International Business Times

Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Fiorentina Confirm They Will Sell Gunners Top Target Stevan Jovetic

james.dudko — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:42:51 GMT

Arsenal may have received a transfer boost after learning their top target is available for sale. According to reports from ESPN.co.uk, Fiorentina will sell classy forward Stevan Jovetic this summer.

The Gunners have been linked with the Montenegro international for over two months. A game of protracted negotiations has been played out in the press.

Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Gunners Prepare £15 Million Move For Nani

james.dudko — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:47:20 GMT

Arsenal are prepared to offer £15 million for Manchester United castoff Nani, according to reports in The Daily Star. The Portugal international would be an interesting addition to Arsenal's forward line.

Many believe Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will upgrade his attack with a new central striker. The likes of Stevan Jovetic, Gonzalo Higuain and even Wayne Rooney have all been linked.

Manchester United Transfer News: Fabregas, Thiago Alcantra And Fellaini Are Moyes Main Transfer Targets

christopher.arnfield — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:56:44 GMT

It has finally emerged from Old Trafford that David Moyes shortlist of transfer targets has been decided by the new United manager. In a somewhat surprising move, Moyes` top priority is to set up a return to the Premiership for Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona. It was initially thought that this was mere media nonsense, but sources from inside Old Trafford have clarified that Manchester United representatives have already been in talks over a move for the former Arsenal midfielder.

Monaco Transfer News: Monaco Could Be Banned From Ligue 1 For Breaching French FFP Rules!

christopher.arnfield — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:57 GMT

This was always a battle looking for somewhere to happen. As it happens, it will be in France and there is a real irony in that it is Platini`s home country. The current Ligue 1 clubs have introduced rules similar to those incorporated by the Premier League and the EUFA FFP rules which limit unfair financial intervention by rich owners. What also complicates this particular matter is that Monaco is a separate state within the remit of the French Football League. Monaco has a very low tax level so it has an unfair advantage over French clubs who have to pay a much higher rate of tax.

Manchester City Transfer News: Jesus Navas Will Sign For Manchester City For £30m

christopher.arnfield — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:05:11 GMT

One of the perennial events in La Liga in recent years is the fire sale of players to ensure financial survival; this especially so at Sevilla. Sevilla are in deep financial difficulties and they will need to sell both Navas and Negredo to make ends meet and ensure they are able to play next season without any financial fears.

Surprisingly, it is Tottenham Hotspur who is interested in Negredo as they look for two new strikers for next season. It is likely that Adebayor will leave Spurs as they look to add David Villa in a £15m deal from Barcelona.

Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News: Spurs Win Battle To Sign David Villa From Barcelona

christopher.arnfield — Tue, 28 May 2013 07:16:30 GMT

In a fraught battle with their North London rivals, it appears that Tottenham are the winners for the coveted signature of David Villa, the Barcelona striker, in a deal reported to be worth around £15m. Sources in Spain have suggested for some time now that the Spanish striker would be allowed to leave after a frustrating time at the Catalan club; Villa never fully recovered from a horrific broken leg which almost finished his career.

Breaking News: Rafael Benitez Signs With Napoli

christian.vanslyke — Mon, 27 May 2013 22:42:39 GMT

Former Inter Milan, Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez will return to Italy to take charge of Serie A club Napoli.

Breaking News: Rafael Benitez Signs With Napoli

christian.vanslyke — Mon, 27 May 2013 22:42:06 GMT

Former Inter Milan, Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez will return to Italy to take charge of Serie A club Napoli.

Falcao Transfer News: Radamel Falcao Will Sign For Monaco On Monday!

christopher.arnfield — Sun, 26 May 2013 17:29:35 GMT

It seems that money and the Financial Fair Play Rules will be no object for Monaco and their billionaire owner, as they follow up their acquisition of Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez by signing Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid for £51m on Monday. It had been proclaimed in the Daily Mirror during the weekend that he had already signed for Chelsea, which tells you a lot about the state of the media in the UK!

Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Gunners Target Juventus Midfield Ace Paul Pogba

james.dudko — Sun, 26 May 2013 15:53:00 GMT

Arsenal will make a move to sign young Juventus midfield ace Paul Pogba, according to The Daily Mirror. Landing the talented prospect would be a major coup for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

Pogba is a quality player and would bring vital attributes currently missing from Arsenal's midfield ranks. He is exactly the kind of powerful runner Wenger needs to make his brand of free-flowing football work.

Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Favorites To Sign Simon Mignolet

james.dudko — Sun, 26 May 2013 13:33:29 GMT

Arsenal are the favorites the sign Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, according to The Daily Mirror. The Gunners are expected to offer more than £10 million for the 25-year-old stopper.

Apparently Arsenal chief Arsene Wenger sees signing Mignolet as the solution to long-standing issues at goalkeeper. That is a plausible view, considering how difficult Wenger has found replacing Jens Lehmann.

Manchester United Transfer News: Fellaini, Rooney, Modric Top Of Moyes Targets

christopher.arnfield — Sun, 26 May 2013 08:14:40 GMT

All may appear quiet at Old Trafford now that there is a gap between Sir Alex Ferguson leaving and David Moyes taking over the reins, however, I can report that there is frenzied activity going on to make the first signings ahead of the usual suspects.

