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May222019 by JBNo Comments

Varane sends message to United over summer transfer

La Liga

Raphael Varane has ruled out the possibility of signing for Manchester United this summer window by insisting that he wants to stay at Bernabeu. Last month, reports claimed that the Frenchman wanted to leave Real Madrid, while United were preparing to make an offer for the 26-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the defender is adamant that he wants to stay with Zinedine Zidane’s side. ‘I want to continue in Madrid next year, I am sure that we will have strong emotions again and I am sure that the season will be very good,’ Varane told Marca. ‘I think I reach an age of cross between youth and experience and I hope that the next season will be the best Varane of my career and with the shirt of Madrid. ‘I’m going to have a break that I have not had for a ...

May192019 by JBNo Comments

Zidane aims brutal swipe at Gareth Bale after denying him Madrid farewell

La Liga

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has dropped a huge hint that Gareth Bale’s career at the club could be over after leaving the forward on the bench for the side’s 2-0 loss at home to Real Betis. Talk of Bale’s possible exit intensified when Zidane returned as head coach back in March, with the pair’s frosty relationship well documented after Madrid’s Champions League triumph last season. Bale has only made four starts since Zidane’s re-appointment and the manager has aimed a number of verbal swipes at the Wales international in recent weeks. Zidane is keen to sell Bale and his £500,000-a-week wages in order to fund a total overhaul of Madrid’s failing team, the attacker is reportedly refusing to exit Santiago Bernabeu. After denying Bale a farewell in Madrid’s poor defeat ...

May152019 by JBNo Comments

Hazard’s £100m transfer to Madrid may not happen, insists Di Matteo

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Roberto Di Matteo has cast doubt on Eden Hazard’s expected £100million transfer to Real Madrid by insisting the transfer may not happen this summer window. Hazard fears Chelsea will hold on to him against his wish if their two-window transfer ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, SunSport reported. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgian appeared to confirm his exit after the 0-0 draw with Leicester City in which he only played 20 minutes after starting the game on the bench. But Maurizio Sarri remains hopeful that the 28-year-old will choose to stay at Stamford Bridge rather join Zinedine Zidane’s team in the Spanish capital. And Di Matteo, who won the Champions League as Chelsea manager in 2012, is adamant his old club will be do...

May132019 by JBNo Comments

Madrid unhappy with Pogba’s wage demands after agreeing Hazard move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Real Madrid’s talks to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba have hit an impasse due to the Frenchman's staggering salary demands, according to reports in France. Eden Hazard is set to become Real Madrid’s first ‘Galactico’ signing of the summer window after the club reached a €100 million (£86m) agreement with Chelsea for the Belgium international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement is expected to be made after Chelsea's participation in the Europa League final against Arsenal at the end of May. Zinedine Zidane is determined to overhaul Madrid’s team after a poor campaign both on and off the field and the Spanish giants have turned their attentions to other transfer targets after getting Hazard’s deal over the line. According...

May132019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona expect Chelsea bid for Coutinho as Hazard edges closer to Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona hierarchy are bracing themselves for interest from Chelsea in Philippe Coutinho as they go in search of a replacement for their star Eden Hazard. Goal reports that even though Coutinho wants to remain in Spain despite a disappointing first full season, some members of the club's board of directors are keen to sell this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian failed to impress since arriving from Liverpool in a £105 million deal in January 2018, despite playing his part in two Liga title victories. And while he has struggled to fully win over fans in Catalunya, their relationship has suffered in recent weeks since his celebration after scoring against United in the Champions League. Fans were unhappy at him placing his f...

May122019 by JBNo Comments

‘I’ve made my decision’ – Hazard all but confirms Real Madrid transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has confirmed that he has made a decision on his future at the club, with the Belgian suggesting that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge for Madrid. Talks between Madrid and Chelsea regarding Hazard have been ongoing for some time, though there has been some hope in London that the forward may still sign a new deal, with his current deal set to end last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are demanding €130 million for their star player, who came off the bench against Leicester City to make what may be his final Premier League game in a Chelsea shirt. The draw with the Foxes saw Sarri's side secure third place in the table having ensured they would be playing in the Champions League next campaign with a victory over...

May122019 by JBNo Comments

Lacazette responds to Barcelona transfer rumours

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette concedes he’s flattered by interest in him from Barcelona. The La Liga giants are believed to be interested in signing the France international this summer and view him as a cheaper alternative to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal are aware of interest from Barcelona and plan to sit down with Lacazette’s representatives at the end of the campaign to negotiate an improved contract. Lacazette, though, has done little to dampen the speculation refusing to dismiss the transfer links. ‘It’s flattering,’ said Lacazette. The Frenchman moved to the Emirates in 2017 for a then-club record fee of around £47million. The Gunners will not entertain any offer for Lacazette ...

May112019 by JBNo Comments

Hazard jokes with Chelsea fans about rejecting Madrid move at club’s award night

Premier League, La Liga

Eden Hazard jokingly replied ‘where’s the pen?’ when asked by a Chelsea supporter to sign a new deal at the club’s end-of-canpaign awards night on Friday. It was a clean sweep for the Belgium international as he won Chelsea’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No player in Chelsea’s history has ever won all three awards in a single campaign and it could be a lovely end to Hazard’s time at Stamford Bridge with a possible move to Real Madrid on the cards. Chelsea fans want Hazard to stay and one fan made his opinion known at the club’s awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London. After collecting his Player of the Year award, Hazard gave a short interview on stage but be...

May102019 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo: Lionel Messi deserves share of blame for Barcelona disaster

La Liga

Lionel Messi should be assigned as much blame for Barca’s failures as he is also praised for their success, according to Brazil legend Ronaldo. The Argentina international was near his best in the first leg of the Champions League game against Liverpool, scoring two goals, including a remarkable free-kick from distance to help his team to a 3-0 advantage at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the match finished in a nightmare for Barca as Liverpool struck back at Anfield for a 4-0 win thanks to doubles from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum. Messi was among the group of Barca players who struggled in the loss, with the star man unable to reach the heights he had in the first leg. It was the second straight season the Catalan club was kno...

May92019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Suarez begged officials to disallow Origi’s goal in Barca’s defeat to Liverpool

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Desperation got the better of Luis Suarez during Barcelona’s Champions League defeat away at Anfield as he attempted to get Divock Origi’s winning goal for Liverpool ruled out. After being accused of disrespecting his former team during Barca’s 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week, Liverpool’s fans fully turned on Suarez for his display at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chants of ‘f*** off, Suarez’ and ‘cheat’ were aimed at the forward, who looked to gain every advantage possible against his former side. But Suarez took it one step further when Liverpool scored their fourth of the evening as Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barca unaware with a quick corner which allowed Origi to get the goal. Suarez had come back to defend with Barca 3-0 down and ...