May 2018 - Soccer Wiretap

Paul Pogba Fears Fine If He Speaks His Mind About United
Paul Pogba has reportedly requested a transfer from United.

The Guardian

PSG Buys Thilo Kehrer From Schalke For $42M
Thilo Kehrer is a 21-year-old center-back who made his debut with Schalke in 2016.

The Guardian

United To Hire Director Of Football
The move will allow United a continuity of football style and ethos as well as a more streamlined transfer policy.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Luka Modric Won't Leave Real Madrid For Inter
Inter was offering a six-year contract worth €10 million per year.

Tomas Roncero/As.com

Andrea Pirlo Furious TV Deal Prevents Him From Coaching Italy
Andrea Pirlo retired from soccer last November.

Ben Gladwell/ESPN

Lionel Messi Named Captain Of Barcelona
Sergio Busquets will become the club's second captain, a role previously held by Lionel Messi.

Sam Marsden/ESPN

Austin City Council Again Delays Vote On MLS Stadium
Mayor Steve Adler believed the plan had the votes to pass but agreed to delay action until Aug. 15.

Associated Press

United Viewed Jose Mourinho's Transfer List As Short-Term Fixes
Manchester United did not follow through with buying Jose Mourinho's transfer targets due to their misgiving about players he had identified.

Daniel Taylor/The Guardian

Jamie Vardy Signs Extension With Leicester Through 2022
Jamie Vardy has scored 88 goals for Leicester since arriving in 2012.

ESPN

Everton Signs Yerry Mina, Bernard, Andre Gomes
Everton has made three major signings at the end of the transfer window.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Diego Godin Rejects Offer From Manchester United To Stay With Atleti
Manchester United has made a €25 million offer to Atletico Madrid for Diego Godin.

Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian

Ousmane Dembele Confirms He'll Remain With Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele received interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Bleacher Report

Real Madrid Agrees To Buy Thibaut Courtois From Chelsea For $45M
Thibaut Courtois wanted a return to Madrid to spend more time with his two children.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

Arsenal Open To Selling Danny Welbeck, David Ospina, Mohamed Elneny
Danny Welbeck has a year remaining on his deal with Arsenal.

Peter O'Rourke/ESPN

ESPN Signs Multi-Year Deal With Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo's debut match with Juventus will be aired on ESPN+.

ESPN

Axel Witsel Rejected United In Favor Of Dortmund
Axel Witsel is joining Dortmund on a $23 million transfer after one season in China.

Goal.com

Mateo Kovacic To Join Chelsea On Loan From Real Madrid
Mateo Kovacic is still 24 years old and seems destined to be a starter for Real Madrid once Luka Modric leaves or enters his decline.

Lucas Navarrete/Managing Madrid

Chelsea To Pay $92.8M To Athletic For Kepa Arrizabalaga
Real Madrid came close to buying Kepa for only £17.9 million in January.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Barcelona Offered $58M Plus Players To United For Paul Pogba
Barcelona offered Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes to United as part of their package for Paul Pogba.

Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian

Joe Hart Sold To Burnley
Joe Hart spent 12 years as a City player.

The Guardian

Stan Kroenke Buys Remaining Arsenal Shares At $2.3 Billion Valuation
The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST) described the announcement as “a dreadful day for Arsenal football club.”

David Conn/The Guardian

Paul Pogba Interested In Transfer To Barcelona Or Juventus
Paul Pogba is feeling increasingly unsettled with his position at Manchester United following criticism against him by Jose Mourinho.

Rob Dawson/ESPN

Chelsea Sends Matt Miazga To Nantes On Loan
Matt Miazga joined Chelsea in January 2016 from New York Red Bulls.

ESPN

Thibaut Courtois Fails To Report To Training With Chelsea
This would have marked Thibaut Courtois' return to the club following his World Cup holiday.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

United Increase Pursuit Of Jerome Boateng
Jerome Boateng would like to leave Bayern this summer.

Rob Dawson/ESPN

Jose Mourinho Expects 'Difficult Season' For United
Jose Mourinho has lamented United's lack of transfer action and pleads through the media for Ed Woodward to take action.

The Guardian

United Give No. 10 Jersey To Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford becomes the first United player to wear the shirt since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in December.

ESPN

Willian Reveals Barcelona Has Made Official Offer
Willian would like to remain with Chelsea.

ESPN

Thibaut Courtois Asks Chelsea For Transfer To Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois has made no secret of his desire to spend more time with his two children who live with his former partner in Madrid.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

Leicester City Sells Ahmed Musa To Al-Nassr
Leicester bought Ahmed Musa for approximately £16 million from CSKA Moscow in 2016.

BBC