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Feb202019 by JBNo Comments

‘When referees help Madrid they shut up’ – Pique slams Real’s attitude towards referees

La Liga

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reopened his feud with Real Madrid by claiming the team act in a hypocritical fashion when it comes to refereeing decisions - whichever sport they partake in. Madrid's basketball side tasted disappointment on Sunday when they were downed 94-93 by their rivals in the Copa del Rey final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The aftermath of that match, however, was dominated by Madrid accusations that Barcelona had enjoyed several questionable calls which led to their victory. However, Pique pointed out scenarios where the Merengue did receive a perceived advantage from officials, like February's 3-1 derby win over Atletico, in which no comment is made. "[Madrid's complaints] happen in football, it happens in basketball, at ...

Feb192019 by JBNo Comments

Bonucci reveals he rejected Read Madrid to rejoin Juventus

La Liga, Seria A

Leonardo Bonucci has revealed that he rejected Real Madrid to rejoin Serie A side Juventus from AC Milan last summer window. After seven seasons at Juventus from 2010 to 2017, Bonucci made the transfer to AC Milan for the 2017-18 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite making 51 appearances and signing an initial five-year contract at San Siro, Bonucci made the move back to Turin to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. He has slotted straight back into the club’s starting lineup under Massimiliano Allegri, with the defender playing a key role in the team’s current undefeated record in the Seria A. But returning to Juve was not his only option, with the 31-year-old admitting he rejected the chance to join Real Madrid in the summer. "Real Ma...

Feb192019 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid ‘extremely serious’ about Neymar summer transfer – ‘private talks’ revealed

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Real Madrid are ‘extremely serious’ about signing Neymar at the end of the campaign. That’s according to journalist Duncan Castles, who says Madrid chief Florentino Perez wants to make him ‘the centre point of a new team without Cristiano Ronaldo.’ Neymar left Barcelona to join the French champions back in 2017, completing a world-record £200m transfer to the Parc Des Princes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Now, though, he is being expected to join Real amid rumours he is not happy in Paris. According to Castles, the European champions are ready to get a deal done come the end of the campaign. “Madrid, I’m told, are extremely serious about making this happen at the end of the season,” he told The Transfer Window podcast . “They’re prepared t...

Feb72019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona send message to Chelsea over Coutinho transfer

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona have warned Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea that Philippe Coutinho is not for sale. The Brazil international, who joined Barcelona in January 2017 in a £142million transfer from Liverpool, is already being linked with an exit from the Nou Camp. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old has already won three titles at Barcelona but has endured a somewhat frustrating campaign, only scoring four goals in the league. Premier League giants Man United and Chelsea have reportedly expressed interest in discussing a deal with Barcelona to bring him back to England. For Chelsea, Coutinho could be seen as a replacement for Eden Hazard, who appears to be set on a move to Real Madrid. But the clubs may be forced to look elsew...

Feb62019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea target Philippe Coutinho to replace Eden Hazard

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea are targeting Philippe Coutinho as a possible replacement for Eden Hazard, according to reports. Hazard has sparked fresh speculation surrounding his future at the club this week by revealing that he has already made a decision about whether or not he will leave Chelsea at the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea will be forced to make a decision over Hazard as the Belgium international will only have a year remaining on his deal this summer. But reports claim that the west London club will demand more than £100 million for the 28-year-old. Chelsea have already completed the signing of Christian Pulisic in a £58m deal from Borussia Dortmund in the January window. But according to The Independent, Chelsea are also k...

Feb62019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: What Real Madrid told Eden Hazard about summer transfer

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Real Madrid have told Chelsea forward Eden Hazard they will make an offer to sign him in the summer, according to reports. The Belgium international has already won two premier League trophies at Chelsea but he appears to have his heart set on a move to Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with French radio station RMC Sport, Hazard said: ‘I know what I am going to do. I have made a decision.’ The interview took place around two months and the Belgian has since sent out mixed message to the press. According to the Telegraph, Hazard is expected to tell Chelsea he wants to leave after assurances from Real Madrid that they will make a move for his signature in the summer window. Chelsea remain hopeful they can convince t...

Jan312019 by JBNo Comments

Coutinho breaks silence on transfer links to Man United & Chelsea

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Philippe Coutinho refused to rule out a future transfer away from Spain, but insists his focus is on performing for Barcelona. The former Liverpool playmaker has found life difficult at Barcelona and is yet to rediscover his best form in his season in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly plotting moves for Coutinho, as speculation mounts Barcelona could be open to selling the Brazilian. Coutinho addressed the transfer talk after Barcelona’s 6-1 Copa del Rey win over Sevilla. He told BeIN Sports : ‘Nobody knows what will happen in the future. All I have in my head right now is to work hard.’ Ernesto Valverde issued a challenge to Coutinho after the midfielder scored a brace against Sevilla, urging the ...

Jan302019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona confirm Denis Suarez’s transfer to Arsenal

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has all but confirmed Denis Suarez’s loan transfer to Arsenal and wished him good luck in the Premier League. The Gunners have been trying to bring Suarez to the Emirates but hit a stumbling block with Barcelona as they were unwilling to accept a compulsory purchase clause at the end of the loan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But a workaround has been found, with Suarez agreeing to sign a new deal that will preserve his value should Arsenal choose not to make the move permanent. Now Barcelona head coach Valverde has confirmed that the loan deal is on the verge of being announced. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Sevilla game, he told reporters: ‘Denis Suarez is on the verge of joining Arsena...

Jan292019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in shock move for Rakitic as replacement for Fabregas

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Chelsea are preparing a summer move for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic as they look to fill the void left by Cesc Fabregas , according to reports in Spain. Maurizio Sarri has made little secret of his desire to bring in a new player to provide cover and competition for Jorginho, describing the Italy international as being ‘in trouble’ against Newcastle recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the club were unsuccessful in their attempts to sign both Nicolo Barella and Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes, with the latter already signing for PSG. And now it appears Sarri will have to do without the midfielder he craves until the summer, when Catalan newspaper report that Chelsea will try to bring Rakitic to London. The Croatian is expected to...

Jan242019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona to make bid for City defender Otamendi

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi is wanted by Barcelona in a shock move this month. The Argentine has featured just ten times in the Premier League this campaign and is now poised to quit the current Premier League holders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen his defensive ranks too, eyeing up a £50million move for Matthijs de Ligt. With City missing out on Frenkie De Jong to Barca, they may now turn their attention to the sought-after centre-half. That spells doom for Otamendi who looks set to slip further down the pecking order in at the club. John Stones and Aymeric Laporte have developed a strong defensive partnership this campaign, with Vincent Kompany still important when fit. Earlier this week,...