Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is a big doubt for the Spanish champions ahead of their Copa Del Rey final clash with Valencia. The former Liverpool player might miss that game after he suffered a thigh injury in the league win over Getafe. The win over Champions League chasers Getafe came at a big cost following the injury to Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian international was replaced by Nelson Semedo after 69 minutes as a result of the injury and he’s now a big doubt for the Copa Del Rey final meeting with Valencia on May 25. After the game which Barcelona won 2-0, the Spanish La Liga champions confirmed that Coutinho will miss the next ten days as a result of the injury. Confusion trails future of United target at Real Madrid He’s … [Read more...]
Euro Giants Set To Complete €30m Deal For Man United Target
Barcelona have upped their interest in Manchester United target and Benfica defender Nelson Semedo, according to reports. The 21-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from the Catalan giants but with Manchester United to contend with, following reports that the Red Devils have held talks with the Portuguese giants during their negotiations while discussing their deal for Victor Lindelof. Barca are believed to have ended their interest in Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin and views the defender as a good alternative at the right back position. Reports in Portuguese outlet Record claimed that Barcelona are considering a fresh move for Semedo and have launched €30m offer for the Portugal international.\ Spanish radio station RAC1 have also claimed … [Read more...]
Man United Prepare £30m Bid For Brazilian Defender
Manchester United are preparing a £30million move for Benfica defender Nelson Semendo, according to reports. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the Brazilian youngster since the last January window, with reports that they had an agreement with Benfica over the fullback during their negotiations for Victor Lindelof in the winter. Following the arrival of Lindelof earlier this summer, there have being increased speculations that United will move Semedo to bolster their options at the right back position. The 23-year-old has made 64 appearances for the Portuguese giants since he broke into the first team in 2015 as many fans and pundits alike have tipped him for greater success. Reports in Portuguese outlet O Jogo claim that United boss, Jose … [Read more...]
Manchester United Target In Advanced Talks To Join Spanish Giant
Barcelona are in advanced talks to seal £43millon transfer move for Benfica defender, Nelson Semedo, according to reports. The right-back was believed to be a long-term target for Manchester United since the last January transfer window, with reports that the Red Devils made an initial approach to Benfica over the signature of the defender during the window while they also failed in their bid to sign teammate, Victor Lindelof who was also keen on joining United both the two club could not agree on a deal. Reports in Record claim that Barcelona have now moved ahead of Manchester United in the pursuit of Semedo, after meeting with Benfica who are ready to lower their asking price for the full back and will do business for a reported £43million despite his release … [Read more...]
Manchester United Are Regarded Favourites To Sign $48Million Star Player
It is a known thing that English Premier League giants Manchester United have been tracking Benfica right back Nelson Semedo for quite some time. And right now, the Portuguese international is back again in the limelight. A new report (SW via Sport) stated that La Liga giants Barcelona want to sign a top right full back come next summer and Nelson Semedo is their priority. Manchester United however are reportedly ready to meet Benfica’s asking price of €40 million to hire the services of the 23-year-old star. And even though the red devils now have a strong contender for the defender in Barcelona, if we should take into consideration the reports published in the past two months, it might be safe to say that United are favorites to beat Barca and secure his … [Read more...]