Football Gossip: Mourinho's F-word rant, Muller bid, LVG's new contract, and more

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Jose involved in a furious bust up with Martinez

The Chelsea boss was involved in a furious F-word rant with his opposite number after his side suffered a humiliating defeat against Everton. However, Martinez dismissed the issue by claiming that, “When he beat us 6-3 (last season) he was such a nice man. I prefer him like that!”

Source: Daily Mail

De Gea has a £30m buyout clause

Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea's new contract at Old Trafford has a £30 million buyout clause inserted in it.

Source: The Sun

Martial set to start against PSV

Anthony Martial is set for his first Manchester United start in champions league tomorrow night, after his stunning goal scoring debut.

Source: Daily Mirror

Guardiola needs to be replaced, Klopp the right man for Liverpool – Hamann

Dietmar Hamann, a former German midfielder, has expressed his reservations about Guardiola’s regime at Bayern Munich and believes that the Bayern boss needs to be replaced if they want to perform well in Europe again.

Hamann also believes that Jurgen Klopp would fit in perfectly at Liverpool, but it still needs to be seen where the former Dortmund coach will be by the end of his sabbatical. It could very well be Bayern Munich too, but there’s no solid indication of that happening either.

Source: Goal

Bayern turned down €120m Muller bid

According to reports circulating in Germany, Manchester United made an unsuccessful €120 million bid for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller in the summer window.

Source: Kicker

The back four need help – Ivanovic

The Chelsea right-back believes that the team needs to perform well as a unit, like last season. The back four is struggling at the moment, but they need to defend as a small team and win the games on a strong defence.

Source: Daily Mail

Martial’s goal will raise expectations – Carrick

"It's a good way to settle him and if that has raised expectation then so be it but that is part of the game. It doesn't get any better than that does it, coming in and coming on and scoring against Liverpool like that,” said Michael Carrick.

However, the United veteran believes that only time will tell if the French prodigy fulfills the huge price tag.

Source: Goal

Premier League survival remains the priority – Ranieri

Leicester City boss insists that survival is the main priority for the Foxes, after last season’s turbulent season which saw them almost relegated had it not been for the seven wins in the last nine games.

Source: Daily Mail

Tottenham agree to release Adebayor

The 31-year old Togo forward had not played for Spurs since May, and now has been released from his duties by mutual agreement. Adebayor had been training with the under-21s after a self-imposed exile from the senior team setup.

Source: The Guardian

United paid £34 million in wages to injured players

The United squad suffered a total of 84 injuries during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons, which cost the club £33.8 million in wages to the crocked stars. And according to the insurance broker JLT Specialty, the Premier League clubs pay £123.3 million on average each season for injured players.

Source: Daily Mail

Edinson Cavani and Karim Benzema linked with Arsenal

To no one’s surprise, both players have again been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Source: Daily Mirror

Van Gaal to extend Man Utd contract?

Reports are circulating that Louis van Gaal is keen to sign a new deal with Manchester United to stay beyond the 2016-2017 season.

Source: Star Sunday