Having previously been a target for Manchester United, Toni Kroos now looks set to be the subject of a tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Chelsea. With the Blues reportedly matching last season’s Champions League winners’ offer, where the player ends up could depend on his own preference.
Luis Suarez could be leaving Liverpool. Although this is a rumour we also heard around 12 months ago, more controversy has fuelled the latest predictions of his departure.
The World Cup has long been a stage for players to make a name for themselves and sometimes earn a career-defining move. This year’s edition could well be about to do that for one Colombian star.
With Thibaut Courtois seemingly returning to Stamford Bridge for good after three years on loan at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea look set to have two world class goalkeepers competing for a place in the team. Petr Cech is the man the Belgium international would have to displace, with veteran Mark Schwarzer no slouch either despite his role as back-up. The London Evening Standard have reported that the situation means Chelsea’s Czech stopper may have to consider his options.
As Ashley Cole departs and Chelsea’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid’ Filipe Luis heats up, there remains one left-back at Stamford Bridge who must be feeling pretty unloved. Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, Ryan Bertrand recently returned to his parent club with a much better chance of getting a game. It seems, however, that he is not the man Jose Mourinho wants.
Many Dutch players have been linked with Manchester United due to the current Netherlands manager being set to take over at Old Trafford after the World Cup. The club are, however, said to be after one man who Louis van Gaal does not know.
With Liverpool having already completing the signing of two of Southampton’s star players, the Times are reporting that the Reds could now be set to go for a third. Midfielder Adam Lallana and striker Rickie Lambert recently arrived at Anfield, with defender Dejan Lovren now the latest to be linked with a move to Merseyside.
Having just left Chelsea after 13 successful years at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard is set for pastures new abroad. Rumours are circulating, though, that next season will see the midfielder playing in not one but two countries.