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Everton keen on signing 31-cap international but he could reject them again – report
Roma defender Chris Smalling has no plans of joining Everton despite his uncertain future at the Serie A outfit, The Mail reports. The England international has spent the past two seasons with Roma and has been a regular starter for them when fit for selection. Despite this, there have been question marks regarding his future due to his mixed relationship with new manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese previously questioned the defender’s commitment at Manchester United when injured, and there are suggestions that he could move on. It was recently reported that the Toffees had expressed an interest in his services, but it appears that Smalling has no desire to join them. The 31-cap international previously snubbed their advances before he made the move to Roma from United on an initial loan...
Everton looking to bring 31-yr-old back to the PL, offer has been submitted
Everton are keen on signing Chris Smalling from Roma this summer. We covered the Toffees’ interest in the former Manchester United defender earlier and it appears that the Premier League side have now followed up on their interest with a bid. According to Ilsussidiario, the Italian club have received an offer for the player. Smalling had a difficult season last year because of injury problems and it seems that Jose Mourinho is keen on a defender with a different set of attributes. Earlier there were reports that he prefers at pacy centre back. The report does not reveal how much Everton have offered for the player but it is safe to assume that Roma will be looking to recoup most of the €20 million they paid for him. SL View: Transfer could make sense for all parties Mourinho has worke...
Euro 2020: Jose Mourinho ‘prayed’ and ‘cried’ after Eriksen collapsed
Jose Mourinho revealed he “prayed” and “cried” for Christian Eriksen after the Denmark star collapsed during Saturday’s Euro 2020 clash against Finland. Inter midfielder Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest when collapsing on the pitch before being resuscitated, Denmark’s team doctor Morten Boesen said. Eriksen was given CPR by medics in the first half of the Group B match after falling to the ground with no other player around him – the fixture was originally suspended, but the former Tottenham star was later confirmed to be “awake” and the game resumed a little under two hours later, with Finland winning 1-0 in Copenhagen. Ex-Tottenham head coach Mourinho spent time with Eriksen prior to the Denmark international’s move to Inter in 2020 and the Roma-bound boss said he was reduced to tears. “I...
Jose Mourinho set to make Premier League midfielder his first signing at Roma
Roma are set to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to football.london. Xhaka first arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Monchengladbach, signing for an estimated £35 million fee. He has since made 220 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 13 times and helping the club to two FA Cups. Xhaka (centre) celebrates the 2017 FA Cup with teammates Mesut Ozil (left) and Shkodran Mustafi (right) The former captain has been a divisive figure at the Emirates Stadium, once clashing with fans after being substituted. Now, after five years in north London, the Switzerland international seems set to complete his move to Roma, reports football.london. It is believed that he will cost approximately £16m, representing a huge loss for Arsenal. Xhaka is not the only midfielde...
Manchester United ready to listen to offers for Dean Henderson
Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for goalkeeper Dean Henderson amid concerns over his attitude, Football Insider claims. The England international started last season as the back-up goalkeeper behind David de Gea, but he became a regular during the back end of the campaign. Despite this, he was ignored for the Europa League final against Villarreal. The club lost via a penalty shoot-out, with De Gea failing to save any of the 11 spot-kicks. Ahead of next season, the club are planning a radical overhaul of the goalkeeping department, and they have already released Sergio Romero and Joel Pereira. The club are also open to offers for Henderson and De Gea but acknowledge that they may struggle to offload the latter due to his hefty £350,000-a-week wages. Henderson is said to b...
Wolverhampton Wanderers ready to sell regular starter for €12m, replacement lined up – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to selling goalkeeper Rui Patricio amid transfer interest from Roma, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been an integral part of the Wolves setup over the past three seasons, missing just two games in the Premier League. However, he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in less than 13 months. Roma are reportedly keen on signing him. The Midlands outfit have set a price tag of around €12 million for the 33-year-old. Olympiacos’ Jose Sa has been lined up as a replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been a solid performer between the sticks for Wolves, but it appears that he is eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. Wolves are on the verge of announcing Bruno Lage as their new manager, but&...
