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Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd increase offer for Bruno Fernandes to ward off Barcelona

Manchester United have increased their bid to Sporting for Bruno Fernandes twice in the past 24 hours, the second for a deal which could be worth 80m euros. After weeks of negotiations, Ed Woodward has reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon's director Hugo Viana which could see the Red devils pay an initial fee of 55m euros plus add-ons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting would receive a further 10m euros from United if Fernandes reaches some targets and an additional 15m euros if more difficult targets are met. It is understood these clauses include the player winning the Ballon d'Or. Barcelona have offered a slightly higher fee for Fernandes, however a significant part of that figure would not be paid until the summer window. It appear...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer confirms Alexis Sanchez will return to Man Utd

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will return to Old Trafford after his loan spell at Inter. Sanchez has only scored once in seven matches for Inter Milan, with niggling injuries and fitness issues restricting his contribution to the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanchez had been tipped to secure a permanent transfer away from Manchester at the end of the campaign, but Solskjaer is adamant that he still has a future at United. The Norwegian told a press conference on Tuesday: "Alexis will come back in the summer and will prove you all wrong." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer has conceded they are still on the lookout for "one or two things" amid an injury ...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona make bid for Man Utd target Bruno Fernandes

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal to sign Manchester United key target Bruno Fernandes. According to Sky Sports News, Barca have proposed signing him this summer window until 2025 but will loan him to Valencia until the end of the 2020-21 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Catalans are currently in talks with Valencia over a deal to sign Rodrigo and reports in Spain claim they are hoping this new proposal can help get the deal done. United and Sporting remain apart in their valuations for Bruno Fernandes despite protracted talks over a deal to England this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Thursday the two teams were £10m apart in their valuation with the Red dev...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd want Alexis Sanchez back next season

Premier League, Seria A

Manchester United have reportedly told Alexis Sanchez that he will be expected back at Old Trafford in the summer. The 31-year-old is currently spending the campaign on loan at Inter Milan, although his season has been severely cut short after undergoing ankle surgery in October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serie A side do not have an option to buy Sanchez once his loan spell ends. And according to ESPN, the Red devils have decided to throw Sanchez a lifeline by giving him an opportunity to impress during pre-season training. The report claims that Manchester United remain open to offers for the forward, but will not allow him leave for a cut-price fee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alexis Sanchez will still ...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Juventus star Emre Can set to join Borussia Dortmund

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Seria A

Emre Can is close to completing a transfer move from Juventus to Borussia Dortmund, according to reports. Negotiations between the teams recommenced on Monday after they were halted momentarily on Sunday due to Juventus' match against Napoli in which the former lost 2-1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old midfielder arrived in Italy on a free transfer from Liverpool in 2018 and has scored four goals in 45 games for the reigning Italian champions. Can, who is under a deal at the Allianz Stadium until June 2022, has played in eight of Juventus' 21 league games this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Germany midfielder missed out on Juventus' 2-1 league defeat on Sunday against Napoli due to illnes...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Pablo Mari’s move to Arsenal on verge of collapse as he heads back to Brazil

Transfer Info, Premier League

A Flamengo director has claimed that Arsenal moved the goalposts in the deal to sign Pablo Mari to the Emirates, with the transfer now in serious doubt. Mari arrived in London on Saturday for his medical after the gunners technical director Edu Gaspar had agreed a deal with Flamengo to sign him on loan with an option to make it a full transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No problems were anticipated but the defender is now back in Brazil after a late hitch. A Flamengo director said: 'We expect him at Ninho do Urubu this afternoon (to start pre-season). We had agreed to sell him for a fee, he arrived in London, Arsenal changed (the terms). Flamengo is a serious club.' According to reports, Mari had his medical and was set to sign with friends e...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldinho reveals his home country is crazy about Martinelli & backs him to emulate Ronaldo

Premier League, Trending

Ronaldinho has predicted that Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli can emulate another Brazilian legend Ronaldo to become the best player in the world. Former World Cup star Ronaldinho says the Brazilian teenager has got all of the attributes to follow in the footsteps of ex-Brazil star Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ex-Inter Milan and Barcelona striker Ronaldo became one of the all-time greats during an outstanding career and Ronaldinho can see similarities in Martinelli. Ronaldinho said: “We as Brazilians are very excited about him and his future. It is one thing to have the talent - but another at the age of 18 to have the confidence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “He reminds me of Ronaldo his first season...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Greenwood becomes youngest United player to hit milestone in 36 years

Premier League

Manchester United destroyed Tranmere Rovers 6-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup, with Mason Greenwood also among those that found the back of the net. Greenwood’s second half penalty – given after Tahith Chong was brought down by Tranmere goalkeeper Scott Davies – was his 10th goal of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He’s the youngest Manchester United player ever to score 10 goals for the team since Norman Whiteside in 1984 – around 36 years ago. Just 13 of his 34 matches for the club have come from the start of games, making his 10-goal haul all the more impressive from him. Harry Maguire opened the scoring from distance – his first goal for Manchester United – before Diogo Dalot scored from the right-hand side of the box. ...

Jan262020 by JBNo Comments

Sporting respond to Man Utd’s improved transfer offer for Bruno Fernandes

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reportedly lodged a fresh £46.4million offer to sign Bruno Fernandes – but Sporting Lisbon are holding out for a fee of £50.6m for their playmaker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been desperate to add an attacking midfielder to his team this January window – as he plans for United’s long-term future without Pogba – and Fernandes has been identified as the club’s key target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting received a £42.5m offer from the Red devils for the 25-year-old last week, but the Portuguese side had no interest in selling the player at that price. However, United remain confident of reaching an agreement this window, with Sporting beginning to lower their demands for the Portugese player. (adsbygoogle = win...

Jan252020 by JBNo Comments

Flamengo defender Pablo Mari in London for Arsenal medical

Transfer Info, Premier League

Pablo Mari has arrived in London for a medical at the Emirates, with Arsenal in talks with Flamengo to sign the centre-back on loan. The gunners are looking to sign the Spaniard defender on loan until the end of the campaign with an option to buy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pablo Mari signed a contract with current Premier League champions Manchester City in 2016, but never actually played for the Blues. He went out on loan for three successive years to Girona, NAC and Deportivo La Coruna, before signing for Flamengo on a permanent deal last summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old would become Mikel Arteta's first signing since taking over from Emery as Arsenal's manager in December. Mari...