QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar has revealed he will be leaving the club by mutual consent once the summer transfer window opens.
The 33-year-old was one of a number of high-profile names to join the London club last summer, as owner Tony Fernandes aimed to create an established top-flight side.
The Brazilian is clear that he will not be playing football in the Championship next term, as he bids to keep playing at the highest level ahead of the 2014 World Cup in his home nation.
The former FC Internazionale Milano stopper has been one of the more consistent performers for Harry Redknapp’s side this term, but he will leave by mutual consent, with his wages too large for the club to continue paying in the English second-flight.
Cesar said: “It is confidential. My future today is a question mark.
“I have three more years on my contract, but the manager has already made it clear that it will be hard for me to stay at the club. I am happy he thinks that way, it is a sign that my work is being recognised.
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According to Bild, via Tuttomercatoweb, former Manchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa is a summer target for Everton.
What’s the story?
Fussballeck reported this weekend that Shinji Kagawa is a target for West Ham, and now Bild are claiming the Toffees will rival the Hammers for the Japan international.
Kagawa, currently in his second spell with Borussia Dortmund, has found chances somewhat limited this season, making only 18 league appearances.
The crafty playmaker is known in England for his relatively unsuccessful spell with Manchester United, but his unquestionable talent has made him a Premier League target once again.
Everton have still been short of creativity since splashing out last summer, so a move for Kagawa could be perfect for the Toffees.
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Why move for Kagawa?
Valued at £11.7million by Transfermarkt, Kagawa certainly wouldn’t be a cheap signing, as his contract doesn’t run out until the summer of 2020. However, he would definitely be more bang for Everton’s buck than the enigmatic signing of Davy Klaassen.
The 29 year-old has scored 29 times in 89 appearances for Japan, and has had a decent season despite not being at his best, grabbing six goals and seven assists in all competitions.
While the Premier League move didn’t pay off for Kagawa last time, that was a turbulent time at Old Trafford, and the pressure may have just been too much. A move to Goodison could be perfect, as Sam Allardyce seeks a consistent creative force to supply hotshot Cenk Tosun.
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Kagawa’s physicality, or lack thereof, may be a concern to some fans, but his fantastic passing and quite simply stunning technical ability should more than make up for that.
If the Toffees can find the right balance in midfield to allow Kagawa to partner up with the likes of Theo Walcott, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Cenk Tosun in attack, there could be some serious goals on the blue half of Merseyside next season.
Everton fans, would you like to see a summer swoop for Kagawa? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…
It’s shaping up to be one of the most enticing battles in the Premier League this season. Arsenal, Manchester United, Southampton, Liverpool and Tottenham all remain in the hunt for a Champions League spot, with only four points separating Arsenal in 3rd and Tottenham in 7th place.
Tottenham and Liverpool have recently exited the Europa League and although winning the competition could have been a realistic target for both clubs, this now means that they can focus on their league form, providing further competition for Southampton, Manchester United and Arsenal. Tottenham probably face one of the toughest challenges to secure Champions League football due to their league position.
Although they are only three points away from getting into the top four, the outcome of the League Cup final could make or break Spurs’ season. If they lose to Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday, this could really affect the team’s morale and form. Losing out in two cup competitions in a week would be hard for any team to take. However, if Spurs win the League Cup, confidence will be brewing and they will throw everything they have at a shot of qualifying for the Champions League.
In terms of Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers will be encouraged by the club’s recent form as they are really starting to push up the table at the right stage of the season. Their recent 0-2 victory over Southampton was a huge result for the club as they are now within touching distance of their top four rivals. Gerrard will want to be aiming for the top four in his final season at Anfield and Liverpool have the momentum and ability to qualify for the Champions League for the second season in a row. The Europa League exit was a setback but Rodgers will be quick to amend the issue when Liverpool crucially face Manchester City at Anfield this weekend. If they win this fixture, the cup exit will quickly be forgotten.
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Southampton still remain in the mix at the top of the table despite many expecting them to slip up at some point. The football played at Saint Mary’s has been a breath of fresh air to the Premier League this season and it would be a fantastic story if the Saints qualified for the Champions League against all odds. Ronald Koeman has encouraged Southampton to play attractive, attacking football whilst also maintaining a very strong defensive core.
Their impressive goal difference could be the key to finishing in a Champions League spot and the lack of pressure on the side will encourage them to really upset the apple cart. It looks like a tough challenge ahead for the Saints but they have withstood the demands of a top four chase so far. If Koeman can continue to keep his Southampton side playing in the same manner they have done all season then a top four finish is a very realistic aim.
