Zenit St Petersburg Makes Bid For Nani:
Zenit St Petersburg Has Launched A New Bid For The Portuguese Nani who plays At Manchester United As a Winger.The Portugal winger could find first-team football harder to come by at Old Trafford this season after the arrivals of Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa.'The news about Nani is true,'Zenit coach Luciano Spalletti said on Friday.'Everything will depend on how much players cost because we won’t pay excessive amounts of money.'When asked whether Zenit had made a bid, he said: “I’m not talking about an offer to a particular player, but an offer to a club.''If the club won’t sell a player, then there’s no thought of making an offer to the player himself.'Last month, Spalletti named Hulk and Nani as among a small number of players he believed could strengthen the team.
AS Roma Set To Sign Marquinhos:
Marquinhos is edging closer to a move to Roma as the Serie A side have reached an agreement with Corinthians over a summer switch, Corriere dello Sport reports.The Giallorossi are looking to add some fresh blood to their defense following the departure of players such as Simon Kjaer, Gabriel Heinze and Juan earlier this summer, and they see the 18-year-old Brazilian as a good addition.Roma will reportedly pay Corinthians a 1.5 million euros fee to loan the center back until the end of the 2012-13 campaign, with the obligation to make the move permanent for an additional 3.5m euros next summer.Marquinhos is expected to travel to the Italian capital shortly to undergo a medical, and will ink a five-year deal upon completion of his physical tests.Both clubs have yet to confirm the imminent move, but an official statement is expected to be released in the upcoming days.
Southampton Eye Gaston Ramirez:
SOUTHAMPTON broke their transfer record for the second time this summer by agreeing a £12million fee with Bologna for Uruguay star Gaston Ramirez, 21, will become the highest-paid player in Saints’ history by snubbing Spurs and Liverpool to sign a £50,000-a-week deal at St Mary’s.Saints chairman Nicola Cortese flew into the UK from Switzerland to seal the move, which dwarfs the £6.5m he paid Burnley for striker Jay Rodriguez.Midfielder Ramirez said: “Southampton have reached agreement with me, it is the classic offer you cannot refuse.“They believe in me. I will be essential and the club will grow.”
Another Signing Of Liverpool Completed:
Liverpool complete signing of Oussama Assaidi from Heerenveen.The 24-year-old winger has signed a long-term deal having passed a medical on Friday. He becomes Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers's third signing, following Fabio Borini and Joe Allen.Rodgers admits it may take Assaidi a while to settle at Anfield but he believes that, given time, the winger will be a success.
Van Persie Will Help Rather Then Hinder Welbeck-Alex Ferguson:
Sir Aex Ferguson insists Robin van Persie's arrival at Manchester United won't prove detrimental to the development of Danny Welbeck.Van Persie's arrival at Old Trafford will limit Welbeck's opportunities in the first team as the Dutchman and Wayne Rooney will most likely form Sir Alex's first choice strike partnership.However, the United manager believes 29-year-old van Persie can pass on his experience to the younger players in a similar way to how Eric Cantona nurtured his young side 20 years ago."You can always learn from great players," he told the club's official website. "Remember what Cantona did for all the young players when he arrived? He was a tremendous teacher for them."Danny will learn from playing with Robin, [Wayne] Rooney and Chicharito. I think we have a great combination of strikers now and that's encouraged me."The 21-year-old has himself welcomed the competition the £24 million signing will bring to Old Trafford.Sir Alex added: "I saw his interview and it was very refreshing. He started talking about scoring more goals I hope he's right!"At 21 he's a young boy. He's still growing and has niggles, but he’s going to be a big boy. He won't play every week but when he's 23 or 24 he’ll be a fantastic player."Welbeck made his breakthrough last season, playing a prominent role in Manchester United's title challenge and England's Euro 2012 campaign, after a successful loan spell at Sunderland the year before.
Mancini" United Have worlds Best Strikers":
ROBERTO MANCINI says Manchester United have the world’s best frontline.Alex Ferguson’s side landed Robin van Persie to go with Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez.Manchester City manager Mancini said: “For this reason they are title favourites. That’s the best in the world. For this reason we need to work more. Without Van Persie they are two yards in front. With him, they are five.”Mancini’s quartet of Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez banged in 72 goals between them last season.But the Italian wanted Van Persie and confirmed they held talks over Javi Martinez, who joined Bayern Munich from Atletico Madrid this week.Mancini added: “I’m happy with my strikers. Last year we did very well. There’s no problem.”
