Memphis Depay: Louis van Gaal persuaded me to snub Bayern Munich for Manchester United

Kampusbet -  Memphis Depay: Louis van Gaal persuaded me to snub Bayern Munich for Manchester United 

Judi Online -  Louis van Gaal was key in Memphis Depay choosing to join Manchester United, the Dutch winger has revealed.

The 21-year-old moved to Old Trafford on a four-year deal earlier in the transfer window, snubbing the advances of a host of top European outfits.

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain were among the clubs interested in the winger, but it was Van Gaal who finally helped Depay make his mind up.

"There were discussions with nearly all the top clubs," Depay told Sport Bild. "Bayern were one of them but, in the end, Manchester United came out on top.

"I can't say who the best coach in the world is," Depay responded when asked whether he was enticed by the prospect of linking up with Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena.

"There are definitely a lot of good and well-known managers and Pep Guardiola is certainly one of them.

Bandar Bola -  "But I only spoke to Louis van Gaal and he totally convinced me. He gave me the feeling that I was very important for him not only as a player but also as a person - and then it was clear that I would go to Manchester United."

Depay, whose style of play has been likened to that of former United favourite Cristiano Ronaldo, was unveiled at Old Trafford on Friday - and he distanced himself from comparisons with the Real Madrid star.

“I want to let my feet speak. I don’t want to compare myself with somebody like that,” he said.

Depay could make his United debut when the Red Devils kick off their pre-season tour of the US against Club America at 4:00am BST on Saturday morning.

Southampton in advanced talks for Jordy Clasie as Man United close on Morgan Schneiderlin

Kampusbet -  Southampton in advanced talks for Jordy Clasie as Man United close on Morgan Schneiderlin 

Judi Online -  Southampton are in advanced talks to sign Feyenoord captain Jordy Clasie this week - paving the way for Morgan Schneiderlin to join Manchester United.

The 24-year-old midfielder was left out of his club’s pre-season friendly against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday with the Saints busy trying to conclude a deal.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman confirmed last week that Clasie is the man he wants.

Koeman said: “Clasie is one of the players on our list to replace Morgan Schneiderlin. He's a good player.

"He's a young player, a Dutch international who is ready to make a step up and show his qualities at a higher level than we have in the Dutch league.

“He's growing in his leadership qualities, but if Morgan goes, we need a player in that position. He is one of them.”

Clasie scored twice and set up another five goals in 31 Dutch League appearances last season.

 Bandar Bola -  He played for United boss Louis van Gaal at last year’s World Cup as the Netherlands defied expectations to finish third.

Confirming he had been left out of their pre-season friendly, Feyenoord said: “Jordy Clasie will not play against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday.

“The reason is that concrete interest has been shown for the captain from another club.

”The club and player have therefore agreed that he will not play as long as talks on a possible transfer are ongoing."

Despite reaching agreement to sign Bayern Munich superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger, United still want £27million-rated Schneiderlin.

The players is understood to have his heart set on a move to Old Trafford and has made his feelings clear to Koeman.

United have already had a £20million rejected by Southampton and have stated publicly that the 25-year-old will not leave for less than their valuation.

Adam Johnson features in Sunderland's pre-season friendly win over Darlington

Kampusbet -  Adam Johnson features in Sunderland's pre-season friendly win over Darlington 

Judi Online -  Adam Johnson played for Sunderland on Thursday night as the Black Cats beat Darlington 4-2 in a pre-season friendly.

The 27-year-old completed the whole 90 minutes as goals from Danny Graham, Connor Wickham and a brace from Emanuele Giaccherini were enough to seal a comfortable victory for Dick Advocaat's side.

Johnson was arrested earlier in the year and later charged with child sex offences.

He appeared at Durham Crown Court last month where he denied three counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 15.

The England winger was remanded on bail to appear before Durham Crown Court again on August 3.

Bandar Bola -  Johnson's bail conditions include no unsupervised access to any person under the age of 16 apart from his five-month-old baby daughter Ayla Sofia by partner Stacey.

Born and raised in Easington, Co Durham, Johnson joined Middlesbrough's youth academy as a 12-year-old.

He made his Premier League debut for the club in 2005 and was sold in 2010 to Manchester City. Sunderland signed him for £10million in 2012.

The Black Cats decided not to suspend Johnson after he was charged and he played in the club's end-of-season victories over Southampton and Everton, which helped the club avoid the Premier League drop.

West Ham closing in on £8million deal for Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna

Kampusbet -  West Ham closing in on £8million deal for Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna 

Judi Online -  West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is close to pulling off an £8million deal for Juventus defender Angelo Ogbonna.

Italy centre half Ogbonna has been given permission to travel to London for a medical and to discuss personal terms on a four year deal with West Ham.

The Hammers have beaten off competition from Everton to get their man after Juventus accepted an offer and will allow him to leave Turin.

West Ham also hope to finalise the loan capture of playmaker Manuel Lanzini this week. 

Bandar Bola -  Mirror Sport exclusively revealed last week that the Irons had moved for the 22-year-old Argentine on a season-long loan basis with an option for a permanent deal.

