Jack Wilshere: Our NEW SUITS show we're getting closer to Man United and Liverpool

brightcove.createExperiences(); The midfielder took part in a media day for Lanvin, the club's official suit partner, and showed off his sharp look. And the England star believes the Gunners will get a little bit more respect from opponents. Stepping into Spring! Football Club sits front row for . — LANVIN (@LANVINofficial) Wilshere said: "It's important that...

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Everton's vision will NOT be shattered even if Chelsea sign John Stones and Ross Barkley

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Everton manager is adamant he does not want to lose the likes of John Stones, James McCarthy, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku, who, aged 24 and under, could form the spine of a team for years to come. Yet Martinez acknowledged the reality of "modern football" and knows champions-elect Chelsea are monitoring Stones as a long-term replacement for John Terry...

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TEAM NEWS: Mathieu Debuchy DOUBTFUL for Arsenal clash against Hull

brightcove.createExperiences(); The right back, who has recently returned from a dislocated shoulder, was an unused substitute in Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Chelsea last weekend. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed Debuchy suffered a "hamstring problem" in training and Monday night's match (8pm) could be early for the Frenchman. He said: "Everybody is in good shape, apart from...

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Paco Jemez could bring his Liga touch to Newcastle

Spanish sources claim the troubled Tyneside club are interested in Jemez, 45, who has led the unfashionable La Liga side to their most successful spell in the top flight. Derby's Steve McClaren tops the shortlist for long-term successors to Alan Pardew. John Carver has blown the chances of making his dream job permanent during a wretched interim reign that has brought just two wins from 16 games. Newcastle...

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Former Chelsea chief: Memphis Depay '99.9 per cent certain' to join Liverpool or Man Utd

brightcove.createExperiences(); Arnesen - who also held the sporting director post at Depay's current club PSV - believes interest from Manchester United and Liverpool will conclude with the 21-year-old playing in England next term. And while the 58-year-old believes it will take time to make the step up after thriving in the Eredivisie, the Dane claims Depay will go on to become a star. ...

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Arsene Wenger: Why I was a FIREBOMB and have had to dominate the devils of youth

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Frechman had three firey seasons at Monaco where he had to channel his aggression and learn how to behave. Wenger took over from Bruce Rioch at Highbury after 18 months managing Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan. And the Frenchman is coming towards the end of his 19th season at the club. The 65-year-old has won three league titles and five FA...

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Ilkay Gundogan future to be decided soon amid Man United talk - Zorc

Ilkay Gundogan has scored three Bundesliga goals this season. Borussia Dortmund will make a decision on Ilkay Gundogan's future sooner rather than later, the club's sporting director Michael Zorc has said. Gundogan will soon enter the final year of his contract, and he has been with a move away from the Westfalenstadion. Earlier this season, the 24-year-old Germany international returned after a 14-month absence from...

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Blog - Transfer Talk Man City to offer £30 million for Jack Wilshere, Bebe's return to England

The ESPN FC team discuss who, if anyone, can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title next season. Ian Darke believes Arsenal may be best fit to challenge. Despite to quash any sort of speculation that will be swapping the Emirates for the Etihad this summer, talk of a move will not go away. The reports that Manchester City are desperate to...

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Henry: Arsenal need four top-quality signings for title; Ozil must improve

The ESPN FC team discuss who, if anyone, can challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title next season. Ian Darke believes Arsenal may be best fit to challenge. The ESPN FC crew are joined by Ian Darke who believes Harry Kane had a strong case for PFA Player of the Year, but Eden Hazard deservedly won and remains the most important player for...

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Guingamp's Claudio Beauvue wants to play in Premier League next season

Lyon and PSG secured victories this weekend as the Ligue 1 title race goes down to the wire. Claudio Beauvue looks to be on the move this summer after Guingamp's top scorer for the season announced he is to leave the club. Beauvue, 27, has recently been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Everton and West Ham interested, according to . Speaking to , Beauvue -- who has hit...

