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Gary Neville: Manchester United need new players but no-one will sell them 
Manchester United need help in the form of up to four new players but are going to struggle to sign them, says Gary Neville.A Samuel Eto'o hat-trick gave Chelsea a 3-1 win over United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday which leaves David Moyes' side seventh in the Premier League.
Sky Sports expert Neville admitted he fears for his former club as they slumped to their seventh defeat in the league this season and says they desperately need some fresh blood in the squad.Neville said: "It's always been difficult here but you were watching a team that are in the position they are in the league for a reason and Chelsea actually had more than them even though they were not at their best and that would be the worry.
"I would never get too despondent because that's not the way I look at it, but you would never say as a Manchester United person at the club that we need to sign players."It's the last thing you say because you have respect for your team-mates, you have respect for the players who are in your club, you always rely on the quality of the development teams to come through, but there are a group of players out there who need help.
"They're a good bunch of lads out there who have won the Champions League and many trophies for United, but they need inspiration and they need lifting. You saw the effect of Ozil at Arsenal, those players, that manager they need fresh blood and they know that.
"They're not scouring all over Europe and travelling all over Europe and being spotted at Juventus and Madrid because they don't want to sign players, they need to sign players."I don't think it needs a rebuild, I honestly don't. I think two, three, four players - but the problem is everyone knows they want top players and to get them will be so difficult because nobody wants to sell them."
Transfers
It's long been said that United need to strengthen in midfield and Neville is still adamant this is the key area, but warns fans that the reigning Premier League winners will struggle to sign players because other clubs know they are desperate, which only makes things harder in an already difficult January transfer window."They need a midfield player or two, it's obvious," added Neville.
"They've lost Anderson on loan, Darren Fletcher has just come back, Paul Scholes has retired, Owen Hargreaves left a year and a half ago - they haven't strengthened in that area."They were playing a centre-back in midfield today with Phil Jones, but it's not the only area. They need to get Wayne Rooney and Van Persie fit too."I think it's a squad that needs an impetus and when you sign players at a squad it brings a new lease of life to everybody and that's what it needs to me, not a rebuild. There's a lot of good young talent there.
"I think if they could go and sign four top players for huge money in the next week I think they would go and do it straight away. I think the problem is getting them."We know Arsenal want a striker, we know Chelsea want a striker; there are teams in the league that also want to put money in. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Paris St-Germain and Monaco probably want players and they have all got huge money."So the fact of the matter is they're in a market that is starved of top players when there are six or seven clubs who are going to be throwing big money at them.
"I'm pretty certain if those players were there and available they would go and spend the money this week."
Missed targets
United's only signing of note of the 2013 summer transfer window was Marouane Fellaini, while their efforts to get Everton's Leyton Baines, Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona and big money rumours of bids for Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale all fell by the wayside.
Neville believes those failed transfer attempts are what had caused havoc on United's season and now Moyes needs to start making decisions about the players he's already got.Neville said: "They tried to sign Fabregas and Baines in the summer we all know that. We know that there were bids potentially for Ronaldo and Bale.
"So if they'd have signed Fabregas, Bale or Ronaldo and had Baines - which we know they tried to do - I think you'd be looking at a completely different Manchester United side."They didn't get the targets they wanted and that is going to be a problem going forward for them because they want the same players.
"They will remain calm, Manchester United don't panic. The manager will get time to build his team, he'll get time to develop his squad. At the moment the players are playing for their future at Manchester United because they've got to impress that manager and the more games they lose the more he'll be thinking are you the right person for me to take forward."There are a lot of good players in that squad but he's got decisions to make in the next six months. There's no doubt he (Moyes) needs players, the players need players, they need help and support.
"They signed Fellaini in summer, who is injured at the moment, but they need three or four players, but they knew that in the summer because they bid for three or four players."
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David Moyes insists Manchester United will be not be making panic buys this month
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists they will not panic and dive into the January transfer market, despite seeing his side slip further out of Premier League title contention after a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.Samuel Eto'o grabbed a hat-trick for Jose Mourinho's men to give the west London giants all three points.
