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Apr302020 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund ready to sign Ansu Fati to replace Jadon Sancho

Borussia Dortmund are eyeing the transfer of Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati as they prepare for the exit of Manchester United target Jadon Sancho. Barcelona star Fati has burst onto the scene at the Camp Nou, scoring four goals in seven La Liga starts and he has now emerged as a key target for Borussia Dortmund. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bundesliga side accept Sancho will leave this summer, with Manchester United ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign him, and recognise the need to replace his contributions. Jadon Sancho has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in the German league this campaign and his loss will be highly felt by the club. Vidic was ‘horrible’ in training, admits former Man Utd teammate Ben Foster Mertens set for Chelsea...

Apr282020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sell Dembele instead of Coutinho

La Liga

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi would prefer the club to sell Ousmane Dembele ahead of Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Coutinho is currently linked with a move away from Barca this summer with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian has spent this campaign on loan at Bayern Munich but the German champions are unwilling to make the move permanent for £105m. According to The Athletic, Barca could reverse their decision to sell Coutinho at the end of the campaign and the report claims that Messi has been unhappy with how the club have treated the former Liverpool star. Ligue 1 season ended after French PM cancels all sporting events u...

Apr232020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey’s agent reveals truth over Arsenal move

La Liga, Premier League

The agent for Atletico Madrid Thomas Partey has spoken out to deny claims from the midfielder’s father that he had held talks over a summer transfer to Arsenal. The 26-year-old recently caught the eye of English viewers with a classy display at Anfield as Atletico Madrid shocked holders Liverpool with a 3-2 victory in the second leg to advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He’s become an important player for Diego Simeone’s team and his impressive performance against Jurgen Klopp’s side has again put some of Europe’s big teams on alert. But it’s the gunners who appear to be leading the race for his signature according to a report last week. • Inter Milan discipline Lukaku over ‘misleading’ coronav...

Apr222020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey’s father confirms talks over Arsenal transfer move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Thomas Partey has held talks over a possible transfer move to Arsenal at the end of the campaign, according to his father. The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time and there were initial talks held last summer over a possible move to north London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey remained with Atletico Madrid but has continued to attract interest with some outstanding performances for Diego Simeone’s team this campaign. Speculation has continued to link him with the gunners throughout the season and now his father Jacob, while speaking on the Ghana-based "Tru Fm Sports World Show" has confirmed that there is a chance his son could move to the Emirates. Lukaku reveals 23 Inter Milan players had coronavirus symptom...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer players in bid to sign Lautaro Martinez

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona have begun offering players to Italian giants Inter Milan in the hope of striking a part-exchange deal for the signing of Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine forward is one of Barcelona's top targets this summer but the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic means they are unlikely to meet his £97m buy-out clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lautaro is interested in signing for Barcelona and personal terms are not expected to be an issue at all. Talks via intermediaries have been going on for a while and Inter Milan are said to be open to the idea of players in exchange, and had asked for the opportunity to sign Brazil midfielder Arthur - but Barca declined. ● Philippe Coutinho very close to completing Chelsea move ● Atletico respo...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Philippe Coutinho very close to completing Chelsea move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations after joining Barcelona back in 2018 and was sent on loan to Bayern Munich last summer in a bid to boost his confidence and get his career back on track. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea and Barcelona have started talks over a possible deal. And contact was first made after it became evident that Bayern will not take their £105m option to sign Coutinho. Coutinho impressed in the Bundesliga – racking up eight goals and six assists before the coronavirus pandemic brought German football to a halt. Chelsea battle PSG for AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma Carr...

Apr202020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico respond to Arsenal’s £43.5m transfer move for Thomas Partey

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid have already offered midfielder Thomas Partey a double-your-money salary offer in order to convince the Ghanaian to turn down Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is keen on signing the midfielder and they are believed to have made contact with his agent in the last two months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has been a revelation since signing for Atletico but his contract includes an affordable £43.5m release clause and Arsenal are ready to trigger the clause. However, Atletico are desperate to keep Partey at the club and believe he is worth significantly more than his current release clause. ● Mesut Ozil rejects Arsenal’s 12.5 per cent pay ● Arsenal finally agree 12.5 per cent pay cuts with players & coaches According to the Guar...

Apr172020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea fear Real Madrid won’t pay full Eden Hazard transfer fee

La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have been left doubting whether La Liga giants Real Madrid will fulfil their financial requirements with regards to Eden Hazard, according to reports. The Belgian had just a year left on his contract, He was allowed to leave the club for Santiago Bernabeu last summer in a big-money deal which included a number of add-ons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Daily Mail, the next installment of the add-ons is due ahead of the next transfer window, a portion of which would be handed to Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard. • Quique Setien discusses Neymar and Lautaro Martinez coming to Barcelona • Premier League release new statement on restart plans for the season However, the report claims that the blues fear missing out on the inc...

Apr172020 by JBNo Comments

Quique Setien discusses Neymar and Lautaro Martinez coming to Barcelona

La Liga

Barcelona manager Quique Setien was unwilling to choose between Neymar and Inter's Lautaro Martinez, saying it would be good to have both. Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Martinez have both been linked with moves to the Camp Nou. The Brazilian only left Barca for Paris less than three years ago, while the other has starred for Inter this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, asked who would be better for Barcelona, Setien told El Larguero: "Both of them, because they are good players." Neymar made a €222 million transfer move to PSG from Barcelona in 2017, but has regularly been linked with a return back to Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Setien, whose side were top of La Liga when the campaign was susp...

Apr162020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona boss breaks silence on Coutinho’s move to Chelsea

La Liga

Barcelona manager Quique Setien has given an update on Philippe Coutinho's future at the club, saying the midfielder still has a role to play at the camp Nou. The Brazilian struggled to live up to his mammoth price tag after joining Barca from Liverpool and was sent out on loan to Bayern Munich this past campaign – though the German side are not interested in making the deal permanent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A return to the Premier League appears most likely, with Chelsea believed to be at the frontline to sign Coutinho though Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and even Liverpool have all been linked. But Setien, who took over in January, has moved to quell speculation that the former Liverpool star could leave and says the 27-year-old will ...