Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:53 am
PAPER TALK
16/11/2015
Red Star Belgrade teenager Marko Grujic has confirmed interest from Chelsea.
Fulham's Moussa Dembele 'flattered' by Everton and Tottenham interest ahead of January window.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United eye Lionel Messi, but he wants a staggering £600,000 a week to play in the Premier League.
Bench-warmer James Chester already questioning his decision to join West Brom in the summer.
Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:10 pm
The agent of Robert Lewandowski has refused to silence rumours linking his client with a move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid.
Lewandowski's agent, Cezary Cucharsk said: "You cannot deny that there is interest from Real Madrid.”
Lewandowski has also admitted that he is learning Spanish but said: "There has been no contact over the past few months.”
OLIC HAS REGRETS
Ivica Olic has regrets over signing for Hamburg and could move to the MLS for the start of their 2016 season.
The Croatia international joined Hamburg from Wolfsburg in January for a second spell at the club, but he’s struggled to break into the first-team this season.
The 36-year old said: "I listened to my heart back then. I love the club and the city. I call the president my friend. But if I had known how things would turn out, I'd have left for the United States."
MATA ON RONALDO LINK
Juan Mata believes it will be difficult for Manchester United to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club from Real Madrd.
"I think it's difficult for that to happen, in truth," Mata told Goal.
"The respect and admiration that the people have for Cristiano (in Manchester) is incredible.
"But it's complicated with him at a club like Real Madrid and happy there, which I think he is. He is a player who makes the difference in any league, obviously."
ROBERTS EXTENDS DEAL
Yeovil Town have extended the loan of Swansea City full-back Connor Roberts by a further month.
The 20-year-old has played every game of Yeovil’s season so far, making 22 appearances in all competitions.
MESSI WANTS 600k A WEEK
Lionel Messi would demand £600,000 per-week if he was to sign for a Premier League club, according to the Daily Star.
The Barcelona superstar has been linked with a move to England having had problems with the tax authorities in Spain.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all are monitoring the situation, with the Gunners believed to be Messi’s preferred move.
SEEDORF TO QPR?
Former AC Milan head coach Clarence Seedorf is a candidate to become the new boss at QPR, according to Tuttosport.
The former Netherlands international was sacked from the club during the 2013-14 season after a short spell in charge.
QPR are looking for a new manager after they sacked Chris Ramsey earlier this month.
RAUL RETIRES
Real Madrid legend Raul retired on a high on Sunday as New York Cosmos won their seventh North American Soccer League title, making it an astonishing 22 titles in 21 seasons for the Spanish striker.
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:44 pm
Messi to United, with a £600k per week salary, would be interesting. By all accounts Rooney has a clause in his contract stating that he has to be the highest paid player (or equal to the highest paid player). Cant see united paying both Messi and Rooney £600k per week