Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi has reportedly rejected the opportunity to be part of a huge swap deal involving Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Manchester United have been repeatedly linked with a move for Icardi, with Romelu Lukaku possibly heading the other way to San Siro this summer. The Argentina international has been told he can leave the San Siro this summer … [Read more...] about Man Utd-linked striker rejects huge Arsenal swap deal
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Inter offer ex-Mourinho target to Man Utd in £75m ‘Lukaku affair’
Inter Milan could try and include Ivan Perisic as part of a cash-plus-player deal for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 30-year-old winger was a target for Jose Mourinho at United and he was linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in January, while Gazzetta Dello Sport claimed that West Ham United had entered the race to sign him in April. Perisic was a regular starter … [Read more...] about Inter offer ex-Mourinho target to Man Utd in £75m ‘Lukaku affair’
Gossip: Maguire to Man Utd done, Bale’s £1m-a-week ruins Neymar’s plan
MAGUIRE TO MAN UTD ‘SHORTLY’ We bring you more contradictory whispers around Harry Maguire. It was reported over the weekend that United would walk away from negotiations if their latest offer – supposedly £74million so the England centre-back does not become the world’s most expensive defender – was rejected. Now we are being told that a deal to break Virgil van Dijk’s record … [Read more...] about Gossip: Maguire to Man Utd done, Bale’s £1m-a-week ruins Neymar’s plan
Milner labels Sevilla man ‘disgrace’ after horror tackle
James Milner has hit out at Sevilla’s Joris Gnagnon after his horror tackle on Yasser Larouci in Liverpool’s friendly loss. Larouci was carried off the pitch in a stretcher following a nasty challenge as Liverpool fell 2-1 to Sevilla during their pre-season friendly in Boston. Jurgen Klopp later said it appeared Larouci had been “lucky” not to have suffered a more serious … [Read more...] about Milner labels Sevilla man ‘disgrace’ after horror tackle
‘I think he’s happy’ – Mata wants Pogba to stay at Man Utd
Juan Mata hopes fantastic and influential midfielder Paul Pogba will remain at Manchester United and help turn the city red again. Three years after returning to Old Trafford in what was a world-record £89million deal, the 26-year-old has publicly admitted he is open to “a new challenge somewhere else”. Those comments sent tongues wagging, as did agent Mino Raiola speaking … [Read more...] about ‘I think he’s happy’ – Mata wants Pogba to stay at Man Utd