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10 Times Players Tried To Force Transfers From Their Football Clubs
With Ronaldo returning to Carrington for training and a meeting with Ten Haag, the Dutchman is determined to keep him at the club. However, it’s still looking likely for Ronaldo to force a move amid concerns he’s unable to compete for the biggest trophies. Here’s the 10 most famous times players have forced a move away from their club. 10. Luka Modric: £30m (Tottenham to Real Madrid) Coming to the end of his third year at Spurs Luka Modric decided he wanted to seek a new club where he could challenge for the biggest trophies. This came of no surprise with Tottenham fans but the way he handled it definitely did. After Daniel Levy rejected his move to Chelsea the Croatian refused to play in their first game of the 2010/11 season. He did return to the squad and made 42 appearances that ...
WATCH: Tottenham Target Memphis Depay’s Fleet-Footed Finish in Miami
Barcelona were in pre-season action for the first of four fixtures on their tour of the United States as they put Inter Miami to the sword in a 6-0 thumping. Debutants Andreas Christensen and Raphinha featured in the Blaugrana colours for the first time, with the latter grabbing a goal and assist in an emphatic performance. However, it was Memphis Depay who stole the show with a truly stupendous piece of skill on the 70th minute mark; a vertigo-inducing drag-back that left his marker dumbfounded before firing low past the Miami keeper to make it five for Barca. Watch the goal below. Here’s the fifth from @Memphis 😯 pic.twitter.com/ZxJS8xMZUz — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 20, 2022 The Dutchman had a joyous start to life in Barcelona in the immediate aftermath of Lionel Me...
The Top 10 Most Expensive Transfers Over 30: Lewandowski and Koulibaly Join Golden-Oldies
After the confirmed transfers of Robert Lewandowski and Kalidou Koulibaly this week, we have been busy racking our brains to put together a comprehensive list of the most expensive football transfers involving players 30 or over. 10. Leonardo Bonucci: £31.5m (AC Milan to Juventus) This is not the only time Juventus’ veteran defender Leonardo Bonucci will feature on this list. Aged 30, the Italian international made the switch from Turin to Milan only to return a year later for £31.5m. Just 377 days had passed in a disastrous career move that has gone down as one of the worst transfers of all time. More on that further down the list… =10. Jasper Cillissen: £31.5m (Barcelona to Valencia) For all their ridiculous spending habits and inflated transfer fees, Barcelona managed to pull ...
How Barcelona Can Afford to Remain Competitive in the Transfer Window
Barcelona are over £1billion in debt, are said to be unable to pay player’s wages and yet they continue to bring in some of Europe’s top players. The core of the Blaugrana’s problems stem from their crooked former president Josep Bartomeu, who’s tenure as the club’s head honcho was underlined by fraudulent dealings and unrealistic transfers that have sent seismic ripples still being felt by the club today. Returning president Joan Laporta has done extremely well to steady the ship after it looked as if the club may spiral into a genuine threat of liquidation. During his second spell at the club in which he was elected last year, he has utilised the free transfer market very effectively having brought in Eric Garcia and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last season, before adding Franck Kessi...
Thursday Transfer Gossip Column: Ronaldo, Kimpembe, Kounde, Messi and More
Read below to find a round-up of the latest football transfer news and rumours doing the rounds this morning. Paris St-Germain are considering offering Argentina forward Lionel Messi a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2024 (Marca). Long-term Chelsea target Jules Kounde is reportedly the subject of interest from Manchester City. With Nathan Ake set to return to Stamford Bridge, Guardiola is keen to replace the Dutchman with another promising talent (Daily Mail). Lisandro Martinez’s proposed move to Manchester United is in its final stages after Ajax agreed a £42m fee to sell the Argentine (The Guardian). After agreeing a deal to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Chelsea will now turn their attention to PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe (The Guardian)...
Robert Lewandowski’s Bayern Munich Exit Imminent as Club Ramps Up De Ligt Pursuit
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski be playing his football in Barcelona as early as this week. The Blaugrana have submitted what is thought to be their final bid for the Polish international, believed to be around £42.3m plus add-ons. The 33-year-old arrived at the Barmherzige Brueder Hospital in Munich on Tuesday for pre-season medical checks, but he has already informed the club’s hierarchy of his desire to leave the German champions this summer. In what has amounted to a sour public dispute over his future, it seems the legendary marksman will finally have his wish granted with Bayern poised to accept Barcelona’s latest bid. The Bayern Munich chiefs, namely legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, have long remained adamant that their prized possession is not for sale under any circ...
