Valencia
Report: Liverpool eye January swoop for ‘incredible’ £125m ace available for bargain fee
Liverpool are interested in signing Valencia ace Carlos Soler in January according to a report from Fichajes. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp only signed one player in the summer. The German brought Ibrahima Konate to Anfield from RB Leipzig for around £35 million (BBC). It could be argued that the Liverpool manager failed to strengthen the weakest part of his team, however. Having lost Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, Klopp is probably one short in the middle of the park. And it seems as though the German has identified a player who he believes will help solve that particular issue. Liverpool manager Jurgen Kloppis allegedly eyeing a move to sign Valencia ace Carlos Soler – Copyright: xPaulxEllisx 61369484 Liverpool eyeing January Carlos Soler swoop The Valencia ...
Report: Newcastle tried and failed to sign £18 million French powerhouse on deadline day
Newcastle United tried and failed to sign Valencia ace Mouctar Diakhaby on transfer deadline day according to a report from Super Deporte. The Magpies allegedly showed ‘strong interest’ in signing the French centre-back. Steve Bruce really wanted to bring the 24-tear-old to St James’ Park but didn’t make an offer that Valencia deemed to be acceptable. Central defence is clearly an area where Bruce wanted to strengthen at Newcastle. He will have to make do with what he has now until January at least, however. Diakhaby (R) during La Liga match. January 24,2021. 2021012484 Newcastle tried to sign Diakhaby The Valencia ace was on the Magpies’ radar in the summer according to Super Deporte. Unfortunately for the Tyneside outfit, however, they didn’t quite manage to get a deal done for the ...
Report: Wolves can now sign priority Lage target for just £22m but must sell 25-year-old first
Wolverhampton Wanderers can now sign Valencia ace Goncalo Guedes for just £22 million according to a report from Cadena Ser. The proposed deal allegedly hinges on selling Adama Traore to Tottenham first, however. Bruno Lage needs to bring some reinforcements into Molineux before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday. Guedes in action for Valencia – Copyright: xMariaxJosexSegoviax And Valencia star Guedes would be a very wise addition for the Black Country outfit. Wolves can sign Guedes for bargain fee Cadena Ser claims that once Traore is moved on, Lage can then bring the 24-year-old Valencia attacker to Molineux for just £22 million. That really is outstanding value for a player with his quality. The 24-capped Portugal international can play anywhere along the front line and has ...
Alan Nixon: NUFC & Wolves plot late move for free La Liga attacker, Hasenhuttl keen too
Newcastle United, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Valencia attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. The South Korean international is available on a free after the La Liga outfit decided to terminate his contract, and he is also wanted by Mallorca. A late summer swoop is on the cards for the Asian, and the Premier League trio are now looking to win the race for his signature. Wolves Southampton and Newcastle taking a look at a late move for Kang-In Lee. Valencia midfielder. South Korean international. Being freed. Mallorca also trying. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Free https://t.co/QSgmPMXTtc — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Sportslens View The 20-year-old will be looking to prove himself elsewhere afte...
Report: Wolves prepare £21.4m offer for 24-year-old, they’re £4m short of asking price
Wolverhampton Wanderers will have to pay £25.6 million for Goncalo Guedes according to a report from Super Deporte. The Black Country out are believed to only be willing to pay £21.4 million for the Portuguese attacker, however. Bruno Lage clearly wants to bolster his attacking wide areas at Molineux before the transfer window slams shut. Adama Traore has been heavily linked with an exit from Wolves this summer (The Times). And if the former Barcelona winger leaves Wolves this summer, it seems as though Lage has his eyes set on Guedes as a replacement. There could be a problem on the horizon for the Black Country outfit, however. Guedes will cost Wolves £25.6 million That’s according to Super Deporte. It is suggested that Wolves are prepared to pay just over £21 million for the winger. It ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers pushing to sign versatile attacker, ready to pay between €25-30m – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are aiming to land the signature of Valencia forward Goncalo Guedes before the transfer deadline, Goal claims. The Portugal international has been a key player for Los Che over the years, registering 23 goals and 24 assists from 137 appearances in all competitions. The La Liga club are not actively looking to sell him, but the need to balance their books could tempt them to sanction his sale to Wolves this month. Wolves are planning a bid between €25-30 million. Guedes’ agent Jorge Mendes has a good working relationship with both clubs and will facilitate the deal. Sportslens view: There are no surprises with the transfer link, given Mendes has brought several Portuguese players to the Midlands outfit over the past four years. The negotiations could be straight...
