MAVHARIVHARI (Rumours) & INTERNATIONAL UPDATES • Manchester United are lining up a move for Romas Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman, 24, in the January transfer window. • Filipe Luis insists Brazil must put their World Cup misery behind them and focus on returning the Selecao to its former glory. • Aston Villa pulled out of an £8m deal to sign Tom Cleverley despite agreeing a fee with Manchester United after becoming frustrated as the midfielder was keen to join Everton instead. • Alvaro Negredo insists he knew nothing about interest from Real Madrid before signing for Valencia on deadline day. • Sergio Ramos admits Xavi and Xabi Alonso were essential to Spains modern success but insists they are replaceable. • Liverpool have agreed personal terms on a one-year deal with 32-year-old former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, with the free agent set to move to Anfield imminently. But the Reds could have to wait until November to sign Valdes as he is recovering from a knee injury. • England international full-back Micah Richards, 26, rejected an improved contract at Manchester City in an effort to revive his career in Serie A at Fiorentina. • Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp could revive his interest in Jermain Defoe in January after failing to sign the 31-year-old Toronto FC striker on transfer deadline day. • French winger Hatem Ben Arfa, 27, is likely to have played his last game for Newcastle United after joining Hull City on loan. • Paris St-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi claims Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, 26, wanted to join the Ligue 1 club before his move from Real Madrid to Manchester United. • New England captain Wayne Rooney, 28, has been awful for Manchester United this season and should be dropped, says former Red Devils defender Paul Parker. • Swindon boss Mark Cooper, son of former Leeds player Terry, is flattered by interest from the Whites, who are searching for a new manager. • Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, tweeted his delight at staying at Anfield after apparent interest from Sunderland and QPR. He said: Finally the madness is finished! I protected the MAN and the player that I am today… taking all the responsibility of the situation and for people who didnt want it... and Im VERY happy with myself to have taken such an important decision! • Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, used his YouTube channel to show a day of spectacular driving with former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button. • Spain striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, posted an open letter on his Twitter account thanking Manchester City following his move to Valencia. • A Monaco fan site is urging supporters of the club to demand a refund for their season tickets following the departures of strikers Radamel Falcao, 28, and James Rodriguez, 23. • Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 40, says former Old Trafford team-mate and Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer invited his grandparents into his office - for a cup of tea.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:26:32 +0000
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