Liverpool’s top defensive target turns down new deal at Schalke
Liverpool have been put on high alert after it emerged that their defensive target Joel Matip has turned down a new contract, according to the Daily Star. The Premier League side; who currently sit ninth in the standings, 12 points adrift of Manchester City in fourth spot, were linked with a move for the Schalke centre-half during the previous January transfer window. The 24-year-old, who has 27 international caps for Cameroon, has...
Leicester and Swansea go head-to-head over £6m-rated Morocco midfielder
Leicester City and Swansea City have reportedly joined the race to sign Morocco international Hakim Ziyech this month, according to De Telegraaf. The Premier League clubs, who sit joint first and 18th in the current league standings respectively, are thought to be interested in bringing the FC Twente midfielder to England during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old, who has four international caps for his country, has...
El Clasico rivals join Man City in the race to sign £40m-rated German starlet
Manchester City reportedly face stiff competition to seal the signing of £40m-rated Germany starlet Leroy Sane, according to the Daily Mirror. The Premier League side, who drew 0-0 with Everton on Wednesday night, have been joined by La Liga giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the hunt for the highly-rated Schalke winger. The 20-year-old, who made his international debut against France back in November, has scored five and assisted...
Liverpool to wrap up second defensive signing with 6ft 4in centre-half
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to sign Cameroon international defender Joel Matip, according to the Daily Mirror. The Premier League side, who drew 2-2 with League Two Exeter City in the FA Cup last Friday, have been linked with a January move for the Schalke centre-half in recent weeks. The 24-year-old, who has 27 international caps for his country, has scored three goals in 22 appearances in all competitions...
Arsenal eye £9m deal for World Cup winning defender
Arsenal are reportedly ready to make a £9m January swoop for World Cup winning defender Benedikt Howedes. The Premier League leaders, who face Sunderland in the FA Cup on Saturday, are poised to table an offer for the Schalke centre-half later this month. The 27-year-old, who has 32 international caps for Germany, has scored one goal in 16 appearances in all competitions for the Bundesliga outfit this season. Howedes, who was part of...
Sunderland edging closer to £500,000 deal for Bundesliga centre-half
Sunderland are reportedly close to finalising the £500,000 signing of German defender Jan Kirchhoff. The Premier League club, who currently sit four points adrift of safety despite their 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at the weekend, are looking to add some defensive reinforcements to their squad during the January transfer window in a bid to boost their survival hopes this term. The 25-year-old, who is a former Germany Under-21...