Lionel Messi’s contract situation at Barcelona has been the talking point of the day. There were reports that Lionel Messi had decided not to renew his contract but those rumors have now been proven false
With that in mind here are FIVE biggest stories of the day:
#1. Carlo Ancelotti says he will never manage Atletico Madrid
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has said he would never think of taking the Atletico Madrid job in his lifetime. The Italian has been in charge of some of the biggest clubs in the world including Real Madrid and has won countless trophies with those clubs.
Atletico and Real are the fiercest of rivals and ahead of their derby the manager spoke about the importance of respect in these high tension occasions. Ancelotti will get a taste of the biggest rivalry in Germany this weekend when Dortmund play Munich
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#2. Mesut Ozil buys new house in London
There have been reports that Ozil has bought a new house in London for a large sum of money with several suggesting he has decided to extend his stay with Arsenal. The talks have been going on for some time now and fans were starting to get worried but it looks like both parties have reached a common ground.
Ozil’s wage demands were holding back the deal but it might not be too long before the deal is done.
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#3. Frank Lampard to be offered role at Chelsea
Frank Lampard will play his last game for New York City FC this season after he announced he would be leaving the club at the end of the campaign. But the English midfielder has a place to return to after his playing career is over with Chelsea ready to offer him a role at the club.
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#4. LA Galaxy confirm interest in Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney has seen a recent upturn in form after encouraging performances in the Europa league and in the last league game for Manchester United against Swansea. But there is still considerable doubt over his future.
MLS seems like a very likely destination for the England man and LA Galaxy are the first club to have expressed interest in him.
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#5. Daniel Sturridge wants to leave Liverpool
It’s very clear Jurgen Klopp doesn’t fancy Daniel Sturridge in his starting XI. The striker does not feel as the perfect fit for the club at least under Jurgen Klopp. The Gegen Pressing style is something that requires lung-bursting energy and Sturridge is not someone that fits into that mold.
Two English clubs have expressed an interest in securing his services.
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