United are now 14 points adrift of Arsenal at the top, 13 behind Manchester City in second and 12 away from Chelsea.But, despite their struggles, Moyes insists that their long-term planning will not be replaced by short-term thinking, no matter what their results are.Asked if he could change his plans to fix their short-term issues, he told Sky Sports: "Not because of results.
"The club know exactly what we want to do and the direction we want to go and the type of players we want to bring to the club and a lot aren't available in this window. If we could get any of them we would do, we are trying but more than likely most people know it is difficult.
"I think the club have always said it is long-term, we know there is a job to be done and we have an idea of players we would like to bring in and we would like them now, but more than likely won't be."Moyes refused to rule United out of the title race, but admits it would not be easy from here.
"It is a long way away, we will never say it is gone and we will do our best to get back in and the only thing we can do is try and win our next game and we will try and do that," he said.Talking about the game, Moyes admits whilst his side played well in patches, their defending let them down.
"We got a bit unlucky with the first goal and a deflection but the other two came from set-pieces and that is our own fault and that is nobody else's fault. Terrible defending on the first goal and just as bad on one just after half-time," he continued."I thought we played quite well at times, especially in first period but we just lacked that bit. We just needed someone to take on one of their chances.
"I knew the game would be tight, and it was except two set-pieces which has really changed the game. Apart from that I think we have had as many chances if not more than Chelsea. We had done a lot of good things in the game but football is about scoring goals and we didn't and Chelsea did."We can only blame ourselves, nobody else."
Moyes did not agree with the late red card for Nemanja Vidic and said: "I don't think it is a sending off, but I just think it is a bit of tiredness."
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Athletic Bilbao 4-2 Real Valladolid: Hosts battle back to boost top-four hopes
Athletic Bilbao moved back into the top four of La Liga with an entertaining 4-2 win over Real Valladolid.The hosts' unbeaten home record at San Mames appeared to be under threat when relegation-threatened Valladolid took the lead through winger Oscar's 15th-minute effort.
However, Ernesto Valverde's men quickly turned things around after half-time with four second-half goals that sealed a 12th win of the season for Bilbao.Ibai levelled matters for Bilbao on 65 minutes, before substitute Oscar de Marcos put them in front 10 minutes later.
And the points were all but secured eight minutes from time, with Ibai finding the net for a second time as the forward took his tally for the season to six goals.
\Ander Herrera added a fourth to compound Valladolid's misery on 86 minutes, although Valdet Rama did net a late consolation for the strugglers one minute into added time.
The result leave fourth-placed Bilbao two points ahead of Villarreal in the race for Spain's final Champions League spot, while Valladolid remain three points adrift of safety.
Athletic Bilbao moved back into the top four of La Liga with an entertaining 4-2 win over Real Valladolid.The hosts' unbeaten home record at San Mames appeared to be under threat when relegation-threatened Valladolid took the lead through winger Oscar's 15th-minute effort.
However, Ernesto Valverde's men quickly turned things around after half-time with four second-half goals that sealed a 12th win of the season for Bilbao.Ibai levelled matters for Bilbao on 65 minutes, before substitute Oscar de Marcos put them in front 10 minutes later.
And the points were all but secured eight minutes from time, with Ibai finding the net for a second time as the forward took his tally for the season to six goals.
\Ander Herrera added a fourth to compound Valladolid's misery on 86 minutes, although Valdet Rama did net a late consolation for the strugglers one minute into added time.
The result leave fourth-placed Bilbao two points ahead of Villarreal in the race for Spain's final Champions League spot, while Valladolid remain three points adrift of safety.
West Brom 1-1 Everton: Lugano header denies Toffees
Diego Lugano's bullet header saw West Brom snatch a point from Pepe Mel's first game in charge as they came from behind to draw with Everton.
The Uruguayan scored the first goal of his Premier League career midway through the second half to hand West Brom a point in a game largely dominated by the visitors.
Roberto Martinez's men knew that a win would take them into the top four and boost their hopes of a place in the Champions League.
And the visitors looked to be on the way to a routine victory when Kevin Mirallas opened the scoring just before the interval.
However, Everton were thwarted by a brilliant header from Lugano, which ensured that Mel - who took over earlier this month following the departure of Steve Clarke - started his reign at The Hawthorns on a positive note.
