According to the Mirror, 30-year-old Galatasaray and Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been offered to Manchester United. Having played for some of Europe’s top clubs, including Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Ajax, he could now be on his way to Old Trafford to make his debut in the Premier League.
After eight years with the London club, former England left-back Ashley Cole decided it was right to call time on his Chelsea career and look elsewhere. This came after a frustrating season for Cole, who was replaced in the team by Cesar Azpilicueta for the majority of games. This week Cole was signed by Italian club Roma and can now look forward to the new challenges that lie ahead. There are many left-backs that have been linked with the Blues that could take his place but, after being such an influential player, it is important that Jose Mourinho chooses wisely.
Last night 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil bowed out in the semi-finals to Germany in horrific fashion. It was an absolute disaster for Brazil, who lost the game 7-1. The result is now their record defeat in a World Cup finals. There were three Chelsea players involved for the hosts at this World Cup: Oscar, Ramires and Willian. Will this affect their performances in the new season?
Brazil poster boy Neymar suffered a fractured vertebrae in the World Cup quarter-final against Colombia after a challenge from Juan Zuniga. This leaves a massive hole to be filled and it looks like it will be filled by Chelsea winger Willian. He has big shoes to fill, so can he do it?
During the 2014 World Cup, Louis van Gaal has been using a formation of 3-4-3, which has seemingly worked as the Netherlands have now progressed into the semi-finals. There are reports saying that the Dutch manager will transfer that formation over to Manchester United. Although it has worked for his national side, will it have the same effect on United?
Chile international Arturo Vidal is currently a key transfer target for Manchester United. The Guardian claim that it could result in as much as a £48 million deal. That is a substantial amount of money to pay out for anyone, so could he be worth it?
Arsenal last won the Premier League in the invincible season of 2003/04, which is starting to feel a long, long time ago. Everyone from that team has long gone, including the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Viera and Dennis Bergkamp. Could next season be the year the Premier League title finally returns to Arsenal’s trophy cabinet?
After superb performances at left-back for Southampton, 18-year-old Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United in June following England’s World Cup exit. Although very young, he has Premier League experience with the Saints and has already played at a World Cup, so everyone knows what he can do. Does this spell the end for Patrice Evra at Manchester United?