Branislav Ivanovic
West Brom release 18 players including Branislav Ivanovic, Kieran Gibbs, Hal Robson-Kanu
West Brom have released 18 players as they prepare for life in the Championship. The Baggies wave goodbye to senior stars Charlie Austin, Branislav Ivanovic, Kieran Gibbs and Hal Robson-Kanu. Sam Allardyce could not save the Midlands side from the drop – the first Premier League relegation in his managerial career – after taking over from Slaven Bilic. West Brom have since parted company with the Dudley native. The 19th placed Baggies ended up 13 points from safety as they dropped back down to the Championship at the first time of asking. And their relegation has seen nearly 20 players culled from their squad. Joining well known quartet Austin, Gibbs, Ivanovic and Robson-Kanu in departing the Hawthorns, are Zak Brown, Nicholas Clayton-Phillips, Chiekh Diaby, Tyrese Dyce and Samuel French. ...
Andrey Arshavin: Moses is a strong character for Russian championship
Former Russian attacking midfielder Andrey Arshavin says Victor Moses’ arrival has strengthened Spartak Moscow and expects him to help the club this season. Moses scored his first goal in Russian football as Spartak Moscow thrashed their hosts Krasnodar 3 – 0 last weekend. The former Nigerian international was also involved in the Moscow derby against CSKA eight days ago. Speaking on the impact of Moses on Spartak Moscow since his arrival, Arshavin who also played for the club during his days, said Moses is a strong character for the Russian championship and has improved the team. “I think it was clear that this is a strong footballer for our championship. Moses has strengthened the necessary position for Spartak.” Andrey Arshavin said “I remember how he played for Wigan against us. He pla...
Report: Everton are in talks to sign in-demand 3-times PL winner
According to reports from Novosti, Everton are looking to sign former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in the summer transfer window. The 36-year-old defender looks all set to return to the Premier League for a second spell under Carlo Ancelotti. The Serbian defender, who has won three Premier League titles with Chelsea, could be reunited again with his former boss at Everton. He also won the Champions League title with Chelsea in 2012. The report claims that the Toffees are in talks to sign the veteran defender and that they are in the final stages of discussion. Red Star Belgrade are also interested in signing him but Ivanovic’s negotiations with Everton look close to being completed. His contract with Zenit St Petersburg has come to an end which means he...
