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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...
Tuesday Transfer Gossip Column: Ramsey, Paqueta, Wijnaldum, Ronaldo and More
With the frequency of major deals ramping up in recent weeks as the season approaches, read below to find the latest football transfer rumours and news on Tuesday. Wales international Aaron Ramsey has held with Juventus in order to try and force a move away from Turin and put an end to a disastrous spell in Italy (Daily Mail). Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka looks set to leave the club after rejecting multiple contract offers. Barcelona lead the race to sign the highly-rated 18-year-old (The Telegraph). Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo could stay at Old Trafford beyond the year he has left on his contract (The Guardian). Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko for a reported £30m (Fabrizio Romano). Ars...
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...
Tuesday Transfer Gossip Column: Lewandowski, De Ligt, Depay and More
We have been busy scouring the papers and the web here at Sportslens to bring you a comprehensive round up of the latest football transfer news and rumours for Tuesday. Ousmane Dembele has accepted a lower salary in order to extend his stay at Barcelona until 2024. The new deal is expected to be signed this week after Blaugrana manger Xavi was desperate to keep the Frenchman (Fabrizio Romano). Tottenham, Inter Milan and Juventus are all said be keeping tabs on Dutch winger Memphis Depay this summer. Barcelona, who are close to agreeing a deal for Leeds winger Raphinha, may look to sell Depay in order to raise funds for further signings (SPORT). Bayern Munich are confident they can secure a deal for Juventus defender Matthijs De Ligt this summer, with chief Hasan Salihamidzi...
Real Madid Champions League Wins: Every Los Blancos Champions League Win List
Real Madrid are undoubtedly the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Champions League and Los Blancos will look to add to their tally when they take on Liverpool in the final of the European Cup later this week. The two sides face off on the 28th of May and the Spanish giants will be hoping to win their 14th title by defeating the Reds. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish champions to their 10th Champions League title back in 2013-14, has helped his side win the Spanish league title this year. The La Liga champions will be full of determination and confidence heading into Saturday’s finale and it remains to be seen whether they can go all the way this time around. Here at Sportslens, we take a look at Real Madrid’s previous Champions League wins before Saturday’s hig...
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