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Rio Ferdinand is at the centre of a row between manager Harry Redknapp and club chiefs at Queens Park Rangers who want to veto his signing. Redknapp has persuaded the 35-year-old free agent to take a huge drop in the £200,000-a-week salary he picked up at Manchester United last season to move to Loftus Road. But Mirror Sport understands that even at the proposed reduced wage Ferdinand, who turns 36 in November, is considered too old by the QPR board. The deal was agreed a fortnight ago with former England defender Ferdinand, in Brazil as a World Cup pundit for the BBC, ready to turn down lucrative media offers to prolong his playing career. But confirmation has been delayed as the west London club try to reach a resolution. |
Napoli are ready to switch their attentions from Sandro to Lucas Leiva. The Spurs man has been on Rafa Benitez's radar for some time but with the north Londoners proving unwilling to budge on asking price they may now be looking elsewhere. Sky Italia suggest that that could be in the direction of Liverpool midfielder Lucas. With Emre Can and Adam Lallana already in this summer the Brazilian has slipped some way down the Anfield pecking order and could be on his way. Should a move materialise it would see a reunion with Benitez, who of course signed him when he was in charge on the red half of Merseyside. |
Some left-field - and left-back - news from Manchester United now. Sky Italia journalist Gianluca di Marzio is reporting that Juventus have agreed a deal to sign Patrice Evra. The Frenchman only penned a new one-year contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season. But with new boy Luke Shaw set for the lion's share of game time he could now be on his way. Di Marzio suggests the Serie A champions have offered the 33-year-old €3.5million-per-year to head to Turin. No agreement is yet in place between them and United but that could be wrapped up quickly. |
News from L'Equipe According to the French paper, Real Madrid could use Angel Di Maria as bait, to bring Monaco to the table in their pursuit of Radamel Falcao. Falcao's move to the Bernabeu has been one of the hottest rumours in football during the last 18 months, with some mentions that his move from Atletico Madrid to the Principality was merely a way of him staying in the good graces of supporters on the Manzanares. The Colombian hitman - who has missed the World Cup through injury - supposedly remains on the European champions radar, and L'Equipe reckon they'll sacrifice Di Maria to get him. What do we reckon here? Well Di Maria shone under Carlo Ancelotti last season, and if he is forced out of the Spanish club, then it won't be Ancelotti doing the pushing. Every summer, the Argentine is seemingly told that he has no future at the club, only to remain. And as for Falcao...a master poacher but nowhere near as unselfish as Karim Benezema. Not sure that would fit well with a certain Portuguese gentleman. |
West Ham United have had two bids turned down for Dundee left-back Andy Robertson. The two-cap Scotland international, 20, has been the subject of interest from West Bromwich Albion recently, and now the Hammers - according to Sky Sports - have also made an offer to the Tangerines. A figure of £1.5million has reportedly been rejected by the Scottish side, who have sold young starlet Ryan Gauld already. The Hammers are in the market for a new starting left-back, having struggled for a regular, consistent performer in that position last term. |
*News on 'Mossega que ell vol'* Liverpool and Barcelona are understood to be £20million apart as they begin transfer talks over Luis Suarez. Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre is meeting a Barcelona delegation, led by technical director Raul Sanllehi, in London today to discuss Suarez's move to the Nou Camp. Liverpool value Suarez at £80million because they feel he has proved he is one of the world's best strikers with his 31 Premier League goals last season . Barcelona feel that figure is too high because of his four-month ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini and they will argue the striker is worth £60million. The Catalans want to include Alexis Sanchez in the deal and they value the Chile World Cup forward at £32million. |
According to all-round football man in the know Tor Kristian Karlsen, Liverpool are closing in on Xherdan Shaqiri. The Swiss star, 22, saw his country knocked out of the World Cup yesterday, and is now expected to make a decision over his future. Will he sign a new deal to stay at Bayern Munich (and hope for greater playing time given Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are both a year older)? Or does he push to move to Liverpool? |
