Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Moyes upbeat over new season

Manchester United boss David Moyes speaks to the press in Hong Kong.



Manchester United boss David Moyes is confident his team will be among the honors again this season even if they fail to land their transfer targets.

United have been unsuccessful in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, and appear unlikely to get the player.

Moyes is apparently interested in Everton duo Leighton Baines and Maroune Fellaini, although he has still to approach his former club regarding the duo.

And while Wayne Rooney is unsettled, he remains at Old Trafford, meaning only Paul Scholes has left the club this summer.

Moyes, preparing his team for Monday night's friendly against Kitchee FC in Hong Kong, insists he has great faith in the pool of players that strolled to the title last season.

"This is the squad that finished 11 points clear at the top of the league last season so I am confident in the squad," he said.

"But even without additions this squad will be tough opponents for any team - they will be looking at Manchester United.

"We know we will be challenged by everybody, every game we play."

Bayern to make bid for David Luiz?

Chelsea defender David Luiz is wanted by Bayern Munich.



Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...



Tottenham Hotspur are ready to restart contract talks with Gareth Bale this week but are facing the prospect of another bid from Real Madrid as the race to secure the future of the Wales international intensifies.

Bayern Munich are understood to be considering a 40million euros (£34.5million) move for Chelsea's David Luiz.

David Moyes admits he is prepared to start the season without a new addition to his Manchester United squad after insisting that no decision has been made on whether to lodge a third offer for Cesc Fabregas.



Sir Bobby Charlton ended Manchester United's silence on Wayne Rooney's future by backing the forward to stay and break his goalscoring record.


Tottenham yesterday triggered the £26million release clause in Roberto Soldado's contract.

David Moyes insists Manchester United's transfer tussle with Chelsea over Wayne Rooney has not opened a rift with Jose Mourinho.

The battle lines are drawn: Tottenham insist Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.

Liverpool are looking to bolster their defensive options by launching a move for left-back Lorenzo Melgarejo.

Matija Nastasic is facing a fight to be fit for the start of the season, increasing the urgency of Manuel Pellegrini's search for a new defender.



Tottenham will go for Argentina ace Javier Pastore as they face up to the prospect of life without Gareth Bale.

David Moyes has admitted he is ready to give up on signing Cesc Fabregas.

Carlton Cole is ready to turn his back on the Premier League and join French club St Etienne.



Bayern Munich are ready to offer £40million for Chelsea's David Luiz.

Real Madrid hope to seal a £95million deal for Gareth Bale before they return from their US tour on August 11.

Manuel Pellegrini could launch a bid for a new center-back after Matija Nastasic was crocked.

David Moyes believes he already has a title-winning squad - even if he does not land his transfer targets.

Carlton Cole is on the verge of a shock move to St Etienne on a free.

Brendan Rodgers insists Luis Suarez will be staying to inspire Liverpool's Champions League push this season.

Sylvain Distin reckons Everton boss Roberto Martinez can put his chequebook away.

Crystal Palace are prepared to throw Marouane Chamakh a Premier League lifeline.



Bayern Munich are planning to step up their interest in David Luiz and are prepared to pay more than £40million.

Liverpool are chasing Benfica's Lorenzo Melgarejo to give cover at left-back as manager Brendan Rodgers has only Jose Enrique and England Under-21 star Jack Robinson in that position.

Park Ji-sung is set to return to PSV Eindhoven on a season-long loan.

West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants Napoli defender Federico Fernandez on loan.

Newcastle's improved bid for Bafetimbi Gomis of £6.9m plus add-ons has been rejected.

Chelsea are planning to delay a second bid for Wayne Rooney until after his appearance next week in Rio Ferdinand's testimonial in the hope that a hostile reception from Manchester United's fans could hasten the forward's departure from Old Trafford.

Daniel Levy has refused to have talks with Gareth Bale about a supposed gentleman's agreement that could allow the Welshman to fulfil his desire to move to Real Madrid.

Fulham may switch their attention back to Darren Bent after learning last night that Pablo Osvaldo will remain at Roma.



Daniel Levy is giving Gareth Bale the silent treatment over Real Madrid's world-record bid to sign him.

David Moyes has admitted Manchester United may give up on their pursuit of Cesc Fabregas.

Emmanuel Adebayor is still a target for Besiktas.

Lee Cattermole will find out this week whether he has a future at Sunderland - with old boss Steve Bruce waiting in the wings.

Despite having a £70million war chest Arsene Wenger will continue to nurture his home-grown players.

Cardiff want to bring Joe Ledley home for their Premier League campaign after seeing him return from long-term injury.

Gareth Bale's fate took a dramatic twist last night when Spurs chairman Daniel Levy cut short his holiday and flew to London for crunch talks with the £85million-rated winger.

Besiktas still wants Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor (R) in action against Sunderland's Cabral in Hong Kong



Besiktas remain keen on signing Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor if they can escape a ban for alleged match-fixing.

Adebayor's future at Tottenham has been the subject of intense speculation all summer with Spurs thought to be in the market for striking reinforcements.

Besiktas have confirmed their interest in Adebayor, but fear a ban from European competition will scupper their chances of landing the former Arsenal and Manchester City man.

Besiktas face a ban from the 2013-14 Europa League for alleged involvement in match fixing, but they have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and are confident of getting the decision overturned.

If the club are successful in their appeal Besiktas president, Fikret Orman, has revealed he is ready to fly to London to tie up a deal for Adebayor.

"We are interested in Adebayor, the transfer could still go ahead," Orman is quoted as saying in the Daily Mirror.

"The deal breaker for Adebayor was whether we would play in Europe this season, as soon as we are cleared I will travel to London and complete the deal."

Barcelona in shock move for Man City star



Barcelona made a shock enquiry for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero earlier this summer, according to reports in Spain.

The Argentine endured a difficult 2012/13 season after what was a stunning debut campaign in English football following his move from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 - a season which culminated in the title-winning goal against QPR.

And there had been speculation that Real Madrid were considering a bid to bring the 25-year-old back to Spain. But now El Confidencial report that Barcelona made an enquiry earlier this summer - one that was immediately rejected by City.

The newspaper reports that Barcelona President Sandro Rossell was keen on Aguero despite signing Neymar, with the Argentine seen as a direct replacement for David Villa.

Yet City boss Manuel Pellegrini made it clear that he sees Aguero as an integral part of his side at the Etihad and refused to countenance a sale. And Barcelona appeared to accept their decision and moved on to other targets.



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