Nicolas Anelka started up front for West Brom on the same day that club shirt sponsor Zoopla announced they would not renew their deal with the club in light of the Frenchman's controversial 'quenelle' gesture in the draw with West Ham earlier this month.
Matej Vydra, Lugano, Zoltan Gera and Claudio Yacob also came into Mel's first starting XI, while Sylvain Distin returned from a hamstring strain for Everton, whose bench featured new signing Aiden McGeady.
West Brom made a bright start to proceedings, but it was Everton who created the better chances, midfielder Bryan Oviedo threatening twice early on.
The Costa Rican volleyed wide from the edge of the box with his first effort, then skewed another wide when well placed inside the area.
It took the hosts almost half an hour to craft a clear goalscoring opportunity as Tim Howard was forced into a strong save to deny Zoltan Gera following an excellent pass from Anelka.
But West Brom failed to take advantage of some good spells of possession in the first half, and were made to pay four minutes before the break when Mirallas struck.
The Belgian displayed great awareness to beat Lugano to a Romelu Lukaku knock-down and slot the ball coolly past Ben Foster.
West Brom made a change at half-time, former Everton striker Victor Anichebe replacing Vydra.
That alteration looked to have had little impact on the game, though, as Martinez's men continued to frustrate a home side seemingly devoid of attacking inspiration.
Still, there was to be a twist in the tale on 75 minutes when Lugano turned James Morrison's pinpoint near-post cross into the top corner with a fine header.
Everton thought they had snatched it when Distin turned in Gareth Barry's low drive, but the flag was correctly up for offside.
The draw leaves West Brom four points clear of the drop zone, while Everton are sixth, a point behind city rivals Liverpool in fourth.
Diego Lugano's bullet header saw West Brom snatch a point from Pepe Mel's first game in charge as they came from behind to draw with Everton.
The Uruguayan scored the first goal of his Premier League career midway through the second half to hand West Brom a point in a game largely dominated by the visitors.
Roberto Martinez's men knew that a win would take them into the top four and boost their hopes of a place in the Champions League.
And the visitors looked to be on the way to a routine victory when Kevin Mirallas opened the scoring just before the interval.
However, Everton were thwarted by a brilliant header from Lugano, which ensured that Mel - who took over earlier this month following the departure of Steve Clarke - started his reign at The Hawthorns on a positive note.
Nicolas Anelka started up front for West Brom on the same day that club shirt sponsor Zoopla announced they would not renew their deal with the club in light of the Frenchman's controversial 'quenelle' gesture in the draw with West Ham earlier this month.
Matej Vydra, Lugano, Zoltan Gera and Claudio Yacob also came into Mel's first starting XI, while Sylvain Distin returned from a hamstring strain for Everton, whose bench featured new signing Aiden McGeady.
West Brom made a bright start to proceedings, but it was Everton who created the better chances, midfielder Bryan Oviedo threatening twice early on.
The Costa Rican volleyed wide from the edge of the box with his first effort, then skewed another wide when well placed inside the area.
It took the hosts almost half an hour to craft a clear goalscoring opportunity as Tim Howard was forced into a strong save to deny Zoltan Gera following an excellent pass from Anelka.
But West Brom failed to take advantage of some good spells of possession in the first half, and were made to pay four minutes before the break when Mirallas struck.
The Belgian displayed great awareness to beat Lugano to a Romelu Lukaku knock-down and slot the ball coolly past Ben Foster.
West Brom made a change at half-time, former Everton striker Victor Anichebe replacing Vydra.
That alteration looked to have had little impact on the game, though, as Martinez's men continued to frustrate a home side seemingly devoid of attacking inspiration.
Still, there was to be a twist in the tale on 75 minutes when Lugano turned James Morrison's pinpoint near-post cross into the top corner with a fine header.
Everton thought they had snatched it when Distin turned in Gareth Barry's low drive, but the flag was correctly up for offside.
The draw leaves West Brom four points clear of the drop zone, while Everton are sixth, a point behind city rivals Liverpool in fourth.
Liverpool must defend better as a team, insists Henderson
Jordan Henderson has called on his Liverpool team-mates to help improve the team's defending after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
The Reds have conceded 28 goals in the Premier League this season, the highest of any side in the top seven, although they have balanced their goal difference by scoring 53 times.
Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Arsenal, and Henderson believes that to push for the title they need to defend from front to back.
"We have to defend better as a team," the England international told the Liverpool Echo. "It's not just about the back four and the 'keeper, it's the whole team. I'm sure that's something we will work on.
"When we changed the formation we dealt with things better and got ourselves back in the game. Having got back to 2-2 with over half an hour left, we wanted to kick on and find a winner but we just couldn't get it.
"Credit to Villa as they came with a game plan and their tactics in the first 20 to 30 minutes were working. We found it difficult to play and weren't at our best.
"They played a diamond formation with Weimann in behind me and Stevie. They had a lot of bodies in and around the middle for the flick-ons off Benteke. It was difficult to cope with at times.
"We're disappointed. We set such high expectations here. We want to go into every game and win it. Unfortunately, we couldn't do that but the good thing is from 2-0 down we showed our character and our fight.
"We showed that we didn't want to be beaten. Villa beat us 3-1 here last season and we were beaten away to Stoke last season. If you look at it that way then it's an improvement."
Jordan Henderson has called on his Liverpool team-mates to help improve the team's defending after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
The Reds have conceded 28 goals in the Premier League this season, the highest of any side in the top seven, although they have balanced their goal difference by scoring 53 times.
Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Arsenal, and Henderson believes that to push for the title they need to defend from front to back.
"We have to defend better as a team," the England international told the Liverpool Echo. "It's not just about the back four and the 'keeper, it's the whole team. I'm sure that's something we will work on.
"When we changed the formation we dealt with things better and got ourselves back in the game. Having got back to 2-2 with over half an hour left, we wanted to kick on and find a winner but we just couldn't get it.
"Credit to Villa as they came with a game plan and their tactics in the first 20 to 30 minutes were working. We found it difficult to play and weren't at our best.
"They played a diamond formation with Weimann in behind me and Stevie. They had a lot of bodies in and around the middle for the flick-ons off Benteke. It was difficult to cope with at times.
"We're disappointed. We set such high expectations here. We want to go into every game and win it. Unfortunately, we couldn't do that but the good thing is from 2-0 down we showed our character and our fight.
"We showed that we didn't want to be beaten. Villa beat us 3-1 here last season and we were beaten away to Stoke last season. If you look at it that way then it's an improvement."
Martinez disappointed with Everton second-half showing
Roberto Martinez bemoaned Everton's second-half performance after seeing his side draw 1-1 with West Brom on Monday.
Everton looked to be on the way to a win that would have moved them into the top four of the Premier League when Kevin Mirallas put them in front four minutes before the interval.
But their hopes were dashed in the 75th minute as West Brom defender Diego Lugano headed home the first Premier League goal of his career to earn a point for new head coach Pepe Mel in his first game in charge.
The draw keeps Everton a point adrift of city rivals Liverpool in fourth ahead of the Merseyside derby next Tuesday.And Martinez was quick to express his dissatisfaction with his side for failing to kill the game off.
"Any point is a good point," the Everton manager told Sky Sports. "[But] we are disappointed with the second-half performance."The hardest thing in first half was to get the goal and we managed that.
"The second half I must admit the condition of the pitch didn't allow us to control the game in the way we wanted, to concede the goal in the manner that we did was unfortunate."Midfielder Gareth Barry feels Everton will be in the mix for a place in the Champions League if Martinez's men maintain the strong from they produced earlier in the campaign.
"It was a fair result in the end," Barry said. "It's nine draws for us now and that's too many. But if we show the form that we showed at start of season then we'll be there or thereabouts."
Roberto Martinez bemoaned Everton's second-half performance after seeing his side draw 1-1 with West Brom on Monday.
Everton looked to be on the way to a win that would have moved them into the top four of the Premier League when Kevin Mirallas put them in front four minutes before the interval.
But their hopes were dashed in the 75th minute as West Brom defender Diego Lugano headed home the first Premier League goal of his career to earn a point for new head coach Pepe Mel in his first game in charge.
The draw keeps Everton a point adrift of city rivals Liverpool in fourth ahead of the Merseyside derby next Tuesday.And Martinez was quick to express his dissatisfaction with his side for failing to kill the game off.