Report: Mourinho now wants to sign ‘consistent’ £80k-per-week Tottenham star
Jose Mourinho now turns his attention towards signing Lucas Moura. Ever since the Portuguese boss took charge of AS Roma after being told his services were no longer required at Tottenham, the Serie A club have been linked with a host of Spurs players. The likes of Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have been linked with a move to Italy last month, while Hugo Lloris remains another target for Roma this summer. According to reports from Italian publication, Il Messaggero, the former Real Madrid boss is targeting Moura from Spurs as he looks to bolster his attacking options. Moura, who joined Spurs in 2018 from Paris Saint-Germain, hasn’t really established himself as one of the key players for the club. Back in August last year, Mourinho raved about Moura’s c...
Roma are interested in Arsenal midfielder
Granit Xhaka is closing in on a move from Arsenal to Roma, according to Football London. The Swiss international was strongly linked with a move to Borussia Monchengladbach in January, but Gunners manager Mikel Arteta persuaded him to remain at the Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old was one of Arsenal’s best players last season as he went on to make 46 appearances in all competitions. Arsenal fans have been fairly indifferent to Xhaka since October 2019 after he made rude gestures as he was substituted in a Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Xhaka was stripped of the club captaincy by then-manager Unai Emery following the incident. He is now looking to be part of Jose Mourinho’s project at Roma, which will entail building the Serie A team into a trophy challenging force. Now in the...
Everton boss keen on signing Champions League winner with 13 goal contributions last season
Roma winger Pedro has emerged as a potential target for Everton during the upcoming transfer window, Calciomercato reports. The Spain international joined Roma on a free transfer last summer after his contract expired with Premier League club Chelsea. He made a positive start to his career with three goals and three assists from his first seven appearances for the Giallorossi. However, injuries hampered his effectiveness thereafter and he ended the campaign with just six goals and seven assists from 40 games. Pedro has recently been reunited with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Roma, but he could be on the move. Ancelotti has been a long admirer of the 33-year-old, and he is exploring the prospect of luring him to the Merseyside outfit this summer. Sportslens view: Pedro is no longer ...
Ex-Fiorentina defender: Victor Osimhen will perform under new boss
Former Fiorentina defender, Vittorio Tosto, is convinced that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen can power Napoli to glory under newly appointed manager Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti, a former Inter Milan coach, was named the boss of the Parthenopeans, days after Gennaro Gattuso left the role following a disappointing end to the campaign. Gattuso was a key factor behind Osimhen’s decision to quit Lille for the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona last summer, with the club parting with a club-record fee of over €70 million. But injuries and coronavirus-related problems limited the attacker to 30 games across all competitions. The Super Eagles forward managed to find the back of the net ten times and provided three assists as Napoli missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the ...
Journalist: Mourinho wants to sign in-demand £100k-per-week Arsenal star, club have opened talks
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could leave the club in the summer transfer window. According to reliable journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Xhaka is being wanted by several clubs, including Roma. The Serie A giants have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, and the Portuguese boss wants to sign Xhaka. Arsenal are expected to sell a host of players this summer as Mikel Arteta is looking to sculpt the squad to his own taste. Romano claims that Xhaka has the chance to leave the Gunners along with the likes of Willian, Hector Bellerin and others. Several Bundesliga clubs are keen to sign Xhaka, while Roma have opened talks with the player’s agents. Granit Xhaka has chances to leave Arsenal this summer as Willian, Hector Bellerin and many other players. 🚨 #AFC AS R...
United grind their way to success as Europa League final – and a tough May schedule – awaits
Manchester United progressed through into the final of the Europa League with an 8-5 aggregate win over A.S. Roma, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side did lose out 3-2 to the Italians in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico. A brace by Edinson Cavani was bettered on the night by goals from Edin Džeko, Bryan Cristante and the debuting Nicola Zalewski. United were fresh going into the clash as their scheduled fixture on Sunday with Liverpool was postponed due to fan protests against the Glazers’ ownership of the club. That said, Solskjaer’s side now face four games in seven days (including the second leg against Roma), so squad rotation will be key. Accordingly, the manager named his starting 11 and there were three changes from last week’s first leg of the semi-final at Old Trafford: Manche...
