Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England international
right back Kyle Walker for a fee of £45m with £5m as add-ons.
The 27 year old spent eight years at Tottenham Hotspur where he made
183 appearances. He was part of the Premier League team of the
2016-2017 season. A season where he made 31 league starts with five
assist.
He becomes Pep Guardiola's fourth signing of the summer, which takes
City's spending to £127.7m With a left back still expected to be
signed especially with Monaco's left back Benjamin Mendy being linked
with a £35m move, it could take their spending to close to the £200m
mark in the coming weeks.
Speaking on his move to the Etihad Stadium, Walker had this to say:
"Pep Guardiola is one of the most respected managers in the world and
I feel he can help me take my game to a new level."
He started being linked with a move to Manchester City towards the
dying months of last season. City were initially put back by the
player's valuation, but following Dani Alves' decision to sign for PSG
when he was poised to join City, the club moved quickly to secure the
services of a prime target within 24 hours having submitted a bid on
Friday.
He is now expected to be in the party that would travel to the United
States for a pre-season tour. Where they would play Manchester United
amongst other teams.
Friday, 14 July 2017
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Ozil: I will stay at Arsenal
Arsenal have received reassurances from their midfielder Mesut Ozil
that he would remain at the club and extend his contract when
negotiations resume.
The future of the 28 year old German international has been the
subject of speculation since the beginning of the year as his contract
has just one year to run.
Asked about whether he would be staying in North London beyond this
season in Sydney, Australia where Arsenal are on tour, his reply was;
"It is definitely my preference to stay,"
"Once everyone is back in London, we will sit down and discuss the
future. I have always said that I feel very good at Arsenal."
He continued by asserting that preparation for the forth coming season
was presently his priority.
"For now the most important thing is our pre-season and getting
through the tour, training and getting fitness,"
"I have always said that I feel very good at Arsenal."
Ozil is entering his fifth season as an Arsenal player. He was signed
from Real Madrid in 2013 for a fee of £42m. A fee that made him the
club's record signing at the time. A record that now belongs to new
signing Alexander Lacazette.
During his time at the club, he has won three FA cups and two community shields.
Although, few would take his reassurances with a pinch of salt until
he truly puts pen to paper to extend his stay at the club beyond this
season. Until then, his words remain just that, words.
While in Australia, Arsenal would play two games, the first of which
is on Thursday against Sydney FC and on Saturday against Western
Sydney Wanderers.
After Australia, they leave for China where they would face German
Champions Bayern Munich on 19 July and Premier League champions
Chelsea on 22 July.
Following the Asia tour, they return to England for the Emirates cup.
that he would remain at the club and extend his contract when
negotiations resume.
The future of the 28 year old German international has been the
subject of speculation since the beginning of the year as his contract
has just one year to run.
Asked about whether he would be staying in North London beyond this
season in Sydney, Australia where Arsenal are on tour, his reply was;
"It is definitely my preference to stay,"
"Once everyone is back in London, we will sit down and discuss the
future. I have always said that I feel very good at Arsenal."
He continued by asserting that preparation for the forth coming season
was presently his priority.
"For now the most important thing is our pre-season and getting
through the tour, training and getting fitness,"
"I have always said that I feel very good at Arsenal."
Ozil is entering his fifth season as an Arsenal player. He was signed
from Real Madrid in 2013 for a fee of £42m. A fee that made him the
club's record signing at the time. A record that now belongs to new
signing Alexander Lacazette.
During his time at the club, he has won three FA cups and two community shields.
Although, few would take his reassurances with a pinch of salt until
he truly puts pen to paper to extend his stay at the club beyond this
season. Until then, his words remain just that, words.
While in Australia, Arsenal would play two games, the first of which
is on Thursday against Sydney FC and on Saturday against Western
Sydney Wanderers.
After Australia, they leave for China where they would face German
Champions Bayern Munich on 19 July and Premier League champions
Chelsea on 22 July.
Following the Asia tour, they return to England for the Emirates cup.
Monday, 10 July 2017
Lukaku joins Manchester United for a fee of £75m
Manchester United have signed Romelu Lukaku for a fee of £75m. The 24
year old arrives from Everton after three seasons at the Merseyside
club. The first of which was spent on loan.
Lukaku who scored 68 league goals has signed a five year contract at
Old Trafford with the option for a further sixth year.
Speaking on the Belgian's arrival, Jose Mourinho said.
"Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big
personality and a big player,"
"It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club.
"He will be a great addition to the group. I am really looking forward
to working with him again."
Lukaku was also the subject of a separate bid from Chelsea. But it
came too late after Manchester United had agreed a fee with Everton.
He turned down a lucrative contract from Everton last season that
would have made him the club's highest paid player in it's history.
Claiming he didn't want to remain at the same level.
In his response to his signing, he said;
"I cannot wait to run out at Old Trafford in front of 75,000 fans."
He becomes Manchester United's second major signing of the summer
after the signing of Swede defender Victor Lindelof who arrived from
Benfica for a fee of £32m.
