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€60m-rated star makes Barcelona transfer decision, prefers to join only one club – report
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann only wants to join Atletico Madrid this summer, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman has been tipped to leave the Blaugrana as they look to reduce their surplus wage bill to meet the La Liga salary cap. They recently offered him in a swap deal for Atletico’s Saul Niguez, but the talks broke down after a disagreement over various reasons. The Blaugrana valued Griezmann higher than Saul. They wanted some cash included in the move that would see the Frenchman return to Atletico. While Griezmann was prepared to take a pay-cut, Saul wanted a hike on his current wages that did not seem feasible for the Catalan giants. It is now reported that the Blaugrana have not held talks with any foreign clubs for Griezmann as the forward is only focused on Atle...
Report: Liverpool want ferociously quick £60m ace but Everton could move to sign him first
Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Liverpool according to a report from La Razon but Everton could be the first club to make a move to sign the Villarreal ace. The 22-year-old Nigeria international is extremely highly rated and he won’t be avialble on the cheap. La Razon suggested that Chukwueze has an €80 million (£70 million) release clause. The Sun claims he could be available for around £60 million, however. Villarreal ace Chukwueze is allegedly a transfer target for north Liverpool and Everton – Copyright: xMagmax/xPRESSINPHOTOx PS_210415_453 The Villarreal man is clearly a player who could blow up into a superstar over the next few years. And he is a player highly in demand. Liverpool and Everton chasing Chukwueze La Razon claims that the Toffees boss Rafa Beni...
Barcelona outcast willing to take pay cut to return to former club
Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic is willing to accept a pay cut in order to get a move back to Juventus, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. Pjanic enjoyed four strong seasons at Juventus from 2016 through to 2020. He made 178 appearances for the Old Lady, winning four Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia trophies, and finishing as runner up in the 2017 Champions League. Last summer, he made the switch to Barcelona, with Brazilian midfielder Arthur heading in the opposite direction. He made just six league starts last season, often finding himself stuck behind the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets, and Pedri. The midfielder is one of a few players that the Catalan giants are desperately looking to offload this transfer window in order to meet La Liga’s salary cap. As of n...
Barcelona and Real Madrid linked with promising Bundesliga defender – Report
Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Matthias Ginter is gathering interest among Europe’s top clubs. According to Sky Sports, the centre back is wanted by the top clubs in Spain, Italy and Germany. Ginter was one of the bright sparks in Germany’s European Championship 2020 campaign., with commanding performances alongside Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger. FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid have all expressed their interest to sign the 26-year-old. “It’s true that it’s the turn of the top clubs,” said Sky reporter and transfer expert Marc Behrenbeck at the Transfer Update show and explained: “We already reported during the Euros that FC Barcelona had asked about him. “ Barcelona and Real Madrid are looking to replace Gerard Pique and Sergio Ramos, respectively. Meanwhile...
Barcelona eyeing up sensational swap deal for Juventus forward
Barcelona are lining up a deal for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala with Antoine Griezmann heading in the opposite direction, reports the Daily Mail. Griezmann’s time at Camp Nou has not gone as planned. He joined in 2019 from Atletico Madrid for a nine-figure fee, with the intention of winning the biggest trophies. This hasn’t panned out, and he has only a Copa del Rey to his name since joining La Blaugrana. Meanwhile, his former club lifted the La Liga title last season. In addition, his performances have not lived up to the price tag. In 99 appearances for the Catalan giants, he has scored 35 goals in all competitions – an admirable return, but way off the 135 in 257 he got for Atletico Madrid. Barcelona are in a financial crisis right now and need to reduce their wage bill to meet La Liga...
Ronald Koeman set to introduce 19-year-old into the first team
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is set to give youngster Nico Gonzalez his debut with the first team in a friendly against Segunda Division side Gimnastic de Tarragona, reports Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. Despite Barcelona’s recent drop off, La Masia is still producing several talents that have made it into the first team. Ansu Fati was given his first team debut back in 2019 by Ernesto Valverde, and the likes of Riqui Puig, Oscar Mingueza, and Ilaix Moriba made an impact under Quique Setien and Koeman. Fati has shown incredible potential over the last couple of years However, Moriba appears to be falling out of favour with the Dutchman, despite impressing in the latter stages of last season. The teenager has just under a year left on his contract, and negotiations over a new deal are ...
