Новости за 03.08.2019

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba remains committed to Manchester United after missing the clubs final pre-season game.Pogba who said in June that it could be a good time to have a new challenge somewhere else was absent for the International Champions Cup penalty shoot-out win over AC Milan in Cardiff with what Solskjaer had described as a back spasm.It was reported on Friday night that staff and players were shocked when the France midfielder failed to turn up for the scheduled flight.But... Читать дальше...

Fulham are investigating an allegation that defender Cyrus Christies sister was hit and racially abused during the Cottagers 1-0 defeat at Barnsley.The Republic of Ireland international alleged the incident took place at Oakwell on Saturday, the opening day of the Sky Bet Championship season.Christie wrote on Twitterafter the game: To the Fulham fan that decided to hit my sister at the game today and his wife who justified his action with racist remarks I hope youre proud of yourself and feel like... Читать дальше...

Slaven Bilic won the battle of the new managers at the City Ground as West Brom claimed a 2-1 win on a day Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Aro Muric will want to forget.The Baggies boss saw his side kick-off the season with three points thanks to goals from Kyle Edwards and Matt Phillips as they came from behind after Matty Cash had given the Reds the lead.Both goals saw Forest goalkeeper Muric left red-faced as their new head coach Sabri Lamouchi endured a frustrating first game in charge.The plot... Читать дальше...

Hamilton head coach Brian Rice claimed his players lacked hunger as they started their Ladbrokes Premiership campaign with a 3-0 defeat against Ross County.The Championship title winners dominated from the start and Joe Chalmers curled home the opener on the half-hour mark. Billy McKay capitalised on some slack play to double the advantage and Ross Stewarts free header killed the game off inside 57 minutes.Rice said: It was very un-Hamilton like in terms of off the ball, not going and getting it back, not showing any urgency or hunger. Читать дальше...

United are due to face Milan in Cardiff tonight, but Pogba won't be there.The Frenchmandidn't turn up to to board the flight with the rest of the squad.It was widely reported that the reason he didn't travel yesterdaywas because ofinjury, but Spanish TV channel El Chiringuito TV have exclusively announced that Pogba is not injured, but rather trying to force a move to Real Madrid.One of their journalists took to Twitter to break the news, and the channel's official page soon confirmed it as their... Читать дальше...

Maguire is on the verge of completing a move to Manchester United for a reported £80 million – making him the most expensive defender ever.Leicester are now going about the task of finding a suitable replacement.They have been recently been linked with a move for Brighton and Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk.But Marca (viaLeicestershireLive) report that the latest name to crop up is that of Djene Dankonam.Djene, 27, has previously been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal, who are also on... Читать дальше...

Hearts manager Craig Levein has dismissed any notion that Aberdeen will be vulnerable after their European exploits.The Dons beat Georgian side Chikhura Sachkhere 5-0 at Pittodrie on Thursday to reach the third qualifying round of the Europa League.Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes admitted he had to make some team and substitute selections with Sundays Ladbrokes Premiership opener against Hearts in mind to make sure the exertions did not affect his side too much.But McInnes has had plenty of experience... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes believes Hearts secured arguably Scottish footballs best player when they re-signed Steven Naismith.Naismith signed a four-year contract on Thursday and could feature in his teams Ladbrokes Premiership opener at Pittodrie on Sunday.The 32-year-old hit 14 goals last season despite undergoing two knee operations and was instrumental in Hearts flying early-season form.McInnes said on his clubs official website: We know Hearts are a capable team. A lot has been said about... Читать дальше...

Alex Bruce admits his first few weeks under new Kilmarnock manager Angelo Alessio have been a learning curve.Bruce re-signed for the club after the deadline to play in their Europa League games against Connahs Quay Nomads but watched on in anguish with the Killie fans as the Welsh side knocked them out.The shock exit has heightened the scrutiny of the Italian boss but Bruce believes the feel-good factor can instantly return with a good result against Rangers in Kilmarnocks Ladbrokes Premiership opener on Sunday.Bruce said... Читать дальше...

Celtic have so far rebuffed Arsenal's approaches for Tierney, with the main sticking point being money paid up front.Arsenal are thought to have restructured their offer so that they would pay £20 million now and £5m in obligatory add-ons.But, according to the Daily Mail, even if Arsenal get a deal over the line before the window slams shut on August 8, theywill have to wait to see Tierney in action.The 22-year-old underwent a hernia operation at the end of last season and is still recovering.Celtic... Читать дальше...

The Bundesliga outfit value Ginter at €60 million, but both Spurs and Atletico are only willing to spend €35million, according to Bild (via Football.London).The 25-year-old joined Gladbach in 2017 from Borussia Dortmund and has since become a key player.However, it's unlikely that Ginter would be playing first-team football at either club.Spurs retained the services of Toby Alderweireld after his €25 million release clause expired in July.He and Jan Vertonghen have forged a strong partnership under Mauricio Pochettino... Читать дальше...

