Newcastle to go back in for Remy if they fail to land Liverpool target Lacazette

 

Pardew is desperate to sign a big-name striker to cap off a successful transfer window for the Toon.
Newcastle have already added Emmanuel Riviere and Facundo Ferreyra to their attack during pre-season but, according to reports in France, Lacazette is their top target.
The Lyon striker is also interesting Liverpool and he is rated at £16m after rejecting a new contract at the Ligue 1 outfit.
Lyon club chairman Jean-Michel Aulas recently tried to dampen transfer talk surrounding the French striker.

Toon gaffer Pardew accepts that the ambitious move for Lacazette is unlikely to happen so he is keeping his eye on Loic Remy's situation.
The striker spent last season at St James' Park but stalled on a permanent move.
He eventually chose to sign for Liverpool only for the move to spectacularly break down at the medical stage.
Pardew has acknowledged his disappointment at Remy snubbing his side but it is thought the French international will be offered a move to Tyneside one more time.

Liverpool boss Rodgers hoping Coutinho signs new deal

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said that he hopes that playmaker Philippe Coutinho will sign a new contract extension with the club.


The Brazilian was brought to the club from Inter in January 2013 and has gone on to make a massive impact at the Reds thanks to his passing ability, technique and improving work rate. Last season he was a key figure in their title challenge, making a total of 37 appearances in all competitions and scoring five goals.

Rodgers sees the 22-year-old as an important player in the club’s long-term future and is hoping that he can sign a new contract, with the player having been offered one in recent days.

ICC final Liverpool v Manchester

Liverpool v Manchester United, Monday ^th August 2014
Guinness International Champions Cup Final
Liverpool face a grudge match in the final of the International Champions Cup on Tuesday morning in Miami, Florida, just over 48 hours after beating AC Milan 2-0 in the final group game.

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The Reds, who qualified for the trophy decider on Saturday night without even kicking a ball – due to Manchester City losing on penalties against Greek champions Olympiacos – will be looking to finish off a successful pre-season tour of the USA in style by being crowned 2014 winners of the pre-season warm-up competition.
Liverpool, who are set to receive an extra £2 million in prize money for the high-profile match, flew directly to Miami straight after the win over a poor Milan side, and recovery time will be at a premium for Reds as they prepare to take on their nearest and dearest in the crunch clash.

Chelsea Boss Jose Mourinho Has His Say On Frank Lampard’s Shock Manchester City Move

Blues manager reveals his thoughts on Lampard transfer.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed his thoughts on Frank Lampard’s shock decision to sign for Manchester City on loan.
The Blues legend only left Stamford Bridge after a long association with the club at the end of last season, and looked to have made the move abroad after signing a contract with MLS side New York City FC.
However, the 36-year-old will not be able to play for his new club until January, and has been sent back to the Premier League on loan for the first half of the 2014/15 season to help maintain his fitness.
This has seen him make the controversial move to one of Chelsea’s main title rivals Manchester City, and although little could be done to dent Lampard’s reputation as an all-time great for the London club, it is somewhat controversial to see him lining up for another top English side next season.
Still, Mourinho insists he has no hard feelings towards the England international, saying that as a free agent he could move wherever he liked, and that he would still be given a warm welcome when he returns to Stamford Bridge next season.
“He is a free agent he can choose his club so I have no problem at all,” the Portuguese coach said.  “When he comes to Stamford Bridge he is welcome.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Olivier Giroud simply was not fit enough to play well against Monaco.

Wenger admits mistake with Arsenal star: He was not ready for the Emirates Cup

Arsene Wenger blasts Chelsea legend’s Man City move

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has blasted Frank Lampard’s loan move to Manchester City as a way of the Premier League champions avoiding Financial Fair Play regulations, Express reports.
The Chelsea legend will join the Sky Blues on loan, before making the move to New York City FC when their season kicks off in March next year

Liverpool FC – Rodgers Categorically Denies Interest In Balotelli

Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled out the possibility of signing AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

With Brendan Rodgers expressing his admiration for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli in an interview, the press was quick to link the Italian international with a move to Anfield this summer. But the Liverpool manager has categorically denied any interest in signing the former Manchester City forward.

Mario Balotelli’s future has come under a lot of speculation this summer and the Italian international has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, but AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani and Arsene Wenger have both rubbished these reports recently.

The 23-year-old joined AC Milan in 2013, after spending nearly three years at Manchester City. The Italian international has scored 30 goals in 54 appearances, in all competitions, since his arrival.

Liverpool are in the market for a new striker following the departure of Luis Suarez to Barcelona. The Merseyside club were close to landing Loic Remy, but the deal failed to materialize at the last moment and the latest reports suggested that the Reds have turned their attention towards Balotelli.

The reports stemmed from an interview where Brendan Rodgers expressed his admiration for the Milan striker and labelled him as a top talent. But the Liverpool manager has insisted that his quotes were taken out of proportions and categorically denied the possibility of Balotelli arriving at Anfield this summer.