First of all, let me start by saying Happy New Month to you all! Welcome to June! Here are the transfer stories making the headlines this mo...
First of all, let me start by saying Happy New Month to you all! Welcome to June!
Here are the transfer stories making the headlines this morning. Enjoy!
- German daily newspaper Bild has learned that Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set to be rewarded with a new contract at Volkswagen Arena. De Bruyne currently earning €5 million gross per season, he will be taking home at least €8.5 million when he extends his contract that will also contain a €60 million release clause.
- Colombian striker Jackson Martinez is interested in joining Spanish giants Valencia, according to the player’s official representative. Following yet another impressive campaign, the 28-year-old is widely expected to leave FC Porto for greener pastures, although he will not be available on the cheap.
- Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport understands that Juventus have reached an agreement to recruit Fiorentina goalkeeper Norberto Neto. The Bianconeri have long been considered favourites for the player’s signature and the latest reports suggest the deal is all but wrapped up.
- Real Madrid have emerged as favourites to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, according to Bild. It is no longer a secret that the England hotshot hopes to leave Anfield this summer and even though the Reds are not too keen on seeing him leave, they may have no choice but to sell.
- Manchester United are hoping to beat Arsenal to the signing of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, 25. (Mirror) Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 28, does not want to move from Tottenham, says his manager Mauricio Pochettino. (Daily Star)
- Daily Record Daily Record carries a photo of one of the many incidents that occurred during Sunday's match between Rangers and Motherwell Liverpool are reportedly in talks with Lyon to complete the transfer of 24-year-old striker Alexandre Lacazette. (Metro)
- Manager Arsene Wenger denies that Arsenal will make a summer move for 28-year-old Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal. (London Evening Standard)
- Winger Theo Walcott, 26, is confident his Arsenal future will be resolved but says "it will take time".(The Independent)
- Aston Villa are prepared to break the current ceiling on wages at the club and offer striker Christian Benteke, 24, a new contract worth £75,000-a-week. (Daily Mail)
- Finally, Yaya Toure has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City, and is confident the club's summer recruitment will see them challenge for major honours next season after a trophyless campaign.