Barcelona interested in 23yo Ligue 1 midfielder as Saul alternative – report
FC Barcelona are interested in signing Renato Sancho from Lille OSC. According to Spanish news outlet Diario AS, the Catalonian club is reportedly chasing the Portuguese’s signature to bolster their midfield. If the reported swap deal with Atletico Madrid for Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann doesn’t occur, manager Ronald Koeman is looking to bring in the 23-year-old who would be the perfect midfield recruit. Sanches is a versatile and dynamic midfielder who fits the bracket of what Koeman is looking for. The failure to land prime target Georginio Wijnaldum meant that the Spanish giants were forced to look elsewhere. Jorge Mendes, Sanches’ agent, could negotiate a loan deal with an obligation to buy next season, which would alleviate Barcelona’s economic situation. The Spanish club is in a...
Real Madrid midfielder ready to fight for his place in squad
Dani Ceballos reportedly wants to stay at Real Madrid. According to Spanish news outlet Diario AS, the Spaniard is keen to remain in the capital. In an interview with AS, he stated, “You have to know what the coach wants, and you have to be objective. But my intention is to play next year at Real Madrid. I’ve always wanted to do important things at this club, and I’m going to fight for it. “ The 24 year old delivered a fantastic performance in Spain’s friendly against Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympic games. Ceballos was one of Luis de la Fuente’s best assets against the Japanese, accompanying Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi in the centre of the field. He signed for Real Madrid in Jul 2017 for €17 million. He was touted as one of Spain’s finest talents and won the MVP at the 2017...
Leeds reportedly now have great chance to secure bargain £5.2m deal for 27-year-old
Leeds can sign Okay Yokuslu from Celta Vigo this summer with the La Liga side now desperate to move him on according to a report from Marca. And according to El Desmarque, the former West Brom loanee is up for grabs for just €6 million (£5.2 million). Central midfield is clearly an area where Whites Marcelo Bielsa wants to bolster. The Argentine is seemingly keen to add more tenacity to his engine room at Elland Road. Leeds have been chasing Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez for quite some time (Leeds Live). As things stand, however, the Uruguayan is just a bit too expensive for the West Yorkshire outfit. Yokuslu is an alleged transfer target for Leeds – PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xLynnexCameronx 59966151 So Bielsa has allegedly set his sights on a more affordable optio...
Report: Liverpool chasing midfielder who has ‘absolutely everything’, Klopp needs to bid £41m
Liverpool are showing the strongest interest in signing Atletico Madrid ace Saul Niguez this summer according to a report from AS (print edition, July 17th page 8). The 26-year-old midfielder is set for an exit from the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. Jurgen Klopp will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield this summer. Gini Wijnaldum recently left to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Saul Niguez in action last season (Photo: Ivan Abanades Medina) And Atletico Madrid ace Saul seems like the absolutely perfect summer addition for Liverpool this summer. Liverpool leading Saul Niguez race AS claims that the Reds are showing the most concrete interest in signing the Spain international. The Merseyside outfit allegedly need to increase their €...
This 21yo Bundesliga defender could be the ideal Ramos-replacement for Real Madrid
Real Madrid currently have a Sergio Ramos-sized hole in their squad. The Spaniard left the club after 16 incredible years to join Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain this summer. It will be tremendously difficult to find a player to fill Ramos’ boots this summer, particularly with Madrid struggling financially. With Raphael Varane also set to leave, new manager Carlo Ancelotti is faced with the uphill task of revamping Madrid’s defence. A possible long-term solution to Madrid’s problems would be Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix. His rise has been sudden and surprising. After joining Wolfsburg from Sochaux in 2020, he has adapted well to life in the Bundesliga. The 21-year-old is already one of the best centre-backs in Germany and looks destined for bigger things. Lacroix’s long passing is...
Messi’s new contract and expected Barcelona lineup after a busy transfer window
Lionel Messi has reached a verbal agreement to sign a five-year contract extension at Barcelona. According to Sky Sports, his salary will be halved under the terms of the new deal. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner was officially a free agent as of July 1. He failed to agree terms over a renewal before his previous contract expired at the end of June. Five-year contract One of the more interesting aspects of the deal is that the Spanish club intends to keep Messi for two years only. The five-year contract allows him to remain an ambassador of the club even after he leaves the Nou Camp. He may well join an MLS club – Inter Miami have been linked previously – while still being paid by Barcelona. It is also possible that Messi has spread out his two years’ wages over a five-year contr...