Spurs will strike gold if Mendes-Nuno combo can seal deal for £34m La Liga star – SL View
The task of rebuilding the squad won’t be easy for Nuno Espirito Santo, even if Fabio Paratici is there to help him out, especially with Tottenham Hotspur operating on a tight budget. With Nuno’s arrival, Spurs have also opened the door for super-agent Jorge Mendes to bring his clients to the north London club. And it seems, Mendes is playing a key role to bring Goncalo Guedes to Tottenham this summer. According to a recent report from Super Deporte, Mendes is doing everything he can to take Guedes away from Valencia this summer to Tottenham. Guedes joined Valencia from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €40 million (£34 million) in 2018, after spending the previous campaign on loan at Los Che. He has scored 23 goals in 136 games for the club. Last season he scored five goals and pro...
Copa America: Ecuador ends Brazil’s winning run, qualify for quarterfinals
Brazil’s ten-game winning run came to an end after Ecuador earned a 1-1 draw in the final Copa America group game in Goiania. Coach Tite made ten changes from the midweek win over Colombia as Neymar, Casemiro, Thiago Silva and Richarlison were rested. The reigning champions had already booked their spot in the next round as group winners and Venezuela’s defeat to Peru, means Ecuador join Brazil in the final eight. And it was nearly the perfect start for Brazil as Renan Lodi broke clear down the left and looked to be bundled over inside the box within the opening minute. The referee and VAR disagreed. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo was then stretchered off on 17 minutes with a knee injury in a blow to Ecuador, with Angel Mena coming on. Then Ecuador skipper Enner Valencia came close to scoring t...
Barcelona are keen on Valencia star to challenge 32-year-old
Barcelona are interested in signing Valencia captain Jose Gaya as they look to improve their defensive options for next season, according to Mundo Deportivo. After finishing third in La Liga and failing to challenge for the Champions League, the Blaugrana are looking to make wholesale changes to their squad this summer. The club have already taken steps to improve their defence by signing Emerson Royal from Real Betis. If Gaya arrives at Camp Nou he will be competing with Jordi Alba, who has been a regular in the club’s first-team since he arrived from Valencia in 2012. Now 32-years-old, they need to bring in someone who can provide the Spaniard with competition while also serving as his potential long-term replacement. While Valencia finished 13th in the Spanish top-flight last season, Ga...
Real Madrid sweating on key star’s fitness, Barcelona trio miss crucial game
The La Liga season continues apace over the next few days, with the 35th round of fixtures featuring some crucial match-ups. It could be a pivotal few days for La Liga results, with the top four sides set to face each other this weekend. Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona on Saturday afternoon hoping to hang onto their place at the top of the La Liga table. Diego Simeone’s side are two points ahead of Barca and Real Madrid heading into the weekend, and a win at the Nou Camp would put them in a strong position. Martin Braithwaite, Philippe Coutinho and Ansu Fati miss out for the home team, while Renan Lodi is the only doubt for Atletico. Sevilla visit Madrid on Sunday evening, knowing that anything less than a victory will end their faint title hopes. The Andalusian side are six points off...
Club plan bid for £20m Everton star, Ancelotti feels he is ‘error prone’ – report
Valencia are lining up a summer move for Everton centre-back Yerry Mina, Football Insider reports. The Colombian is currently in his third campaign with the Toffees and has registered 73 appearances across all competitions. 20 of those outings have come in the Premier League this term, but he has largely been injured or on the bench in recent months. Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey and Michael Keane appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order, and he could be on the move this summer. Valencia are planning an approach for his services. The Toffees are said to value Mina at £20 million, but he could be sold for less. While manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Mina is physically suited for the league, he personally feels the Colombian defender is ‘too erratic and error-prone’. Sportslens view:...
Juan Mata set for Manchester United contract extension
Getty Images Spanish international Juan Mata looks set to be offered a shock contract extension at Manchester United. The 32-year old has seen his first team role steadily reduced under boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the former Chelsea star only making four Premier League starts in 2020/21. However, Solskjaer is keen to retain his experience at Old Trafford and the club will enter into talks over a new deal this summer. According to reports from the Daily Star, Mata’s current contract ends in July, but United will activate their rolling option to extend it by a further 12 months ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. Solskjaer is unlikely to offer anything more than an additional year to the ex Valencia schemer with Mata rumoured to be open to staying in England for another season. He has been li...
