Klopp wants end to Lewandowski speculation Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp wants an end to speculation over Robert Lewandowski's future in the coming days.
The Poland international has been heavily linked with a move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who beat Dortmund to win the UEFA Champions League on Saturday at Wembley.
Lewandowski's agent claimed on Monday that an agreement between the clubs was the only thing left to be done in the deal.
However, Klopp insists there has been no offer from the Bavarian club, and is keen to see the striker's future determined shortly.
"As things stand, there is no official offer from Bayern Munich," K
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Category: News Views: 828 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:39
Courtois keen to extend Atletico stay Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants to remain on loan at Atletico Madrid for a third year next season.
The Belgian shot-stopper, who joined Chelsea from Genk in 2011, has made 95 appearances in La Liga for Atletico in the last two campaigns, recently winning the Copa del Rey in the process, and wants to remain at the Vicente Calderon next season.
With Petr Cech continuing as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper, Courtois' best chance of playing regular football is likely to be a move away from Stamford Bridge and the Belgian asserted it is Atletico that he wants to play for.
Writing on his personal Twitter account, he said: "Thank you very much to all athletic for this
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Category: News Views: 780 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:37
Zidane to lead Real Madrid project Former Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the club's new sporting director by president Florentino Perez.
Zidane was brought to the club for a world-record fee in 2001 during Perez's first period as president and the 66-year-old wants him to be more involved in first-team affairs after Jose Mourinho's departure.
The Frenchman, who made 155 appearances in his five years at the Bernabeu scoring 38 goals, will be involved in hiring Mourinho's successor and has been backed to become coach in the future by Perez.
"We do not know who will be the coach," he told Cadena SER. "But we want this sports project to be led by Zidane. I did not think Zidane would like to be a coach, but in recent years he has decid
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Category: News Views: 769 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:36
Benitez thanks Chelsea following Napoli appointment New Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has thanked the staff, players and fans of former club Chelsea.
Benitez did not enjoy the best of welcomes at Stamford Bridge after being hired in November 2012, but secured UEFA Champions League qualification as well as winning the UEFA Europa League.
The Spaniard's appointment at Napoli was confirmed on Monday night by chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis and he also took the opportunity to thank his former squad.
Via his personal blog, Benitez said: "I want to thank every single member of my staff at Chelsea FC.
"They have all contributed to make possible what this football club has achieved this season, we went far in every
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Category: News Views: 836 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:34
Heitinga set for Everton exit Everton's Dutch defender Johnny Heitinga could leave Goodison Park this summer.
The 29-year-old's contract at the club expires at the end of next season and the Netherlands international admits Everton may wish to secure a transfer fee for him, rather than allowing him to leave for free.
Heitinga has again been linked with a move to Fenerbahce, having seen a move to the Turkish side collapse in January, and he told Voetbal International that a switch could be on the cards again.
"If they want to earn something for me, this is the moment," he said.
"I have made no arrangement with the club about tha
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Category: News Views: 788 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:33
Sterling targets top-four finish for Liverpool Liverpool's Raheem Sterling wants the club to break into the top four of the Premier League next season.
Sterling played 24 times in the Premier League this term as he helped Brendan Rodgers' side to finish seventh, but believes Champions League qualification is the next step.
Liverpool have not featured in Europe's premier club competition since 2010, when they were eliminated in the group stage, but Sterling feels he and his team-mates can build on their impressive late-season form in the next campaign.
When asked by Sky Sports News where the club should target, Sterling asserted: "I'd say top four, definitely.
Category: News Views: 824 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:32
Laudrup anticipates Williams loss Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is facing up to the prospect of losing centre-back Ashley Williams in the close-season.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are reported to have targeted the Welsh defender as an ideal acquisition, with competition for his signature likely to hot up over the coming weeks.
While Williams signed a contract in October which will keep him at the club until 2015, Laudrup admits the 28-year-old may leave, but he is not expecting many departures from the Liberty Stadium.
"There has been a lot of talk and let's see what happens," Laudrup told The Daily Express.
Category: News Views: 898 Added: SkyDate: 28.05.2013 - 18:31
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