" Today's Football Paper Talk " 24/11/15
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:39 am
MORNING PAPER TALK
Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer lines making Tuesday morning’s national back pages…
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Tottenham are reportedly on the brink of signing Brazilian former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. (The Sun)
West Ham's on-loan striker Manuel Lanzini has described speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool as an "honour". (The Sun)
Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is a target for Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender, William Carvalho of Sporting Lisbon and Nice's Nampalys Mendy are all on Arsenal's shortlist to replace the injured Francis Coquelin. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool and Tottenham will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Lille winger Sofiane Boufal in January. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia. (Daily Express)
CHINA WANT ROONEY
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is wanted as the face of China’s bid to become a football super-power, reports The Sun.
Approaches have been made to tempt Rooney to finish his career in the cash-rich Chinese Super League, despite having three years left to run on his current deal at Old Trafford.
The Sun claim Chinese clubs, boosted by a new £830million television deal, are seeking a global superstar to be the face of the league and deem Rooney to be a viable target.
RONALDO RETURN ‘IMPOSSIBLE’
Manchester United have been told it would be “impossible” for Cristiano Ronaldo to make an emotional Old Trafford return, reports the Daily Mirror.
Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer lines making Tuesday morning’s national back pages…
PLUS viewtopic.php?f=2&t=150707
Tottenham are reportedly on the brink of signing Brazilian former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato. (The Sun)
West Ham's on-loan striker Manuel Lanzini has described speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool as an "honour". (The Sun)
Fulham striker Moussa Dembele is a target for Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender, William Carvalho of Sporting Lisbon and Nice's Nampalys Mendy are all on Arsenal's shortlist to replace the injured Francis Coquelin. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool and Tottenham will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for Lille winger Sofiane Boufal in January. (Daily Express)
Liverpool are set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia. (Daily Express)
CHINA WANT ROONEY
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is wanted as the face of China’s bid to become a football super-power, reports The Sun.
Approaches have been made to tempt Rooney to finish his career in the cash-rich Chinese Super League, despite having three years left to run on his current deal at Old Trafford.
The Sun claim Chinese clubs, boosted by a new £830million television deal, are seeking a global superstar to be the face of the league and deem Rooney to be a viable target.
RONALDO RETURN ‘IMPOSSIBLE’
Manchester United have been told it would be “impossible” for Cristiano Ronaldo to make an emotional Old Trafford return, reports the Daily Mirror.
Re: " Today's Football Paper Talk " 24/11/15
Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:09 am
Got to laugh at that one - China want Rooney!
He's on about a quarter of a million each month apparently. Can't see him in China somehow.
He's on about a quarter of a million each month apparently. Can't see him in China somehow.
Re: " Today's Football Paper Talk " 24/11/15
Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:55 am
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:Got to laugh at that one - China want Rooney!
He's on about a quarter of a million each month apparently. Can't see him in China somehow.
I think you meant per WEEK, otherwise he would be on a similar wage to Kenwynne
Re: " Today's Football Paper Talk " 24/11/15
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:53 pm
T1JMO wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:Got to laugh at that one - China want Rooney!
He's on about a quarter of a million each month apparently. Can't see him in China somehow.
I think you meant per WEEK, otherwise he would be on a similar wage to Kenwynne
Of course!
Re: " Today's Football Paper Talk " 24/11/15
Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:06 pm
LOAN EXTENSION FOR EVANS
Manchester City midfielder George Evans has extended his loan spell with Walsall until January 9.
The 20-year-old has scored three goals in five appearances for the Saddlers since joining in October.
STUTTGART SACK ZORNIGER
Bundesliga strugglers Stuttgart have parted company with head coach Alexander Zorniger
The 48-year-old only took charge in the summer but has been dismissed after managing just 10 points from 13 games.
Stuttgart also boast the worst defence in the German top flight with 31 goals conceded.
IORFA STAYING WITH WOLVES
Dominic Iorfa has penned a new three-and-a-half year deal with Wolves that will keep him at the club until 2019.
The young full-back was due to be a free agent next summer, but told the club website: “I’m happy with the deal but I’m staying grounded, I still want to do well for the club and keep improving as a player.”
WHITMORE JOINS CHESTER
Burnley defender Alex Whitmore has joined Chester FC on a one-month’s youth loan, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
CURLE EXTENDS CARLISLE STAY
Carlisle United manager Keith Curle have agreed a contract extension that will see him remain in charge Sky Bet League Two club until June 2018.
Chairman Andrew Jenkins said: “I am very pleased that Keith has agreed the extension as he has brought a new focus and impetus to the club over the course of the last twelve months.
“He successfully steered us away from relegation last season and has continued the good work by building a stronger squad and by implementing a realignment of the club's footballing focus.”
Manchester City midfielder George Evans has extended his loan spell with Walsall until January 9.
The 20-year-old has scored three goals in five appearances for the Saddlers since joining in October.
STUTTGART SACK ZORNIGER
Bundesliga strugglers Stuttgart have parted company with head coach Alexander Zorniger
The 48-year-old only took charge in the summer but has been dismissed after managing just 10 points from 13 games.
Stuttgart also boast the worst defence in the German top flight with 31 goals conceded.
IORFA STAYING WITH WOLVES
Dominic Iorfa has penned a new three-and-a-half year deal with Wolves that will keep him at the club until 2019.
The young full-back was due to be a free agent next summer, but told the club website: “I’m happy with the deal but I’m staying grounded, I still want to do well for the club and keep improving as a player.”
WHITMORE JOINS CHESTER
Burnley defender Alex Whitmore has joined Chester FC on a one-month’s youth loan, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
CURLE EXTENDS CARLISLE STAY
Carlisle United manager Keith Curle have agreed a contract extension that will see him remain in charge Sky Bet League Two club until June 2018.
Chairman Andrew Jenkins said: “I am very pleased that Keith has agreed the extension as he has brought a new focus and impetus to the club over the course of the last twelve months.
“He successfully steered us away from relegation last season and has continued the good work by building a stronger squad and by implementing a realignment of the club's footballing focus.”