Chelsea ‘listening to transfer offers for Petr Cech, Filipe Luis and Marco van Ginkel’

Chelsea are reportedly set to sell Petr Cech, Filipe Luis and Marco van Ginkel this summer to fund other transfer deals.

The Blues are apparently gearing up for a period of big spending at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho looking to add some big name additions.

Emenike faces ban for walking off pitch

Fenerbahçe forward Emmanuel Emenike faces disciplinary action in the Turkish league following his indecent reaction in the derby against Beşiktaş at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Sunday.

The Nigeria international tore off his shirt in anger and ran off the pitch, demanding to be substituted in the first half, after his fans booed him for missing a ‘simple’ chance to put the hosts ahead.

Video:Rref sends off FOUR players at same time in fierce Brazilian derby

Games between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama, dubbed the Classico dos Milhoes, are usually fierce affairs, and the latest instalment in the Campeonato Carioca lived up to such billing.

It was the hosts who won the game 2-1 courtesy of an Alecsandro double, but arguably the major talking point of the local derby came late on when the referee sent off not one, two or three – but FOUR players at the same time.

Liverpool’s Sterling ‘wants 25% more than Neymar’

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is “relaxed” about Raheem Sterling’s contract situation despite claims that the latest discussions have failed to find a solution to a long-running impasse.

The club have tabled what a couple of weeks ago Rodgers described as an “incredible” offer – reported to be in the region of £100,000 a week.

Brazil star Adriano ‘spent £13,000 on 18 prostitutes to cheer himself up’

Former Brazil international striker Adriano dealt with the disappointment of a collapsed transfer to Le Havre by blowing £13,000 on 18 prostitutes, it has been claimed.

The 33-year-old’s move to the French outfit broke down after Christophe Maillol’s proposed takeover of the club failed.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni Becomes Nigeria’s Richest Player; Earns More Than Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Kalu Uche have emerged as the highest paid Nigerian football players. 

This was made known in the recently compiled report of Nigerian footballers' earners list.

If not Keshi, get Mourinho, Guardiola – Minister

Sports minister, Tam Danagogo has warned the Nigeria Football Federation not to employ a lesser coach than Stephen Keshi should the ex-Togo coach decline to lead the Super Eagles.

Keshi has until Thursday this week to revert to the NFF over the contract offered him.

“What I have urged the NFF to do is to make sure that should Keshi not be given the job, a coach with a lesser pedigree than Keshi should not be employed. I have said we should encourage our local coaches,” Danagogo said.

Chelsea ‘make Raphael Varane transfer priority, £39.4m bid going in’

Chelsea are reportedly set to pay £39.4million to sign Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane after making him a ‘priority’ signing.

The Blues are looking at options for next season and with John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic getting on, attention has turned to the defence.

Messi could be sold to Man City, Barca chief admits

Lionel Messi could be on his way to Manchester City, according to Barcelona’s own sporting director Carles Rexach.

Messi, 27, who broke a Spanish hat-trick record for the Catalan giants yesterday, may be lured away by the big spending Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain.

Manager comes on, scores & saves a penalty to help his side win a match

 

  The manager saved a penalty after Grays Athletic's goalkeeper was sent off

A football manager became a super-sub when he scored a goal and saved a penalty after coming on at half-time, leading his team to victory.

Grays Athletic came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against Hampton and Richmond after manager Mark Bentley's match-winning performance.

Fellaini dumped by porn star Roxanne Jeffers

Marouane Fellaini has been ditched by his porn presenter girlfriend – despite her love of his ‘cute’ hair.

The Manchester United midfielder got with adult TV star Roxanne Jeffers a year ago, with the pair ‘sexting’ during the World Cup.

Henry wants to succeed Wenger as Arsenal boss

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has revealed his ‘dream’ to one day replace Arsene Wenger as manager at the Emirates.

The former Gunners star, who is the club’s all-time leading scorer with 228 goals, was reportedly offered a chance to begin his coaching career at the club’s academy earlier this month.

Angel di Maria tells friend he ‘regrets Manchester United transfer’

Angel di Maria has rocked Manchester United by admitting he made a mistake in joining the club last summer.

The Argentine winger has struggled to adjust to the Premier League and his shock confession will add weight to the rumours he could be set to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Chelsea in pole position to land Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi

Chelsea are said to be leading the chase for the signature of highly-rated Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi.

The Blues are believed to be in the market for a new centre-forward in the summer, with veteran striker Didier Drogba’s future uncertain.

Fiorentina boss expects winger to have big future at Chelsea

Mohamed Salah is set to have a big future at Chelsea despite being shipped out on loan to Fiorentina, according to the Seria A side’s boss Vincenzo Montella.

The Egyptian international joined Fiorentina until the end of the season, in a January deal which saw Juan Cuadrado move permanently in the other direction.

Robin van Persie ‘ruled out for a month with ankle injury’

Manchester United could be set to lose Robin van Persie for a crucial period in their season after the striker was reportedly ruled out for a month with an ankle injury.

The Netherlands international hurt himself in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City, and the centre-forward left the Liberty Stadium on crutches.

Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Guardiola

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid after leaving Barcelona because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Pep Guardiola, his agent has revealed.

The Swedish striker, now plying his trade for Paris Saint-Germain in France, left Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan for Barcelona in 2009, but lasted just one season after falling out with Guardiola.

Now, Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has spoken openly about the Swede's difficult relationship with his former manager - a man he has openly called a 'coward' in the past.

Premier League footballer at centre of £100,000 blackmail sex scandal

A married top footballer has been caught up in a blackmail plot after a one-night stand, it has been alleged.

The unnamed player, who is a defender in the Premier League, is reported by the Sun on Sunday to have spent a ‘no holds barred’ evening with the woman.

He is then alleged to have sent her explicit videos and pictures of himself.

Arsenal's chances of signing £29.5m star forward fading as Dortmund take pole position

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Paulo Dybala after German giants Borussia Dortmund joined the race for Palermo’s £29.5 million-rated forward.

Dybala, 21, has scored 11 goals in 22 appearances for eighth-placed Palermo this campaign, and has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester United Sign 16 Year Old Belgian Wonder Kid

Manchester United have completed the signing of Genk midfielder Indy Boonen, according to reports.

Boonen, 16, who has been a target for Arsenal and German club Wolfsburg, has been training with United for the last few weeks ahead of a deal.