Manchester United have already given up on keeping France international Paul Pogba at the club beyond this summer transfer window as he is already keen on joining Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. Efforts have been made by the Red Devils to convince the star player into making a decision to remain at the club but that is not working and the only option left for the Red Devils to make is to secure a replacement for the star player. Out of other names that have been linked to the Old Trafford, Mundo Deportivo report the Red Devils are more … [Read more...]
Barcelona To Sell 31-Year-Old Chelsea Target For Right Offer
Spanish champions Barcelona have concluded plans to sell midfielder Ivan Rakitic this summer if they receive the right offer for the Croatian World Cup star. This is according to Spanish media portal Cadena SER which claimed that the Catalan giants would sanction the sale of Ivan Rakitic if they receive an appropriate offer for him. Ivan Rakitic has been linked with several clubs on the European football stage including Chelsea though the Blues will have to sort out their transfer ban before any transfer is possible. Chelsea were handed a … [Read more...]
Deal Off: No Barcelona Exit For Chelsea Target
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has reiterated his desire to stay at the club beyond this summer despite the intense transfer links involving him and a possible move away from the Spanish La Liga outfit. According to Spanish media portal Marca, Ivan Rakitic wants to stay at the club until the end of his contract at Spanish champions Barcelona. The Croatian international told reporters in his latest interview monitored by Marca that he would like to stay at the Nou Camp until his Barcelona contract expires in 2021. Ivan Rakitic was … [Read more...]
United eyeing another Barcelona player
Man United were initially linked with a move for Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho but there are fears that they might not win in the race as he might not leave Camp Nou anymore. However, the Red Devils are now being linked with a move for Croatia international Ivan Rakitic who is suggested to be available in the coming summer transfer window. A number of clubs have been linked with the signature of the Barcelona midfielder with Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan tipped to be leading in the race but they have now been … [Read more...]
£86m Chelsea Target Wants Man Utd Transfer
West London giants Chelsea have been dealt a big transfer blow in the wake of the news that Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho prefers a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United if he decides to leave his club this summer. Popular media outlet Goal claim that Brazilian international Coutinho has already told his friends that he prefers a move to Old Trafford. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of this summer’s transfer window. He has struggled to make a positive impact at … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Booed In Rayo Vallecano Win
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was booed by his own fans following his performance during the win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night. Coutinho largely struggled against Rayo Vallecano before he was replaced by Ivan Rakitic in the dying moments of the game. The Brazilian international has not been able to justify his hefty price tags at Barcelona and that has left many fans frustrated. Coutinho moved to Barcelona in January 2018 after the Catalan giants paid €160m to secure his transfer from Premier League giants Liverpool. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Labelled ‘Failure’ At Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been branded a failure by French football legend Marcel Desailly following his poor form for the club in recent games. Marcel Desailly was part of the France squad that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup tournament on home soil by beating the then world champions Brazil 3-0 in their final clash. He talked about Gareth Bale and Real Madrid while he was on BeIN Sport. According to him, Real Madrid expected Gareth Bale to step up for the club in the wake of the exit of former talisman but the Welshman has been a … [Read more...]
Man United Considering Approach For Ivan Rakitic
Three-time European champions Manchester United are said to be considering an approach for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. According to popular English news outlet Daily Mail, Manchester United have serious interest in the Croatian international player and they want to make a move for him. It was also revealed that Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are favourites for Rakitic who has a Barcelona contract that does not expire until the end of the 2020/21 campaign. He could be linked up with international teammates Marcelo Brozovic and … [Read more...]
Man United still keen on this Barcelona star
It is claimed that Manchester United are still keen on the signature of Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic and they are believed to be keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer winter window. Ivan Rakitic has been linked away from the Camp Nou since the last winter transfer window and it has become more likely he would be leaving the club now with the signature of Ajax star Frenkie de Jong who could now be more considered for the middle while the Spanish giants are also looking forward to landing Saul Niguez from Sevilla in the coming summer window. … [Read more...]