"Any point is a good point," the Everton manager told Sky Sports. "[But] we are disappointed with the second-half performance."The hardest thing in first half was to get the goal and we managed that.
"The second half I must admit the condition of the pitch didn't allow us to control the game in the way we wanted, to concede the goal in the manner that we did was unfortunate."Midfielder Gareth Barry feels Everton will be in the mix for a place in the Champions League if Martinez's men maintain the strong from they produced earlier in the campaign.
"It was a fair result in the end," Barry said. "It's nine draws for us now and that's too many. But if we show the form that we showed at start of season then we'll be there or thereabouts."
Cahill thankful to avoid injury after Rafael lunge
Gary Cahill is relieved that Manchester United defender Rafael’s two-footed injury time tackle did not cause him any serious damage.
The Brazilian was only showed a yellow card by referee Phil Dowd after lunging in on the Chelsea centre-back during the Blues’ 3-1 victory on Sunday.
The challenge came minutes after Nemanja Vidic was sent off for a reckless tackle on Eden Hazard, and the 28-year-old hinted that Rafael should have followed the Serbia man down the tunnel.
“I didn't get hurt and it's gone now, I've got no problems if he tackles me as hard as he wants as long as it's fair,” the England international told the club’s official website.
“I do feel he lunged in two-footed, I don't know why but thankfully I rode it and I didn't get injured.
“It was a very important game and a very hard game. We played really well in the first half and I think we controlled the match. It's massive for the confidence and a massive three points.
“It's important to be on top of our game, we played well and we deserved the three points.”
Cahill also praised striker Samuel Eto’o for his hat-trick, as Chelsea beat United at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2011.
“His goals today were great,” said the defender. 'The manager said at half-time we weren't playing particularly well but nevertheless we were 2-0 up.
“Samuel got his chances and he took them so it was great for us and great for him.
“At 3-0 it was difficult for them to come back into the game, they got the goal late and it was a bit nervy but we managed to see it through and it was a huge win for us.”
Gary Cahill is relieved that Manchester United defender Rafael’s two-footed injury time tackle did not cause him any serious damage.
The Brazilian was only showed a yellow card by referee Phil Dowd after lunging in on the Chelsea centre-back during the Blues’ 3-1 victory on Sunday.
The challenge came minutes after Nemanja Vidic was sent off for a reckless tackle on Eden Hazard, and the 28-year-old hinted that Rafael should have followed the Serbia man down the tunnel.
“I didn't get hurt and it's gone now, I've got no problems if he tackles me as hard as he wants as long as it's fair,” the England international told the club’s official website.
“I do feel he lunged in two-footed, I don't know why but thankfully I rode it and I didn't get injured.
“It was a very important game and a very hard game. We played really well in the first half and I think we controlled the match. It's massive for the confidence and a massive three points.
“It's important to be on top of our game, we played well and we deserved the three points.”
Cahill also praised striker Samuel Eto’o for his hat-trick, as Chelsea beat United at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2011.
“His goals today were great,” said the defender. 'The manager said at half-time we weren't playing particularly well but nevertheless we were 2-0 up.
“Samuel got his chances and he took them so it was great for us and great for him.
“At 3-0 it was difficult for them to come back into the game, they got the goal late and it was a bit nervy but we managed to see it through and it was a huge win for us.”
Zabaleta: Manchester City won't go easy on West Ham
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta has warned West Ham they will not take Tuesday's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg lightly.
City romped to a 6-0 victory in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium two weeks ago to all but seal their final spot, where they will face either Sunderland or Manchester United.
The huge advantage will likely see boss Manuel Pellegrini rotate his squad at Upton Park, but Zabaleta is confident that those players who come into the XI will be determined to make just as big an impact."It doesn't matter about the first leg," he said.
"We have to go into that game thinking it's a new game, even though we have six goals."We need to try and win it, like we are doing in other games at the moment. We are winning games and working hard.
"West Ham are in a tough moment, they are at home and will want to win it. So we need to take it seriously and we will."
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta has warned West Ham they will not take Tuesday's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg lightly.
City romped to a 6-0 victory in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium two weeks ago to all but seal their final spot, where they will face either Sunderland or Manchester United.
