Tuesday, 9 May 2017

FIFA TO PROBE POGBA DEAL

Soka247 look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window



FIFA TO PROBE POGBA DEAL


Paul Pogba Manchester United Europa League
FIFA is to investigate Paul Pogba's record-breaking transfer to Manchester United last summer, according to the AFP and various outlets quoting Football Leaks.
It's super agent Mino Raiola's involvement in the €105 million transfer - in which he is alleged to have pocketed £20 million - which is alleged to have led to world football's governing body looking into the deal.
Various news outlets working with Football Leaks claim that there's a conflict of interest for Raiola, who's yet to comment on the reports.
Man Utd, Juventus and FIFA are yet to give statements too on the allegations, which surfaced at the start of the Champions League semi-final between Juve and Monaco on Tuesday.

MAHREZ WANTS LEICESTER EXIT


Riyad Mahrez Atletico Madrid Leicester City UCL 12042017
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez wants to leave the King Power Stadium this summer, according to the Daily Telegraph .
The Algeria international vowed to remain with the Foxes this season, but believes he has now honoured an agreement made last summer and should be allowed to move on.
Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are likely to be interested in the 2016 PFA Player of the Year.

BARCA EYE DI MARIA MOVE


Di Maria
Barcelona are eyeing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria, according to  Mundo Deportivo .
The Camp Nou outfit are looking to replace Arda Turan, and despite Di Maria's connections to Real Madrid, his friendship with Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano could help to push a deal over the line.
The Blaugrana are also eyeing Marco Reus, Bernardo Silva and Vitolo as alternatives.

PEPE SET FOR PSG


Pepe Real Madrid Atletico Madrid La Liga
Real Madrid defender Pepe is closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to Cadena Ser via The Sun .
The Portugal international is out of contract this summer and has rejected a series of offers from China to join the current Ligue 1 champions.

MAN UTD EYE REUS


Marco Reus Borussia Dortmund Koln
Jose Mourinho wants to bring Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus to Manchester United, according to  Don Balon .
The United boss wants the Germany international to replace Wayne Rooney, who is set to leave Old Trafford for China this summer.
The Red Devils are likely to face competition for Reus from Atletico Madrid, with Diego Simeone unhappy with the performances of Yannick Carrasco this season.

LIVERPOOL CLOSE IN ON KEANE SIGNING


Michael Keane England
Liverpool are close to signing Burnley defender Michael Keane for £25 million, according to the Mirror .
Personal terms reportedly have been agreed in principle, with Keane waiting to see if the Reds qualify for Champions League football.

JARDIM ARSENAL'S TOP CHOICE


Leonardo Jardim Monaco Manchester City Champions League 15032017
Arsenal have identified Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim as their top choice to replace Arsene Wenger should the Frenchman leave this summer, according to Telefoot .
Jardim will discuss his future at the end of the season and is also on the radar of Inter, whose coach Stefano Pioli is coming under increasing pressure.

MADRID CLUBS MAKE THEO DEAL


HD Theo Hernandez
Young Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez will move to Real Madrid in the summer for €30 million - €6m more than in the termination clause for his deal, AS reports.
The defender has already passed a medical, having forced his way out of Atleti by refusing to negotiate fresh terms on his contract. He has spent this season playing with Alaves.

LA LIGA CLUB MOVE FOR BALOTELLI


Mario Balotelli Nice Ligue 1
Out of contract with Nice at the end of the season, Mario Balotelli is set to be offered a deal by Las Palmas, COPE report.
The Italian will have the chance to sign a one-year deal with the option of another 12 months should things pan out.
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