THOHIR - NO SURPRISE SHAQIRI SNUBBED LIVERPOOL
Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has revealed in an exclusive interview with Goal that it is no surprise new signing Xherdan Shaqiri rejected Liverpool in favour of the Italian club. He said: "Inter are a big club, no different from Liverpool: just the same. That’s why I’m not surprised that Shaqiri chose to sign for Inter. We have a great history behind us. We won the Champions League three times and we are the only one in Italy that have never relegated from Serie A."
Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has revealed in an exclusive interview with Goal that it is no surprise new signing Xherdan Shaqiri rejected Liverpool in favour of the Italian club. He said: "Inter are a big club, no different from Liverpool: just the same. That’s why I’m not surprised that Shaqiri chose to sign for Inter. We have a great history behind us. We won the Champions League three times and we are the only one in Italy that have never relegated from Serie A."
RECAP - KOEMAN KEEN ON VILHENAAccording to Voetbal International Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is interested in Tonny Vilhena from Feyenoord. The 20-year-old midfielder wants to leave the club and Koeman is hoping to sign him in January.
SCHURRLE SPECULATION INTENSIFIESThe German international's future at Stamford Bridge has been uncertain for some time and links away from Chelsea continue to persist today. The Guardian have reported that Wolfsburg are continuing talks with the £23.5million rated midfielder, while Bild says that Borussia Dortmund have entered the race in case Marco Reus moves on in the summer.
ATHLETIC CLUB LINE UP ILLARRAMENDI BID
Spanish publication Marca believes that Athletic Bilbao are stepping up their interest in Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi. Arsenal are interested in the midfielder but are unwilling to pay more than £11million while the player has not ruled out staying at the Bernabeu.
Spanish publication Marca believes that Athletic Bilbao are stepping up their interest in Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi. Arsenal are interested in the midfielder but are unwilling to pay more than £11million while the player has not ruled out staying at the Bernabeu.
DONE DEAL - YANGA-MBIWA TO ROMA
RECAP - REAL MADRID COURT STERLINGThe Daily Express is reporting that Real Madrid are monitoring Raheem Sterling's situation at Liverpool after he rejected a second contract extension last week. The European champions are thought to be preparing a £26million bid.
RECAP - ATHLETIC BILBAO KEEN ON KLOPPBasque publication Alirón is reporting that Athletic Bilbao will make an approach for Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgenn Klopp
next season. The club's fans vote for a new president in March and the
German is being targeted by one of the leading candidates, Fernando Garcia Macua.
RECAP - ARSENAL TO WAIT FOR SCHNEIDERLINThe Daily Star are reporting that Arsenal will wait until the summer to sign Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. The emergence of Francis Coquelin has convinced Arsene Wenger he can cope this season without the France international.
ATHLETIC BILBAO SLAP £32M PRICE TAG ON LAPORTE
According to the Daily Mirror Athletic Bilbao will only allowed defender Aymeric Laporte to leave the club if his full buy-out clause of £32m is met. Manchester United and Real Madrid have both been linked with the 20-year-old.
LIVERPOOL CONSIDER DEMARAI GRAY MOVEGoal can report that Liverpool are thought to have first option on Birmingham's 18 year-old winger. Gray
is one of the most highly rated teenagers in English football and the
Reds have the right to match any offer accepted by Birmingham for the
player, having secured the deal when Jordon Ibe joined the St Andrew's club on loan last season.
ARSENAL INTERESTED IN EMPOLI'S RUGANI
The Daily Star are reporting that Arsene Wenger is interested in adding another defender to his books with Daniele Rugani of Empoli in his sights.
The Daily Star are reporting that Arsene Wenger is interested in adding another defender to his books with Daniele Rugani of Empoli in his sights.
TRANSFER RECAP - CUADRADO TO CHELSEASky Sport Italia are reporting that Juan Cuadrado has agreed personal terms with the Premier League leaders. However Chelsea are yet to agree a deal with the Colombian international's club, Fiorentina, with the Serie A side holding out for his buy-out clause.
TRANSFER RECAP - BALOTELLI HAPPY AT LIVERPOOL
"Yes, he is happy at Liverpool," agent Mino Raiola told Sky Sports. "Nobody is happy to be left out but he reacted in a professional way. He was injured and moved to a big club. Mario will win this struggle and become better. It is then up to Brendan Rodgers to give him a chance."
"Yes, he is happy at Liverpool," agent Mino Raiola told Sky Sports. "Nobody is happy to be left out but he reacted in a professional way. He was injured and moved to a big club. Mario will win this struggle and become better. It is then up to Brendan Rodgers to give him a chance."
RUMOUR RECAP - LAPORTE TO MANCHESTER UNITED?
According to Sky Sports, Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte would be keen on a move to Manchester United. However, United are yet to make an approach and face competition from Real Madrid.
According to Sky Sports, Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte would be keen on a move to Manchester United. However, United are yet to make an approach and face competition from Real Madrid.
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