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Feb72019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona send message to Chelsea over Coutinho transfer

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,...

Jan242019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Lionel Messi told Barcelona to sign Frenkie de Jong

La Liga, Transfer Info

Lionel Messi was desperate for Barcelona to sign Ajax player Frenkie de Jong, according to Dutch coach Aad de Mos. De Jong was wanted by several top clubs in Europe but Barcelona’s main competition for the midfielder came from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, who were confident of completing a deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Barcelona managed to win the race for his signature and have agreed an initial €75 million deal with Ajax to sign De Jong at the end of the campaign. And De Mos, who has won three Eredivisie titles during his managerial career, claims that Messi was very key in Barcelona’s push to sign De Jong. ‘The football that Barcelona play suits De Jong,’ De Mos told HLN. ‘Combining in the short space is entirely De...

Jan212019 by JBNo Comments

Boateng confirms surprise move to Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga

Kevin-Prince Boateng has confirmed his shock transfer to Barcelona, announcing that he is coming to the club, and hopes he can score against Real Madrid. Goal reported earlier Monday that the attacker was on the verge of a surprise transfer from Sassuolo , who he joined this past summer, to link up with Barca. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The transfer includes a €8 million option to buy, while Barcelona will pay a €2m loan fee for Boateng to feature for them the remainder of the campaign. And while Barcelona have yet to confirm the transfer, Boateng himself announced the deal in an interview with Sky Sports. "Barca, I’m coming!" Boateng told Sky Sports ." I’m sad to leave Sassuolo but this is a great chance." The attacker also downplayed previ...

Jan152019 by JBNo Comments

Barca deny contact with Neymar’s father

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Barcelona have denied reports that Neymar's father has called president Josep Maria Bartomeu to talk about interest in a return for his son. Reports have emerged in recent days that the player's father and agent Neymar Santos Sr. reached out to Bartomeu, with the PSG star hoping to return to Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar moved from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2017 in a world-record €222 million deal. The Brazil international helped PSG to a domestic treble in 2017-18, but has been followed by reports that he is unhappy in France. Real Madrid have also been linked with a shock move for the 26-year-old. In a press conference on Tuesday, Barca spokesman Josep Vives denied that any talks have taken place between Bartomeu and ...