Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool were never interested in Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitayan may have spent two years playing under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund. But the German says he never had the slightest bit of interest in bringing Mkhitayan to Anfield. "If you have had players, you know more about them. You want to learn about other players. That's how it is." Get Mkhitayan in you Dream Team now for £5m The American opted to join Jose Mourinho at riacals Man United this summer. "I knew quite early that...

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte throws Diego Costa’s future into doubt after Real Madrid loss

ANTONIO CONTE has admitted he doesn’t know if Diego Costa will remain a Chelsea player.   EXIT: Diego Costa Costa has been closely linked with a return to Atletico Madrid this summer. But he looked ready to stay put with Conte unsure whether he had enough firepower in reserve to let the 27-year-old seek a move away from west London. However the new Blues boss has plunged Costa’s future back into doubt by refusing to confirm whether the...

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Champions League will stop Leicester challenging for title - Niall Quinn

NIALL QUINN fears Leicester’s Champions League dream could end up making their Premier League defence a nightmare. NOT AGAIN: Quinn says Leicester won't be able to repeat their title triumph Worried about the negative impact a dual charge on home and European fronts will bring to the Foxes – former Manchester City striker Quinn tips his old club to reclaim their crown. And he is also ‘blaming’ Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester for the increased summer...

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RUMOURS: Chelsea have £57m bid rejected for Lukaku

The Blues remain confident of securing a deal for the Everton striker, even though the club are holding out for £75 million  Chelsea have had a £57 million bid rejected by Everton for Romelu Lukaku, according to the Mirror. The report claims that the Toffees are demanding £75m for the Belgium international but Chelsea are confident that they can secure a deal for less. Everton have accepted that the striker wants to leave Goodison Park this...

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Inter vs Bayern Munich: Nerazzurri fend off Icardi speculation ahead of ICC clash

The Italian and German giants lock horns at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, but a prospective move to Napoli is dominating the agenda around the club captain   Inter face a tough test in the shape of Bayern Munich in their latest International Champions Cup clash, but the biggest concerns at the Italian giants revolve around the future of Mauro Icardi. The ex-Barcelona and Sampdoria striker has been heavily tipped to succeed...

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Wayne Rooney says Jose Mourinho has been 'fantastic' on Manchester United training ground

Rooney has been impressed with Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney says Jose Mourinho has been "fantastic" at getting his message across as Manchester United prepare for the new season. The England striker admits their plans have been disrupted by a cancelled friendly against Manchester City in China and the advent of international tours in general, but insists training has been "really good". Rooney, for whom a testimonial against Everton will...

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa struggling with back injury as new season approaches

                    Diego Costa is not expected to feature against Real Madrid on Saturday Chelsea striker Diego Costa is struggling with a back injury and will not play against Real Madrid on Saturday, head coach Antonio Conte has confirmed. The Spain international took no part in the Blues' 1-0 win over Liverpool in the International Champions Cup...

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Higuain's Juventus move not about money - agent

Gonzalo Higuian's brother and agent Nicolas says his move from Napoli to Juventus was motivated by the project the money. Nocolas Higuain says his brother Gonzalo's move from Napoli to fierce Serie A rivals Juventus was not motivated by money, claiming higher wages were offered by his former club. Nicolas took offence to a letter published by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who criticised Gonzalo's move to Juventus. He said that if money...

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RUMOURS: Arsenal in talks to sign Valencia defender Mustafi

The Germany international has a £42.1 million release clause but the Gunners could secure a cheaper deal as they look to fill the void left by the injured Per Mertesacker  Arsenal have opened talks with Valencia over a more for Shkodran Mustafi, according to Sky Germany. The 24-year-old centre-back has a £42.1 million release clause but the Gunners could potentially do a deal for £25.3m plus another £8.4m in add-ons. Mustafi spent three...

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RUMOURS: Borussia Monchengladbach launch €18m bid for Chelsea defender Christensen

The 20-year-old impressed during his loan spell in the Bundesliga, and now the club are ready to secure a record deal for the centre-back      Borussia Monchengladbach have launched an €18 million bid for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen, according to Bild. The report claims that the Premier League club are holding out for €22m but a deal for €20m including a buy-back clause is a likely compromise. Christensen, 20, initially...

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Pep Guardiola confirms John Stones interest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola yesterday confirmed his interest in signing Everton defender John Stones. The England defender has been linked with the club for several months now and City are keen to push through a deal for the 22-year-old. Everton are holding out for upwards of £5om (£59m) fot the England international and that remains a sticking point, although Guardiola remains keen to add Stones and Schalke forward Leroy Sane. "Sane...

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Paul Pogba arrives in Los Angeles to undergo Man Utd medical - reports

PAUL POGBA has touched down in Los Angeles ahead of his Manchester United medical, according to reports.  The Juventus midfielder is edging closer to finalising his return to Old Trafford for a world record transfer fee. And according to France Football and L'Equipe journalist Nabil Djellit, things are moving quickly. He tweeted yesterday evening: "Paul #Pogba is ideal to pass a medical examination for #ManUtd, in the direction of #LosAngeles...?...

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Guardiola confident of capturing £50m Stones as Man City and Everton eye compromise

Pep Guardiola wants to bolster his defence ahead of the new Prmier League season at Manchester City PEP GUARDIOLA remain confident of landing John Stones despite Manchester City's refusal to meet Everton's £50million-plus valuation of the England defender. City are understood to have had a £40m bid rejected earlier this month but the clubs hace reopened negotiations and are trying to thrash out a compromise. Striker Wilfried Bony could be offered...

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Pogba's Man Utd medical reportedly cancelled

The Frenchman's agent, Mino Riaola, reportedly called off the procedure in Miami on Tuesday afternoon as he continues to negotiate his own £30 million commission  Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola cancelled a medical the player was due to undergo on Tuesday ahead of a proposed move to Manchester United , according to AS. Pogba is currently on holiday in Miami and was expected to complete the procedure there as negotiations between United and...

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Real Madrid set to launch £30m bid for Sissoko

The Spanish club are set to miss out on Paul Pogba but will now table an offer for one of France's stars at Euro 2016 to strengthen their midfield  Real Madrid are set to launch a bid for Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko, according to The Daily Telegraph.  Zinedine Zidane's side are confident that a £30 million offer will be enough to land the 26-year-old, who impressed for France at Euro 2016 earlier this summer.   Newcastle...

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Higuain: The objective is to win the Champions League

Juventus hoping striker can fire them to glory after big money transfer  Having won five Serie A titles in a row, the goal for Juventus this season is clear and if spending 90 million euros on Gonzalo Higuain was not a big enough statement of intent, the Argentinean striker was quick that he shares the objective. Arriving in Turin after completing an Italian record transfer from rivals Napoli, the 28-year-old immediately showed he is...

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan hails Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has described Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic as an 'amazing player'. Both Mkhitaryan and Ibrahimovic joined the ranks at Old Trafford earlier this summer, but the latter is yet to make his debut for the club. In fact, Ibrahimovic, 34, has just touched down in Manchester and is set to join his new teammates for pre-season training imminently. Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, featured at the DW Stadium...

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