FC Barcelona Sign Neymar

christian.vanslyke — Sun, 26 May 2013 02:47:04 GMT

FC Barcelona has officially confirmed it has reached a deal with Santos to sign Brazilian star Neymar, who will sign a five-year contract with the club on Monday.

The decision came a day after his Brazilian club, Santos FC, said it had accepted offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, and that it was up to Neymar to decide where he wanted to play.

Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Will Break Wage Structure To Sign Top Stars

james.dudko — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:36:34 GMT

Arsenal are ready to break their long-standing and often controversial wage structure to secure transfers for top stars. That is according to a report from The Daily Mirror.

The report indicates the Gunners are now willing to offer wages above £150,000 per week. The hope is that it will tempt marquee names to join the North London outfit.

Arsenal Transfer News: Benteke Will Be Arsenal`s First Major Signing

christopher.arnfield — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:44:09 GMT

It is no secret that Arsenal covets Benteke, the Belgian striker who has almost single-handedly kept Aston Villa in the Premier League this season. Of course, that scenario can apply to most high profile managers and players in the madness that is the summer transfer window. However, there is substance to the likelihood of a deal being struck in the light of comments in the last 24 hours made by the striker himself.

Arsenal Transfer Commentary: Stevan Jovetic's Agent Is Trying To Force A Move To Juventus

james.dudko — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:44 GMT

Arsenal's on again, off again pursuit of Stevan Jovetic is being undermined by the player's agent, Fali Ramadani. The agent seems determined to dispatch his client to Italian Champions Juventus.

There is simply no other way to explain the bizarre recent flip-flop from Fiorentina towards Arsenal's interest. It started with the Florence club's sporting director, Daniele Prade, denying Arsenal are even interested in Jovetic.

Borussia Dortmund will Shock the World and Win Champions League Title

Greg Wattley — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:47 GMT

The quest for Europe's biggest football club cup, the 2013 UEFA Champions League trophy will be played on Saturday May 25 at Wembley Stadium in London England. The final will be played between German Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. For the first time in European football history two German clubs will play for the UEFA Champions League title. The winner will play against Chelsea (winners of the 2012-13 UEFA Europa League) in the 2013 UEFA Super Cup, with the winner of that match qualifying to play in the semifinals of the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.

Could The Second Coming Of 'The Special One' Be A Recipe For Disaster At Chelsea?

DeanJones — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:48:38 GMT

As the old saying goes, you should never go back.

In the end, neither party had much alternative.

Manchester City Transfer News: Falcao and Aguero - The Truth!

christopher.arnfield — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:03:41 GMT

Since the end of the Premier League season last weekend, the media have gone into hyper-mode, with a constant stream of contradictory stories and rumours emanating from the UK Newspapers. It is hard enough to decipher the truth from the lies at the best of times, but now we are approaching the transfer window, all hell is let loose! We are taking a look at Manchester City and there are some major rumours surrounding the club.

Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Arsene Wenger Targets Gonzalo Higuain As Stevan Jovetic Alternative

james.dudko — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:47:43 GMT

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to turn to Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain as an alternative to £30 million-rated Fiorentina star Stevan Jovetic. Reports in The Daily Telegraph suggest Wenger will attempt to seal a deal worth £19 million for Higuain.

Arsenal Transfer News: Fiorentina Deny Arsenal Talks And Demand £30 Million For Stevan Jovetic

james.dudko — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:21 GMT

Arsenal's supposed transfer deal for Stevan Jovetic is in doubt, after Fiorentina denied they were in talks with the Gunners. The Florence club are also holding out for £30 million, a figure Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reluctant to pay.

Failure to land Jovetic, his presumptive top target, would be a major blow to Wenger. It would be a poor start to a critical summer that is supposed to herald a shift in Arsenal's sending policy.

Andy Carroll News: West Ham Have Agreed A £15m Fee For Carroll!

christopher.arnfield — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:52 GMT

News literally hot off the press is that West Ham has agreed a fee of £15m with Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll. Carroll was originally part of the Fernando Torres deal, whereby Torres went to Chelsea from Liverpool for £50m and Carroll went from Newcastle United for £35m.

Manchester City Transfer News: Cavani To Sign For City With Dzeko Going The Other Way!

christopher.arnfield — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:17 GMT

Latest news hot from my Italian friend is that Edison Cavani of Napoli is in talks with Manchester City via his agents. Whilst this has been roundly rumoured throught the last few weeks of the season, it was clouded a little by the introduction of Chelsea`s interest. However, we have now heard directly from Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, that he has held preliminary talks with Manchester City over the transfer of Cavani. He has also made it clear that the deal will be dependent on Dzeko going the other way.

Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Gunners Close To Signing Stevan Jovetic for £24.5 Million

james.dudko — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:49 GMT

Arsenal are reportedly close to completing the signing of Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic for £24.5 million. The deal would be a major signal of intent, to begin a summer where Arsenal are set to flex their financial muscle.

Republic of Ireland Gear Up For End Of Season Challenges

Brian.Strahan — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:10 GMT

Republic Of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, suggested last week that the inclusion of Anthony Pilkington, in what seems like an excessive end of season cluster of matches, could see the utilization of the Norwich City wide man in a restructured midfield formation.