Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has warned president Florentino Perez he has offers to leave this summer. Asensio has been outstanding over the past two games, turning their Champions League clash with PSG from the bench and scoring twice in victory at Real Betis. Diario Gol says Asensio believes his form is proof he deserves a regular start and his minders have warned Perez offers are now arriving. Juventus, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have all made contact with Asensio’s camp – with some making attempts in January. Chelsea, particularly, are intensifying their interest and are using the presence…
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The son of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has signed for his former club Guingamp. Striker Isaac Drogba, 17, has linked up with the top-flight French club’s under-19 side after leaving Chelsea’s academy. His father posted a message on Instagram, which read: “Couldn’t be more proud of you Isaac Drogba.” And two other Chelsea legends reacted to the news. Frank Lampard wrote: “Congratulations! I remember Isaac as the small polite boy! Now a man!” And ex-Blues captain John Terry said: “Can’t believe how big he is mate, congratulations.” And Isaac could be a future England international. Back in 2015, Drogba said:…
Manchester United are under no pressure to lose Marcos Rojo to PSG, it has been revealed. With less than 18 months to run on his current deal, there’s been concerns of Rojo being tempted away this summer. The Argentina defender has been linked with PSG amid the contract doubts. However, ESPN says a move to Paris – for now – is a non-starter due to the uncertainty over coach Unai Emery’s position. PSG’s board have told sports director Antero Henrique to pull back from any transfer work until they have decided who will be coaching the first team next season.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have left Ghana to Congo Brazzaville for their second leg encounter against Congolese outfit, CARRA in the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round. Yakubu Mohammed scored a 90+3 minute penalty for Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to clinch a 1:0 advantage for the Porcupines in the first leg. Kotoko will be playing CARRA on Wednesday at 3:00 pm Local time.
Sekondi Eleven Wise Football Club have reportedly agreed on the sale of four players to rivals Sekondi Hasaacas for a reportedly GHC 4,000.00. David Nyankum, John Koomson, Philip Owusu Ansah Flamini and Edmund Ampofo have trained with Sekondi Hasaacas since January. Hasaacas have paid GHC 1,000.00 for the service of each player, but Sekondi Eleven Wise will be 60 percent rich for any onward transfer. The decision was arrived at after a meeting between the two clubs at the palace of Nana Ngyieresia. Sekondi Hasaacas and Sekondi Eleven Wise are currently preparing for life in the Division One League and…
Newly promoted to Division One League, Skyy Football Club is in search of the whereabout of former Sekondi Hasaacas midfielder, Theophilus Nana Awortwe. Theophilus Nana Awortwe has reportedly failed to turn up to the club’s training grounds for the past three weeks despite penning down a deal not long ago. A side of the coin also has it that Theophilus Awortwe is currently with Nigerian Premier League side Lorbi Stars for a possible deal between the two parties. With a reported three-year contract between Skyy FC and Theophilus Nana Awortwe, the Wilson Arthur owned club reckons its illegal for Lorbi…
Chelsea are prepared to discuss a swap deal with Manchester City over Eden Hazard. The Daily Star says Chelsea are ready to listen to City’s offer for Hazard – but only if they get Sergio Aguero in return. Premier League’s champions elect City are willing to splash an outrageous £150million to bring in their top target. But the Blues are only will to part company with their Belgian superstar to a fellow English club if they can get top marksman Aguero to solve their on-going strike problem. Real Madrid are also keeping stock of the situation as they are keen…
Liverpool are ready to hand Sadio Mane a bumper new contract. The Mirror says the Senegal international is two years into a contract at Anfield that runs until 2021. But in recognition of his contribution – and of the fact that the market has moved upwards since he joined from Southampton just two years ago – the forward is in line for a pay hike. The incredible rise in salaries is prompting clubs to protect their prized assets and, despite pocketing £143m from the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, the Reds have no intention of allowing other stars to…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to go back to Real Madrid to boost his midfield next season. The Daily Express says Mourinho is interested in both Toni Kroos and Luka Modric – both targets for the club in the past. Mourinho will be left short in midfield this summer, with Marouane Fellani linked with an Old Trafford exit and Carrick expected to retire. He said: “We need to sign a midfield player because we are going to lose Michael Carrick. “Of course, we need balance in the team. I told you that one or two months ago when…
Aston Villa wing-back Ahmed Elmohamady has urged Egypt teammate Mohamed Salah to stick with Liverpool. Salah, after already scoring 30 goals this season, is being linked with a summer move to Real Madrid. But Elmohamady, in contrast to many Egyptian football identities, believes the Reds attacker should stay where he is. “His time in Chelsea helped him a lot. He is a source of happiness and joy for us, I think he should stay in Liverpool,” he insisted. “He is the club’s superstar, but if he wants to leave, he should leave after at least another season in Liverpool.”