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 interested in the signing of two Barcelona stars Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho. Watford to lose wonderkid to Man United Arsenal legend reveals who pushed Aaron Ramsey Zinedine Zidane again, makes his choice … [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 two-window transfer ban by world’s football governing body FIFA for their misgivings in relation to the signing of underage players. Arsenal’s bid to land new defender is making progress after the latest reports … [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 initially at loggerheads with his club after his request for a pay rise cum new contract was not granted. Liverpool could lose signing this box-to-box midfield maestro. The Croatian midfielder was then linked with major … [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 joined by the Red Devils who are keen also, on his signature. Arsenal to offer star player for Liverpool defender Ivan Rakitic has got a contract running with the La Liga giants until July 2021 but he might not see … [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 Barcelona. French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have also been touted as a possible transfer destination for Coutinho. PSG Lining Up Bid For £30m Chelsea Willian It was revealed that £86m would be enough … [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 transfer made him the third most expensive player in world football behind the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) duo of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Arsenal star on his way out, will he be missed? His struggles at Barcelona … [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 failure in that regard. Real Madrid have sorely missed Cristiano Ronaldo who joined Italian Serie A champions Juventus in a club-record deal worth €100m. Why Sanchez has finally lost his place at United Gareth … [Read more...]