Agent reveals Liverpool, Chelsea keen on Fenerbahce wing-back Caner Erkin

The agent of Fenerbahce wing-back Caner Erkin has revealed the interest of Liverpool and Chelsea.

Erkin comes off contract next month.

His agent, Batur Altıparmak said: “I don’t usually like giving names but it is great for the players confidence that clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea are showing an interest.

“However, a few clubs have made offers for Caner, two clubs from England have made a bid and he has also received offers from Spain and Italy.

“We have received offers but have not held direct talks with any club yet, first of all we are going to listen to Fenerbahce‘s offer. We have not received an offer from Inter. Reports that we have held talks are a complete fabrication.”

 

Hull boss Bruce: By God, Davies makes the most of what he has

Hull City boss Steve Bruce is delighted with the impact of skipper Curtis Davies this season.

The 28-year-old has barely put a foot wrong since arriving from Birmingham in a deal worth £2.25m last summer and Bruce has been left in no doubt City have landed a bargain.

“For me, he’s a deserving player of the year,” Bruce told the Hull Daily Mail. “He’s had a wonderful first season and done everything we could ask of him.

“He’s been a really good signing.

“Week in and week out, people see he endears himself to supporters.

“He’s one of those who is not naturally gifted but, by God, he makes the best of what he’s got. He’s a competitor.

“Supporters, even though they love to see flair players, they love to see people playing with a bit of pride and for the shirt.”

 

Liverpool, Man Utd chasing cut-price Barcelona midfielder Song

Liverpool and Manchester United are chasing Barcelona midfielder Alex Song.

The Mirror says the Premier League rivals are keen on £8million Song.

Despite joining for £16m, Song could go for as little as half that amount as his club look to cut their losses.

Speaking in March, Song revealed England was always likely to be his destination should he leave Spain this summer.

He said: “If I leave Barcelona it will be to return to the Premier League.

“I will return to England one day, that’s for sure.”

 

Tottenham midfielder Livermore hopes for Hull stay

Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore hopes to stay with Hull City.

Livermore has been outstanding with Hull this season.

He told the Hull Daily Mail: “I’ve really enjoyed myself here. Whatever happens in the summer, whatever the two clubs agree, if they could sort something out that would be great.

“Of course I’d like to stay. I feel as though I owe the manager, his staff, my team-mates and the fans a lot.

“They’ve been good to me this season and I’ve been given the opportunity to play week in and week out. For that, I’m thankful. I’ve enjoyed my time here and I’d like more of the same.”

 

Stoke striker Agudelo sees UK work permit bid again rejected

Stoke City striker Juan Agudelo is understood to have had a second UK work permit application rejected.

The USA international is currently impressing on-loan with FC Utrecht.

Reports emerged Friday that his second application in six months for a UK work permit has been rejected by authorities.

 

Crewe boss Davis hoping to keep Arsenal's Aneke

Crewe Alexandra boss Steve Davis is keen to keep hold of Arsenal attacker Chuks Aneke.

Aneke’s deal with Arsenal expires next month.

“I don’t know what his plans are but I will speak to him, and all three of them again, just to thank them and to see where there future lies,” said Davis.

 

Chelsea boss Mourinho only thinking of Hazard stay

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists Eden Hazard will be staying next season.

The Belgian will hope to shine on the global stage this summer in Brazil to cap a campaign that on an individual level did not often waver from exceptional.

Mourinho told chelseafc.com: “Eden has had a big evolution in his game and a big evolution in his personality. He had a high that lasted for a long time – many, many months. He couldn’t finish on a high because he was injured and in the most important moment of the season – for the second leg against Paris, for the first leg against Atletico – he was not there.

“Against Atletico in the second leg he was there but not in top condition. He wasn’t there for the last few matches of the Premier League because of his injury, but he was clearly a player with a big evolution and hopefully he will be even better next season.”

 

Republic of Ireland boss O'Neill keeps door open to Stoke's Ireland

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill has left the door open to Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland.

O’Neill suggested the ball is in the playmaker’s court as he assesses his options ahead of the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

The boss, who is yet to discuss the situation with Ireland, said: “I’ve no issue with Stephen Ireland. The slate is clean.

“If he wants to play again, I’d rather hear from him but if he doesn’t want to, fine.”

 

Inter Milan chief Ausilio confirms they want Chelsea striker Torres

Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio admits they’re keen on Chelsea striker Fernando Torres.

Inter have been following the Spain international for some time, with Ausilio travelling to see him play in Chelsea’s Champions League games against Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid.

He said: “Yes, he is a player we’re following. Torres’s career speaks for itself — the titles he has won and the teams in which he has played.

“It’s all about whether he has the right motivation and the desire to be part of a new ambitious project.”

 

Tottenham boss Sherwood angry with Sandro over sack claims

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was bristling yesterday after learning of comments made by Sandro regarding his future in the job.

Sandro was quoted in the Brazilian declaring he expected Sherwood to be axed at the end of the season.

Sherwood queried where Sandro had acquired such information while also admitting his situation means players are starting to knock on his door.

“If I need any information I’m better off asking the players,” Sherwood said.

“He is not the first player to have asked me. He hasn’t actually asked me, he has just given his opinion to someone.

“I’m not sure if the chairman has spoken to Sandro but obviously someone has told him, the players see a lot of speculation don’t they.

“It begins to be more than that, I have had a lot of players come to me and say their agents have told them that I’m not going to be here next year, it is a very difficult situation but I have got to get on with it.”