The huge advantage will likely see boss Manuel Pellegrini rotate his squad at Upton Park, but Zabaleta is confident that those players who come into the XI will be determined to make just as big an impact."It doesn't matter about the first leg," he said.
"We have to go into that game thinking it's a new game, even though we have six goals."We need to try and win it, like we are doing in other games at the moment. We are winning games and working hard.
"West Ham are in a tough moment, they are at home and will want to win it. So we need to take it seriously and we will."
Newcastle reach agreement to sign Cabella
Newcastle have reached an agreement to sign Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella in the summer, according to la Paillade president Laurent Nicollin.
The attacking midfielder has featured 20 times in Ligue 1 this season for Rolland Courbis’ side and is the club’s top scorer with six goals.
Cabella had been expected to move to St James Park during this transfer window but Nicollin insists that the two clubs have a deal for a summer move.
"We have an agreement with the leaders of Newcastle that I will not reveal," Nicollin told Midi Libre.
"But it does not include a departure for [Loic] Remy before June, it is a certainty."
Cabella has spent his whole career with Montpellier having come through the club’s youth academy, and has scored 15 times in 68 league appearances.
A move to Tyneside would mean a reunion with former Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who joined the Magpies from the French club a year ago.
Newcastle have appeared favourites to sign Cabella in recent weeks after Manchester United and Arsenal were both previously reported to be interested.
The former France Under-21 international has been touted as a long-term replacement for Yohan Cabaye, who continues to be linked with a move away from Newcastle.
Astori may leave on the cheap, hints Cagliari chief
Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has suggested that in-demand centre-back Davide Astori could leave on the cheap in January.
Astori - who was watched by Manchester United manager David Moyes earlier this month as part of a scouting trip to see the club take on Juventus - has five Italy caps to his name and is one of Cagliari's most prized assets following Radja Nainggolan's departure to Roma.
Cellino has been routinely frustrated by his blocked attempts to finance a new stadium for the Sardinia-based club - who have been forced to play home games in Trieste, some 670 miles away.
And with a perceived lack of ambition leading Cellino to let Nainggolan move to Roma this month, he has claimed he would happily allow Astori to follow.
"If tomorrow I was asked about Astori or others, I would let them go," Cellino told L'Unione Sarda.
"I cannot protect my boys and so I could give them all away, as was the case for Nainggolan.
"Radja was wanted by PSG and Manchester City, but I succumbed to Roma. He did not want to leave, he had to.
"Zenit were willing to pay €25 million last summer, Juventus offered €20m and were prepared to let me have him until the end of the season (on loan).
"But he could not stay here. How can he grow in a team with no ambition?
"He has gone to Roma. There he will grow with champions like (Francesco) Totti and (Daniele) De Rossi, a good coach and a club that already loves him."
Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has suggested that in-demand centre-back Davide Astori could leave on the cheap in January.
Astori - who was watched by Manchester United manager David Moyes earlier this month as part of a scouting trip to see the club take on Juventus - has five Italy caps to his name and is one of Cagliari's most prized assets following Radja Nainggolan's departure to Roma.
Cellino has been routinely frustrated by his blocked attempts to finance a new stadium for the Sardinia-based club - who have been forced to play home games in Trieste, some 670 miles away.
And with a perceived lack of ambition leading Cellino to let Nainggolan move to Roma this month, he has claimed he would happily allow Astori to follow.
"If tomorrow I was asked about Astori or others, I would let them go," Cellino told L'Unione Sarda.
"I cannot protect my boys and so I could give them all away, as was the case for Nainggolan.
"Radja was wanted by PSG and Manchester City, but I succumbed to Roma. He did not want to leave, he had to.
"Zenit were willing to pay €25 million last summer, Juventus offered €20m and were prepared to let me have him until the end of the season (on loan).
"But he could not stay here. How can he grow in a team with no ambition?
"He has gone to Roma. There he will grow with champions like (Francesco) Totti and (Daniele) De Rossi, a good coach and a club that already loves him."
Barcelona announce €600 million Camp Nou renovation
Barcelona have announced they will submit plans to a referendum for a €600 million renovation of their famous Camp Nou stadium, which could see its capacity boosted to 105,000.
The Blaugrana initially considered building a brand new stadium at a site near the Avenida Diagonal - one of the main financial and commercial areas of the city.