Bayern Join Race To Sign £44m-rated Chelsea Target
German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona following his contract standoff with the Nou Camp outfit. According to the publication from Diario Sport, Bayern Munich will battle Italian Serie giants Inter Milan for his services. Ivan Rakitic has previously linked with a transfer to the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are said to be keen on the experienced Croatian international … [Read more...]
Agent Rules Out Chelsea Move For Midfield Maestro
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic will stay at the club beyond this summer according to his agent Arturo Canales who was reacting to transfer rumours linking him with a move to Premier League giants Chelsea. Earlier transfer reports had claimed that the Blues are eyeing a summer move for the Croatian international star as a possible replacement for Cesc Fabregas who joined French Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco during the winter transfer window. Canales spoke about his client during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport as he said that it would … [Read more...]
Why United are no longer favourites in 30-year-old pursuit
The future of Croatia international star Ivan Rakitic is still unclear at the Spanish La Liga outfit as he frequently linked away from the club. It was reported in the last winter transfer window that the Barcelona star will be heading to the English Premier League to join United but that did not happen as speculated. The Red Devils were reported to be keen on his signature and ready to wait until the summer window to land him to the Old Trafford after missing out in the winter window. £35m-rated Chelsea defender wants out of Stamford … [Read more...]
Barca dash Liverpool hope, said they never had the intention of selling £125 million target
A new report from the Spanish club, Barcelona have disclosed that they never had the intention of selling Croatia international, Ivan Rakitic. English football clubs, Liverpool alongside Man United and French club, PSG had shown interest in the 30 years old star but with a report from Barca sports director, Pep Segura, he made it know that they have never had the intentions of letting go of Ivan Rakitic. This came after Diaro Sport had claimed Barca will sell the Croatia star after the world cup in Russia. It was reported that PSG had shown … [Read more...]
Manchester United Have Reportedly ‘Opened Talks’ To Sign Midfield Maestro
Barcelona star player Ivan Rakitic has been heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou long before this moment, and it appears his time at Barca is actually coming to a close. Recent reports circulating in the Spanish media suggest all may not be fine with him currently at Camp Nou. Don Balon insisted that the talented midfielder is no longer comfortable with manager Ernesto Valverde at the club, and he could leave Barca at the end of this season as it was claimed Ivan has ‘opened talks’ about a possible switch to Manchester United when … [Read more...]
Klopp To Bring This World Class Midfielder To Anfield For Liverpool
Klopp is ready to sign a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, and there are reports Liverpool wants to bring Ivan Rakitic from Camp Nou down to Anfield. According to reports circulating in Spain, the likes of Arsenal and Juventus are also interested in signing the player. However, last month, Don Balon made it known that the talented midfielder likes Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp - which has given Liverpool an edge over the rest. According to Diario Gol, Ivan is aware of the fact that Phillipe could take his place at Camp Nou, and he is looking … [Read more...]
Liverpool Ready To Sign Superb Star As Countiho’s Replacement
Despite seeing three big-money bids rejected by Liverpool during the past summer transfer window, La Liga giants Barcelona remain keen on signing Phillipe Coutinho and are ready to negotiate with the premier league club once more in January. The talented Brazilian is constantly linked with the Camp Nou club, and we can't wait to see Liverpool's response when the winter transfer window is opened. Coutinho has been impressive at Anfield this season so far and, definitely, many Liverpool fans would support the idea of keeping him at the club to … [Read more...]
Ivan Rakitic Set To Join Liverpool Because Of Philippe Coutinho
Jurgen Klopp is expected to take full advantage of the upcoming January transfer window to reinforce his squad, and should in case Philippe Coutinho leaves, he must bring in another superb midfielder to replace the samba playmaker. There were reports in the media that Barcelona are still keen on bringing the player over to Camp Nou, and it is likely that Ivan Rakitic leaves the club. According to the Daily Mail, Rakitic does not want to play second fiddle to Phil and moving to Anfield could be an option for him. It was also stated that the … [Read more...]