The Italian forward Mario Balotelli is nearing the end of his French fairytale.
The striker has endured a difficult time at Nice this season following a series of rows and breakdowns with Patrick Vieira and is set to end his stay prematurely, six months before the end of his contract.
Balotelli has been negotiating with Olympique Marseille but the talks did not go as planned and former Inter Milan and AC Milan star seems to be heading back home.
The Italian press report that Mario Balotelli has been offered to the likes of Sampdoria, Bologna, Parma and Sassuolo.
Rai Sport and Tuttosport are both suggesting that Mino Raiola is doing rounds with Serie A mid-table sides, offering Balotelli’s services to various clubs in hopes of finding a side that would …
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Arsenal host London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates on Saturday with the hosts having won just one of the last seven League meetings in north London.
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Starting with Saturday s hosts, coming off the back of a 1-0 loss away at West Ham last weekend, Unai Emery will certainly know that he is out of the honeymoon period in North London. Now on a run of form that has seen them record just one Premier League win in their last four attempts, the Gunners now find themselves sat level on points with a resurgent Manchester United. Now looking for just their second top-flight win of the New Year, it will be Arsenal s defensive issues giving the former PSG boss the biggest headache. The hosts have not recorded a clean…
Bournemouth have sacked Gary O’Neil less than seven months after he was appointed as the club’s permanent head coach.
O’Neil guided the Cherries to Premier League safety last season following the dismissal of Scott Parker at the end of August.
According to a club statement, the appointment of a new head coach will be announced imminently.
We can confirm that we’ve parted company with head coach Gary O Neil.
We’d like to place on record our thanks to Gary and wish him all the best for the future.
— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth)
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley said: “Gary’s achievement last season is one I will always be grateful for.
“This has been a difficult decision, but it has been made with great considerati…
Mikel Arteta acknowledged Gabriel Jesus would be disappointed with a profligate showing as Arsenal were held at Southampton on Sunday.
The Gunners were in the ascendancy at St Mary s as Granit Xhaka opened the scoring in the 11th minute, finding the net in consecutive games for just the second time in his Arsenal career.
Jesus twice could have extended Arsenal s lead in the first half, blasting narrowly wide before being denied by Gavin Bazunu when through one-on-one.
The Brazil forward was also thwarted by a last-ditch Mohamed Elyounoussi block after the interval; the Saints midfielder teed up Stuart Armstrong shortly after as the home side battled to a 1-1 draw.
Arsenal manager Arteta suggested Jesus, who attempted a game-high four shots without beating…
British newspaper the Daily Mail have reported that Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has turned down a lucrative offer from Juventus.
The Serie A outfit were said to have offered Tevez, 27, a deal worth 20 million pounds a year.
But in the strongest indication yet he will remain at Eastlands, the Argentinean ace equal top scorer this season in the English Premier League with 21 goals has rejected the offer.
Tevez joined City in July 2009 from rivals Manchester United and despite speculation over his future this term, he led them to third place in the league and automatic Champions League qualification.
City also claimed the FA Cup earlier this month with a 1-0 win over Stoke at Wembley to win their first major trophy since the league cup in 1976.
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Timo Werner is keen to upgrade his current loan spell to a permanent transfer from RB Leipzig to Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Since arriving to North London during the winter transfer window, Werner has scored two goals and contributed as many assists in eighth matches for Ange Postecoglou s side. He apparently feels very good where he is and has no wish to return to his parent club.
A potential permanent exit of the 28-year-old attacker would suit Leipzig as well, as head coach Marco Rose has no place for him in his plans. And with two years left on his contract, this summer is probably the best moment for the Bundesliga side to cash in on his services.
On the other hand, the option to buy which Spurs have in their…