But a projected cost of €1.2 billion was deemed too expensive by the club's hierarchy, with officials fearful of the Catalans' long-term financial security had those plans gone ahead.
Instead, the reigning Liga champions will spend half that sum on rebuilding the stadium on its existing site, with a retractable roof set to be installed in a spectacular makeover.
"This was a difficult decision, both options were very attractive but we decided to go ahead and stay at Les Corts," said Barca president Sandro Rosell after a board meeting on Monday.
"The Camp Nou is part of our collective memory. It is the largest stadium in Europe and is an icon of the city of Barcelona.
"The option of building a new stadium on a new site has been dismissed as the final cost could well mortgage the club."
Construction work is set to be undertaken between May 2017 and February 2021, with plans also including a new Palau Blaugrana and an Espai Barca.
The referendum will take place on the weekend of April 5/6 - the same weekend Barcelona host Betis at Camp Nou.
Michel Bastos joins Roma on loan
Roma have announced the signing of Michel Bastos from Al Ain on an initial six-month loan deal.
The Giallorossi have the option of making the transfer permanent in the summer with a fee of €3.5 million agreed with the UAE club.
The Brazilian midfielder signed for Al Ain from Lyon in August after a stint on loan at Schalke, but has now opted for a move back to European football.
Bastos has previously worked with current Roma coach Rudi Garcia at Lille, and will provide competition in wide areas as the club look to challenge Juventus at the top of Serie A.
The 30-year-old has been given the number 20 shirt at the Stadio Olimpico and could feature in Roma's next Serie A fixture at Verona on Sunday.
Roma have announced the signing of Michel Bastos from Al Ain on an initial six-month loan deal.
The Giallorossi have the option of making the transfer permanent in the summer with a fee of €3.5 million agreed with the UAE club.
The Brazilian midfielder signed for Al Ain from Lyon in August after a stint on loan at Schalke, but has now opted for a move back to European football.
Bastos has previously worked with current Roma coach Rudi Garcia at Lille, and will provide competition in wide areas as the club look to challenge Juventus at the top of Serie A.
The 30-year-old has been given the number 20 shirt at the Stadio Olimpico and could feature in Roma's next Serie A fixture at Verona on Sunday.
Chelsea boss Mourinho undergoes elbow surgery
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho underwent surgery on a long-standing elbow problem on Monday, the west London club have confirmed.
The Portuguese, who oversaw a 3-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, is believed to have travelled to Paris for the operation.
“Jose Mourinho today underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure on a long-standing elbow complaint,” read a tweet from the club's official Twitter account on Monday.
“He will return to work tomorrow.”
The 50-year-old, thought to have aggravated an old childhood injury, will return to work on Tuesday as the side prepare for their FA Cup fourth-round clash with Stoke City on Sunday.
Mourinho's Chelsea re-closed the gap on league leaders Arsenal with their Sameul Eto'o-inspired victory over United, and now trail the Gunners by just two points.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho underwent surgery on a long-standing elbow problem on Monday, the west London club have confirmed.
The Portuguese, who oversaw a 3-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, is believed to have travelled to Paris for the operation.
“Jose Mourinho today underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure on a long-standing elbow complaint,” read a tweet from the club's official Twitter account on Monday.
“He will return to work tomorrow.”
The 50-year-old, thought to have aggravated an old childhood injury, will return to work on Tuesday as the side prepare for their FA Cup fourth-round clash with Stoke City on Sunday.
Mourinho's Chelsea re-closed the gap on league leaders Arsenal with their Sameul Eto'o-inspired victory over United, and now trail the Gunners by just two points.
Too much is expected of Ozil, says Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes there is too much expectation placed on playmaker Mesut Ozil by the club's fans.
The 25-year-old made an instant impact following his club-record move from Real Madrid in September, and has helped the gunners to the top of the Premier League table.
However, some unspectacular performances of late, coupled with a goal drought that extends back to December 8, have seen the Germany international's €50 million price tage called into question.
But Wenger feels fans can be guilty of demanding too much from Ozil, particularly in terms of goalscoring.
"Sometimes people expect him to make the difference alone," the Frenchman told the club's official website.
"Sometimes when it doesn't work you expect him to take the ball and put it in the net. He is more a passer than a finisher.