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Lukas Podolski to return to Arsenal from Inter in summer - Mancini

ESPN FC's Craig Burley analyses Lukas Podolski's future with Arsenal after Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini confirmed the forward's loan spell would be over at the end of the season. Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has confirmed Lukas Podolski's exit in the summer, saying that the Germany international wants to go back to Arsenal. Podolski, 29, has failed to make an impression...

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Arsenal target Nabil Fekir says he has no plans to depart Lyon

The Lyon head coach admits he's dreaming of the Ligue 1 title after seeing his side go top of the table with just four games remaining. Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir has told he hopes to remain at the Ligue 1 club this summer, dashing Arsenal's hopes of acquiring the youngster's services. that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to table a £25 million bid for Fekir, 21, who has burst...

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Paris Saint-Germain sign Serge Aurier on permanent contract

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore believes his team will be able to secure the Ligue 1 title with four matches remaining. ESPN FC's Craig Burley and Alexis Nunes discuss Edinson Cavani's value to Manchester United and whether or not the club should break the bank to sign to pry the forward from PSG. ...

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Edinson Cavani hands Man United transfer boost, nears PSG exit - report

Laurent Blanc's players were in a positive mood after their 6-1 demolition of Lille took them back to the summit of Ligue 1 Manchester United, Juventus and Atletico Madrid may all have a chance of signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani this summer, according to . Cavani, 28, took his season's tally to 11 league goals with a brace in PSG's trouncing of Lille on Saturday....

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Blog - Transfer Talk Real Madrid's shock move for John Obi Mikel, Spurs chase Florian Thauvin

John Obi Mikel may not sound like a Galactico-like signing, but could probably do a job for Real Madrid. was once rated so highly that Chelsea and Manchester United fought a bitter battle over the midfielder's future. Unfortunately for the Blues and Mikel, he never really fulfilled his potential, yet has become a solid squad option for Jose Mourinho. That dependability is an enticing...

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Liverpool boss: Memphis Depay 'very talented,' no UCL affects transfer plans

The ESPN FC team review Liverpool's continued run of poor form, where Steve Nicol is at odds as to how Liverpool have dropped so far since last season. Brendan Rodgers remained tight-lipped over Liverpool's interest in the "very talented" Memphis Depay but admitted the Reds were set for a summer overhaul that maybe affected by missing out on the Champions League. Liverpool's draw at...

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Real Madrid to decide on Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez in summer

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that he might be inclined to turn Javier Hernandez's loan from Manchester United into a permanent one. Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez's prospect of a permanent move to Real Madrid will be assessed at the end of the season, coach Carlo Ancelotti has said. Hernandez, 26, is currently on loan at Madrid from Manchester United until the end...

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Man United lining up Hugo Lloris if David De Gea signs for Real - sources

ESPN FC's Paul Mariner discusses Hugo Lloris' future at White Hart Lane and believes the goalkeeper deserves to be competing for silverware in European competitions. Hugo Lloris is on "stand-by" with Manchester United, if David De Gea does indeed go to Real Madrid this summer, sources have told ESPN FC. The Tottenham Hotspur No. 1 is now 28 and at the point where he wants regular Champions...

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Southampton hope Nathaniel Clyne will snub Man United to sign new deal

ESPN FC's Stewart Robson examines how Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne and Manchester United's Javier Hernandez would fit if they were to swap clubs this summer. Southampton executive director Les Reed has said he is confident Nathaniel Clyne will snub interest from Manchester United to sign a new contract. Clyne, 24, has a year remaining on his deal at St Mary's and ESPN FC sources have...

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John Terry: This is why Chelsea hero Eden Hazard beat Man Utd and Arsenal stars to award

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Belgium international saw off competition from the likes of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Manchester United's David De Gea as he took home the prestigious individual trophy following an 18-goal season under Jose Mourinho. Hazard will again be Chelsea's main man this evening as the title hopefuls take on Leicester, and Terry has explained how the former Lille...

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Branislav Ivanovic: What Chelsea NEED to do to beat Leicester

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Blues are at the King Power tonight to face Nigel Pearson's in-form side. The Foxes have won four on the bounce and are aiming to delay Chelsea's title surge. The Blues require just five points to be crowned champions - and could clinch the title as early as the weekend when they face Crystal Palace. But they need to win tonight and the...

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