The likes of Manchester United and Arsenal would have expected to qualify for the Champions League at the beginning of the season. Arsenal are so consistent when it comes to finishing in the top four and Manchester United spent heavily in the summer in order to get back into the biggest club competition in Europe. Although United currently sit fourth in the table, their performances have been far from convincing in recent weeks. A last-gasp draw against West Ham was far from impressive and United’s recent 2-1 loss to Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium means that Van Gaal still has it all to do if he wants United to finish in the top four.
The Red Devils have been far from convincing for the majority of the season and they could be in trouble if teams like Southampton and Liverpool continue to pick up results, keeping the pressure on Van Gaal’s side. United should have enough to make it but their erratic form this season could suggest otherwise.
Finally, Arsenal will be looking to cement yet another season in the Champions League by finishing in the top four once again. They were abysmal at home to Monaco earlier in the week and look set to exit the Champions League at the last 16 stage yet again.
Although Arsenal fans expect the club to finish in the top four, they will want to see improvement in the Champions League and the Premier League this season. It seems that Arsenal always maintain a certain standard but never overachieve and this will undoubtedly frustrate the Gunners’ support. Although their Champions League qualification is almost a dead-cert, Arsenal fans will not be satisfied if Wenger leads the team through another trophy-less season once again.
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There are a number of teams still competing for the Champions League spots at this stage of the season and hopefully it proves to be one of the most intriguing battles in the league from now until May. No team has shown any signs of backing down just yet but there is still a long way to go for all the clubs in contention.
When we consider just who has been the most pointless signing of all-time in the Premier League this season, one of our punters makes quite a witty quip. They claim that instead of looking just at all clubs and this season, we should consider Chelsea as a whole and compile a top ten list of their most pointless signings alone.
The club of course have more money than they know what to do with and it is exactly this, coupled with an owner who sees a player on a whim and decides to buy him that makes the West London club such easy fodder when it comes to making a few gaffs in the transfer market. Add to that their managerial merry-go-round and you can quite easily see how someone who was coveted by the old regime is seen as totally useless to the new one.
Whilst some clubs really do have to watch the pennies, Chelsea have found themselves criticised more than once for their ritual of picking someone, throwing money at their club and then leaving them on the scrap heap to rot when someone better comes along. From spending £50 million on a total flop to buying a youngster they only plan on loaning out, here are our top 10 ‘most pointless’ Blues signings.
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Manchester City’s 3-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday means that, as has been on the cards for weeks, they have the opportunity to clinch the Premier League title at home to local rivals Manchester United on Saturday.
The dramatic 2012 title win sealed by Sergio Aguero looked at the time as if it could not be topped but for some City fans, beating the Red Devils at the Etihad would surpass even the elation of that day.
It could be a miserable afternoon for Jose Mourinho and his side so he has moved to soften the blow pre-emptively by stating that his side are deservedly second in the Premier League table.
That was likely intended as a jibe at Liverpool and Tottenham, who are below United in the table but are much more feted by the media.
However, United fans are not impressed that finishing second, especially when they are so far behind leaders City, is an achievement these days and we’ve taken a closer look at the best of the reaction…
The time is approaching once again where attention turns to the end of season awards and which players will be rewarded for their contributions to their side during another exciting Premier League campaign.
With the likes of player of the year, young player of the year, and a spot in the team of the year all up for grabs, there are plenty of opportunities for individual accolades over the coming weeks.
But the 2014/15 season has also seen a number of players emerge as key figures in their sides, putting to bed any lingering doubts about their ability to cut it at the highest level. While some have shot to fame out of nowhere it seems others have continued to impress, showing vast levels of improvements and enhancing their reputation in the division.
And with this in mind, here are FIVE of the most improved players in England this season:
Franics Coquelin
Francis Coquelin was surprisingly recalled to the Arsenal squad just over a month into his loan spell at Charlton where he made five appearances for the Championship side. With injuries to the likes of Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta, Arsene Wenger was running out of options to fill the central midfield role, but since his return Coquelin has stepped up superbly.
A brilliant couple of months has coincided with Arsenal’s recent good form, and his ability to protect the back four has been most welcome. The Frenchman was a stand out performer alongside Santi Cazorla in their win at the Etihad, highlighting his ability to tackle and break up the play, as well as maintain possession in a neat and tidy fashion.
Arsenal fans have been crying out for someone to fill the defensive midfield role for some time, and it appears they have finally found that man.
Jordan Henderson
Much was expected of Jordan Henderson following his big-money move from Sunderland back in 2011, but the early signs pointed to the prospect that he wouldn’t quite be able to make the grade at Anfield. How times have changed.