Money Madness Has To Finish Says Arsene Wenger:
Arsene Wenger has predicted a backlash against football’s reckless pay spiral after Robin van Persie signed his lucrative contract at Manchester United.Van Persie completed his £24million transfer to United on Friday, signing a four-year deal worth more than £40m to the Dutchman, as Arsenal were finalising the sale of Alex Song to Barcelona.A fee of £15m is close to being agreed for Song and he is expected to fly to Barcelona on Sunday to complete the deal.Arsenal were prepared to make Van Persie the best paid player in their history but his £250,000-a-week wage at Old Trafford is double what any player earns at the Emirates.‘We live in the economic reality which other clubs do not,’ said Wenger. ‘There are some things we cannot afford to do. It is as simple as that.‘How much do you want to pay, £250,000 a week? £300,000? We are here to make the players as rich as possible but aslo to respect our balance sheet.‘Honestly, I think it is a short-term problem. You cannot imagine the world will go on just splashing money out without any return.‘When you have lost the standard of living for normal people, and the football world always gets higher and higher, that cannot last because people will not accept it.’Wenger, who signed Van Persie from Feyenoord for £2.75m eight years ago, remained patient as the striker struggled with injuries and refused to criticise him for joining rivals United after an incredible 37-goal season.‘This is a situation that is a completely brutal reality of professional sport,’ Wenger said. ‘Robin was captain of the team last year and until the last minute of the season he fought like mad. That is professional.
Tito Eyes Every Trophy with Barcelona:
Barcelona's new coach Tito Vilanova says he is looking to "win everything" this season as he replaces Pep Guardiola, who stepped down after a trophyless campaign."I hope to win everything. I think we have a sufficiently strong team to win every game," Vilanova told reporters ahead of his side's opening match Sunday against Real Sociedad.Vilanova, who steps up having been assistant to Guardiola, will have to go some to match his mentor, who delivered 14 trophies in four years in charge -- including two Champions Leagues.It will be "very difficult for me" to reach his lofty goals, Vilanova admitted. But "it would have been for any coach who had come in - and for Pep, had he stayed".Vilanova insisted he did not feel under pressure to match his predecessor's achievements. "I do not feel under pressure from that, I am calm - that's how I am," he said."I have the same feeling I had when I was an assistant - I want to win."Vilanova stressed he would not be carrying out root and branch reform of a team led by the effervescent Lionel Messi and which will welcome back striker David Villa after eight months out through injury - though he may not be ready for Sunday's opener."It's clear we will try to maintain continuity when it comes to our way of playing," he explained, adding that Villa would be brought back slowly as he builds up his match fitness.
Other Transfer News,Latest News and Rumours August 18th:
- Zenit boss Spalletti: We want Man Utd winger Nani
- Arsenal boss Wenger taunts Man Utd pair Welbeck, Chicharito: When will you play?
- Man Utd boss Ferguson: I want one more signing
- Arsenal boss Wenger tribute to Van Persie: He was miraculous last season
- O'Neill determined to add to Sunderland squad
- Allen happy following Rodgers to Liverpool
- Allen hopes to add passing game to Liverpool midfield
- Sunderland boss O'Neill: Arsenal weaker without Van Persie
- Man City name Soriano as new chief executive
- Sunderland boss O'Neill: I'm no transfer market cheap skate
- Ex-Tottenham boss Redknapp sparks agents row
- Zenit drop interest in Man Utd striker Berbatov
- Man Utd boss Ferguson: Man City our biggest threat
- Swansea players trying to coax Laudrup onto training pitch
- Swansea boss Laudrup: I'm more coach than manager
- Chelsea seek Spanish break for Mata
- Everton boss Moyes plans Barkley loan move
- Lambert wants aggression from his Villa
- Villa boss Lambert shocked by relegation talk
- Liverpool chiefs convinced me, admits Oussama Assaidi
- Everton sign Dundalk fullback Ben McLaughlin
- Everton boss Moyes wants two more signings
