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I give him no more than 18 months on the job before Perez wants another change :lol
 
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I am sure most fans think the same thing. :lol Benitez broke down in tears at his press conference.

Transfer Rumors:

- Real Madrid has not yet agreed to a fee for David de Gea, and Manchester United still wants Gareth Bale as part of the deal.
- Manchester United has seen a 110 million pound bid for Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane rejected by Real Madrid. Chelsea is also interested in the pair while Madrid is expected to complete a deal for David de Gea.
- Real Madrid target David de Gea has said his goodbyes to his Manchester United teammates ahead of a 20 million pound move to the Spanish capital.
- Manchester City will reject any bid for Sergio Aguero this summer. Real Madrid is considering a move for the 27-year-old but the deposed Premier League champion expects him to see out his contract until 2019.
- Radamel Falcao is set to announce his move to Chelsea. The Colombia international also attracted interest from Zenit and Valencia but he is on the verge of joining Jose Mourinho's side.
- Bayern and Chelsea are considering paying Antoine Griezmann's buyout clause, which is now 65 million euros.
- Juan Cuadrado is set to hold talks over his future at Chelsea. The Colombia international is open to a return to Italy. :{
- Petr Cech will tell Chelsea that he wants to join Arsenal this summer, Goal UK reports.(I don't blame Cech. His family wants to stay in London. Wish him all the best)
- Bayern is looking for a cheaper alternative to Antoine Griezmann and Angel Di Maria. Shakthar's Douglas Costa is an option that is discussed in Munich.
- James Milner is edging closer to joining Liverpool after Brendan Rodgers received assurances over his future at Anfield on Tuesday.
- Liverpool is keen on a move for Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev and is weighing up an offer between €15 million (£10.9m) and €20m (£14.5m).
- Liverpool have increased their offer from €18 million (£13.1m) to €21m (£15.2m) for Inter midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
 
For my footy Niketalker's outside of America, what's the general consensus on us regarding the fifa situation? Sour grapes or tybg?
 
im sure there is some sort of joke that can be made with the recent video featuring lie chester players and christian's last name
 
Jun 3, 2015 10:22:00 AM
By Kris Voakes

The Frenchman is the most sought-after star in world football, but the Blaugrana will be hoping he goes nowhere fast, writes Kris Voakes.

In Italy, he’s "Mr. 100 million," while in Spain he’s the hottest prospect on the market. But on Saturday, he will be one of 22 footballers lining up for potentially the biggest moment of his career.

Paul Pogba has seemed destined for greatness ever since he immediately stamped his mark on the Juventus first team after arriving from Manchester United. Less than three years later, he will play in a Champions League final this weekend and is set to be Europe's most sought-after star this summer.

But while he gets set to take on Barcelona in Berlin, the Catalan side might well have an even bigger say in his future. While he was previously the subject of much speculation relating to Real Madrid, it is the Spanish champions who now appear the most likely to extricate the Frenchman from Juventus.

Madrid was recently moved to deny having made a bid after La Stampa had claimed the Blancos had solidified their interest. A club statement insisted: “Real Madrid have had no contact either with Juventus or the player's agent and, as a consequence, the reports published in this newspaper are completely false.”

And the repeated presence of Barca sporting director Ariedo Braida around Juventus in the first half of 2015 – most recently at the team hotel in Milan ahead of the May victory over Inter — has raised the possibility of a move to Catalunya for the 22-year-old. Braida is said to have met with Juventus counterpart Beppe Marotta on a number of occasions, but more in-depth talks are only likely to be held once Barcelona's presidential elections have taken place July 26.

One stumbling block, of course, is Barcelona’s current transfer ban. The four-time European champions cannot register any new players during the summer period because of a two-window suspension for signing underage foreign players.

That rules out a possible move for Pogba until January 2016 at the earliest, and the following summer is a more likely target. Goal’s sources in Spain suggest Barcelona will spend the next year trying to bargain its way into the position of a preferred buyer, but that relies on Pogba remaining happy in Turin for another year.

With Xavi departing for Qatar in the coming weeks and Andres Iniesta now 31, Barcelona is known to be looking at options to strengthen its midfield. While Ilkay Gundogan would become a target should the Blaugrana manage to have their ban overturned, the longer-term project appears to be a move for Pogba.

The player’s agent, Mino Raiola, is notorious for his ability to generate interest in his star players. The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli have become known for their attractiveness in the market, with the Italy-born representative having been key to several lucrative moves for both players.

Should Pogba wish to leave Juve this summer, Raiola is sure to find an interested club. The Frenchman is said to be very happy where he is right now, and that can only work in Barca’s favor for the time being.

Juventus, though, has no preferred buyer. The Bianconeri insist they would not look to sell the player unless a bid of a phenomenal level is received, leading to speculation that it would take a 100 million euro offer for them to part with the midfielder. Whatever the wiggle room that might be negotiated, it is clear that very few clubs across the world would be able to challenge Barcelona if it came to an auction.

Speaking to reporters at Juventus’ press day Monday ahead of this weekend’s final, Pogba responded to talk of a move to Barcelona with a straight bat but acknowledged it would be a huge moment for him to take to the field alongside Lionel Messi.

“Playing with Messi would be a dream come true,” he said. “He’s the best player in the world. I love watching Barcelona play, but I also love watching them lose.”

But the chances of Pogba and Messi stepping on the pitch together on a far more regular basis in years to come may well be dictated by Juventus’ ability to keep the Frenchman happy for the duration of the summer window.

If Pogba remains with the Bianconeri when time is called on transfer activity at the beginning of September, it could be just as big a victory for Barcelona as it will be for Juventus.
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Pirlo in NYC sounds like a perfect fit lifestyle wise for him
 
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If the pirlo rumors are true i am stocking up on Pirlo Juve Jerseys. The NYCFC jersey with Pirlo on the back will have people thinking he went to Man City :lol
 
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According to Sky Sports, new Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez has admitted he is a big admirer of unsettled Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling but was unwilling to say whether or not the club would move for the England winger in the summer.
 
I could definitely see Rafa moving for luxurious Raheem and Perez being ecstatic :lol. He has the Los Blancos "look" he goes for.
 
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