Soccer transfer gists for May 2014

Kenneth Omeruo of Chelsea has been linked with a move to Lille of France. The Nigerian international who is currently on loan at Middlesbrough has been very impressive for the Championship side since his loan spell started at the beginning of the season. The deal could be sealed before the start of the 2014 FIFA World cup in Brazil.

Lille are on the verge of securing a Champions league spot in the French Ligue 1.

Ogenyi Onazi of SS Lazio is interested in a move to Liverpool. The Nigerian player confirmed that he would be willing to join the English giants in a recent interview. Onazi was linked to the Merseyside club in January, but he couldn't agree a deal based on personal terms.

Christian Tello of Barcelona could be on his way out of FC Barcelona. The young Spanish winger is currently valued at $15m. Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in the player's services.

Adam Lallana is close to joining Liverpool ahead of next season. The Southampton player is also wanted by Manchester United and a host of other premier league teams.

John Obi Mikel has emerged as a top transfer target for Inter Milan. The Chelsea midfielder attracted the interest of the Italians last summer, but Mikel was reluctant to move away from Stamford Bridge.

Louis Van Gaal is interested in becoming the next manager of Manchester United. The Dutchman is yet to name his World cup squad for Netherlands, but there are rumours that the Old Trafford giants have agreed to make him the next manager.

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Robert Lewandowski is interested in joining a top premier league club after the refusal of Borussia Dortmund to sell him to Bayern Munich. The Polish striker single-handedly masterminded the 4-1 mauling of Real Madrid in the semi final of the UEFA champions league last season.

Besiktas FC of Turkey are interested in signing Ronaldinho from Atletico Miniero. The former World best player has not played in Europe since his departure from AC Milan in 2010.

Galatasaray are keen to have the services of Nigerian international,John Mikel Obi. The Turkish side want the Chelsea midfielder to join his compatriot-John Yobo in Istanbul. Mikel's agent said the transfer of the player depends on their decision to keep him or not.

Stevan Jovetic has expressed his desire to join Italian league champions,Juventus. The Fiorentina star has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Napoli in the past month.

West Ham United are not ready to pay £15million in order to sign Andy Carroll on a permanent deal. The Liverpool striker was with the Hammers on a season loan.

Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Jesus Navas before the end of this week. The managerless club has signed Fernandinho fron Schakter Donetsk last week.
The big spenders are expected to announce Manuel Pellegrini as a replacement for Roberto Mancini.

Everton manager,Roberto Martinez is interested in a move for Victor Moses. The duo worked together at Wigan Athletic before the latter joined Chelsea last summer.

Liverpool are expected to complete the signing of Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo in the next few days. The Reds are also poised to land a 20-year old Portuguese international from FC Porto for a fee of £3million.

AC Milan have received a bid from Manchester City for El Sharaawy. The English club are ready to pay £20million and Carlos Tevez in order to get the 20 year old player.

Papiss Demba Cisse is ready to leave Newcastle on a religious ground. The muslim player said it's against his faith to wear a jersey that promotes loans.

Jose Mourinho is ready to sell Demba Ba before the start of a new season. The Portuguese manager is set to reshuffle the Chelsea squad.Mourinho has a transer budget of £90 million. He has approved the recall of Kenneth Omeruo from his loan spell in the Netherlands. The Nigerian was part of the Super Eagles team that won the African cup of nations in February.

Manchester United has been linked with a move for Francesc Fabregas. The reigning premier league champions announced the arrival of Uruguayan Valera last week. Fabregas left Arsenal about three seasons ago.

Gonzalo Higuain has been linked with a move to Arsenal. The Argentine striker won't be at the Bernabeu next season. Juventus are also interested in the player. Arsene Wenger has been given £70 million to buy new players this summer.

Real Madrid's sporting director,Zinedine Zidane has stated that the former Spanish champions might be forced to break the £80 million World transfer record in order to land Gareth Bale from Tottenham.

Aston Villa has placed a £40 million price tag on Christian Benteke. The Belgian international scored 19 goals for his team in last season's English premier league.Copyright 2013 Chat Soccer @ChatSoccer1