The England midfielder has become one the key figures in the Liverpool team, particularly in the absence of club captain Steven Gerrard, and is arguably the league’s most improved player over recent seasons.
His work rate is phenomenal, but the technical side of his game is also improving week in week out. The 24-year-old continues to improve in front of goal having found the net six times this season, and he also leads the team in terms of assists with eight, proving just how important he is to Brendan Rodgers.
Marouane Fellaini
It was hard to see how Marouane Fellaini would fit in the Manchester United under Louis van Gaal, and at first it appeared the odd cameo from the bench when his side were chasing the game was the best he could hope for. However the Belgian has established himself as important member of the first team in recent weeks, playing a vital part in victories over Tottenham and Liverpool.
He’s scored five times so far this season and seems to be thriving in a more advanced role behind Wayne Rooney. Van Gaal has come out and praised the 27-year-old since the Anfield victory, something that will boost his confidence even further as he continues to improve.
Harry Kane
The rise of Tottenham striker Harry Kane this season has been quite remarkable and the young striker has emerged as England’s brightest talent. With Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor struggling to impress new boss Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane was given the chance to stake his claim as Tottenham’s leading striker; something the 21-year-old has done to great effect.
After impressing in the Europa League, Kane was then provided with the opportunity to impress in the Premier League. Since netting his first of the campaign at Villa Park in November, Kane has gone from strength to strength. He now leads the scoring charts with 19 alongside Diego Costa, with his overall tally for the season at a hardly credible 29.
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Last weekend’s hat-trick against Leicester City capped a tremendous week for the forward after he received his first senior England call up, and given his great form looks the perfect choice to lead the line for the Three Lions this week.
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Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard was already held in high regard as one of the league’s best players and rightly so. But as he continues to take the English game by storm, his consistency over the last year or so has seen him emerge as one of the world’s best players as he looks to rival the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
An impressive return of 16 goals has helped Chelsea cement their place at the top of the division, as well as pick up the League Cup with victory over Tottenham last month. The Belgian’s ability to beat multiple defenders makes him a wonderful asset to the Blues, and along with tremendous pace and terrific shooting and passing ability, he has become the complete player.
His latest goal against Hull City highlighted his ability to produce something out of nothing – a moment of magic that can change the game in an instant – and it’s these types of players that prove themselves match-winners throughout the season.
Jose Mourinho has challenged the 24-year-old to try and reach the outstanding figures achieved by Ronaldo and Messi, something he has responded positively to. The talent and ability is clearly there, and if he can continue to improve and show the level of consistency he has displayed throughout the season, it won’t be long before we see him challenging for the Ballon d’Or.
Everton manager David Moyes revealed last week that he was putting off signing a new contract to extend his stay at Goodison Park until the end of the season, leading to questions surrounding his future amid reported interest from Chelsea, but would the Merseyside-based club be able to recover from his departure if the worst scenario imaginable for most of the supporters came true?
The 49-year-old has presided over 500 games in charge of the club since taking over the reins back in March 2002 and he has not only steadied the ship and gradually moved them away from continual relegation battle but slowly established them as a top eight outfit with European ambitions; he is known to share an excellent relationship with the fans and a close personal bond with chairman Bill Kenwright, but are these emotional ties enough to keep him grounded at Everton for too much longer?
After earlier stating back in November that he would decide upon his immediate future in February, when the question was put to Moyes last week, he gave an honest answer tantamount to indecision, telling reporters: “I want to see how we do in the cups, I want to see how we do in the league, and it’s more than likely I won’t make a decision until the end of the season. I’ll give as much as I can, but I’ve said – and I’ve spoken with the chairman – that I want to see how the team does.”
Having previously stated an intention to manage abroad at some point in his career, with Germany and the Bundesliga mentioned as possible future destinations, it appears as if Moyes is starting to get itchy feet and the lack of silverware to validate the undoubted progress the club have made under his superb tenure seem to be grating on him.
This term, the side have branched out to a more expansive style of play at the expense of their customary defensive solidity, but they remain in the running for a Champions League berth still, sitting just six points behind Tottenham in fourth and with 12 league games left to play. For a manager that has done so much, the sense of actual achievement seems remarkably little on a bigger stage and there’s a sense that Moyes is still untested in Europe, which could hold back his claims for future bigger jobs, such as when Sir Alex Ferguson eventually retires at Manchester United.
