Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Spanish television station Canal Sur that he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to join Manchester City. He said: “I have a verbal agreement with them (City) and I hope it is carried out.” He explained: “As of today, I don’t have a signed contract. It is true that Manchester City have […]
England saved by the old guard
ENGLAND 1, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1. It took a goal from the ever-dependable Frank Lampard, one of England’s old guard, to save the team from a Wembley defeat against the Republic of Ireland. The Chelsea midfield player’s equaliser cancelled a goal from Shane Long in a friendly which was part of the Football Association’s […]
Kolo Toure set to sign for Liverpool
Reports suggest that Manchester CIty defender Kolo Toure will move to Anfield on July 1 when his contract expires after a deal was agreed with the Ivory Coast international. Liverpool are in need of experience in defence following the retirement of Jamie Carragher while Martin Skrtl suffered a loss in form last season and was […]
Cleverley ruled out of England friendlies
Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley has been ruled out of the England squad for the forthcoming friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil. Cleverley lasted an hour of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game in charge of Manchester United, a 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion last weekend, before he succumbed to a calf injury […]
Aguero signs new City contract
Sergio Aguero has signed a one year contract extension to stay at Manchester City until 2017. The Argentine striker quickly became a crowd favourite following his arrival at the Etihad two years ago in which he scored 47 goals from 69 starts including the injury time goal that famously won the Barclays Premier League title […]