Everton ready to listen to offers for Rooney

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Apr 29, 2018 7:30 AM

Everton are ready to sell Wayne Rooney this summer.

The Mirror says feelers will be put out to see if there are 

any takers for Rooney.

He has said that the only ­English club he would join 

following his Old Trafford exit was Everton, which means 

that the best chance of a sale will ­arrive from the MLS or 

China.

The striker has turned down huge financial offers from 

China, but may now have to reconsider.

However, a more favoured destination would be the USA 

with David Beckham's Miami franchise now looking at 

future signings.

Carvajal makes bold claim about Bayern Munich attackers

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Apr 24, 2018 

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has made a bold claim 

about Bayern Munich attack ahead of their Champions League 

clash, according to Marca.

The Spanish defender is of the view that it will be a herculean task 

in stopping Robert Lewandowski, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.

Carvajal has warned his teammates of the treat the Bavarian attack 

possess.

"[Arjen] Robben, Lewandowski and [Frank] Ribery are the most 

. 

difficult to stop," Carvajal admitted in an interview at a private 

event with Codere.

"They are three very difficult players to mark and with any room, they can score." If Real Madrid manage

to beat the German giants and win the final they will clinch their 

third consecutive Champions League title, a feat Carvajal is hoping 

to achieve.

"Nothing is impossible, we are going to fight for it," the footballer 

added.

"We are working and if we have achieved two then why will we not 

go for the third consecutive one?

"I hope we achieve the Champions League, we must keep ourselves grounded and face the semi-finals with great enthusiasm."

Liverpool vs Roma: Team news, injuries, possible lineups

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Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will, on Tuesday night, clash with Romaat Anfield in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final match.
Klopp’s men heads into this clash after their 2-2 draw against West Brom in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Reds enjoyed a fascinating quarterfinal stage as they knock out English rivals, Manchester City, recording victory in both legs.
Liverpool currently sits on the third position in the Premier League table with 71 points from 35 games.
Klopp’s side are undefeated in their last seven games across all competitions.
Midfielder, Adam Lallana is still recovering from his muscle injury which keeps him away from the semi-final clash.
Jordan Henderson, who missed the quarterfinals second-leg due to suspension, is back with the team in the midfield.
Defender, Joel Matip is side-lined for the rest of the season.
Midfielder, Emre Can is ruled out of the season following a back injury.
Meanwhile, Eusebio Di Francesco’s Roma heads into this clash after their 3-0 win against SPAL in the Serie A on Saturday.
Di Francesco’s men enjoyed an historical comeback win over Barcelona which resulted in a quarterfinal exit for the Catalan club.
The Giallorossi currently sits in the third position in the Serie A tab with 67 points from 34 games.
Defender, Rick Kardsdorp is expected to return to the action after being sidelined due to ligament injury for more than six months.
Striker, Gregoire Defrel is ruled out from the clash due to a sprained ankle.
Defender, Aleksandar Kolarov is having a muscle injury and is doubtful to play.
Liverpool’s potential starting XI (4-3-3): Karius, Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Chamberlain, Henderson, Milner, Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Roma’s potential starting XI (3-4-3): Becker, Fazio, Manolas, Jesus, Florenzi, Nainggolan, De Rossi, Strootman, El Shaarwy, Dzeko, Schick.
The kick-off time for the match is 7:45pm.

Liverpool want to sign €100m star to challenge City for EPL

Liverpool want to sign €100m star to challenge City for EPL

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Apr 23, 2018 05:20 pm

Liverpool wants to sign €100million star Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid in the summer to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title next season according to reports.

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has backed Loris Karius as the club's current number one but Meresyde side are

 preparing to bring in the 25-year-old who has been in terrific form for the La Liga outfit for the past his four-year.

Oblak who moved to Madrid from Benfica in 2014 – has helped Atletico up to second in La Liga, while the Spanish outfit are

preparing for their Europa League semi-final showdown with Arsenal.

According to Spanish publication AS claiming that Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are ready to battle Liverpool for Oblak signature with the eighteen-time Premier League Champions identified Slovenia international to replacement Karius who has failed to stamp his authority between the sticks.

Liverpool had long been linked with Roma's Alisson but their pursuit of the Brazilian stopper is over while Stoke City's Jack Butland has also been touted with a move to Anfield.

Liverpool  must meet his €100million buyout clause, which runs until 2021, and it would appear that fee would need to be met to prise him away from Los Rojiblancos.

Oblak has kept 19 clean sheets this season, more than any other goalkeeper in the top five European leagues.

Salah Voted PFA Player Of The Year, Sane Best Young Player

Salah Voted PFA Player Of The Year, Sane Best Young Player

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Apr 22, 2018 11:50 PM

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been voted the Professional Footballers Association’s (PFA) English Premier League Player of the Year.

Salah beat midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who also had a fine season with EPL champions Manchester City, to the award, which was held in London on Sunday night.

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, Manchester City’s Leroy Sane and David Silva, and Tottenham’s Harry Kane were also nominated for the award.

Egypt star Salah has scored 41 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions, 31 goals in the league, tying for most goals scored by a single player in a season in Premier League history.

Salah, 25, is the seventh different Liverpool player to win the PFA Player of the Year award after Luis Suarez (2014), Steven Gerrard (2006), John Barnes (1988), Ian Rush (1984),
Kenny Dalglish (1983) and Terry McDermott (1980).

Meanwhile, Sane was named Young Player of the Year, beating Kane among others to the award.

Guardiola not happy Salah won PFA Player of the Year ahead of De Bruyne

Guardiola not happy Salah won PFA Player of the Year ahead of De Bruyne

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Apr 23, 2018 12:40pm

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has insisted that Kevin De Bruyne should have been named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year, instead of Liverpool’s Mohammed Salah.

De Bruyne netted his 12th goal of the campaign during City’s rout of Swansea City on Sunday, while Salah is already on 31.

But Guardiola believes his playmaker’s influence on games has been unrivalled.

“I know my opinion about these awards. From my point of view when you are analysing 10 months, there is no player better than him (De Bruyne) in terms of the continuity.

“Maybe in numbers there are guys better than him, but there is no better player this season. For me he was the best.

“I would like to feel that he deserves it but in the summer time he will be at home as a champion,” Guardiola said.