Jose Mourinho's side are currently in the United States for a 18 day
pre-season training.
year old arrives from Everton after three seasons at the Merseyside
club. The first of which was spent on loan.
Lukaku who scored 68 league goals has signed a five year contract at
Old Trafford with the option for a further sixth year.
Speaking on the Belgian's arrival, Jose Mourinho said.
"Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big
personality and a big player,"
"It is only natural that he wants to develop his career at the biggest club.
"He will be a great addition to the group. I am really looking forward
to working with him again."
Lukaku was also the subject of a separate bid from Chelsea. But it
came too late after Manchester United had agreed a fee with Everton.
He turned down a lucrative contract from Everton last season that
would have made him the club's highest paid player in it's history.
Claiming he didn't want to remain at the same level.
In his response to his signing, he said;
"I cannot wait to run out at Old Trafford in front of 75,000 fans."
He becomes Manchester United's second major signing of the summer
after the signing of Swede defender Victor Lindelof who arrived from
Benfica for a fee of £32m.
Jose Mourinho's side are currently in the United States for a 18 day
pre-season training.
Sunday, 9 July 2017
Chelsea signs German defender Antonio Rudiger for £29m
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of German defender Antonio Rudiger
for an initial fee of £29m which could rise to £33m with add-ons. The
24 year old joins from Seria A side Roma.
He was a consistent presence in the Italian capital side defence last
season, making a total of 30 league appearances as they finished
second behind Juventus.
He was part of the German squad that won the confederation cup in
Russia last week.
Antonio Rudiger came through the youth system at Borussia Dortmund
before he joined Stuttgart in 2011.
Speaking on his move to West London where his resumption for
pre-season is to be delayed following his participation at the
Confederation, he said.
"It's a great feeling because not every player has the opportunity to
join a huge club like this,"
He becomes Chelsea's first major signing of the summer as they look to
improve a squad that would be participating in the champions league
after a break from Europe last season.
The squad of Premier League champions are expected back for pre-season
training on Monday.
After the poor way in which the re-signing of Romelu Lukaku was
handled, this signing would come as a measure of relief to Antonio
Conte that the club has finally set the ball rolling on their transfer
business for the summer.
With the transfter window still in its early days, the club has
continually being linked to Monaco's midfielder Bakayoko and Juventus'
left back Alex Sandro.
And the club is still targeting a striker as a possible replacement
for Diego Costa who is expected to leave after being told he wasn't
part of the manager's plans.
for an initial fee of £29m which could rise to £33m with add-ons. The
24 year old joins from Seria A side Roma.
He was a consistent presence in the Italian capital side defence last
season, making a total of 30 league appearances as they finished
second behind Juventus.
He was part of the German squad that won the confederation cup in
Russia last week.
Antonio Rudiger came through the youth system at Borussia Dortmund
before he joined Stuttgart in 2011.
Speaking on his move to West London where his resumption for
pre-season is to be delayed following his participation at the
Confederation, he said.
"It's a great feeling because not every player has the opportunity to
join a huge club like this,"
He becomes Chelsea's first major signing of the summer as they look to
improve a squad that would be participating in the champions league
after a break from Europe last season.
The squad of Premier League champions are expected back for pre-season
training on Monday.
After the poor way in which the re-signing of Romelu Lukaku was
handled, this signing would come as a measure of relief to Antonio
Conte that the club has finally set the ball rolling on their transfer
business for the summer.
With the transfter window still in its early days, the club has
continually being linked to Monaco's midfielder Bakayoko and Juventus'
left back Alex Sandro.
And the club is still targeting a striker as a possible replacement
for Diego Costa who is expected to leave after being told he wasn't
part of the manager's plans.
Saturday, 8 July 2017
Manchester United confirms deal for Lukaku subject to a medical
Manchester United have confirmed that they have reached a deal with
Everton for the signing of Romelu Lukaku. The 24 year old was the
subject of a £75m bid on Thursday.
The club has now announced that a deal is in place to bring the
Belgian to Old Trafford.
Confirming the annoucement via it tweeter page, it says thus:
"MUFC is delighted to announce a fee has been agreed with Everton for
the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, subject to a medical & personal terms"
With this announcement, they have succeeded in beating Chelsea to the
signature of Lukaku. He was poised to rejoin Chelsea after being
linked all summer to Stamford Bridge. But following Manchester
United's failure to reach an agreement with Real Madrid over the
signing of Alvaro Morata, Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to sign
Lukaku, jumping ahead of the queue to beat Chelsea who were previously
in prime position for his signature.
The Belgian has been prolific during his time in the Premier League
since he was first signed by Chelsea in 2011 as an 18 year old. His
goals have largely been with West Brom and Everton after failing to
secure a first team place at Chelsea. He was loaned out to West Brom
and Everton before securing a permanent deal to Goodison Park. With a
new chapter set to begin in his career, he is just less than 15 goals
away from clocking a century of goals in the Premier League.
Everton for the signing of Romelu Lukaku. The 24 year old was the
subject of a £75m bid on Thursday.
The club has now announced that a deal is in place to bring the
Belgian to Old Trafford.