Inter's reignited interest in Lukaku could spell trouble for United's pursuit of Paulo Dybala as Juventus want the Belgium striker as part of the deal.Antonio Conte is a huge admirer of Lukaku and has pressed Inter's hierarchy into preparing a new €70 million-plus-bonuses bid, according to Corriere Della Sera (via The Daily Express).United are hoping that they can get a deal done quickly with Juventus and Dybala to avoid Inter forcing their hand.Lukaku's preference is understood to be Interbecause of his strong relationship with Conte... Читать дальше...

According to Yahoo Sports in Brazil, Manchester United have offered Ajax€50 million for Neres's services.The Brazilian winger has been offered a new, improved deal by Ajax in an attempt to tie him down.However, United's interest has reportedly turned the player's head – but their efforts may be thwarted by the Dutch club raising their valuation of the player to €70m.This is believed to be because of Sao Paulo's 23% stake in any future sale of Neres.The touted figure is believed tocause Financial Fair Play problems for United... Читать дальше...

The Gunners and Barça face eachother in a pre-season friendly at the Camp Nou on Sunday for the Joan Gamper trophy.Club chiefs could use the meeting as an oppurtunity to discuss a loan deal for Coutinho, according to Sport (via the Daily Express).Raul Sanllehi is believed to be travelling with the squad and will meet Barcelona's hierarchy, some of whom are his ex-collegues.The link between Sanllehi and Barcelona is thought to be crucial in brokering a deal for the Brazilian.Coutinho, 27, has been linked with a move awayall summer... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen will be without centre-backs Ash Taylor and Michael Devlin for their Ladbrokes Premiership opener against Hearts.The defenders both have hamstring injuries.Striker Curtis Main (thigh) is a doubt while Connor McLennan is battling to get back from a knock.Steven Naismith might be on the bench for Hearts after signing a four-year contract on Thursday.The forward has been working hard on his rehab following knee surgery before completing his permanent move from Norwich.Hearts hope to have Conor... Читать дальше...

The Fulham youngster has long been linked with Spurs, but negotiations with the Cottagers have seemingly stalledfor much of the summer while Daniel Levy Co. try to re-home Danny Rose.However, the two clubs are said to nearing an agreement for the 19-year-old who will cost around £30million,according to the Daily Mail.The acceleration in talks is reportedly in no small part down to Mauricio Pochettino's very public calling out of the club's dealings in the market, and his apparentlack of input.Pochettino's... Читать дальше...

According to Portuguese outlet Record, Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Fernandes and are preparing to lure the player to the Spanish capital.They are thought to be looking at cheaper alternatives to United's Paul Pogba, for whoma deal seems unlikely.Reportedly, Madrid will use Jorge Mendes as a middle man in order to help their cause.Only earlier this week, Spurs were thought to have tabled a bid for Fernandes and hoped to snap him up from under United's noses.However, it is Madrid that are now the ones swooping in... Читать дальше...

Thierry Henry knew something needed to change. His decision was made – that morning he would go into Arsene Wenger’s office at London Colney and tell his manager that he didn’t want to be a striker anymore.Nobody would have minded anyway; not the fans who’d been disappointed with the 22-year-old’s first months at Arsenal, and least of all Henry himself, his confidence shot to bits after a tough start to life in north London. Patrick Vieira was teasing him about his profligacy, but deep down it hurt.Besides... Читать дальше...

Crisis club Bury have had their second fixture of the new season suspended, prompting another furious response from their chairman.The English Football League (EFL) made the decision to call off next weekends League One match at Accrington after concluding the club had not provided sufficient proof that they have the necessary finances in place.On hearing of the decision, which followed Mondays postponement of their opening-day fixture against MK Dons, Bury chairman Steven Dale branded the EFL the... Читать дальше...

Luton boss Graeme Jones praised his sides character as they earned a 3-3 draw against Middlesbrough at Kenilworth Road on Friday night.The Hatters looked like they were going to leave empty-handed as they trailed 3-2 when Boro were awarded a penalty in the 81st minute.However, Britt Assombalonga blazed over from the spot and James Collins netted with five minutes to go, ensuring Luton picked up a point on their first match back in the second tier.Jones, who like Boro bossJonathan Woodgate was making his managerial debut... Читать дальше...

Crisis club Bury have had their second fixture of the new season suspended.Burys opening League One match against MK Dons this weekend was called off after the club failedto satisfy the English Football League that they have the necessary finances in place.The Shakers had a deadline of noon on Friday to providesuitable proof that the Accrington match could go ahead, but were unable to do so.The EFL said in a statement on Friday night: The EFL board has today received an update of the position in... Читать дальше...

James Collins late goal earn Luton a deserved point from a thrilling Sky Bet Championship game with Middlesbrough at Kenilworth Road.Boro hit back from 2-1 down to lead 3-2 and Britt Assombalonga had the chance to increase that advantage from the penalty spot but he missed.And Collins made them pay five minutes from time when he swept in a loose ball to ensure a 3-3 draw forthe Hatters on their return to the second tier of English football.The visitors had the first chance of the game, with Ashley... Читать дальше...