Новости за 12.06.2019

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin believes Antoine Griezmann will join Barcelona this summer and insists he has known about the move since March.The France forward announced last month he would leave Atletico this summer after spending five seasons in the Spanish capital.Barcelona have long been linked with a move for Griezmann and the 28-year-old has a release clause in his contract that the LaLiga champions are reportedly ready to trigger.While no official offer has been made... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Ferland Mendy from Lyon with the France defender signing a six-year contract.The fee is believed to be in the region of 50million euros (44.5m) and the 24-year-old will become the sixth new arrival at the Bernabeu over the summer following Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Andriy Lunin. #WelcomeMendy pic.twitter.com/HdXyDLS4hd Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) June 12, 2019Mendys signing takes Los Blancos summer spending spree in excess of 330million... Читать дальше...

David Turnbull will hold talks over a move to Celtic after Motherwell accepted a 3million bid for the 19-year-old midfielder. Press Association Sport understands Hoops chiefs have lodged an offer that will see the fee for the Scottish Football Writers Young Player of the Year rise by another 250,000 should he tick off a number of very achievable add-on targets, while a sell-on fee has also been agreed. It seems Celtic have learned their lesson from last years failed pursuit of John McGinn, who left Hibernian for Aston Villa... Читать дальше...

Caroline Weir is in no doubt Scotland must get something from Fridays huge clash with Japan and says they are confident they can.The opening two matches in Group D of the Womens World Cup saw Scotland beaten 2-1 by England in Nice on Sunday and Japan then held 0-0 by Argentina in Paris the next day.A top-two finish in a group guarantees a spot in the last 16, while four of the six third-placed finishers will also progress.Claire Emslie, centre, scores Scotlands goal against England (John Walton/PA)When... Читать дальше...

According to Portuguese outletO Jogo, Sporting want to get a deal done soon so that they can reinvest.Their president has just returned from holiday and he reportedlywants to thrash out a deal.Paul Pogba, meanwhile, has been linked to Real Madrid in what would be a big money move.But Pogba's situation is not thought to have anysway on the move for Fernandes.This is a contrast to Tottenham who are believed to be waiting until Christian Eriksen's future is settled.Fernandes is wanted by many European clubs... Читать дальше...

Calum Chambers could be on his way out of Arsenal with Lazio interested in the player.According to Rome based publication Il Messaggero, Chambers can be bought for €14 million (£12.5 million).Considering he cost Arsenal £16 million, when he joined from Southampton in 2014, the cited price may appear underwhelming.The 24-year-old was enjoyed a successful loan spell at Fulham last season, despite the west London club being relegated.Chambers was named Fulham's player of the season for his development... Читать дальше...

Defender Craig Cathcart has signed a new four-year contract with Watford.The Northern Ireland international joined Watford in 2014 when he left Blackpool, having also enjoyed a spell at the club on loan from Manchester United in 2009.I feel at home, Im comfortable and its a family club, the 30-year-old said on the Watford website.I enjoy coming here every day to work, its a nice atmosphere and when things are going well its even better.My family love living here and things are going well. We had a great season last season with the team... Читать дальше...

Last summer, Liverpool so nearly signed Fekir, but the deal fell through just before the World Cup began.It has been unclear whether the Reds would return for the French attacking midfielder or not.But according to Foot OL, Klopp has indeed returned to the possibility of signing Fekir.The report cites a local newspaper in Lyon,Le Progrès, that the announcement of afriendly between Liverpool and Lyon in Geneva this summer is a result of negotiations.It's understood that Liverpool are unwilling to... Читать дальше...

Rangers hope to sharpen up their scouting operation after hiring Steve Doyle from Derby.Doyle who worked under Frank Lampard as part of the Rams boss backroom team last year has been appointed to the newly-created position of lead technical scout.He has previously worked alongside the likes of Gary Rowett, Paul Clement and Steve McClaren during a 12-year stint at Pride Park.Rangers hope Doyle who will report to head of scouting Andy Scoulding will now help boss Steven Gerrard and director of... Читать дальше...

According to The Guardian, Ndombélé is exactly the kind of midfielder Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign this summer and has told Daniel Levy as much.The problem is that Spurs are, so far, only valuing the 22-year-old ast€50 million, whereas Lyon want €75 million.Another stumbling block is that Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas drives anotoriously hard bargain.Ndombélé has six caps for France and impressed with Lyon in the Champions League last season,against the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City.Incidentally... Читать дальше...

Aaron Hughes has paid special tribute to Northern Ireland manager Michael ONeill following his retirement from the game.The 39-year-old former captain announced his decision to hang up his boots after Tuesdays Euro 2020 qualifying win in Belarus.Hughes earned 112 caps for his country, a record for an outfield player, and featured in the side that reached the Euro 2016 finals under ONeill having reversed his 2011 decision to retire from international football.Hughes, who made his international debut in 1998 and led his country 48 times... Читать дальше...

Portugal and Holland will be the biggest names relying on play-offs for Euro 2020 as things stand after the second qualifier window.The Nations League finalists are currently outside the automatic qualifying places in their Euro 2020 groups where games were being played while the duo were busy contesting UEFAs latest trophy.Wales and Scotland are also on course for next Marchs deciders, though England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have made strong enough starts to occupy automatic qualifying spots at this stage.Here... Читать дальше...

Luka Jovic described himself as the happiest kid in the world after being presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday.Serbia striker Jovic, whose move from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported 60million euroswas announced last week, has signed a six-year contract at the Bernabeu.Now Im the happiest kid in the world after signing a contract with the biggest club, the 21-year-old is quoted as saying by the clubs official website. The moment Luka Jovi stepped out on to the Bernabu pitch for the first... Читать дальше...

