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Aug72020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane reveals Gareth Bale ‘didn’t want to play’ against Man City

La Liga

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has revealed Gareth Bale was left out of the squad to face Manchester City because he "didn't want to play". Bale has become a peripheral figure at Real Madrid after falling out of favour under Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His omission from the team this week fuelled speculation over his future at the club and now Zidane has said it was the player's choice. Zidane said: "It was a personal conversation I had with him. He preferred not to play. The rest remains between me and him but he said he didn't want to." The La Liga champions are 2-1 down after the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie at Santiago Bernabeu in February. Zidane said Eden Hazard, who has had an injury-hit campaign, wa...

Aug62020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Reguilon speaks out on Chelsea transfer links

Premier League, La Liga

Sergio Reguilon is flattered by rumours linking him with Chelsea but says his only focus is on Sevilla’s Europa League run, which begins again on Thursday against Roma. The defender has enjoyed an outstanding campaign on loan from Real Madrid in Sevilla and has attracted the attention of Frank Lampard, who is eager to sign a new left-back this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Talks between Chelsea and Real over a £22.5m deal are reportedly at an ‘advanced stage’, with the Spanish player seen as a cheaper alternative to Chilwell. But for now Reguilon says he is ‘100% focused on the Roma game’ and will only make a decision on his future after Sevilla’s Europa League matches. Asked about interest from big sides like Chelsea, he told Marca: ‘If my...

Aug52020 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Reguilon wants Chelsea move after advanced talks

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Sergio Reguilon wants to sign for Chelsea after the club held advanced discussions to sign the Real Madrid left-back, according to reports. Frank Lampard is keen on signing a new left-back but the blues have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Ben Chilwell as Leicester want over £80m for the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been looking at other alternatives and Nicolas Tagliafico and Robin Gosens are other potential options. But according to ESPN, Chelsea are favourites to sign Reguilon and negotiations for the Madrid star are now at an ‘advanced stage’. The report claims the defender has the option of remaining with Sevilla but he wants to move to the Premier League. Chelsea are now in talks with Real Madrid to determine if the...

Aug42020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to outbid Everton for Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are set to outbid Premier League rivals Everton for Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, who was voted as "the best left-back in La Liga" last campaign. Last week Everton made an £18m offer for the Real Madrid academy product - who received rave reviews while he was on loan at Sevilla, helping the club to fourth place and qualification for the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea's interest in Reguilon may cast doubt over whether they will continue their pursuit of Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell - who might cost more than £80m. The two clubs have failed to reach a deal and are miles apart on a valuation - as Leicester are unwilling to allow the England international leave. For now, the blues have registered their ...

Aug22020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta orders move for Sevilla’s Diego Carlos to bolster Arsenal defence

Premier League, La Liga

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu are targeting the signing of Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, according to reports. The central defender had an outstanding campaign with Sevilla and has a £68million release clause in his current contract, which runs until 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool are also keen on signing the defender, who Jurgen Klopp sees as the perfect partner for Virgil van Dijk - who was instrumental to the Reds Premier League title triumph this season. According to the Telegraph, Arteta has already identified Carlos as a major part of his plans to overhaul the gummers' defence ahead of next season. Sevilla are ready to accept offers below the player's £68m buy-out clause and could accept a bid around ...

Jul312020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal offered chance to sign Coutinho for just £9million

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal could complete the signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona for a fee of only £9million, according to reports. The Brazil international is not believed to have a future at Barcelona after struggling to live up to expectations since his big-money transfer move from Liverpool in 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coutinho spent this campaign on loan at Bayern Munich but the Bundesliga side are not interested in making the deal permanent. The Independent claim Barcelona would be willing to allow Coutinho join Arsenal for £9m with Matteo Guendouzi going the other way. Guendouzi has not played for Arsenal since he lost his cool in the defeat to Brighton in June, and it is believed that Arteta wants him to leave. Barcelona are reported to be...

Jul292020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid chief gives Jan Oblak update over Chelsea move

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has said Jan Oblak is not for sale this summer amid transfer link to Chelsea. The 27-year-old keeper has emerged as one of the world's best in recent years, with Atletico set to demand that his £109m buyout clause is met before he can leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been linked with a couple of goalkeepers recently - including Oblak and Andre Onana - after Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped to the bench for their final Premier League game of the campaign against Wolves. And David de Gea's spot at Manchester United has been called into question after his drop in form, though Dean Henderson could be set for a return to the club this summer. Chelsea are looking to improve their squad to battle for th...

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid striker tests positive for coronavirus

La Liga

Mariano Diaz has tested positive for coronavirus and will most likely not be part of Real Madrid’s Champions League squad to face Manchester City on August 8. Real Madrid said tests were done on Monday and though Diaz was in good health, he would be self-isolating at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Real Madrid are in the process of finalising their plans for the second-leg game clash with Man City. Zinedine Zidane’s side currently trail 2-1 on aggregate before the coronavirus pandemic and have it all to do at the Etihad Stadium. The 26-year-old is reported to have had no contact with other players and staff, with him being the only positive test recorded at the club after an initial round of screening. Real announced via a statement: "Af...

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid reject Arsenal’s cash plus Guendouzi offer for Thomas Partey

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Atletico Madrid have turned down Arsenal’s £22.8million bid plus Matteo Guendouzi for Thomas Partey. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Thomas Partey, as he wants more solidity at the base of his midfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guendouzi hasn’t played any match for Arsenal since being dropped from Arteta’s squad after a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in June. The Frenchman escaped a ban after grabbing Neal Maupay’s throat after the full-time whistle and reports claimed the 21-year-old mocked Brighton players by saying he earned more than ‘they ever will’. Arteta has already decided to offload Guendouzi and the Gunners submitted a bid of £22.8m for Partey in a move that would have seen the player move to the La Liga giants. However, Atlet...

Jul262020 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard struggling with the weight of Real Madrid shirt

La Liga

Eden Hazard has struggled with the burden of wearing the Real Madrid shirt after his switch from Chelsea, according to Fabio Capello. The Belgian signed for the Spanish club from Chelsea on a five-year deal last summer, in a deal worth around £130m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Hazard was outstanding at Chelsea, helping them to win two Premier League titles, but has so far failed to replicate same form at the Bernabeu. Hazard has played only 21 games this campaign, leading him to admit the just concluded season was the worst of his entire career. "He hasn't been the player he was at Chelsea and he was injured for a long time, he hasn't adapted," Fabio Capello told Marca. "I've always thought of him as a great player but the Real shirt weig...