In a recent poll conducted by the Metro, Moyes came out on top with 22% of Arsenal fans saying they would like him in charge by next season, ahead of Arsene Wenger on 19% and the likes of Michael Laudrup (17%), Jose Mourinho (15%) and Dennis Bergkamp (8%). If anything, that simply provides a snapshot of how respected he is within the game, with the body blow that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was dealt by Pep Guardiola’s decision to take the Bayern Munich job next season leaving a tantalising job up for grabs at Stamford Bridge, with interim head coach Rafa Benitez likely to move on with his face put firmly in the shop window for future reference.
At times, Moyes has appeared irrationally loyal to the cause almost at Everton, but a crossroads is quickly coming up on the horizon and he may jump without any threat of him being pushed in order to seek a platform that can grant him consistently what he so desires, a team capable of challenging for silverware. Had the Toffees pushed on in the manner they expected to in the past few years, he would clearly love to stay and do it at Goodison Park, but there are only so many times he can continue to bang his head against that glass ceiling and the surprise big money January moves for both Leroy Fer and Alvaro Negredo spoke volumes of a manager trying his best to create a lasting legacy acutely aware that his time was running out.
The stadium issue hinders the club’s long-term ambitions because it robs them of the financial security needed to truly compete at the top rather than continuing to represent the plucky underdogs punching above their weight. The model they have is that every summer a player needs to be sold to balance the budget and give Moyes something to work with, and that can be not only morale-sapping, but a tiresome and vicious cycle, with Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines both next in line should they miss out on a top four place this season.
Aside from Ferguson and Wenger at Manchester United and Arsenal, no other manager in the top flight has been at their current club so long; this is a side made in Moyes’ image and from top to bottom it has its ethos coursing through its veins, so a quick exit not only leaves the job of finding a suitable successor to replace the legend that sat in the chair before an impossible task, but the very culture of the club will require tinkering.
Along the way, with managers pleading for more time with their backs to the wall, patience is often trotted out as a guarantee of success, but Ferguson and Wenger both show that time can be bother a overwhelmingly positive force and a negative one. United look likely to stroll to the title this season yet again and mentioning Ferguson in the same breath as any other manager these days means you’re inevitably on a hiding to nothing because he is a freak of nature the sort of which football management is unlikely to see again for quite some time.
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Wenger on the other hand is clawing onto his position precisely because of his past achievements and his presence at the club these past five or so years has only served to do just as much damage as good. Like with every great sporting individual, knowing when to walk away is half the battle. Of course, Moyes isn’t in any danger of having a negative effect yet, but should he continue to hang around with his heart not in it as much as it was in the past, the club and the team will stagnate.
Should Moyes decide he has had enough this season, he can leave Everton with his head held high for what he has done during his 11 years in charge, but replacing someone is only half the battle. We’ve seen with Alan Curbishley and the subsequent fall from grace that Charlton endured that if a steady hand on the tiller leaves that this can have more destructive consequences to the very fabric of a club than even previously assumed. Moyes is Everton, and their fates are closely intertwined, but for the fans sake, while the man in the dugout may be pining for pastures new, they will be hoping they are able to keep hold of him for as long as possible.
Just when Manchester City appeared almost invincible, another tough game at Anfield – this time resulting in a 3-0 defeat – has brought them crashing back down to earth.
And if that wasn’t a sobering enough experience, the Premier League’s champions in waiting must now prepare for one of the most eagerly anticipated Manchester derbies in generations, one that will see them clinch the English crown with a win over historic rivals Manchester United.
Amid what has undoubtedly been the least certain few days in City’s otherwise immaculate 2017/18 season, Pep Guardiola will have found himself trying to find the right answers to some crucial questions. Here are four of the most important…
Which game takes priority?
Guardiola has never been one for prioritising games, especially when they’re as important as a Manchester derby and a Champions League quarter-final. He’ll expect and feel this City side is good enough to achieve the right results and produce strong performances in both. Yet, the fact of the matter is that City don’t need to win Saturday’s game – this season’s title is a mere formality, and they’ll have six more chances to get themselves over the line.
In contrast, City only have one opportunity to still make the semi-finals of this season’s Champions League, and it will require a huge performance over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium to reverse the three-goal deficit. So, should Guardiola spare his resources for Tuesday’s second leg, or risk it all for a historic win over United?
Back to what City do best?
The last two games have seen surprising tactical experimentation from a team that has been so relentless when using 4-3-3 on the most-part this season. City used a 3-5-2 setup to outmanoeuvre Everton at Goodison Park, resulting in a 3-1 win, while the formation used at Anfield was almost a mix between 3-4-3 and 4-5-1 with Aymeric Laporte part full-back and part centre-half.