Words on Keylor Navas Costa Rica star Keylor Navas is attracting plenty of attention across Europe. After an unbelievable season with Levante, Navas has starred for Costa Rica in Brazil, playing a vital role in their stunning run to the quarter-finals, and he'll once again be keeping goal against Netherlands on Saturday night. The likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich have both shown an interest in Navas, as they seek challengers for their current No.1 keepers. But according to AS in Spain, it is two Iberian clubs who have made the first offers to Levante. Portuguese giants Porto are said to have had a €3million offer rejected, while Atletico Madrid - having lost Thibaut Courtois back to Chelsea - have seen a €5million (plus Leo Baptistao) approach rebuffed. "€6million plus forward Leo Baptistao is not €10million," said the club's president Quico Catalan. "Keylor has a 10m euro (£7.95m) release clause - he's worth more." Navas has a €10million release fee in his contract. Arguably the best keeper in La Liga last term - Courtois aside - surely that's a fee worth paying, particularly if he's going to be first choice. |
cannonnier: mouth contact right? I sense you just trying to be silly this morning. Well I just want to believe you are joking. ![]() |
In case you missed it last night.... Newcastle United have completed the signing of Ajax captain Siem de Jong. The Dutch international signed a six-year deal with the Magpies after the Toon Army paid Ajax an (officially) undisclosed fee - believed to be around £6million. "It is great to have signed for Newcastle. It is a big club which my brother told me all about, so I already feel good here," said De Jonh on Newcastle's official website. "I had been at Ajax a long time and wanted a new challenge in a new environment and a new country. "Coming to Newcastle is a great opportunity and the chance to play for a club like this in the Premier League was one I could not turn down." Toon fans will hope he fares a little better than younger brother Luuk. |
Sporting Lisbon have told Manchester United they can have target William Carvalho for £37million. That is the value of Carvalho's release clause and Sporting say they will not stand in his way if United want the defensive midfielder. Sporting director Augusto Ignacio said: "It's not like the old days when players left Sporting at any price. "We are not concerned with William Carvalho because we have alternatives, who will want to play as well. "The termination clause ensures a great deal to Sporting. I am very pleased with the negotiations. "It is not easy to negotiate for players, you need to be very shrewd but Sporting have a president who knows how to negotiate with anyone and what is best for the club." |
Manchester United round up According to Metro, Man United boss Louis van Gaal is set to make a final £20million bid for highly-rated centre-back Mats Hummels. Borussia Dortmund are wanting to hold on to the 24-year-old, who has been on the of the stars of their rapid rise in European football over the past few seasons. However, Van Gaal has sanctioned a take-it-or-leave-it bid of over £20million, which is said to be submitted by end of the week. The Red Devils are keen to bring in numerous figures to bolster their back line and have also registered interest in Stefan de Vrij and Thomas Vermaelen. |
Arsenal round up Porto striker Jackson Martinez says he "would say yes" to a summer move to the Emirates Stadium. The 27-year-old Colombian has notched 60 goals in 91 games for his current club and has been linked with a big money summer move. And the forward, who prior to his arrival in Europe plied his trade in Mexico, has revealed that he was a boyhood Arsenal fan, according to the Daily Express. He told reporters in Brazil: "I know that there have been discussions, but still no agreements. "My agent is taking care of my future, right now I'm at the World Cup and only after the World Cup I'll evaluate proposals. "As a child I cheered for Arsenal, they play a game that suits me. If I had the occasion to play there, I would say yes." |
Liverpool round up According to The Times, Dejan Lovren is the latest Southampton player who could make the switch from the south coast to Anfield. The Croatian centre-back increased his reputation with solid performances at the World Cup, despite giving away the penalty which gave Brazil the win in the opening fixture. Brendan Rodgers is reportedly keen on the 24-year-old, who would become the third Saints player to make the switch to Liverpool. For that and more on the likes of Andriy Yarmolenko, Serge Aurier and a trio of Swansea players |
