

Mark Dobson/The Guardian

Sergio Aguero Could Leave City In Summer
The emergence of Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sané hsa relegated Sergio Aguero to a reserve role.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Massimiliano Allegri Not Confirming Or Denying Arsenal Reports
Massimiliano Allegri says he will not "deny or confirm anything" as speculation mounts he is set to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager.

As.com

David De Gea Reticent On Future With United
Real Madrid are expected to resume their pursuit of David De Gea this summer.

Edu F. Abascal/As.com

United To Be Aggressive In Summer Though With Fewer Targets
Antoine Griezmann is expected to be a priority target for United.

Mark Ogden/ESPN

Barcelona Pursued Deal For Bayern's Timothy Tillman
Timothy Tillman has represented Germany at the youth level but is also eligible to play for the United States as he has an American father.

Samuel Marsden/ESPN

Alexandre Lacazette Confirms He'd Like To Leave Lyon
Alexandre Lacazette has confirmed he would like to leave Lyon in the summer and talked about joining Barcelona.

Amalia Fra/As.com

Spurs Would Only Sell Dele Alli For At Least $108M
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich could have interest in buying Dele Alli even at that price.

As.com

Cesc Fabregas Prefers Move To MLS Over China
Cesc Fabregas prefers a move to the MLS over China once he decides his career in Europe is over.

ESPN

Isco Turns Down Extension From Real Madrid, Seeks Summer Exit
Isco is seeking an exit from Real Madrid this summer after never securing a spot in their typical XI.

As.com

United Closing In On Deal For Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United have yet to agree a fee with Atlético for Antoine Griezmann, who is contracted until 2021.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Branislav Ivanovic Sold By Chelsea To Zenit
Branislav Ivanovic joined Chelsea from Lokomotiv Moscow in 2009.

Liam Twomey/ESPN