News of the Day

18 Yard Box looks at news doing the rounds today

Today's news include a player changing clubs, Ronaldo's opinion on Mourinho and more.

Take a look.

Ba in talks with a possible move to Chelsea

Where will the Senegal striker move to?

Newcastle United have allowed Chelsea FC to hold talks with Demba Ba. Ba, who has a £7.5 million clause has been linked with a lot of clubs with a move away from the Magpies. The striker, second in the Golden Boot rankings, has had problems over his wages, and Chelsea as well as Arsenal were in the fray. The Senegal international will bolster the attack for Chelsea as Torres and Moses havent been good enough.

From the Blue to the Reds: Daniel Sturridge completes Liverpool move

What new will Sturrdige bring to Liverpool?

Liverpool have officially signed Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Sturridge, who has been in a rift with Chelsea since last season, joins the Reds with Liverpool in dire need of a striker. The Chelsea wideman had expressed his desire to play in the centre and might get his chance considering Liverpool are ailing in that department. 

The club have released a statement regarding this and Chelsea too have announced his departure. Sturridge, in his first interview for Liverpool said, "I am humbled and happy to be here." 

"Brendan Rodgers said he sees me here for a long time - and I also see myself here for a long time. I've not signed here to play for a couple of years and then move on."

"I've signed to be here for as long as possible. It's a humongous club - for me, one of the biggest in the world - and to have the fans and world-class players we have here is amazing."

Ronaldo: Mourinho might stay

Will he stay?

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed hopes that under-fire manager Jose Mourinho will stay at the Bernabeu. The manager, who has come under great scrutiny following the Iker Casillas snub has received from his compatriot Ronaldo. Ronaldo says,  "I do not know. It depends on his situation and the club. I would love him to stay because he is the right coach. He is a top coach for a top club. I think he is going to stay but everyone chooses their future."

Other Headlines

1. Lucas Moura crucial for PSG attack: Ibrahimovic. 

2. Wesley Sneijder seems to have no takers due to high wage demands.

3. Nuri Sahin is being wanted back at the Borussia Dortmund.

4. Ferguson earmarks Mourinho, Guardiola and Moyes to succeed him at the helm. 

5. Sergio Aguero ‘doubtful’ for 2 weeks.

Written By,

Abhishek Karandikar

Abhishek is a writer for 18 Yard Box