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Roma have reportedly made a late bid to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on a season long-loan deal according to Sky Sports. The England international is understood to have choice between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth as his destination on a season-long loan. Reports in Italy are reporting that the 27-year old star wants to move to Roma and that the two clubs are trying to agree a deal on his wages. It is understood Wilshere and his representatives met Palace boss Alan Pardew on Tuesday afternoon and Cherries manager Eddie Howe in the evening. Both those meetings were in London and Wilshere told Pardew and Howe he would inform the respective clubs of his decision on Wednesday morning. But Italian giants Roma have now joined the race – making a “significant effort”, according to Sky sources – to sign the England man, with Wilshere now having the option of a glamorous move abroad to consider too. The combative midfielder agreed with the Gunners last week that he would go out

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are continuing negotiations over the transfer of David Luiz - but the clubs remain "some way apart" on a fee, according to Sky sources. Chelsea have made a bid of £30m to bring the Brazilian defender back to Stamford Bridge , but PSG - who bought him from the Blues for £50m - do not want to make a £20m loss on the player. The 29-year-old Brazilian left Stamford Bridge for France two years ago for what remains a world record fee for a defender and it is understood he is keen to return to the club. International Friendlies, Today, 19:45pm Germany v Finland Price Boost Price Boost Full Time Result Correct Score 1st Goalscorer Mesut Ozil to score first Price Boost was 5/1 Now 6/1 Germany to win 2-0 Price Boost was 5/1 Now 11/2 Finland to win 1-0 Price Boost was 40/1 Now 50/1 £10 Free Bet, No Deposit Needed New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made it clear a ce

Joe Hart has completed a season-long loan move to Serie A side, Torino from Manchester City. The England number one was forced to find another club after he lost his place to Willy Caballero at the start of the season. The bad case for Hart was worsened as new coach Pep Guardiola also opted to sign Claudio Bravo from Barcelona effectively relegating the England international to third choice. Having tied all the loose ends, Hart told Torino’s website, he is ready for the new challenge : “Suddenly, my career has taken an important turn…Torino’s offer came in the right moment, in the right manner. I am very excited to test myself in an important and beautiful league such as Serie A. He said. “The history of goalkeepers in Italy is known everywhere. I am sure I will learn in Torino, too. For this reason I accepted President Cairo’s proposal. “I have read an interview about ‘Toro’: the coach wants humility and ambition. I like that. That’s how I want to be.” Hart concluded A statemen

Wilfried Bony has ‘freed space’ for Kelechi Iheanacho at Manchester City having agreed to a season-long loan move to Stoke City on transfer deadline day. Iheanacho is seen to be ahead of Bony on the strikers’ pecking order at the Etihad and the Ivorian who is keen for more playing time as opted for a move to try his luck with Coach Mark Hughes’ side. Hughes told the club website: “Bringing Wilfried in was a no-brainer for us to be perfectly honest, because he knows the Premier League and has scored plenty of goals at this level. “He has power, speed and very good physical attributes which will undoubtedly help us, and his technical and finishing skills are outstanding too. “Eighteen months ago he was being bought for a hugely significant amount of money, so we know that we are bringing in a top quality striker.” “Everybody is aware of Wilfried and what he is capable of, and it was no surprise that one of the bigger clubs came in for him on the back of his performances for Swansea

Out-of-favour Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere may be joining the Nigerian duo of Odion Ighalo and Isaac Success at Watford fresh transfer deadline day reports suggest. The 24-year-old is understood to also be commanding interests from other Premier League teams including Bournemouth and Crystal Palace among other potential suitors. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger earlier this week sanctioned that  Wilshere  can leave the Emirates on-loan to seek playing time as he is not guaranteed same with the Gunners this season. Indeed, the Gunners are keen to see the injury-plagued midfielder to get his career back on track; a reason why he was told to find a club where he could get regular first-team football. Crystal Palace are thought to have registered an interest in the England international, and Sky Sports News also claims that Watford and Bournemouth have now entered the race too. Wilshere has options abroad as well, with the likes of Juventus, Roma, Sporting Lisbon and Benfica consideri

Fabregas has failed to start a game in the premier league under the Italian and was once again on the bench on Saturday as Chelsea romped to a comfortable 3-0 win over newly promoted Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Conte has preferred a midfield three of N’Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, and Oscar ahead of the former Barcelona and Arsenal midfielder who came off the bench against Watford to supply the assists that led to Diego Costa’s winner last week. READ ALSO:  Fabregas denies fighting with Conte However, El Confidencial further reports : “it’s difficult to look into the report too much as although the 29-year-old is evidently out of favour right now, there’s no concrete suggestion that he’ll be pushed out of the exit door this week.” It will be interesting to see if Conte succeeds in selling the player this summer and so far there has not be interest from other clubs for his services instead Italian giants Juventus are keen on his teammate Oscar who the Blues are not willing to let go.

