Hello there! Good Afternoon. We are off the blocks a little late today but what a day it has been. Lot of clubs are splashing the cash.
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] And a new era has begun in Manchester City.
A new era. #ItBegins pic.twitter.com/3HZYNuyksM
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 8, 2016
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[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Leicester City have completed a club record £16 million move for striker Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow. The Nigeria international has signed a four-year deal at the King Power stadium.
BREAKING: #lcfc have agreed a deal with CSKA Moscow to sign striker Ahmed Musa.
Full story: https://t.co/mfsuQUty0n pic.twitter.com/bP8f7mV3nu
— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 8, 2016
Ahmed Musa: “They are like a family. That’s why I joined #lcfc and I’m very excited.”
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 8, 2016
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And here’s some Klopp talk, after signing a bumper 6-year contract extension with Liverpool.
? “It’s great. It’s wonderful.”
– Jürgen Klopp reacts having signed his #LFC contract extension.https://t.co/t9m4OW5G8A
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Sky Sports are reporting that West Brom have offered Saido Berahino a new four-year contract.
FootTheBall.com understands that Berahino has a year left on his contract and he is not very keen on staying on, given his past history with the club.
Five clubs are vying for signing the striker including Arsenal, Stoke and Crystal Palace. [espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Newcastle have completed their fourth signing of the summer after landing defender Jesus Gamez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid on a two-year contract. Gamez, 31, arrives at St James’ Park along with striker Dwight Gayle, winger Matt Ritchie and goalkeeper Matz Sels as part of the club’s effort to make it back to the Premier League.
‘I am really looking forward to starting the next part of my career here. It was the right time to leave Atletico Madrid and this is the right move for me,’ Gamez told Newcastle’s official website.
CONFIRMED: Newcastle United sign @JesusGamez02 ??⚫️⚪️
?? https://t.co/KBWWoMztsu #JesusIsAGeordie pic.twitter.com/URbhc1N3mY
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 8, 2016
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Ivorian Yaya Toure might not move away from Manchester City after all!! There was widespread speculation that the midfielder could be sold since Pep Guardiola was appointed manager.
But the 33-year-old is set to fight it out at the Etihad going by his tweets
Good first week back! Let’s do this!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/7vGYm3qw2d
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) July 8, 2016
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Benfica’s Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca is on the “doorstep” of joining Liverpool, according to Portuguese paper O Jogo.
O Jogo reports that the club have already applied to The FA for the 22-year-old’s work permit.
“Talisca on Liverpool’s doorstep” according to O Jogo. The FA has already received a work permit application on him. pic.twitter.com/D7on1AiTvX
— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) July 8, 2016
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Newcastle have completed their fourth signing of the summer after landing defender Jesus Gamez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid on a two-year contract. Gamez, 31, arrives at St James’ Park along with striker Dwight Gayle, winger Matt Ritchie and goalkeeper Matz Sels as part of the club’s effort to make it back to the Premier League.
‘I am really looking forward to starting the next part of my career here. It was the right time to leave Atletico Madrid and this is the right move for me,’ Gamez told Newcastle’s official website.
CONFIRMED: Newcastle United sign @JesusGamez02 ??⚫️⚪️
?? https://t.co/KBWWoMztsu #JesusIsAGeordie pic.twitter.com/URbhc1N3mY
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 8, 2016
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Pep is gonna get live soon! His press conference is coming up
Here’s the man of the hour… updates to follow! #MCFC pic.twitter.com/y2z7kH18qw
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 8, 2016
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And this one is for the Guinness Book Of World Record! Eccentric Argentinian Marcelo Bielsa has resigned as Lazio manager, just 2 days after taking the job.
[espl_quote]Lazio blasted him by releasing this statement: “We note with amazement the resignation of Marcelo Bielsa in clear violation of the commitments and agreements signed last week and filed with the Italian Football Federation”. [/espl_quote]Comunicato 08.07.2016 https://t.co/1c7Y22LcHy
— SS Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) July 8, 2016
Rumours have been rife that the former Marseille boss has been approached to take over Argentina. He has been replaced by Simone Inzaghi.
[espl_divider divider_color=”#e62132″ link_color=”#e62132″ size=”4″ margin=”20″] Jürgen Klopp has committed his long-term future to Liverpool until 2022 by signing a new six-year deal. And the German has reportedly got a significant hike on his £7million-a-year salary.
Jürgen Klopp has committed his long-term future to #LFC by signing an extended contract: https://t.co/pXstv84WCz pic.twitter.com/Gk3jBfu5j0
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016
“It’s great news for the club & the fans.” says Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva on Jürgen Klopp signing his #LFC contract extension
A statement on the club’s website reads:
[espl_quote]”The move, which was initiated by the club’s ownership, is in recognition of the commitment shown by the German and his staff to developing, improving and ultimately leading a football structure that will bring sustained success.[/espl_quote]”
Owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner and Fenway Sports Group (FSG) president Mike Gordon today jointly said:
[espl_quote]“When you have an individual of Jurgen’s quality in the building it makes perfect sense to secure that person for the long term. To not do so would be irresponsible. He is a world-class managerial talent and his leadership will be critical to everything we hope to achieve in the years ahead.” [/espl_quote]
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CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa is signing for Leicester and the Nigerian has arrived for his medical this morning at the Foxes headquarters.
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