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Apr12019 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer breaks silence on Pogba leaving Man United for Real Madrid

Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has played down Paul Pogba's recent comments about Real Madrid and insists the Frenchman is happy to remain at Old Trafford. Pogba fuelled speculation about his long-term future after describing Real Madrid as a "dream" club, while away on international duty with France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The midfielder also expressed his admiration for Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, who in turn claimed that Pogba could one day join him at the Bernabeu. However, Solskjaer has played down talk of a summer transfer for Pogba and insists the France international wants to remain with United. When asked if he was planning to build his club around Pogba, Solskjaer told Sky Sports: "Definitely. I said that a f...

Mar292019 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: I miss Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga

La Liga

Lionel Messi says he misses facing rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Real Madrid star gave "prestige" to La Liga. After helping Madrid win a fourth Champions League trophy in five years, Ronaldo left the Real Madrid to join Serie A giants Juventus in July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo has continued to save his best for Europe's elite club competition, with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid firing Juventus into the quarter-finals of this year's Champions League. The draw subsequently meant Messi and Ronaldo cannot meet unless both teams advance to the final, which will be played at Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano home. Madrid are lagging 12 points behind Liga leaders Barcelona and Messi claimed he misses the competition provided by Ron...

Mar282019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool respond to Real Madrid ‘seducing’ Sadio Mane with transfer

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Liverpool will not sell Sadio Mane for any price this summer window, according to reports. Real Madrid are chasing Mane after Zinedine Zidane ordered his club to reignite their interest in the Senegal international. Zidane wanted to sign Mane in his first spell at Real Madrid, but Liverpool rejected their approach, before agreeing to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barca. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports from Spain claimed Sadio Mane is being ‘seduced’ by the idea of joining Zidane at Madrid, but the Mirror claim Liverpool will turn down any and all bids. Mane has been in a spectacular form for Liverpool since the beginning of the year, scoring nine times in the Premier League. A drop in form saw Liverpool slip off the top of the Premier League,...

Mar272019 by JBNo Comments

Marcus Rashford makes decision on £100m Barcelona move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Manchester United forward Marcos Rashford has ‘no desire’ to leave the club despite reports that Barcelona are lining up a £100million transfer for him. The La Liga giants are said to view Rashford as the ideal long-term replacement for Luis Suarez who turned 32 in month of January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford is out of contract in 2020 – though United have the option to extend that by a further 1 year – and the England international is yet to agree to an extension despite months of negotiations. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival has been a blessing for Rashford, who has been deployed by the Norwegian in a central forward position. The lure of Barcelona, though, is hard to reject for any player and Rashford knows it would provide him with...

Mar242019 by JBNo Comments

Man United to sign Toni Kroos for £50m

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are set to reignite their interest in Toni Kroos this summer window after the German decided he wants to leave Real Madrid. Kroos, who has been a transfer target for several United head coaches in the past, has endured a difficult campaign in La Liga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Along with his team-mates, Kroos has under preformed in big matches and Real are now on track to end the season with no silverware. Zinedine Zidane has been brought back in to steady the ship, but the Sun report that Kroos is ready to leave the club this summer. United failed in the past with attempts to bring Kroos to the Premier League, but can now sign the Germany international for just £50m. Kroos is under contract in Madrid until 2022, but wants ...

Mar242019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard speaks on agreeing five-year deal with Real Madrid

Uncategorized, La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has denied reports that he has agreed a lucrative five-year deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid. Hazard's Chelsea contract comes to an end after next campaign and reports emerged this week stating that he had agreed to join Real - after speaking to their head coach Zinedine Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard is currently on international duty with Belgium and, when asked about the Real Madrid reports on Saturday, he smiled and said: "There's nothing in the reports. "I'm only focused on tomorrow's game against Cyprus. "That's all I'm thinking about." According to reports, Chelsea rejected a bid of around £60m for Eden Hazard earlier this month. The Belgian has turned down offers of a new deal at Chelsea -...

Mar202019 by JBNo Comments

Pogba casts doubt over United future by revealing Madrid dream

Premier League, La Liga

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says playing for Real Madrid under returning head coach Zinedine Zidane would be a "dream for anyone". Zinedine Zidane returned to Santiago Bernabeu as manager earlier this month, replacing Santiago Solari. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman, who left Real last summer after leading the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, signed a deal at the Bernabeu until June 2022. Pogba, who had been linked with an exit during recent transfer windows, conceded playing for the former France captain at one of the world's biggest clubs would be a dream come true. Paul Pogba has exclusively told Sky he wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace Jose Mourinho as Manchester United manager on a permanent basis...

Mar192019 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard insists he is only thinking about Chelsea amid Real Madrid transfer talk

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Eden Hazard says he wants to help Chelsea win the Europa League before considering a transfer to Real Madrid. Zinedine Zidane promised "changes" this transfer summer after returning to Real this month, refuelling reports they will attempt to sign Hazard, who has previously conceded a move to the Bernabeu is his "dream". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have reportedly already rejected a first official bid from Real Madrid for Eden Hazard this week. "I'm not working on that right now," Hazard told VTM News from Belgium's training camp on Tuesday, when asked about a transfer to Real Madrid. "I want to shine with Chelsea for a few months and try to win the Europa League. This week I think about the Red Devils [Belgium] and then back to Chelsea. T...

Mar182019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona give update on Luis Suarez’s injury in Real Betis clash

La Liga

Luis Suarez sprained his right ankle as Barcelona won 4-1 over Real Betis, the La Liga leaders have confirmed. Suarez, who scored Barca's third goal with an incredible solo run and finish, was hurt towards the end of Sunday's win, in which Lionel Messi scored a glorious hat-trick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barca said in a statement released on social media that Suarez will undergo tests on Monday to know the extent of his injury, with the striker unlikely to join Uruguay on international duty. Suarez's strike against Betis was his 128th goal in La Liga, drawing him level with former Atletico Madrid forward Diego Forlan as the most prolific Uruguayan player in the league's history. Ernesto Valverde is already without Ousmane Dembele for both leg...

Mar122019 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid make first contact with Chelsea to sign £100m Hazard

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Real Madrid have signalled their interest to secure the £100 million summer signing of Chelsea star Eden Hazard, according to reports. Their interest in the Belgium international represents the first proper contact ahead of a possible summer transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The appointment of Hazard's idol Zinedine Zidane as Santiago Solari's replacement at Real Madrid could prove decisive in making up his mind. Hazard has already described a move to Real as a "dream", with Madrid having frequently been linked with the Belgian over the last couple of years. Chelsea are asking for around £100m from Real Madrid, who are aiming to get the asking price down. Madrid are keen to maintain a good relationship with the club in the negotiations, ...