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The demise of Javier Hernandez’s Manchester United career was best depicted by the sight of Louis Van Gaal shooting a sharp stare at Ryan Giggs, only for the former winger to reply with a shrug of resignation, after the Mexican put a penalty wide in a crucial Champions League qualifier. Ultimately, the miss didn’t matter, with United progressing to the ...

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly prepared to pay just £35million to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid star all summer. The Red Devils are aiming to rebuild after a goal-shy season under Jose Mourinho last term. Rodriguez looks increasingly likely to leave Real after making just 32 appearances under ...

WEST HAM want to seal a move swiftly for Javier Hernandez so they can begin fixing their frontline, reports claim. Slaven Bilic’s top priority in the summer transfer window is to add more firepower. The Hammers are looking to bring in two strikers capable of leading their attack next season. With injury-prone Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho having proved unreliable, ...

JOHN TERRY says Chelsea need to put faith in their young stars rather than raid Monaco – as Antonio Conte closes in on the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from the French club. Bakayoko is expected to complete a move from Monaco to Chelsea this week. Conte clinched his first signing on Saturday as Willy Caballero joined on a free transfer. ...

REAL MADRID star Gareth Bale will only leave the La Liga and Champions League winners for Manchester United, according to reports in Spain. Manchester United have long been interested in Bale – even before he signed for Real Madrid in 2013. Sir Alex Ferguson famously tried to sign him as a youngster during his days at Southampton, only for Tottenham ...

MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic. Manchester United initially hoped to sign Perisic for just £26million this summer – the fee Inter Milan needed to meet Financial Fair Play requirements. Inter have since offloaded a number of players to raise the £26m, meaning the Serie A giants no immediate need ...

Timothy Weah has followed in the footsteps of his Ballon d’Or-winning father George by signing a professional contract with Paris St-Germain. The 17-year-old forward has signed a three-year deal with PSG, the club George represented from 1992 to 1995. There have already been hints that it is a case of like father, like son. In September 2016, the younger Weah ...

JOSE MOURINHO does not appear to be happy with Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward. Woodward is said to be in New Zealand watching the British and Irish Lions taking on the All Blacks. And according to Yahoo Sport, his trip has left Mourinho angry due to Manchester United’s lack of business in the transfer market while he’s been away. ...

BARCELONA star Neymar is open to joining Manchester United next summer if Real Madrid continue to dominate world football, according to reports. Manchester United have been linked with a move for Barcelona star Neymar dating back to his time in Brazil with Santos. Reports have previously claimed the 25-year-old could make the move to Old Trafford after the Red Devils ...

LIVERPOOL transfer news is coming thick and fast – and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest gossip coming out of Anfield. LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS – All the latest gossip coming out of Anfield Wednesday June 28 04:30: Liverpool are reportedly willing to cut their losses with Lazar Markovic. The 23-year-old joined in a £20million deal ...