Defoe set's 20-goal target

The former Tottenham striker scored four times
following his move to the Black Cats from Toronto
FC in January, and has expressed his delight at
Dick Advocaat signing a new deal
Jermain Defoe has set himself a target of 20 goals
next season, and has expressed his delight that
Dick Advocaat is staying on as Sunderland head
coach.
Former Tottenham striker Defoe moved to the
Stadium of Light from Toronto FC in January and
subsequently scored four goals, including a
stunning volley in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle
United that was integral to Advocaat's side
achieving Premier League survival.
The Dutchman originally stated that he would retire
from football after his spell at Sunderland before
performing a U-turn to sign a new one-year deal,
and Defoe is confident of leading the line under the
67-year-old in 2015-16.
"He [Advocaat] just said from day one that all he
wants is for the players to be sharp every day in
training, apply yourselves and do the same in the
game," Defoe told Sky Sports News .
"If you don't want to do that in training, then you
won't play, it's as simple as that. He doesn't care
who you are.
"When a new manager comes in, it keeps you on
your toes and with someone like Dick, who has
been in the game so many years, you respect
someone like that.
"During the off-season I always keep myself fit. I
try not to eat too much and get the rest - the
season is so long - but after a couple of weeks I'm
ready to go back, ready to train.
"Hopefully we'll have a good pre-season and we
can start the season really strong. People say you
should always aim for 20 goals in a season and if
I'm scoring goals it's only good for the club and
the team."

Puyol-Messi humiliated me

The former Barcelona captain says the forward
remains unrivalled in the world game and recalled
a time he discovered the extent of the Argentine's
powers
Carles Puyol has revealed the humiliation he would
suffer at the hands of an ‘unstoppable’ Lionel
Messi during training sessions in their time at
Barcelona.
The former Barca captain retired from the game in
2014 after he and Messi shared six league titles
and three Champions League crowns with the
Catalan club.
And the 37-year-old has recalled a time when he
had to be told to tone down his physical approach
during one training session when he discovered
the true extent of the Argentinians powers.

Jara mocks cavani over Father's arrest

Mario Rebollo has claimed the Chile defender made
disparaging remarks about Luis Cavani, who is
facing a prison sentence for his role in a fatal car
crash
A member of the Uruguay coaching staff has
claimed Chile defender Gonzalo Jara told Edinson
Cavani his father was “going to get 20 years in
prison” in an attempt to provoke the PSG forward.
On Sunday Conmebol confirmed Jara has been
handed a three-match ban for prodding Cavani’s
backside with a finger, which led to Cavani being
sent off for retaliation in his side’s Copa America
quarter-final defeat to Chile on Wednesday.
And Uruguay assistant coach Mario Rebollo claims
Jara also made remarks about Luis Cavani, who is
facing a prison sentence after being involved in a
traffic accident which killed a teenage motorcyclist .

DONE DEAL- MORGAN SCHNEIDERLIN TO JOIN MANCHESTER UNITED

Morgan Schneiderlin will complete £25m deal to
Manchester United from Southampton on
Wednesday.
Ed Woodward finalising the transfer in Paris on
Friday night with Schneiderlin’s advisors.
Schneiderlin has agreed a 4 year deal with United,
in which he will be earning £100,000 a week.
Arsenal and Tottenham did not want to meet the
players wage demands and the asking price for the
player.
Schneiderlin is currently 1/12 with Skybet on
joining United.
[Source: Mirror,Star, Daily Mail, Independent,
Express] #MUFC # Schneiderlin

Tottenham Paulinho report to Barclay for fraud on twitter

Tottenham’s Paulinho looks to be on the
brink of a £10million transfer to Guangzhou
Evergrande, and remarkably he’s getting a
pay-rise!
The Spurs midfielder has had a torrid time
in recent months and one fan decided to
have a bit of fun on Twitter.

