Lazio fans’ fears over Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s future have been allayed with his agent confirming the reason the player didn’t report back in time with his club was simply because he missed his flight.
The Serb, who is a reported target for Manchester United and Real Madrid among others, failed to report for returning World Cup stars’ medical examinations. The news led to speculation the reason he was not present was because a transfer away was imminent.
However, former Chelsea striker Mateja…
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson takes a look at the latest rumours in Transfer Rater, featuring Ivan Perisic, Gonzalo Higuain and more.
With the World Cup now over and the top European leagues only a month or so away from starting back up, all attention shifts to the transfer market. Which players are likeliest to move in the near future? David Amoyal rates the top rumours from around world football.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Real Madrid: 35 percent
After facilitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Serie A, Jorge Mendes is working as an intermediary to deliver a young star back to the Galacticos. While the Portuguese super-agent…
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper.
Here are today’s top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Danny Ings to Southampton
Southampton have made an offer for Danny Ings worth £10 million plus add-ons, according to The Sun. Liverpool reportedly want £20m for…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho gives his prediction for Serbia v Brazil.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho thinks England have the quality and experience to win the World Cup.
Paul Mariner measures if Xherdan Shaqiri would be a good fit in Jurgen Klopp’s system, N’Golo Kante’s future with Chelsea and more.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has suggested he is happy at Lazio despite interest from Manchester United and Juventus.
The Serbian midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from the Italian capital after scoring 12 goals in 35 games in Serie A last season.
Barcelona have also been mentioned as a possible destination but the 23-year-old said after Serbia’s World Cup exit that he is not desperate for a change of scenery this summer.
“I need a little bit of rest now,” he told TV Mediaset. “I’ll…
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson breaks down the latest transfer rumours surrounding Paul Pogba, Rafinha and more in Rumour Rater.
Paul Mariner measures if Xherdan Shaqiri would be a good fit in Jurgen Klopp’s system, N’Golo Kante’s future with Chelsea and more.
Despite the World Cup having started, the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Real Madrid: 35 percent
If we go by the process of elimination it’s safe to say the Galacticos are in great position for Serbian sensation Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Manchester City are set to acquire Jorginho, Manchester United will add Fred and want to keep Paul Pogba, Paris Saint-Germain…
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner explains how important it is to come out flying in a World Cup opener, which may have contributed to Serbia’s defensive nature.
Despite Keylor Navas’ heroics for Costa Rica, Aleksandar Kolarov’s inch-perfect free kick was all Serbia would need to secure Group E opening win.
Despite Keylor Navas’ heroics for Costa Rica, Aleksandar Kolarov’s inch-perfect free kick was all Serbia would need to secure a Group E opening win.
The father of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic believes a move to Juventus this summer would help him follow in the footsteps of Zinedine Zidane and win the Champions League and Ballon d’Or.
The 23-year-old still has four years left to run on his contract, but he is being tipped to move on this summer with Juve, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United all being linked with bids.
Remaining in Italy would be his father’s preference, however, and he believes Juve can offer his…
Former Gunner Paul Mariner sifts through an Arsenal-heavy transfer rater, including Marouane Fellaini, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Jack Wilshere.
With the transfer window open, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely the rumoured moves are to take place.
Gareth Bale to Manchester United: 25 percent
After becoming the hero of the Champions League final, Bale cast some shadows on his future with Real Madrid by making it clear he wants to play more next season. Manchester United have been taking steps to try to bring him back to the Premier League, but between Zinedine Zidane’s departure and Cristiano Ronaldo’s uncertain…
ESPN FC’s Paolo Bandini doesn’t think Juventus will overpay for Alvaro Morata, however if the price is right Juventus would be very interested.
The FC crew answer your tweets about Arsenal’s interest in Maurizio Sarri, next season’s Premier League expectations and more.
The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Mikel Arteta’s chances of replacing Arsene Wenger, contract extensions for Bayern’s veteran players and more.
With the transfer window set to open early this year, on May 17, David Amoyal sorts through the speculation and rates how likely the rumoured moves are to take place.
Neymar to Real Madrid: 15 percent
The Brazilian star could become the protagonist in another summer transfer saga after last year’s record-breaking, €222 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. However, the rumours of Neymar’s desire to return to La Liga — with Real Madrid extremely interested in him — were promptly…
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been attracting a lot of interest.
Scouting Spotlight has more of an international feel this week as we look ahead to the 2018 World Cup. Who are some of the breakout young stars who will be looking to impress in Russ…
Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic Savic has been linked with both Manchester clubs and Real Madrid.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s agent has said there is “enormous interest” in the Lazio midfielder amid speculation linking him with Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Serbia midfielder Milinkovic-Savic has scored nine goals in 24 Serie A games this season and Lazio’s sporting director, Igli Tare, said at the weekend that a €70 million bid had been turned down in the summer.
And agent Mateja Kezman told Tuttomercato that some of Europe’s top clubs were eager up to sign him.
“There’s…