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Jul162021 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez says Atletico Madrid are ‘kicking him out’ as he nears Barcelona move

La Liga

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has claimed the club are 'kicking him out' as he closes in on a switch to Barcelona, according to reports. The two teams are in advanced talks over the midfielder's future that will see Antoine Griezmann move in the opposite direction to Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga giants are desperate to trim their wage bill and Griezmann currently remains one of the highest earners on £345,000-per-week. Saul has spent his entire senior career with Atletico Madrid after making his debut in 2012. And the fan favourite has played 337 games for the club having won the league title, Copa del Rey and Europa League twice. As news spread around the club of Saul's potential exit, fans were desperate to convince ...

Jul152021 by JBNo Comments

Tammy Abraham in shock move to Arsenal from Chelsea

Premier League

Arsenal have registered their interest in signing Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, according to reports. Chelsea are looking to sell Abraham this summer as the England striker failed to secure a regular role in the team after Thomas Tuchel replaced Lampard as manager at the end of January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues are holding out for a £40m transfer fee for Abraham, with West Ham and Aston Villa already believed to be in the running to sign the player. But according to The Telegraph, the Gunners are also interested in signing Abraham, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan and idolised Thierry Henry while growing up. However, the report claims that the London club will need to sell players first before they can meet Chelsea’s £40million valuation. ...

Jul152021 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund respond as Chelsea include two players in Erling Haaland offer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund have rejected Chelsea’s attempt to include two players as part of their offer to sign Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports. The Norwegian star is Chelsea's top target to bolster his attack, while the Blues owner Roman Abramovich is also intent on bringing the winger to the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund, however, are insistent that Haaland will remain with them for at least one more campaign as any possible deal for the player would cost Chelsea in the region of £150million. According to Sky Germany, the London side have attempted to offset that cost by offering Dortmund the chance to sign Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi as part of the deal for the player. However, Dortmund have reportedly ‘waved o...

Jul152021 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland issues response to Chelsea transfer speculation

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has opened the door on a possible transfer by refusing to rule out a move to Chelsea. The Norwegian star is the most sought after player in world football after a stunning 18 months in Germany. He has scored 57 goals in 59 matches, ascending to one of Europe’s best strikers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bundesliga side have been steadfast in their insistence Haaland will remain at the club, despite interest from the Premier League. Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for the attacker, as they search for long-term options in the striker position. But Pep Guardiola has hinted Man City may not be able to afford the fee that Haaland would command, while the Red devi...

Jul152021 by JBNo Comments

Raphael Varane delivers huge transfer boost to Man Utd

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are closer to signing Raphael Varane and the player has made it clear he is not using the Premier League club to land a bigger contract with Real Madrid, according to reports. United have already agreed a £72.9m deal with Dortmund for Jadon Sancho this summer and have now turned their attention to signing a new defender to partner Harry Maguire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Varane – who is out of contract with Real Madrid next summer – has long been their number one target, though there were concerns over the logistics of any deal. But now Spanish radio show El Transistor on Onda Cero claim Varane’s move to United is a virtual formality and his representatives are already deep in talks with the Red devils. The club’s hierarchy had ...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

Jadon Sancho breaks silence on racist abuse after England penalty miss

Bundesliga, Premier League

Jadon Sancho has issued an apology to his team-mates and fans after his missed penalty in England’s Euro 2020 defeat to Italy. The 21-year-old was introduced by Gareth Southgate in the dying moments of the game at Wembley and stepped up to take England’s third penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho, Saka and Rashford all went on to receive racist messages in the hours that followed which has led to increase in pressure on social media companies to tackle abuse, much of which comes from anonymous accounts. Sancho took to Instagram for the first time on Wednesday and began his lengthy statement by saying sorry to those he feel he ‘let down’ with his missed spot-kick. ‘I’ve had a couple of days to reflect on Sunday’s final and still feel a mix of...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

Griezmann set to leave Barcelona in swap deal for Atletico Madrid star

La Liga

Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of returning to Atletico Madrid with Saul Niguez heading in the opposite direction to Barcelona, according to reports. Griezmann moved to Barcelona in 2019 after they paid his £107m buyout clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Frenchman has struggled to make an impact at Camp Nou and has only helped Barca win the Copa del Rey during his two years at the club. According to Spanish radio station Cope, both Griezmann and Saul have approved the deal and the two teams are close to an agreement. The report claims that Barca would see around €12m (£10.2m) per season reduced from their wage bill once Griezmann leaves the Spanish club and Saul arrives. Griezmann is now on holida...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

‘Imbecile’ – Real Madrid president Perez caught insulting Ronaldo & Mourinho in leaked audio

La Liga

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has been caught on tape labelling Cristiano Ronaldo an ‘imbecile’ & Jose Mourinho ‘abnormal’. An audio emerged of him calling club legends Raul and Iker Casillas the ‘biggest frauds’ in Real Madrid history and now more tapes have been leaked. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This time, Perez blasted Ronaldo and former manager Mourinho when they were still at Santiago Bernabeu in 2012. "He is mad," Perez said of Ronaldo in tapes released by El Confidencial. "This chap is an imbecile, he is ill. "Why do you think he does that foolish thing?" Ronaldo and Mourinho are currently both represented by Jorge Mendes, who Perez also fumes about in the leaked audios. "Mendes does not order him, nor does he order Mourinho wh...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

‘Nobody has won more than me’ – Jorginho rates his own chances of winning the Ballon d’Or

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho believes he could be in the running to win the Ballon d’Or after winning the European Championships with Italy. He also lifted the Champions League trophy with Chelsea earlier this year and stood out in a superb Italy team that won the Euros. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jorginho will be competing with players like Lionel Messi, who just won the Copa America with Argentina, and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or. Chiellini reveals he cursed Bukayo Saka before he missed the penalty in Euro 2020 final Man Utd hire Chelsea coach to improve specific area of Solskjaer’s team Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich releases funds for £150m Erling Haaland bid But the 29-year-old believes no other player has had a bet...

Jul142021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho explains Man Utd problem amid Jadon Sancho’s imminent arrival

Premier League

Jose Mourinho believes the arrival of Jadon Sancho at Old Trafford could have a negative impact on Mason Greenwood’s progression at the club. Sancho underwent his medical with Manchester United on Tuesday and they are expected to complete their £73.1m deal to sign the Dortmund star this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho has been Solskjaer’s number one target to bolster the Red devils' right flank this summer transfer window. Chiellini reveals he cursed Bukayo Saka before he missed the penalty in Euro 2020 final Man Utd hire Chelsea coach to improve specific area of Solskjaer’s team England players ‘shocked’ by Gareth Southgate decision in Italy defeat And the winger’s versatility means he will be competing for a place in United’s att...