Mini Messi moves Sporting Lisbon have confirmed the signing of Dundee United youngster Ryan Gauld for a fee in the region of £3million. The 18-year-old has signed a six-year deal with the Portuguese club, meaning he will line up in this year's Champions League for Marco Silva's men. Scotland under-21 international Gauld has been a revelation for the Tangerines since his breakthrough in 2012, earning himself the nickname "mini-Messi" and last season made 38 appearances, scoring eight goals. |
Suarez for starters Liverpool will open transfer talks with Barcelona over Luis Suarez in the next 24 hours - but will insist that Alexis Sanchez is part of any deal. The Kop club's MD Ian Ayre has agreed to meet a delegation from Barcelona in London on Wednesday to begin talks. The Reds are prepared to sell Suarez following his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini, but will tell Barca to forget about trying to land the Uruguay striker on the cheap. They value Suarez at £80million and will accept £50m if Chile World Cup forward Sanchez is included in the deal. However it is understood Sanchez is not keen on moving to Anfield and would prefer a switch to Arsenal if he does leave the Catalan giants. |
Good morning folks Good morning one and all and welcome to today's Transfer LIVE festivities. Finally the transfer window swung fully open yesterday, and some clubs wasted little time in making their presence known, with Newcastle announcing the signing of Siem de Jong and Chelsea confirming that they've agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid that will see Diego Costa on his way to Stamford Bridge. Also, Barcelona began their charm offensive towards Liverpool bad-boy Luis Suarez, and there's been plenty of eye-fluttering elsewhere from both players and clubs. With the World Cup taking a break until Friday, transfer deals are taking centre-stage today, so kick up your feet - wherever you are - and stick with us for all the latest info and done deals. Ready? Let's roll.. |
cannonnier: cescky : people sef .....swayed by every opinion left right and center,at least football involves the use of legs ,theres no 100 percent probability that when you throw in a challenge you wont catch the opponents leg, for goodness sake football is a contact sport and the rules says as long as you get the ball while making/trying to make a contact you cant be punished,(not saying matuidi got the ball tho,but there was intent) wheres the part of football that allows us use teeth, maradona has been known to habour bitternes against pele etc its probably coming from that angle. I just love sober people who are free of bigotry.Suarez is just trying to make contact with his teeth...football is still a contact sport |
Tackles and diving ar part of the game buh biting thatz a shameful thing to do. |
skillet: I shuld be askin u dat. Read ur posts again and u will see where u said parents are just guides.Guides in making decision and not after |
worlexy: u don press PJust saying nee cos me no trust anybody |
skillet: Lolzzz. Thank God that at least "i used to be reasonable". Truth is, if they make the decisions before you show them the pros and cons, they will make a lot of mistakes and learn the hard way. Most teenagers are extremists because it the formative years of their adulthood. So letting them decide important issues means letting hormones and instincts decide.Y will you let dem make the decision be4 showing them the pros and cons..... |
After 8 freaking years, the justice system slow pass mikel. I hope they compensate them and if they ar the true killers may sango, obatala, ogun, all igbo and hausa gods strike dem down |
skillet: What sort of silly question is this? Or maybe its a trick question. Parents should let their teenage children make decisions for themselves when pigs begin to fly. Unless a child is orphaned, or the parents are poor, the rule still remains that whoever pays the piper, dictactes the tune.Wasn't expecting this from you, you use to ne reasonable.....cos your parent bully you to do everything they want and cos they pay ur bills doesn't it mean they made the best decision u. A good parent don't make decision for his kid, he let him makes his decision and show him the pros and cons of his decision, parentz should be more of a guide. |
cheguevera: KESHI OFF TO AMERICA, YOBO TO ENGLAND. FRANK RIJKAARD FOR THE JOBWerey dey ur body.......yobo can go to Hell(he had a nice game today) buh keshi no ooo like jay jay saaid he is still the best indigenious coach we have. I don't think it will be wise to let him go |