Confirming the annoucement via it tweeter page, it says thus:
"MUFC is delighted to announce a fee has been agreed with Everton for
the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, subject to a medical & personal terms"
With this announcement, they have succeeded in beating Chelsea to the
signature of Lukaku. He was poised to rejoin Chelsea after being
linked all summer to Stamford Bridge. But following Manchester
United's failure to reach an agreement with Real Madrid over the
signing of Alvaro Morata, Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to sign
Lukaku, jumping ahead of the queue to beat Chelsea who were previously
in prime position for his signature.
The Belgian has been prolific during his time in the Premier League
since he was first signed by Chelsea in 2011 as an 18 year old. His
goals have largely been with West Brom and Everton after failing to
secure a first team place at Chelsea. He was loaned out to West Brom
and Everton before securing a permanent deal to Goodison Park. With a
new chapter set to begin in his career, he is just less than 15 goals
away from clocking a century of goals in the Premier League.
Friday, 7 July 2017
Chelsea matches Manchester United £75m bid for Lukaku
Chelsea have entered the fray to sign Romelu Lukaku after they matched
Manchester United's bid of £75m. The West London club were in pole
position to resign their former player as he has been linked with them
all summer. But a lack of movement from the Stamford Bridge outfit saw
Manchester United jump ahead of the queue to take the lead in the race
to sign the Belgian international after they sent a bid of £75m on
Thursday. It has now emerged that Chelsea have responded in like sum
as both clubs go head-to-head in the race to sign him.
Manchester United are now in a stronger position to sign the 24 year
old largely due to he player's agent. His agent Raiola has as his
clients Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He was
instrumental in bring all three players to Old Trafford last season.
And he looks set to do the same with Lukaku.
The destination of the Belgian striker, a scorer of 25 league goals
last season should become clearer in the coming days.
Manchester United's bid of £75m. The West London club were in pole
position to resign their former player as he has been linked with them
all summer. But a lack of movement from the Stamford Bridge outfit saw
Manchester United jump ahead of the queue to take the lead in the race
to sign the Belgian international after they sent a bid of £75m on
Thursday. It has now emerged that Chelsea have responded in like sum
as both clubs go head-to-head in the race to sign him.
Manchester United are now in a stronger position to sign the 24 year
old largely due to he player's agent. His agent Raiola has as his
clients Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He was
instrumental in bring all three players to Old Trafford last season.
And he looks set to do the same with Lukaku.
The destination of the Belgian striker, a scorer of 25 league goals
last season should become clearer in the coming days.
Everton set to sign Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney looks set to rejoin Everton on a free transfer 13 years
after he left for Manchester United.
His respresentatives have been holding talks with the hierarchy at
Everton in the last few days, and a deal is set to be close to being
finalised according to reports.
He has been the subject of speculation since the turn of the year.
The 31 year old has seen his playing time diminished over the last few
seasons. A situation that has seen his importance to the Old Trafford
club recede over time. He only started 15 games last season.
He was on the books of Everton from 2002 to 2004 making 67 appearances
after coming through the club's academy. His resigning would follow
the pattern of the biblical prodigal son, with the only difference
being that he instead made something out of his time way from
Merseyside. Going on to become Manchester United highest goal scorer
with 253 goals as well as for holding same record for England, taking
both records from United legend Bobby Charlton. He also capped his
time at Manchester United winning several titles.
His current contract which is set to be terminated to allow him move
to his boyhood club was due to expire in 2019. It is worth £300,000 a
week. According to reports, Manchester United would make up the short
fall of his wages in the deal that would take him to Goodison Park.
His signing would cap an interesting transfer window for Ronald
Koeman, as the club's new found financial power as seen them spend a
little over £100m on five players. It remains to be seen whether Wayne
Rooney would be a replacement for Romelu Lukaku who looks set to join
Manchester United or there would be further signings in boaster
Everton's forward line.
after he left for Manchester United.
His respresentatives have been holding talks with the hierarchy at
Everton in the last few days, and a deal is set to be close to being
finalised according to reports.
He has been the subject of speculation since the turn of the year.
The 31 year old has seen his playing time diminished over the last few
seasons. A situation that has seen his importance to the Old Trafford
club recede over time. He only started 15 games last season.
He was on the books of Everton from 2002 to 2004 making 67 appearances
after coming through the club's academy. His resigning would follow
the pattern of the biblical prodigal son, with the only difference
being that he instead made something out of his time way from
Merseyside. Going on to become Manchester United highest goal scorer
with 253 goals as well as for holding same record for England, taking
both records from United legend Bobby Charlton. He also capped his
time at Manchester United winning several titles.
His current contract which is set to be terminated to allow him move
to his boyhood club was due to expire in 2019. It is worth £300,000 a
week. According to reports, Manchester United would make up the short
fall of his wages in the deal that would take him to Goodison Park.
His signing would cap an interesting transfer window for Ronald
Koeman, as the club's new found financial power as seen them spend a
little over £100m on five players. It remains to be seen whether Wayne
Rooney would be a replacement for Romelu Lukaku who looks set to join
Manchester United or there would be further signings in boaster
Everton's forward line.
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