FC Porto defender Eder Militao has signed for European champions Real Madrid ahead of other interested clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea. His transfer was announced earlier on Thursday evening and he’s expected to join the Los Merengues at the end of this season. The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a six-year deal until 2025 in a transfer reported to be around €50m. Eder Militao would be a fantastic addition to the Real Madrid setup under new manager Zinedine Zidane. This player finally tempts Chelsea and others to make an … [Read more...]
Liverpool join Real Madrid and Manchester United in race to sign this defender
It was Manchester United who first showed interest in Porto's defender Eder Militao but the Red Devils didn't make any official bid for his signature. Manchester Evening News reported last week that Solskjaer is looking to sanction Marcos Rojo's move out of Anfield in order to add the quality defender to his defensive setup. Some days after United's speculated interest in the 21-year-old centre-back, the report emerged from Spain that Real Madrid were also keen to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu. Don Balon reported last Wednesday that the … [Read more...]
‘Eder Militao is going nowhere’ — player’s agent
Manchester United have encountered a major setback in their race to sign Porto centre-back /defensive midfielder Eder Militao as his agent confirmed the player his staying with the Portuguese club for the rest of the season. According to Militao's agent Giuliano Bertolucci, the Brazilian is not concerned about rumours linking him with a move to either United or Real Madrid at the ongoing transfer window. It was reported during the week that Solskjaer is interested in the 24-year-old midfielder and he wants his employers to make a swift move … [Read more...]
Liverpool Target Picks Premier League Move Over La Liga
FC Porto defender Eder Militao has opted for a move to the Premier League over the Spanish La Liga according to widespread media reports. According to the publication from the Daily Star, the Brazilian international has set his sights on a move to the top flight of English football despite the interest of European champions Real Madrid FC of Spain. Premier League sides like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all been touted as possible transfer destinations for the player. The 20-year-old has been in very good form for his FC … [Read more...]
Liverpool will sign this defender next week — Report
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp continues to face injury crisis as another defender joins his team's injury list. Alexander-Anold has joined the Reds list of injured players and he's expected to be sidelined for one month. Dejan Lovren, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip have been on the sidelines for some weeks due to injury, the England youngster has further added to Klopp's worries. Reacting to the unfortunate happenings at Anfield, highly regarded journalist Duncan Castles lament the Reds are very unfortunate to lose such important player at this … [Read more...]
United, Madrid set to clash over £20-year-old South American star
There is expected to be a battle between English Premier League side Manchester United and Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid over the pursuit of FC Porto central defender Eder Militao. Recent reports claim that the two European sides are keen to land the £20-year-old South American youngster as they hope to add more strength to their defence having seen his quality this season. The report claims that Eder Militao is ready to move should the right offer arrive on the table of the South American club in this winter transfer window. The … [Read more...]
Manchester United clash with Real Madrid for “world-class defender”
Manchester United are undeniably poor at the back, they've conceded 31 goals in the League this season as they sit in the sixth position behind Arsenal. Ashley Young is in his early 30s and he is linked with a move to Serie A clubs including Napoli and Roma. On the other hand, Real Madrid, just like United, are having a nightmarish season under Santiago Solari. They are in the fourth position on the league log and that's not good for a club of their calibre. The European Champions have struggled to replace former talismanic striker … [Read more...]
Liverpool Face Spanish Competition For FC Porto Defender
Five-time European champions Liverpool have to reportedly see off the competition from Spain in the bid to sign Brazilian international player Eder Militao. Eder Militao plays his club football for Portuguese Super League champions and Champions League campaigners FC Porto at the moment. Popular English news portal Daily Mirror has revealed that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have joined Liverpool in the race to sign the talented defender. Eder Militao started his football career at right-back at Brazilian Serie A club Sao Paulo and has … [Read more...]
United permitted to sign Eder Militao
Manchester United will now have the permission to speak with FC Porto star Eder MIlitao in some days coming after he failed to agree on a new deal with the club. Reporters according to Correio da Manha hint that Eder MIlitao’s refusal to open a new deal is largely related to the fact that he is carried away by the speculations linking him to the Old Trafford. The star player’s contract expects to run out at the end of the season which makes the club desperate to lure him into extending his deal before the new year. United ready to hand … [Read more...]
United in line to sign £20m-rated Brazilian
English Premier League side Manchester United are believed to be in line for the signature of Porto defender Eder Militao as they seek to strengthen their defence. The Red Devils are also expected to face battle from the West London side Chelsea as they are also reported to be interested in a deal for the Brazilian international. In addition to having lesser quality at the defence, United are believed to be close to losing out on Eric Bailly and Phil Jones who are pushing for an exit away from the club. Big target makes choice between … [Read more...]
United change direction in pursuit of defensive target
Manchester United were earlier reported to be interested in adding Kalidou Koulibaly to their team in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks but that will no longer happen as they have now turned their attention on Porto defender Eder Militao. With suggestions that the Red Devils will not be able to secure the signature of Kalidou Koulibaly, it has been reported that they have shifted their attention and will now make a bid for Porto man Eder Militao. The Red Devils are having one of their worst starts this season with the … [Read more...]
Manchester United eyeing move for Porto defender Eder Militao
Reports according to the Daily Record, reveal that Manchester United are in the pursuit of Porto defender Eder Militao ahead of the winter transfer market which reopens in coming weeks. United are in search of quality defenders to help stop conceding goals as they have had inconsistent results so far this season. Before the international break, the Red Devils were defeated 3-1 by rivals Manchester City and they returned again to play a goalless draw against Crystal Palace. The Portuguese boss has blamed his poor defence for the bad season … [Read more...]