Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has had a torrid start to the 2015/16 season.
Having played every single game this term, Carrick is yet to get a pace to his form as manager Louis van Gaal’s options in the midfield area have grown over the summer, with the arrivals of two top class midfielders – Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Stoke City have announced the signing of Swiss superstar Xherdan Shaqiri from Inter Milan for a club-record fee of £12million.
The 23-year-old, who was pictured at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday, his appearance raised rumours that the midfielder was closing in on a move to the Potters and now those rumours have been confirmed as Shaqiri has penned a five-year contract with Mark Hughes’s side.
Manchester United have finally acquired the services of a new goalkeeper after they recruited the Argentine shot-stopper Sergio Romero on a three-year-deal.
The 28-year-old, who was released by Serie A outfit Sampdoria last season after making just 10 appearances for the Italian club.
Liverpool FC have already made five summer signings – James Milner, Adam Bogdan, Danny Ings, Joe Gomez and Roberto Firmino, while Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton is on his way to arrive Anfield very shortly.
Last night, the Reds were linked with a £25m move for Belgium striker Christian Benteke, who has a £32.5m release clause in his current contract at Villa Park.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard made his final appearance for the Merseyside club at Anfield on Saturday and it was one of the saddest end of an era.
Steven Gerrard says goodbye to Anfield. #ThanksStevie http://t.co/wtut0Nq4Lc https://t.co/wSJ8LrGkkL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 16, 2015