Transfer Talks :-
Stoke City are reportedly targeting a summer move for Wolfsburg’s former Bayern Munich striker Ivica Olic.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted out recently that he would like to sign Real Madrid‘s young French defender Raphael Varane this summer.
According to reports, Ajax‘s Dutch boss Frank de Boer turned down the Tottenham job when offered this January.
Chelsea’s highly-rated exciting youngster Nathan Ake will not be joining Bolton Wanderers on loan this season according to reports.
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly looking up the possibility of going back in for Manchester United starlet Michael Keane in a last-ditch attempt to solve their defensive problems.
The Inside Story – EPL :-
English striker Wayne Rooney could very well be Manchester United’s captain next season onwards after Inter Milan confirmed their signing of current club captain Nemanja Vidic in the summer..
Salford bookie big-shot Fred Done revealed that he regrets not buying his beloved Red Devils before the current owners – Glazer family took control of Old Trafford.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says that he wants to see a rule that stops clubs from chopping, changing and appointing new managers throughout the season.
Lanky Ivory Coast striker Lacina Traore is likely to miss action for two months but the striker on loan from AS Monaco will remain at Everton hoping that he can play a pivotal role during the last few weeks of the season as the club push for a top-4 spot.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has come out and said that he will put something back into the Tyneside community as a way to “punish himself” for the recent misdemeanors, misbehaviours and mishaps around the technical area and the that the former Hammers Boss will accept the FA charges and possible lengthy ban.
Sunderland local lad Jack Colback insists that the Black Cats can still stay up if they repeat the performance shown in the Capital One Cup final against City.
Former Manchester United man John O’Shea feels that Sunderland have finally hit the level of ‘perfection’ under manger Gus Poyet and should use that to boost their FA Cup campaign and survival bid.
French versatile defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has recently seized his unexpected chance against Hull City with both hands and in turn,, eased the pain of veteran Fabricio Coloccini‘s absence for the under-prrssure Newcastle boss Alan Pardew.
Villa boss Paul Lambert reckons that his Aston Villa will only get miles better after he reassured the fans and stated that he has never feared for their Premier League status this season.
French manager Arsene Wenger has recently shown his delight after duo Per Mertesacker and Tomas Rosicky have signed new contracts and committed their futures to the Gunners..
Norwegian full-back Jonathan Parr has recently revealed that there have been talks between him and Crystal Palace over his contract situation.
Swansea City left-back Ben Davies insists that the Swans will return to Premier League action with “no excuses” as they prepare for West Brom‘s visit to the Liberty on Saturday.
International News :-
Norwich City‘s Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo has pulled out of his nation’s friendly against Mexico in the US
Southampton‘s England international striker Rickie Lambert has two months left to prove his World Cup credentials and he is determined to do just that.
Nottingham Forest youngster Jamaal Lascelles recently admitted that he is overjoyed and completely flattered at being seen as a future England star and insisted that it has only fuelled his desire to realise his international ambitions.
West Brom keeper Ben Foster is all set to celebrate a recall to the England national set-up.
Spurs’ flying winger Andros Townsend believes that England’s speed merchants will give them a much-needed head start on their rivals this summer in Brazil.
England’s first coloured captain Paul Ince has rejected claims made by former England international Sol Campbell that he would have been national captain ‘for 10 years’ if he had been white.