Billie informed Barclays’ official page that
fraud had taken place and, believe it or not,
they replied.
The best thing about it was the genuine
concern the bank had with regards to the
case – the sad thing is, this is probably the
most exposure Paulinho has received in a
good while.
@BarclaysUKHelp I'd like to report some fraud
9:40 PM - 25 Jun 2015
1,120 415
Billie
@Billie_T
@Billie_T Hi there. Could you please tell us
more about this? ^KK
10:04 PM - 25 Jun 2015
874 215
25 Jun Billie
@Billie_T
@BarclaysUKHelp I'd like to report
some fraud
Barclays UK Help
@BarclaysUKHelp
Paulinho has just got a pay rise despite being
one of the worst players I have ever seen
@BarclaysUKHelp
10:05 PM - 25 Jun 2015
1,784 1,07

West Ham targets Real Madrid star

West Ham are reportedly interested in
completing the transfer of Real Madrid star
Alvaro Arbeloa.
The Hammers are in the marked for a new
right-back as it is unclear if Carl Jenkinson
will return.
The Spanish World Cup Winner is set for a
move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this
summer, according to the Times .
Madrid have signed Danilo and with Dani
Carvajal already at the club, Arbeloa’s days
look numbered.
The 32-year-old Champions League winner
will be allowed to leave and he could be
tempted by a move to Upton Park.

David de Gea may end up staying at Manchester united

David de Gea could end up staying at
Manchester United as Real Madrid are
struggling to push through a transfer.
The Spanish stopper’s move was thought to
be a done deal but negotiations have been
tense all summer.
United want £31.9million but Madrid have
only gone as high as £14.2m so far.
The Red Devils are unwilling to budge on
the fee for the stopper and would rather see
him leave for free, according to
Tuttomercatoweb .
If United struggled to do business over the
stopper, it may have implications on Sergio
Ramos’ potential move.
Madrid may choose to not strike a deal over
Ramos or they may use him as leverage to
seal the move of his compatriot

Aguero backs Messi to shine

The Argentina striker - a close friend of his
compatriot - says the Barcelona star is always
striving to succeed and commented on his Man
City future
Argentina forward Sergio Aguero has lauded Lionel
Messi's goalscoring persistence as they bid to win
the Copa America together.
Aguero, 27, and Messi, 28, have played together for
a decade internationally - at youth and senior level
- winning the 2008 Olympics and the 2005
Under-20 World Cup alongside each other.
Having come so close to World Cup glory last
summer - losing to Germany in the final in extra-
time - Argentina are now the clear favourites to
win the Copa America following the elimination of
rivals Brazil.

Casillas flattered by Roma interest

With his position as Real Madrid No.1 under threat
due to David de Gea's potential arrival, the
goalkeeper's agent has talked up the Serie A club
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is "flattered"
by interest from Roma , his agent claims, as the
Spanish club's pursuit of David de Gea continues.
Casillas, 34, was the Blancos' preferred shot
stopper in 2014-15 but had spent the previous two
seasons in and out of the starting line-up under
both Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti.
With all signs pointing towards Madrid bringing in
De Gea from Manchester United this summer,
Casillas will have to review his options if he wants
to be playing first-team football regularly.
Reports in Italy have suggested Serie A's distant
runners-up Roma have targeted Casillas as their
new No.1 and the Spain international's agent has
welcomed the Giallorossi's attention.
"Roma are a top team and Casillas is flattered by
their interest," Carlo Cutropia told LaRoma24.it .
"Roma are one of the greatest clubs in Europe. We
really love the city and the passion of their fans."
Roma's first-choice goalkeeper last season was
Morgan De Sanctis but Rudi Garcia is believed to
have highlighted the position as one in need of a
revamp after the club fell out of the title race
alarmingly in 2015.
After an excellent first half of the campaign in
which they remained within touching distance of
Italian champions Juventus, Roma only won only
eight out of 22 Serie A matches this calendar year.

Van Gaal angry over De Gea rumour

The Manchester United manager was by a reporter
from a Spanish television channel but the

Dutchman declined to discuss the club's transfer
business
Louis van Gaal has admitted he is angry with the
speculation about David de Gea's future at
Manchester United during a bizarre telephone
conversation which has been aired on a Spanish
television channel.
A reporter from Cuatro called the Dutchman at his
home in Amsterdam to ask about De Gea’s future
at Old Trafford, as well as United’s interest in
Sergio Ramos.
Van Gaal was typically curt with his responses and
maintained that he would not openly discuss
United’s transfer business, although he did initially
admit to being angered by the rumours
surrounding his No.1 goalkeeper.
The conversation in full…