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Feb192019 by JBNo Comments

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

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...

Feb92019 by JBNo Comments

Cavani limps off ahead of Man United clash with Neymar ruled out

Premier League, Ligue 1, UEFA

Edinson Cavani scored Paris Saint-Germain's winner against Bordeaux before going off injured to make him a major doubt for Tuesday's Champions League game with Manchester United. Cavani scored from the spot just before the half-time but appeared to injure himself while taking the penalty, with Thomas Tuchel taking no chances and substituting the Uruguayan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His absence against United would be a concern for Paris Saint-Germain, with Neymar already sidelined by a foot injury. In a game of few clear-cut chances, PSG emerged as the winner, bouncing back after suffering their first league defeat of the campaign 2-1 against Lyon. Thiago Silva had an early attempt cleared off the line by another Brazilian Pablo, in his search...

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 ...

Jan122019 by JBNo Comments

Fabinho accuses Paris Saint-Germain of dirty transfer tactics

Premier League, Ligue 1

Fabinho has no regrets at signing for Liverpool in 2018 and has accused Paris Saint-Germain of dirty tactics in sparking transfer speculation. The versatile Brazilian was signed from Monaco by Jurgen Klopp last summer amid plenty of rival interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It has not been the easiest of adjustment periods for the 25-year-old, but he has improved since being eased into the Reds fold. A return to France was mooted earlier in the campaign, with PSG said to be keen , but Fabinho claims such speculation was a distraction technique ahead of their Champions League encounter. He told L’Equipe : “I never thought of going elsewhere. “I know a lot of things were written in the newspapers, but it wasn’t true. What’s funny is that this PS...

Jan52019 by JBNo Comments

Adrien Rabiot agrees Barcelona deal

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has reportedly reached an agreement to join Barcelona at the end of the term, according to Sky. Rabiot, a product of PSG's academy, will receive in the region of £9m-a-year at the Camp Nou, plus an additional £9m signing bonus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With his contract at PSG due to expire at the end of the campaign, Rabiot is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with another team. Barcelona released a statement last week to confirm their interest in the France international, but denied agreeing a deal with the player ahead of the January window. The 23-year-old's agent Veronique Rabiot, who is also his mother, said in December that he had made the "firm and definitive" decision to leave PSG...

Dec312018 by JBNo Comments

Buffon: ‘It’s a scandal Neymar hasn’t won the Ballon d’Or’

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain goalie Gianluigi Buffon believes it’s a “scandal” that Neymar has yet to win the Ballon d'Or and feels the Brazilian and team-mate Kylian Mbappe can dominate the game for the next decade. Buffon has been able to see the talented duo at close hand having moved to Paris from Juventus in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By leaving Turin, the 40-year-old missed the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo after his €100 million transfer from Real Madrid. "I played with a lot of champions and I wanted to play with everyone, even with him [Ronaldo],” Buffon told Il Corriere della Sera. “But in Paris it's not like there are not champions. Mbappe and Neymar have that kind of pedigree. "I tell Ney that it's a scandal t...

Dec302018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona deny Adrien Rabiot agreement

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1

Barcelona have issued a statement denying they have breached any rules regarding the potential signing of PSG player Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot's current deal expires in the summer - meaning he can negotiate a transfer to a non-French club for next campaign once the January transfer window has opened. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League, but reports have emerged claiming he has an agreement in place with Spanish champions Barcelona. However, Barcelona released a statement on Sunday which said: "FC Barcelona wish to address stories published in France regarding the signing of players from Paris Saint-Germain, and make clear that they have not breached any rule in this regard. "The only contact m...

Dec282018 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: I want Neymar and Guardiola back

Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Lionel Messi has confirmed he would love to have Neymar back at Barcelona but conceded Paris Saint-Germain are unlikely to let their star player leave. Neymar swapped Camp Nou for Parc des Princes in a world-record €222m transfer back in August 2017. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old spent four successful years at Barca, winning La Liga twice and the Champions League once, but a desire to step out of Messi's shadow is believed to have motivated his exit. Speculation persists that Neymar could yet seek a return to Barcelona and his Brazil team-mate Arthur, who linked up with Spanish champions at the start of the campaign, said he was "praying" for the rumours to become reality. Messi shares a similar view but holds reservations over the ...

Dec272018 by JBNo Comments

Paris Saint-Germain to hold talks with Aaron Ramsey

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Paris Saint-Germain are keen to hold talks with Aaron Ramsey next month when he is free to speak to foreign teams about a summer transfer, according to Sky Sports. With his current deal expiring in June 2019, the Wales international can negotiate with interested clubs from abroad from January 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Juventus have been working on a deal to sign the Arsenal midfielder, according to Sky Sports, while Bayern Munich have also shown an interest in him. But it is believed the Bianconeri are ahead of competition for the 27-year-old, including Inter Milan. It was revealed in October that Ramsey would be leaving the Emirates at the end of the season, after he was told in person why he would not be offered a new contract. Ramsey ...

Dec232018 by JBNo Comments

Nabil Fekir to join Chelsea in January

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Chelsea are considering making a January move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir as Maurizio Sarri looks to strengthen his attacking options. The 25-year-old World Cup winner with France is one of a number of possible options the Stamford Bridge club have shortlisted for January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool agreed a fee of around £52.75million for Fekir back in the summer but the deal did not materialise eventually. Chelsea will be hoping to pay less than that because Fekir's contract with Lyon expires in the summer of 2020. Lyon may be willing to complete the formalities of a deal in January but Fekir could make the move next summer. It comes as Chelsea revive their interest in on-loan AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain ahead of the Jan...