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...]
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 Ivan Perisic at Inter Milan. Romelu Lukaku makes “Ronaldo transfer decision” Brozovic, Perisic and Rakitic played their respective parts as Croatia surprisingly reached the final of last summer’s FIFA World Cup … [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. Barcelona, PSG To Battle For £72m Liverpool Target This therefore gives the hint that Barcelona could be tempted to have him leave the club so as to cash in on him as he is already 30 and will be rounding up his … [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 midfielder. Liverpool Plotting £36m Transfer For World Cup Winner Rakitic was part of the Croatian squad that stunned the entire footballing world by reaching the final of last summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in … [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 be difficult for Rakitic to leave Spain in the summer. Croatian World Cup star Ivan Rakitic had earlier addressed rumours linking him with an exit from Barcelona last week. Why Mourinho would be proud despite United … [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 Bridge Suggestions are that the arrival of Frenkie de Jong has further frustrated the stay of Ivan Rakitic at the Camp Nou and he could n longer be amongst the favourites owing to his age. With Ivan Rakitic seeming to … [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 a willingness to meet Barcelona release clause of £125 million for the 30-year-old. However, Segura acknowledged there were foreign interest for Ivan Rakitic but he was never going to be sold. Segura in a statement … [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 summer comes. Bayern Munich are understood to be interested in signing the player also. There were widespread speculations the Bundesliga giants could bring Rakitic over to Munich with around €80m. Before Phillipe … [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 to leave the club. Although Countiho isn't eligible to play for Barcelona in the Champions League this season, it was suggested that Rakitic is worried the Brazilian could be the manager's preferred option in domestic … [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 help finish the season well and good. But the Catalan giants seem to be desperate on getting Philippe's signature and are even ready to send one of their current players over to Anfield. Barcelona have offered the … [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 Croatian international could be used as part of the deal to lure Coutinho from Liverpool. Rakitic is a superb midfielder who has won every major title with Barcelona, and he will definitely add lots of quality to … [Read more...]