talkSPORT claims Atletico Madrid may struck a deal with Chelsea in advance of a possible Champions League semi-final. The two teams are in tomorrow’s draw and, if matched together, Atletico Madrid would have to pay out about £6m if they want goalie Thibaut Courtois, who is presently on loan from the Blues, to perform in both games. Cash-strapped Atletico would
Read moreSanti Cazorla has stated in an interview with Sport360 that Arsenal are enthusiastic on Iker Casillas and has asked the Real Madrid goalie to join him at Emirates. Wengers club have long been connected with a summer transfer for the Spain international after viewing him slip behind Diego Lopez in the Madrid pecking order. They are one of numerous teams
Read moreBarcelona’s director of sport Andoni Zubizarreta has hinted that the club’s long-serving goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto could leave the Camp Nou once his contract expires in the summer. The news further puts Barcelona in future turmoil with veteran goalkeeper Victor Valdes set to leave as well come the summer. And with Barcelona hit by a debilitating transfer ban by FIFA
Read moreLa Liga heavyweights Real Madrid are thought to be pondering a raid on fellow Spanish side Sevilla, with playmaker Ivan Rakitic as the primary target. Rakitic, 26, had a big hand in Sevilla’s gutsy 2-1 league match win against Real Madrid almost a week ago, with the Swiss midfielder pulling off the killer pass that lead to the winning goal
Read moreNou Camp side Barcelona have been given a transfer ban right after a study into the club’s transactions in the transfermarket, mainly in relation to the manner in which the Nou Camp side has listed and signed players under the age of 18 years. A statement on FIFA’s public website verifies that Barcelona will be unable to contract players for
Read moreReal Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez is understood to be intent on leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, citing the increasing pressure from the fans, as well as the growing tension between him and fan favourite Iker Casillas, to be the reasons. Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti has since maintained that Diego Lopez will be his first choice
Read moreNew president Josep Bartomeu has suggested that even though their finances may not be the highest they will invest in players heavily this summer. In an interview with El Periodico Bartomeu said: “Each year we have an EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of about €120 million. We generally use half of that to fund transfers and the other half to reduce
Read moreLa Liga stalwarts Barcelona are gearing to add another star to their stellar list of footballers as they ponder a move for Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus. The 24-year-old German international is thought to be courted by English giants Manchester United, but according to Spanish daily El Mundo Deportivo, it appears Barcelona have decided to join the Reus fans club.
Read moreFernando Torres 30 (El Niño) has given the green light to his former club Atletico Madrid to come and save him from his Chelsea nightmare. After leaving Anfield the Spaniard has had a less than impressive career, although winning the Champions League & FA Cup in 2012 and Europa League in 2013 with Chelsea, he has been reduced to substitute roles and
Read moreLa Liga heavyweights Real Madrid are believed to be interested in snapping up AC Milan’s energetic young right-back Mattia De Sciglio, according to Italian daily Tuttosport. A quick look at Real Madrid’s full team list will reveal that Los Blancos lack depth in the right-back position, with youngster Dani Carvajal the only one the can rely to as veteran Alvaro
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