Former Atletico Madrid striker Christian Vieri has hit out at English pundit Gary Lineker. Spanish football is angry with the BBC presenter for his internet trolling of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Ex-Italy star Vieri weighed into the debate today, stating: "I do not know why Lineker is on television, he could only pass in England, he scored all of his goals in the penalty area. "The ...Full Story »

Forward Shane Long will be available for Southampton in their Premier League clash against Newcastle at St Mary's Stadium. Long was absent from the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales with a hip injury, but is available for Mauricio Pellegrino when his side entertain the Magpies. Pellegrino also revealed there were no fresh injury concerns following the international break ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has blasted Douglas Costa, declaring: we NEVER liked you! Douglas Costa quit Bayern for Juventus last month after criticising the club through the press. Speaking with Frankenpost, Hoeness barked: "With Douglas Costa we did not do well because he's a mercenary. We really did not like him." Hoeness particularly took issue with Douglas Costa demanding a pay...Full Story »

Juventus signing Douglas Costa is eager to work with Gonzalo Higuain. Costa completed his move from Bayern Munich yesterday. "What made an impact on me is that Juve are a team that always win," Costa said. "They have a great chance of growth, I want to develop and I feel like I've joined the perfect team at the perfect time. "Problems with Ancelotti? No, he's a good person, it's all the sam...Full Story »

Juventus have announced the signing of Brazilian attacker Douglas Costa from Bayern Munich. The 26-year-old wideman spent two seasons at the Allianz Arena after moving from Shakhtar Donetsk. But after an uneven campaign in 2016-17 he has now been released on an initial one-year loan to the Serie A champions. Juve will pay €6 million for the star at first, while the deal also includes...Full Story »

Juventus are close to reaching an agreement with Bayern Munich over the transfer of Douglas Costa, Goal understands. The Bianconeri have offered €10m to land Costa on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy him permanently for €30m at the end of the 2017/18 campaign. And the Serie A giants are now hopeful of wrapping up the deal next week as they finalise the details of th...Full Story »

Costa, 26, has started just 14 Bundesliga games under Carlo Ancelotti this term and has grown frustrated at his lack of regular game time. He has played second fiddle to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Kingsley Coman - being used in a rotation system by the Italian boss. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Brazil international with Jose Mourinho keen to bolster his ranks t...Full Story »

Liverpool are closing in on a £26 million swoop for Brazil's Olympics star Luan dubbed the "new Ronaldinho". The Mirror is reporting that Jurgen Klopp has been scouting the Gremio star for a year and is now ready to sanction a big money move for the 24-year-old. The Reds are ready to pay £26m for the forward and have been handed a major boost after Luan – who scored the most...Full Story »

Southampton emerged victorious from a lifeless clash at relegated Middlesbrough, where disillusioned fans made their anger clear as the Riverside bid a meek farewell to Premier League football. Boro's return to the Championship was confirmed by Monday's defeat at champions Chelsea and their final top-flight home match brought precious little relief. Under-fire Claude Puel's much-changed Southa...Full Story »

  Juventus interested in Bayern outcast Juventus are interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa. The Brazilian made a great impact in his first season at the Allianz Arena, following a move from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, Costa recently confirmed that he will leave Germany this summer because of his lack of playing time under new manager Carlo Ancelotti. He played 43 game...Full Story »