- Everton boss Moyes explains Rodwell sale to Man City
- Everton youngsters welcome U21 Premier League comp
- Gibson warns Everton pals: Man Utd will want revenge
- Everton still battling to land Olympiakos striker Mirallas
- Swansea move for Blackpool defender Baptiste
- Valencia winger Hernandez desperate for Swansea move
- Stoke rival Everton for Liverpool's Adam
- Juventus try again for Man City outcast Dzeko
- FC Twente move for Man City defender Boyata
- Tottenham boss AVB axes Dawson, Huddlestone
- Reading striker Pogrebnyak: Fulham didn't want me
- Angelo Henriquez to start season with Man Utd U21s
- Man Utd boss Ferguson: No serious offers for Berbatov
- De Gea welcomes new Man Utd teammate Van Persie
- Man Utd boss Ferguson: Fletcher looking fantastic
- Arsenal boss Wenger pushing to trump Liverpool for Sahin
- Toulouse defender Cheikh M'Bengue reveals Arsenal talks
- Tottenham boss Villas-Boas convinced of Kane quality
- Tottenham boss AVB insists no feud with Newcastle's Pardew
- Merson: Arsenal better off without Van Persie
- Vermaelen proud to accept Arsenal captaincy
- Francis Coquelin determined to be Arsenal starter
- Stoke set to cash in on Jones, Jerome
- Villa winger N'Zogbia confident in Lambert tactics
- Tottenham to make offer for Chelsea's Meireles
- West Ham boss Allardyce puts Danny Potts on notice
- Newcastle boss Pardew to hand Geordie striker Adam Campbell debut
- Portsmouth sign Chelsea midfielder Clifford
- LA Galaxy plan sensational move for Real Madrid's Kaka
- Agent: Man City boss Mancini wants Roma's De Rossi
- Juventus coach Carrera impressed by Pogba
- Bologna coach Pioli adamant no Southampton agreement for Ramirez
- AC Milan legend Inzaghi enjoying first weeks as coach
- Juventus defender Lichtsteiner eager to hear from PSG
- Pellegrini eager for Malaga to come together
- Real Madrid winger Di Maria: Mourinho making me better
- Suker excited seeing Tottenham's Modric make Real Madrid move
- Athletic Bilbao striker Llorente rejects Arsenal approach
- Man Utd boss Ferguson: Van Persie arrival just like Cantona signing
- Arsenal boss Wenger: No way we were going to pay Van Persie £300k-a-week!
- Arsenal chiefs fear Walcott will walk
- Van Persie hand-picked No20 Man Utd shirt
- Venables: Man City will retain title. Tevez the key
- Man City boss Mancini 'calm' after missing out on Van Persie, Martinez
- Man City boss Mancini: Man Utd now have best strike force
- Venables: AVB will lead Tottenham into top three
- Arsenal boss Wenger unsure of Song stay
- Van Persie: First Man Utd training session went great
- Man Utd boss Ferguson not surprised by Ferdinand Twitter fine
- Vurnon Anita: I've joined Newcastle to win trophies
- Gaston Ramirez insists: I'm joining Southampton
- Sunderland boss O'Neill happy to take Saha gamble
- Tevez convinced he and Aguero can fire Man City to glory
- Man City boss Mancini: I'm now happy with Tevez
- Liverpool boss Rodgers confident of two new signings
- Rodgers pleads with Liverpool fans to be patient
- Liverpool hope to close deal for Barcelona winger Tello
- Fulham boss Jol slams "embarrassing" Liverpool over Dempsey pursuit
- Liverpool pushing to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sahin
- Tiote delighted Ba, Cisse staying with Newcastle
- Di Matteo demands more goals from Chelsea midfield
- Newcastle boss Pardew confident adding to squad before deadline
- Tottenham striker Defoe disappointed Modric leaving for Real Madrid
- Tottenham boss AVB won't consider Defoe sale
- Di Matteo confident new Chelsea midfield trio will prove class
- Chelsea boss Di Matteo explains Mata break
- Wigan boss Martinez blasts Chelsea over Moses pursuit
- QPR boss Hughes: Marseille good option for Barton
- Everton boss Moyes excited by Naismith impact
- Fulham boss Jol dismisses Real Madrid talk for Dembele
- West Brom boss Clarke: I ain't sleeping
- West Ham chief Brady takes swipe at Hines and his agent
- Liverpool signing Allen tribute to Speed influence on career
- Southampton boss Adkins doesn't fear the sack
- Allardyce: West Ham expect to stay up
- Norwich boss Hughton tribute to Fulham rival Jol
- Reading boss McDermott: Zingarevich down-to-earth
- Stoke boss Pulis: We're still in there for Owen
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