Liverpool are not in any hurryto sell Lovren, according to The Times.AC Milan have reportedly registered an interest in Lovren but are yet to directly contact Liverpool.Frederic Massara is believed to be taking over as Milan's new sporting director after Leonardo left for PSG.During his days at Roma, Massara was reportedly keen on Lovren and tabs on the player have been carried over to the San Siro.Milan, who are also seeking a new manager following Gennaro Gattusso's departure, are reluctant to... Читать дальше...

According to the Sun, Hudson-Odoi wants to be a first-team player when he returns to fitness.Chelsea have reportedly offered the 18-year-old a big payrise andthe number 10 shirt vacated by Eden Hazard upon his departure to Real Madrid.However, Hudson-Odoi is believed to value promises of playing time over money andgestures.The uncertainty over the mangerial position at Chelsea is also cited as a cause for doubt in the England international's mind.And now Christian Pulisic's arrival at Chelsea from... Читать дальше...

Bayern are willing to pay Dalian Yifang's €30 million valuation, according to SportBild.Arsenal are believed to be very far down the line with regardsto agreeing a feefor Carrasco,but it would still fall short of his club's initial valuation.Bayern's financial outlay already stands at €118 million this summer, having acquired French fullbacksLucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard.But they are more than willing to spend another €85 million 'or more', as the report states.Bayern will now wait on Sane's... Читать дальше...

Kilmarnock are set to become the first British club to install a safe-standing section for under-16s and, in another UK first, the new rail seats will be entirely funded by their fans.The seats, which can be flipped up and locked in place to create room to stand behind a waist-high safety rail, will be fitted at Rugby Park in mid-September.Paid for by the supporters trust, there will be 158 rail seats for adults in the East Stand and 166 for youngsters in the Family Stand, making Killie the second... Читать дальше...

Ryan Fraser believes Scotland were given a footballing lesson by Belgium in their 3-0 European Championship qualifying defeat on Tuesday night but he remains positive.The Scots were holding out at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels until just before the break when striker Romelu Lukaku headed in a cross from skipper Eden Hazard.The Manchester United striker grabbed a second in the 57th minute and Manchester City attacker Kevin De Bruyne added a third for the world number one-ranked side, who now... Читать дальше...

According to the Independent, United are unlikley to spend the huge amount of money that Oblak would cost them.The Slovenian stopper wouldcostan estimated £100million.Onana,on the other hand, is believed to be available at around £40million.At 23-years-old, Onana would also offer United longevity in the goalkeeping department.It is reported that Barcelona, who need to raise funds this summer, have also offered up Jasper Cillesen.Any of the aforementioned deals would depend on David De Gea, who has... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery and his team are operating on a tight budget this summer having failed to secure Champions League qualification.And with Aaron Ramsey joining Juventus, Arsenal are in need of fresh legs in midfield.What they've reportedly proposed to Roma is paying for £27 million rated Lorenzo Pellegrini in two equal instalments,according to Corriere dello Sport (via theMirror).But they aren't the only one's interested in the 22-year-old; AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Arsenal's rivals Tottenham Hotspur are... Читать дальше...

In layman’s terms, Football Index is the football stock market – the place where you can buy shares in the game’s greatest stars, build a portfolio and use your football knowledge to make real money.Think of it as fantasy football meeting traditional betting – only unlike watching your stake evaporating helplessly over 90 minutes, you can watch yours grow over time or cash out whenever you like. Player prices are based on supply and demand, just like a real stock market.FFT’s Hunter Godson met Football... Читать дальше...

Will they? Won't they? Football'slong-running romantic saga that has kept us gripped for yearsis finally over.The Ross and Rachel of the footballing world have finally got together. Eden Hazard has moved to Real Madrid.It's set to be a big summer at the Bernabeu.After a disappointing season, Zinedine Zidane has been brought back as manager, apparently on the understanding that he can spend big over the next two months. And when Madrid spend big, they spend big.Hazard is unlikely to be the last big recruit before next season starts. Читать дальше...

Sam Vokes insists Wales should not be counted out of the race for Euro 2020 qualification.Wales hopes of making it to next summers finals through a top-two spot in Group E suffered a severe setback with a 1-0 defeat to Hungary in Budapest on Tuesday night.It was Wales second defeat in the space of four days after a 2-1 loss to Croatia on Saturday.Gareth Bale misses a chance (Joe Giddens/PA)It leaves them six points behind group leaders Hungary, albeit with a game in hand, and three adrift of Slovakia... Читать дальше...

The latest round of Euro 2020 qualifiers produced mixed results for the British and Irish nations.Press Association Sport looks at how they all currently stand.England Group A (Played 2, Won 2, Points 6)Qualifying form for Euro 2020 has been mixed for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (PA graphic)Involvement in the Nations League finals in Portugal meant Gareth Southgates side were not in action during the most recent fixtures. However, it has not affected their... Читать дальше...

Middlesbrough are close to announcing Jonathan Woodgate as their new manager.The former Boro and England defender has been among the bookmakers favourites to succeed Tony Pulis, under whom he worked as first-team coach last season, since the Welshmans departure at the end of the campaign.Press Association Sport understands chairman Steve Gibson is ready to appoint the 39-year-old, and the club is currently engaged in the process of putting together his coaching staff.Jonathan Woodgate enjoyed two... Читать дальше...