That’s perhaps due to Sergio Aguero’s absence – Gabriel Jesus needs far more support in close proximity – and the quality Liverpool boast in attack. But in the safe surroundings of the Etihad Stadium and after such a huge loss, surely it’s time for City to return to the system they know best. Then again, Guardiola might have a trick or two under his sleeve.
Is it worth risking Aguero?
For all the talk of Jesus replacing Aguero earlier in the season, the Brazilian’s performance in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool showed just how far away he still is from replicating the levels of the Argentine assassin. Aguero was forced to sit out the midweek clash with injury and it remains to be seen whether he’ll be available for the Manchester derby.
But even if he is, Guardiola must decide whether the risk of starting a key forward with notorious injury problems is really worth it, bearing in mind City don’t need to win this game and face Liverpool on Tuesday. It could well be the difference between victory and defeat for City – Aguero often only needs one chance to score in this calibre of game – but there are more battles ahead.
Which centre-backs can best handle Romelu Lukaku?
City failed to handle the incredible speed of Liverpool’s attack in midweek but Manchester United pose a different kind of threat through Romelu Lukaku. The Belgium international is quick off the mark as well, but also boasts power and dominance in the air.
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More pertinently, he’s enjoying something of a purple patch at the moment – scoring four in United’s last six league games and netting or assisting in his last seven outings across all competitions, including a goal for Belgium. City, meanwhile, have kept only one clean sheet in their last four, using all four of their centre-back options in that time, so it’s vital Guardiola chooses the right personnel to contain the United front-man.
Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi seem the obvious options, but perhaps City need a covering defender to partner one of those two.
After Gareth Bale was booed by Real Madrid fans for not passing to Cristiano Ronaldo when he was one-on-one last week, does the Welshman feel that a return to the Premier League is not completely out of the question?
It seems ridiculous that fans booed Bale, who scored a fantastic free kick earlier in the game against Espanyol, for not passing to the Balon d’or winner in the 3-0 victory. Real fans voiced their frustrations towards the Welsh forward as it was the second time in as many weeks that Bale had ignored a striker in a better position after he ignored Karim Benzema in Real’s 2-1 loss against Valencia.
There’s no doubt that Gareth Bale has performed well since he arrived for a record fee from Tottenham Hotspur, scoring vital goals in both the Copa Del Rey final and the Champions League final last season. In the 2013/14 season, Bale scored 15 league goals and provided 12 assists in 24 appearances. So far this campaign, he has scored eight league goals with three assists. But the reality is that the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo will always overshadow his efforts.
Real Madrid fans have always expected perfection, so any mistake will be scrutinised. The fact that the loss to Valencia ended a 22 match winning streak for Madrid could be one of the reasons why Bale has received a lot of stick recently.
Carlo Ancelotti was quick to defend the Welsh forward after the recent criticism: “Bale has played a very good game. He’s played with intensity and he’s scored.
“It could be that at that moment the fans have asked for a pass to Cristiano, which hasn’t happened and, like all strikers who are in front of goal, he tried to score.
“Altruism is a very important component of the team. If there is any play which seems selfish we’ll clearly fix it. We have fans who demand a lot. Bale is a fundamental player like Cristiano and for that the fans demand much more than of others.”
Clearly Ancelotti is trying to defuse the situation, which has the potential to get out of hand, especially due to the rumoured Manchester United interest in Bale. A bid of around £117 million could persuade Real Madrid to sell the Welshman, who may want to leave if he is ridiculed further by the Real Madrid fans.
Despite the fact that there is speculation surrounding Gareth Bale, he would be a big loss to Real Madrid if he did leave the Bernabeu. Although Bale has been the victim of recent criticism from Madrid fans, he does have a good understanding with Cristiano Ronaldo and the pair were influential in the recent 22 match winning streak.
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If Gareth Bale does become frustrated with his treatment at Real Madrid, there is no doubt that his talent would be much more appreciated if he returned to the Premier League.
As we enter the last 11 days of the January transfer window, we can fully expect to see a deluge of last minute shopping as clubs delve into the market in order to save their respective seasons. There are plenty clubs looking to be busy in the market, so it looks likes we can expect a frantic close to the transfer window.
One of the managers that will be looking to spend is Arsene Wenger, who mentioned this week that most clubs wait until the last week of the January window as the prices tend to get slashed. The lack of activity so far suggests the Frenchman may have a point, but I guess we will be in a better position to make that call on February 1st.
This latest list looks at those great last minute deals and in SOME cases highlight that it sometimes pay to bide your time.