How Barcelona Could Line Up Next Season: Lewandowski and Silva Among Targets
Despite finishing 13 points behind champions and bitter rivals Real Madrid last season, there is a feeling of optimism under club legend Xavi Hernandez that has been abscent for a number of years. For all their financial shortcomings, returning president Joan Laporta has performed incredibly well in the transfer window since steadying the ship following the ousting of his fraudulent predecessor, Josep Bartomeu. The likes of Eric Garcia, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sergio Aguero (now unfortunately retired) were brought in on free transfers in 2021 along with Ferran Torres, while AC Milan’s Franck Kessie and Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen followed suit this summer in two more high-profile free acquisitions. While there have been rumours of several first teams players bei...
Neymar Next Club Odds: Juventus Lead the Way at 5/2
Recent reports in France claim that Neymar’s £670,000-per-week contract with PSG is set to be renewed next week after he turned down a move to Newcastle. But that move is likely an attempt to prevent Neymar from leaving the club for any less than the €222 that the Paris outfit paid Barcelona for his services in 2017. So where will Neymar be plying his trade next season? The smart money may be on the 30-year-old teaming up with boss Massimiliano Allegri at Serie A giants Juventus. Juve are desperate for another Champions League title, a trophy that Neymar has failed to deliver at PSG, while the attacker is still harbours ambitions of winning the Balon d’Or. With Paolo Dybala expected to leave Turin, Juventus may indeed be lining up a mega money move for Neymar after they finished 16 points ...
Neymar Next Club Odds: Juventus Lead the Way at 5/2
Recent reports in France claim that Neymar’s £670,000-per-week contract with PSG is set to be renewed next week after he turned down a move to Newcastle. But that move is likely an attempt to prevent Neymar from leaving the club for any less than the €222 that the Paris outfit paid Barcelona for his services in 2017. So where will Neymar be plying his trade next season? The smart money may be on the 30-year-old teaming up with boss Massimiliano Allegri at Serie A giants Juventus. Juve are desperate for another Champions League title, a trophy that Neymar has failed to deliver at PSG, while the attacker is still harbours ambitions of winning the Balon d’Or. With Paolo Dybala expected to leave Turin, Juventus may indeed be lining up a mega money move for Neymar after they finished 16 points ...
Football Accumulator Betting Tips for Saturday: Back Our 15/1 Three-Fold With A Free Bet
In anticipation for Saturday’s fixtures, we have selected three games from England, Spain and Germany for a 15/1 accumulator – better yet, customers yet to register with Virgin Bet can get a £20 free bet to use across their platform. Three legs make up our Saturday accumulator, which has odds of roughly 15/1. A £10 stake would return around £160 (Odds subject to change). Football Accumulator Tips Football Accumulator Betting Offer: Virgin Bet – Bet £10 Get £20 In Free Bets Virgin Bet are offering new customers the chance to get £20 worth of free bets upon signing up. Simply place a £10 qualifying bet , and you’ll receive £20 in free bets in return. Just follow the step-by-step guide below to redeem yours. Best Football Betting Offers Sites Highlights Register Alrea...
Barcelona Predicted Starting Line-up vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Team News and Injury Update
Barcelona will be looking to book their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League with a win over Eintracht Frankfurt at home this week. The Spanish giants were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the tie but they will fancy their chances of picking up a convincing win at Camp Nou. Best Football Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register Barcelona have been in impressive form since the arrival of Xavi Hernandez and they are now unbeaten in 15 games across all competitions. Furthermore, the home side have kept four clean sheets at Camp Nou and they will be the firm favourites heading into this game. On the other hand, Frankfurt have not won a game in over a month and they have picked up four straight draws and a defeat in the last five matches across all competitions. That...
Arsenal Transfer News: Barcelona Look to Gabriel to Bolster Their Defence
ARSENAL centre-back Gabriel is reportedly the subject of interest from a resurgent Barcelona side who look set for a busy summer in the transfer market. Best Football Betting Offers Betting Sites Highlights Register The 24-year-old has been imperious alongside Ben White for the Gunners this season, and has garnered the attention of a whole host of Europe’s elite. The Brazilian made the switch to North London from Lille in 2020 following a £27million move, and although a move away from Arsenal so soon seems unlikely, Barcelona’s breathtaking rebuild under new manger Xavi Hernandez is a tempting prospect. The Blaugrana already have a deal in place for another defensive summer acquisition, with Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen the latest in a long line of impressive free transfers made...
