Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has taken a swipe at Man United after his team recorded a 1-0 win at the Old Trafford in the Champions League game. An own goal by Jordi Alba was enough for the LA Liga outfit to be able to pick all three points with an advantage ahead of the second leg. Jordi Alba stated that he would have loved his team to have a better advantage with more goals before the second leg but expressed his delight that they have been able to secure more wins. Arsenal emerge favourites for £50m-rated EPL star While admitting that his side were unable to express in their usual free attacking style, he noted that the game was a big one for both teams and they were trying to be cautious and not make mistakes, knowing that they are playing away … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi makes case for Arsenal star
Emerging reports from Spain reveals that Barcelona star Lionel Messi has urged the Spanish La Liga outfit to secure the signature of Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal in the coming summer window. Nacho Monreal has longed been linked with a move away from the North London outfit with expectations that he would leave after the first half of the league in the January winter transfer window but that did not happen eventually. The left full-back has been linked with a move to the Camp Nuo over the past weeks as a cover for Jordi Alba who recently is believed not to have a viable replacement at the club. Why Man United will regret snubbing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer It is reported that the Argentina international prefers the North London outfit player as he is known … [Read more...]
Jordi Alba hands hope to Arsenal after public statement
Arsenal’s long-term target Jordi Alba has handed hope to the North London club of a possible move in the nearest future. The 29-year-old has been interesting Gunners boss Unai Emery for some years now but he has been held back by the fact that the player was not ready to leave the La Liga giants Barcelona and is contracted to them until 2020. The situation seems to have changed for Jordi Alba at the Camp Nou and he is no longer sure of his future at the club which hands the North London club the opportunity to have the signature of their long-term target. Arsenal ready to replace Ospina with 21-year-old talent Also, it is reported that the La Liga outfit will be willing to let the player leave so as to cash in to be able to execute other transfer … [Read more...]
Man United make approach for £100-rated experience defender after defeat
Manchester United’s desperate need for a defender is looking more obvious by the day as they move round in search of a defender ahead of the winter transfer window which opens in coming months. This time around, they have turned their attention to Barcelona defender Jordi Alba and they are reported to have made a first approach for the Spanish defender. Manager Jose Mourinho has shown without apology that he has no fate in his defenders with his noise about adding options at the back. Luke Shaw is also not in his best form which makes it easy for the Portuguese to make a decision. Mourinho’s biggest transfer regret revealed The former Chelsea boss is of the opinion that the coming of the Barcelona man will add quality to his defence knowing that the … [Read more...]
Emery tells club to forget about this player
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has made it clear, how close full-back Nacho Monreal is to his heart, hence will not be allowed to leave the club. The Spanish full-back who has made three appearances in the Premier League including getting on the scoresheet has been identified as the player who is important to the current Arsenal team under the former PSG manager. Reports in Spain say Spanish giants are already keeping tab on the player and will not hesitate to grab the player for a deal. The 32-year-old is also believed to serve as a backup for first choice left-back Jordi Alba and to provide a good competition for the position. But Arsenal boss Emery has laid the speculations to rest by affirming his desire to keep Monreal at the Emirates with a new … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho wants to sign pacey left-back today
Jose Mourinho wants to sign Barcelona left back to spite Man City boss, Pep Guardiola Jose Mourinho led Manchester United squad want to make a come back in the coming EPL season as they came second on the table. The Red Devils are planning to make a change as they hope to unseat Premier League toppers, Manchester City. To achieve this, Jose Mourinho have been working hard to strengthen his defense area especially the club left back. The Portugal international has been linked with a move to sign Alex Sandro and Danny Rose but none of the previous deal had materialized. However, new report have made it known that Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move to sign Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba in an effort to spite and challenge Man City manager, Pep … [Read more...]
Manchester United Receive Boost To Sign Spanish Star With £25M After Mix-up With Manager
According to new reports, English premier league giants Manchester United are considering a summer bid for Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba. The Manchester Evening News stated that Alba would be keen on joining Manchester United, insisting that the Spanish star is an ‘admirer’ of Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. The left -back is presently with his national side for the international break and his comments appeared to aim a dig at the embattled Barcelona boss over his lack of playing time at the Spanish club. As things stands now, the talented player still has three years remaining on his current contract with the La Liga giants and he is reportedly valued at £25 million. But despite his contract, it was reported that the 28-year-old is very much unsettled … [Read more...]