Manchester United flop Adnan Januzaj looks set for what would be a sensational switch to Serie A powerhouse AS Roma.
The 22-year-old originally joined Manchester United as a promising talent in 2013, but the Belgian largely failed to prove his worth at the highest level and was sent out on loan spells with Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland.
Having been deemed surplus to the requirements at Old Trafford, Adnan Januzaj is looking for a new club and, according to reports from Corriere dello Sport, AS Roma have merged as serious contenders for his signature.
Giallorossi newly-appointed sporting director Monchi, a man known for his eye for talent, has personally stepped up interest in signing the Manchester United midfielder.
Monchi believes Januzaj has what i…
Mohamed Salah s rare penalty miss proved costly as Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Leicester City in Tuesday s Premier League clash.
The Reds were aiming to close the gap on leaders Manchester City from six points to three, but they fell to a first defeat in 11 games in all competitions at the King Power Stadium.
Former Everton man Ademola Lookman s strike just short of the hour mark, moments after being introduced from the substitutes bench, gave Leicester the lead after Salah had earlier had a first-half spot-kick saved.
Liverpool, who eliminated Leicester from the EFL Cup at the quarter-final stage last week, could not find a response as their run of scoring in a club-record 34 successive matches in all competitions came to an end.
Liverpool s early pen…
The Harry Maguire transfer saga is over at last, with Manchester United confirming the signing on Monday.
The England centre-back has agreed to a six-year deal at Old Trafford and moves for a reported fee of £80million a world record for a defender.
It has been quite the journey for Maguire, who did his time in England s lower leagues and only joined Leicester City for roughly £17m two years ago.
Even in the modern hyper-inflated market, the fee United have paid for the 26-year-old has certainly raised some eyebrows. But is he worth the money?
Thanks to everyone who has supported me and played a part in my career.
I’m proud and honoured to join . What an incredible football journey it’s been so far
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire…
Eto´o apologises for role in ´violent altercation´, blames incident on fallout from Cameroon´s World
Samuel Eto o has apologised for reacting in a way that does not match my personality during a violent altercation after Brazil s win over South Korea on Monday.
A video was widely circulated on social media on Tuesday of Eto o, who won 118 caps for Cameroon during a decorated playing career, clashing with a man outside Stadium 974 before appearing to knee him in the face.
In a statement posted on his Twitter account, Eto o – who is now president of the Cameroonian Football Federation – apologised for his involvement in the incident, which he blamed on the ongoing fallout from Cameroon s World Cup play-off win over Algeria in March.
The Algerian Football Federation called for a replay of the second leg after what they described as scandalous refereeing decisio…
Kyle Walker will not roll out a red carpet for Kylian Mbappe as England prepare to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Mbappe is the tournament s top scorer so far with five goals in four matches, including a double in the reigning champions 3-1 victory over Poland in the round of 16.
That win set up a clash in the final eight with England, giving Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate a headache on how to best counter the threat of Mbappe.
Walker is the player many believe will be chosen to deal with the power and pace of Mbappe, with the possibility that Southgate will opt to play with a back five.
While Walker lauded Mbappe s talents, the Manchester City defender feels he is well-equipped to cope with the Paris Saint-Germain star.
Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko says he is keen to impress this season in order to make France s squad for the 2014 World Cup.
The 23-year-old has earned eight caps for his country since making his debut in 2009, but failed to feature in the squads for the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championships.
And he keen to correct that this time around, by forcing his way into Didier Deschamps plans with his performances at domestic level.
He told the club s official website: The manager played me as a number 10 for a large part of last season and I’m very happy to play there. But next season we’ll see what happens. We’ll see what the manager wants, see where he wants me to play.
I’ll try and adapt the best I can but the objective for me is just to come ou…
Mega-spending Monaco are considering an offer for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, .
The Belgium international was linked with both the Ligue 1 side and Barcelona during the summer though neither side made a bid though the former are ready to do so when the transfer window reopens in January.
The 27 year old moved to the Etihad Stadium from Hamburg in 2008, and has since won the FA Cup and the Premier League.
He has missed the last three games with a thigh injury, but could return for Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Newcastle United, where Manuel Pellegrini’s men will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea yesterday afternoon, a result which saw them drop to seven place in the Premier League table.
City are now availabl…
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has no problem with Gerard Pique s regular activity on social media, so much so that he is willing to make a periscope video alongside the defender.
Pique has caused a stir on periscope, often taunting Barcelona rivals Real Madrid via the live video streaming social media tool.
However, as Spain prepare to face Romania in an international friendly on Sunday, Del Bosque threw his support behind the Euro 2012 champion and 2010 World Cup winner.
If it s something which can generate a good atmosphere, give information etcetera, I have no problem with it, Del Bosque told Radio Marca when asked about Pique s use of periscope.
There should always be a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and that s what we always try to have.
Ev…
French newspaper that Bordeaux goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso is looking to leave the club this summer.
The long-serving keeper has rejected a new contract offer by the club chiefs, which is enough to suggest he is not too keen on committing his long-term future to les Girondins.
According to Le 10 Sport, Carrasso is looking for a new challenge and would prefer a move abroad this summer.
Bursaspor and Fiorentina have already expressed interest in the 31-year-old, while few more clubs are likely to follow suit considering the circumstances.
Cedric Carrasso began his career at Marseille, but he only made 59 league appearances for the French giants during the eight years at the club.
Following a one-year spell at Toulouse, the experienced shot-stopper …
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Walsall and Barnsley lock horns at the Bescot Stadium for the second leg of the League One playoffs semi-final clash tonight, and Walsall have a big task on their hands to reduce a 3-0 deficit from the first leg at Oakwell.
Nevertheless, Walsall could come out on top this evening, but they may not progress given the large aggregate scoreline to try and overturn. The home side may edge a result in from of their own supporters, but Barnsley can afford to lose by two clear goals and they still go through.
Jon Whitney’s men will be devastated at how recent events have gone. Walsall finished third in the league only one point adrift of an automatic promotion place, while boasting th…