The 27-year-old was an instant hit in the premier league after he joined from Atletico Madrid for a whopping £32m in the 2013/14 season, helping the Blues to the premier league title. However, it all fell apart for Costa as he picked up multiple suspensions and struggled with injuries. He later claimed that he was targeted by referees and desperately wanted a return to Atletico Madrid but the deal did not happen due to ‘minor details ’. “The truth is that I had hope of returning [to Atletico],” the Spain international told Movistar Plus ahead of the side’s friendly with Belgium. “I won’t lie, because everyone knows what I’m going through with the language, some things. “There was always the possibility to return but it could not be due to a few minor details. “But I can’t complain because the people there [at Chelsea] love me, and the fans want me and respect me.” Costa added: “I will always thank the people of Atleti, Cholo [Simeone] especially because he always had confidence

Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of striker Lucas Perez from La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna. Arsenal in an official statement on its website wrote: “We’re delighted to welcome Lucas to the club and please stay close to Arsenal.com for confirmation of his squad number. “The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.” The 27-year-old enjoyed a prolific season in La Liga in 2015/16. He scored 19 goals in all competitions, including 17 in the league. Pictures: Lucas Perez in Arsenal colours This included a spell when he scored seven goals in seven successive games, matching the record of former Brazilian striker Bebeto. He also scored in the opening game of this La Liga campaign, against Eibar. Perez began his career in Spain with Atletico Madrid C and then Rayo Vallecano. Spells with Karpaty Lviv in Ukraine and PAOK in Greece followed, before he returned to his home region of Galicia with Deportivo La Coruna in 2014. After making over 50 appearances

The former Everton youngster will be 32 during the tournament and feels that would be the perfect time to say farewell to the Three Lions after breaking every record available with the national team and currently the all-time topscorer. Rooney was yesterday confirmed as the Captain of the national team by new manager Sam Allardyce but looks like he will serve for just two years under the former Bolton and Sunderland manager. “Obviously i’ve been selected and I made my mind up before the Euros whether we did well or not that I’d continue so over the last few weeks I’ve had nothing to think about in terms of England,” Rooney told a news conference on Tuesday. “I’ve had a fantastic international career so far and played a lot of games and enjoyed every minute but at some point it’s going to come to an end. “I’m not old, I’m 30, and come Russia that’ll be the time for me to say goodbye to international football. “My mind is made up but it depends on Sam Allardyce, that’ll be my last

Thierry Henry was chosen as assistant coach of Belgium by former Everton manager, Roberto Martinez and the Arsenal legend has already begun work. Henry was seen explaining the finer points of getting the ball in the net to Chelsea’s new recruit, Michy Batshuayi on Monday as the Belgium team got ready for their high-profile friendly with Spain on Thursday. Batshuayi, who already has three goals for Chelsea this season wrote on Twitter after the training session that he ensured he was totally attentive. “Not sure I ever listened to my parents this…#Titi #LearnFromTheBest” And it wasn’t only Batshuayi that was all ears to the former Arsenal and Barcelona forward as Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard and Christian Benteka were part of the session. “The attention is normal for a world-class footballer, but his focus is on the team and helping the players,” Martinez said. “He knows the Belgian players very well and there are many players with attacking intentions. For a country like Belgi

Jack Wilshere could be allowed to leave Arsenal on loan Arsenal are prepared to allow Jack Wilshere to leave the club on loan this season to get regular first-team football. Wilshere has been limited to two Premier League appearances off the bench so far this season after his pre-season campaign was slowed by a knee injury. How to follow Deadline Day Here are all the ways to follow the Deadline Day action with Sky Sports Arsenal have two days to find a suitor for Wilshere with the transfer deadline looming - the summer window closes at 11pm on Wednesday. Premier League, 10th September, 15:00pm Arsenal v Southampton Full Time Result Full Time Result Arsenal 4/7 Draw 3/1 Saints 9/2 £10 Free Bet, No Deposit Needed The 24-year-old was also left out of Sam Allardyce's first England squad, named on Sunday, and he revealed Wil

Joe Hart turned down the chance to move to Sunderland Joe Hart is due to arrive at Torino despite interest from Sunderland because he wanted to play abroad, according to Sky sources. Hart is due at Torino's training ground at 2pm on Tuesday ahead of a season-long loan move. Sunderland - who have lost injured first-choice goalkeeper Vito Mannone for three months - were prepared to pay a large slice of his wages but Manchester City have agreed to Hart's preferred option. Premier League, 12th September, 20:00pm Sunderland v Everton Full Time Result Full Time Result Sunderland 9/4 Draw 23/10 Everton 6/5 £10 Free Bet, No Deposit Needed Deadline Day glossary Key words and phrases for the final day of the transfer window Hart, 29, has lost his place as Manchester City's first choice 'keeper at the start of the seaso