"[Goalscoring] is one of the things he can add to his game for sure. It doesn't need to be criticised; it needs to be encouraged.
"He is 25, he can only get better. The best years are coming for him now."
Arsenal confirmed on Monday that Wolfsburg assistant manager Andries Jonker will become the head of their academy in July, replacing the departing Liam Brady - news that has been welcomed by Wenger.
"I am very pleased that Andries is joining us," he added.
"He has a big reputation in the game and was a key part of the team that developed the structures that are now producing such strong young players in Netherlands.
"I look forward to working with him. I would also like to thank Liam for his work, which has been outstanding over many years."
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes there is too much expectation placed on playmaker Mesut Ozil by the club's fans.
The 25-year-old made an instant impact following his club-record move from Real Madrid in September, and has helped the gunners to the top of the Premier League table.
However, some unspectacular performances of late, coupled with a goal drought that extends back to December 8, have seen the Germany international's €50 million price tage called into question.
But Wenger feels fans can be guilty of demanding too much from Ozil, particularly in terms of goalscoring.
"Sometimes people expect him to make the difference alone," the Frenchman told the club's official website.
"Sometimes when it doesn't work you expect him to take the ball and put it in the net. He is more a passer than a finisher.
"[Goalscoring] is one of the things he can add to his game for sure. It doesn't need to be criticised; it needs to be encouraged.
"He is 25, he can only get better. The best years are coming for him now."
Arsenal confirmed on Monday that Wolfsburg assistant manager Andries Jonker will become the head of their academy in July, replacing the departing Liam Brady - news that has been welcomed by Wenger.
"I am very pleased that Andries is joining us," he added.
"He has a big reputation in the game and was a key part of the team that developed the structures that are now producing such strong young players in Netherlands.
"I look forward to working with him. I would also like to thank Liam for his work, which has been outstanding over many years."
Honda: I am only at 50 per cent
Recent AC Milan arrival Keisuke Honda admits that he has not yet been produced his best form for his new club, claiming that he is currently only at "50 per cent".
The Japan international, who joined the Rossoneri from CSKA Moscow at the start of the month, made his first Serie A start on Sunday, as Clarence Seedorf's side beat Verona 1-0 thanks to a Mario Balotelli penalty.
Honda, who had featured on two previous occasions for Milan, was replaced midway through the second half of the game at San Siro and was the first to concede that he has yet to hit top form.
“I'd say I am just at 50 percent of my level of play,” the attacking midfielder told reporters after the win over Verona.
“I still have to improve my game quality but it was nice to be able to win this match.
“We had some problems in controlling the ball, so we have to further improve in this regard and also in being able to score more.
"I think we will face more and more opponents who will defend and try to get a goal on the break.
“To win against these teams will improve our game, though. We train for this.”
However, the for the moment, Honda's aim is to build up a rapport with new boss Seedorf, who replaced Massimiliano Allegri as Milan coach last week.
“We communicate well in English," he said of the Dutchman. "We just have to take a little more time to talk about the type of football that he wants to play and what they expect from me."
Recent AC Milan arrival Keisuke Honda admits that he has not yet been produced his best form for his new club, claiming that he is currently only at "50 per cent".
The Japan international, who joined the Rossoneri from CSKA Moscow at the start of the month, made his first Serie A start on Sunday, as Clarence Seedorf's side beat Verona 1-0 thanks to a Mario Balotelli penalty.
Honda, who had featured on two previous occasions for Milan, was replaced midway through the second half of the game at San Siro and was the first to concede that he has yet to hit top form.
“I'd say I am just at 50 percent of my level of play,” the attacking midfielder told reporters after the win over Verona.
“I still have to improve my game quality but it was nice to be able to win this match.
“We had some problems in controlling the ball, so we have to further improve in this regard and also in being able to score more.
"I think we will face more and more opponents who will defend and try to get a goal on the break.
“To win against these teams will improve our game, though. We train for this.”
However, the for the moment, Honda's aim is to build up a rapport with new boss Seedorf, who replaced Massimiliano Allegri as Milan coach last week.
“We communicate well in English," he said of the Dutchman. "We just have to take a little more time to talk about the type of football that he wants to play and what they expect from me."
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