Atletico chasing Osvaldo The La Liga outfit are keen on bolstering their attacking options and see Osvaldo as the ideal solution.
The 27-year-old, who scored 17 goals in 31 appearances for Roma last term, is known in Spain after a two-season stint with Espanyol.
While Osvaldo has been in decent form on the pitch, he was dropped last month from the Italy squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup by manager Cesare Prandelli after he insulted Roma coach Aurelio Andreazzoli.
Osvaldo made the remarks both on the field during the Coppa Italia final loss to arch-rivals Lazio and on Twitter afterwards, and his agent – who confir
...
Read more »
Category: News Views: 928 Added: SkyDate: 27.06.2013 - 16:04
Real Madrid announce Isco capture Real Madrid have beaten Manchester City in the race to sign Spanish midfielder Isco, it has been confirmed.
The 21-year-old has penned a five-year deal at Real after joining from Malaga for a reported fee of €27 million.
Isco – who recently starred for Spain in their Under-21 European Championships win and who has also been capped at senior level - was widely expected to sign for Real after club chairman Florentino Perez revealed the two parties had reached an agreement on Wednesday.
But official confirmation came on Thursday as Real posted a short story on their official website confirming their capture of Isco.
Isco's move to the Spanish capital is a blow to Manchester City, who were hoping that former Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini would be
...
Read more »
Category: News Views: 787 Added: SkyDate: 27.06.2013 - 16:03
Chelsea complete Schuerrle move Andre Schuerrle described his "honour" to sign for Chelsea, after the club officially announced his signing on Tuesday.
The Premier League side confirmed a deal had been reached with Bayer Leverkusen a fortnight ago, and have now revealed the forward has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
And the Germany international is itching to get started for Jose Mourinho's side.
"I am so happy now I have signed and it is an honour for me to play for this club, with this team and for these great fans," Schurrle told the club's official website.
Category: News Views: 1209 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:18
Real Madrid appoint Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid have announced that Carlo Ancelotti will be presented as the club's new manager on Wednesday after signing a three-year deal.
The Italian has departed Paris Saint-Germain after just one-and-a-half seasons in charge, and has been succeeded in the French capital by Laurent Blanc.
Ancelotti, who won the Ligue 1 title with PSG in 2012-13, takes over from Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu following the Portuguese's departure to Chelsea.
The 54-year-old began his career in football as a midfielder with Parma, and went on to represent his country at international level throughout spells with Roma and Milan.
Following his retirement from playing, Ancelotti took up a role as Reggiana boss
...
Read more »
Category: News Views: 1187 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:16
West Brom: No plans to sell Odemwingie West Brom chairman Jeremy Pearce has insisted that the club will not be forced into a cheap sale of Peter Odemwingie.
The striker is widely expected to leave the club following a season of unrest, but Pearce is adamant the Premier League club will not part company with him unless their criteria are met.
Odemwingie started just 13 Premier League games last season compared to 25 the year before and also halved his goal tally in the English top flight from 2011/12 to five.
The wantaway forward caused a great deal of controversy in the January transfer window when he effectively tried to initiate his own move to QPR, only for it to fall through.
"We have a player who is under contract until th
...
Read more »
Category: News Views: 1139 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:14
Liverpool reveal Anfield redevelopment plans Plans that will see the areas surrounding Liverpool's Anfield home regenerated have been revealed.
A 260 million pound collaboration between the Merseyside club, Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group will pave the way for an expansion of the famous stadium and revitalise its surroundings.
Around 300 houses in the area will be demolished, though a further 550 are set to be refurbished as part of a push to improve the area.
Nearby Stanley Park, which had been the proposed site of a new stadium for Liverpool prior to those plans being abandoned due to cost issues, will also be renovated.
The regeneration scheme does not explicitly involve the expansion of Anfield, but will allow the mooted
...
Read more »
Category: News Views: 1061 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:13
Mignolet completes Liverpool switch Simon Mignolet has completed a move to Liverpool on a long-term contract.
The 25-year-old made 101 appearances for Sunderland after joining the Wearside club from Sint Truiden in 2010, but will now look to compete with Pepe Reina for the number one jersey at Anfield.
Liverpool have been busy in the market already in the off-season, signing Spanish duo Luis Alberto and Iago Aspas, as well as Kolo Toure, with manager Brendan Rodgers enthused by the shape his squad is taking.
"I am delighted that we have been able to sign one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League," said Rodgers.
Category: News Views: 944 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:09
« 1 2 ... 9 10 11 12 13 ... 355 356 » 