Lanzini joined UAE outfit Al Jazira Club last year for £9million.

He is understood to have an Italian passport which means he will not need a work permit to play for the Hammers.

Hopes are high at Upton Park that he will develop into an important player as boss Slaven Bilic seeks to impose a more free-flowing style of play at Upton Park. 

Stoke City target Xherdan Shaqiri urged to leave Inter Milan by boss Roberto Mancini

Kampusbet -  Stoke City target Xherdan Shaqiri urged to leave Inter Milan by boss Roberto Mancini 

Judi Online -  Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini will urge Stoke-target Xherdan Shaqiri to quit the San Siro.

Shaqiri is stalling on Stoke's £60,000-a-week offer to move to the Britannia in what would be a record £12million transfer for the Potters. 

Mancini is willing to cash in on Shaqiri, just seven months after Inter signed him from Bayern Munich, because he wants the money to fund new signings.

Shaqiri begins pre-season training with Inter this week at their Angelo Moratti complex and Mancini will advise him to leave because his starting chances will be limited again next season.

Bandar Bola -  Mancini hopes his pep talk will help convince the Swiss star that he needs to go if he wants to play regular football. 

However Shaqiri is not ready to quit Inter, believing he could still force his way into Mancini's plans.

Atletico Madrid are also watching developments, although they have not made a bid, and Shaqiri seems prepared to keep his options open.

Manchester City and PSG have FFP restrictions lifted by UEFA in huge boost to summer transfer plans

Kampusbet -  Manchester City and PSG have FFP restrictions lifted by UEFA in huge boost to summer transfer plans 

Judi Online -  Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have had their Financial Fair Play restrictions lifted by UEFA.

City were given a £49m cap on their summer spending last summer and ordered to play in last season's Champions League with a 21-man squad for breaking FFP rules.

The Sky Blues were also fined £49m, to be paid in £16.3m instalments over three years, but have had the final two instalments wiped off.

However, the agreement doesn't mean that City can spend as they please this summer - they will still have to hit the targets they agreed with UEFA for 2016.

A statement by the organisation's financial control body revealed that PSG, who were given the same punishment, have also had their restrictions lifted.

The statement said: "The UEFA CFCB has lifted a number of restrictions on transfer activity, 

employee expenses and number of players in UEFA club competitions imposed on Manchester City FC after the club reached certain targets towards break-even compliance as part of the ongoing monitoring of their settlement agreement.

Bandar Bola -  "The lifting of restrictions is subject to ongoing additional controls and audits.

"The club remains under strict monitoring and has still to meet break-even targets and is therefore subject to some limitations in 2016."

The governing body also announced that the amount clubs are allowed to lose per year will be dropped from €45m to €30m from the 2015-16 campaign onwards.

The statement continued: "The reduction has always been part of the evolution process of FFP and goes hand-in-hand with the other revisions that have been made in the updated regulations to strengthen FFP for European club football's long term future."

The change could have huge ramifications for other Premier League clubs, however, with PSG known admirers of Manchester United's Angel Di Maria, for example.

Stoke transfer target Xherdan Shaqiri being offered £60k a week with £12m fee already agreed

Kampusbet -  Stoke transfer target Xherdan Shaqiri being offered £60k a week with £12m fee already agreed 

Judi Online -  Stoke are battling to persuade Inter Milan star Xherdan Shaqiri to join them after agreeing a stunning £12million fee with his club.

Boss Mark Hughes outbid Everton for the 23-year-old Swiss international and the Potters are offering to make him their best-paid player, on £60,000-a-week, to persuade him to join.

But Shaqiri has so far rejected it even though he is surplus to requirements at the San Siro side, who recently splashed out over £20m on fellow midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia of Monaco.

If they are able to convince him, the locals had better watch their backs - as he is plainly something of a prankster.

The below video emerged this week of Shaqiri disguising himself as an old man before unleashing his ball-skills on the unsuspecting members of a Swiss club's youth team.

Stoke missed out on Shaqiri in January, when the midfielder opted to join Inter from German giants Bayern Munich.

However, the player's agent Arber Sakiri said at the time: "Xherdan has been hugely impressed by Stoke City.

Bandar Bola -  Stoke had a certain reputation before, but it's clear Mark Hughes has changed the club's outlook. Xherdan is aware Stoke do not play the type of football they did a few years ago.

“He’s aware Bojan [Krkic, the former Barcelona starlet Hughes signed last summer] is enjoying his football and has settled in well there and has been talking highly of the club.”

Hughes is a big fan of Shaqiri and tried on two previous occasions to take the winger to the Britannia Stadium during his time at Bayern.

Shaqiri only moved from the Germans in January and does not want to move again so soon into a four-and-a-half-year deal. 

But Inter are prepared to listen to offers for him as coach Roberto Mancini sets about reshaping the side that finished eighth in Serie A last season.

Elsewhere, Stoke's Asmir Begovic has rejected a new deal, with a a year left on his current contract, in favour of a switch to Chelsea.

However, winger Victor Moses has turned down the chance to join the Potters - who he played for last season on loan - as part of a deal for the keeper after rival interest from Tottenham.