that Alexis Sanchez is keen for a wages increase and a release clause to be inserted in any potential new contract offer from Arsenal.
The Chile international, who scored the equaliser in Tuesday evening’s Champions League draw with Paris Saint Germain is currently committed to the North London outfit until the end of next season and a fresh deal is in the offing.
The Gunners signed Sanchez from Barcelona in the summer of 2014 and he has since racked up ninety-seven appearances in all competitions, scoring forty-four goals while he was part of the squad that won the FA Cup in 2015.
He made his one hundredth appearance for his country earlier this month and featured at both the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa and the tournament in Brazil four years lat…
Sevilla have reached an agreement with La Liga rivals Valencia for the signing of Argentina international Ever Banega.
The 26-year-old playmaker has been at the Mestalla since 2008 but spent last term on loan at Newell s Old Boys in his homeland, featuring 20 times in all competitions and scoring once.
Banega, who also spent a season on loan at Atletico Madrid during his time with Valencia, will move to Sevilla provided he passes a medical and agrees personal terms.
Ever Banega can become a new player of Sevilla FC if he passes the medical tests in the next few hours and the documents are signed, read a statement on Sevilla s website.
Sevilla FC and Valencia reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of the Argentinian midfielder on Sunday aft…
With the Premier League once again taking centre stage this weekend, we have a stacked Saturday schedule on the cards.
Watching Tottenham welcome Liverpool to north London on Saturday evening for a heavyweight showdown in the capital, the likes of Manchester City will also be looking to extend on their 100% start.
With a string of eye-catching affairs from up and down the country, we have taken a glance at a few of the standout fixtures and the best available betting odds.
Saturday, September 30th
15:00 Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
While Manchester United might have continued to show a string of issues since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, Erik ten Hag’s side certainly gained a welcomed boost earlier in the week. Extending on their EFL Cup adv…
Mainz hotshot Yunus Malli could be leaving the Bundesliga high flyers for greener pastures in the January transfer window, according to his official representative.
The 24-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest commodities in Germany’s top flight and he has been performing at a very high level for several years now.
After bagging 11 league goals last term, Malli has already managed 8 goals and 6 assists in all competitions this season, and no wonder he is being linked with a January exit.
Considering that the midfielder’s current contract is due to expire in June 2018, the upcoming transfer window is probably final chance for Mainz to secure a substantial transfer fee, with Borussia Dortmund expected to reignite their interest in the Turkey international…
Kaka has reiterated his desire to stay at Milan for another season to play his part in making the club a force once again.
The Brazilian returned for a second spell at San Siro on a two-year contract last September following a frustrating spell at Real Madrid.
Kaka is regarded as a Milan legend as a result of his exploits with the Serie A club before making a big-money move to the Bernabeu in 2009.
Reports have suggested the playmaker could move to MLS expansion franchise Orlando City in the close-season.
But the 32-year-old is determined to see Milan compete for honours in the 2014-15 campaign following a frustrating season in which Clarence Seedorf replaced Massimiliano Allegri as coach.
He told Rai 3: My desire is to stay for one more year,
It is f…
Manchester City are not worried about the Premier League title race despite losing ground on Arsenal, so says Manuel Akanji.
Pep Guardiola s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, after Erling Haaland s finish was cancelled out by Demarai Gray s superb strike.
With Mikel Arteta s Arsenal claiming a victory against Brighton and Hove Albion it means the gap is now seven points to the summit for reigning champions City.
Akanji, though, is not concerned, with City having not yet faced their title rivals.
It s the midway point of the season, he told City s official website. Of course, Arsenal are in first but in the end, there are lots of games to play.
We have to play them twice. We ll keep the pressure up and try…
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri sent his well wishes to Alex Ferguson after the former Manchester United manager underwent surgery following a brain haemorrhage.
The football world came together Saturday after Premier League giants United confirmed the iconic 76-year-old is in intensive care having undergone emergency surgery.
Ferguson reportedly fell ill Friday as he was admitted to Macclesfield District Hospital before being transferred to Salford Royal.
The legendary Scot – who also managed St Mirren and Aberdeen – spent 27 trophy-laden years at Old Trafford until 2013, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns among others.
Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone surgery today for a brain haemorrhage. The procedure has go…
Five-time FIFA Women s World Player of the Year Marta has joined Orlando Pride on a two-year contract ahead of the 2017 NWSL season.
The prolific Brazil international moves from Rosengard to Pride an affiliate of MLS club Orlando City as they look to improve on a ninth-placed finish in their debut campaign.
Marta s contract has an option for a third year, and the club are delighted to have captured the 31-year-old who has scored over 100 international goals.
We are incredibly proud to bring Marta to Orlando, and I am personally very excited as I have been a fan of her for many years, said Orlando City chief executive Alex Leitao.
Welcome to the best ever to play the game.
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride)
Our technical team worked hard t…
Paris Saint-Germain is homing in on Manchester United s French midfielder Paul Pogba.
Pogba has been linked with a move away from United since his agent Mino Raiola said he had no future at the club in December.
The 27-year-old has been at United since 2016 but struggled for impact over the past two seasons.
TOP STORY POGBA S PARISIAN PLAY
PSG have made contact with Pogba s agent and placed him on their list of transfer targets, according to Foot Mercato.
The report claims PSG sporting director Leonardo has recently been in touch with Raiola.
The 27-year-old World Cup winner has never played in Ligue 1 in his native France.
Paul Pogba au PSG : ?
— Foot Mercato (@footmercato)
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Juan Mata salvaged a 1-1 draw against America as Manchester United avoided defeat in their pre-season opener on Thursday.
A bullet header from Henry Martin in the 59th minute had Mexican giants America on track for victory in sweltering conditions in Phoenix, until Mata hammered home the equaliser with 12 minutes remaining.
The Red Devils – back in the United States for the second successive year – were missing a host of stars at University of Phoenix Stadium following the World Cup in Russia – Romelu Lukaku, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford on holiday after Russia 2018.
David de Gea, Nemanja Matic and new signing Fred are expected to join the squad next week, while Alexis Sanchez is believed to be on his way to the United States after resolving his visa …