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Jul252018 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: The 24 hours it took Barcelona to snatch Malcom from Roma

Exactly 24 hours passed between Roma confirming their agreement with Bordeaux to sign Malcom, and the player ending up in Barca's hands. Official tweets had been sent by both clubs, a medical was already planned, and even fans began turning up at the airport to welcome their new hero. But he came there none. While Roma were formulating a deal to sign Malcom, Barcelona were thinking about their next move with Chelsea and Willian. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Chelsea made clear that only an amount surpassing their €60m plus offer would be acceptable, at which point Manchester United also upped their interest in the winger, Barcelona dropped their plans. With the help of their Brazilian dealmaker, Andre Cury, agent Junior Minguella, and the pla...

Jul192018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson reveals why he chose Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League, Seria A

New Liverpool signing Alisson Becker says he is happy to have joined the club and has revealed why he chose Liverpool despite interest from both Chelsea and Real Madrid. Liverpool made Alisson the most expensive goalkeeper in history by paying Roma £66.8million to get him, beating off plenty of competition. New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wanted the Brazilian to replace Thibaut Courtois, and even made a last-ditch phone call to convince him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Alisson has now revealed one of the reasons why he joined Liverpool was because of the atmosphere at Anfield during Roma’s Champions League semi-final last campaign. ‘Yes, in part it did influence the decision,’ Alisson told Liverpool’s official website . ‘When you make a...

Jul182018 by JBNo Comments

Alisson arrives in England and speaks out on his £67m move to Liverpool

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Roma goalkeeper Alisson has arrived in England on Wednesday evening to complete his £67 million move to Liverpool. After submitting a £62m offer on Tuesday , Liverpool have moved to agree a world-record £67m deal with Roma for the Brazil international. Alisson had been on holiday in Sardinia after Brazil’s World Cup campaign but he has now cut it short to complete his transfer to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Wednesday evening, Alisson boarded a flight from Ciampino Airport to Manchester and and has now arrived in England. ‘I want say thanks to Roma fans,’ Alisson told ForzaRoma at Ciampino Airport. ‘Now it’s time for a new adventure.’ Alisson is now due to undergo a medical with Liverpool and the move is set to be finalised by the...

Jul172018 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Lionel Messi after completing Juventus transfer

Seria A, La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he does not view Lionel Messi as a rival after completing his transfer to Juventus. The two players have been considered as the best in the world for the last decade and have been at the centre of the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona since Ronaldo joined Real in 2009. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the battle between Messi and Ronaldo may no longer have the same spark after the 33-year-old was unveiled as a Juventus player on Monday. Ronaldo, who joined Juventus for £88.5m, is now aiming to replicate his outstanding goalscoring record in Italy and win titles with the club. But when asked about his rivalry with Messi, Ronaldo said: ‘I do not see other players as rivals, that’s not who I am. ‘It was a good cha...

Jul112018 by JBNo Comments

Napoli President confirms Jorginho is joining Chelsea, while Maurizio Sarri is close

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Jorginho is ready to snub Manchester City for Chelsea, according to Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis. De Laurentiis previously claimed Napoli had rejected a bid of £44m from City for the midfielder and Sky Sports reports the Premier League champions have been in advanced talks for the 26-year-old for a number of weeks. De Laurentiis revealed he agreed a deal for Jorginho with Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak over two weeks ago but Chelsea came in with a bigger offer, in terms of both the transfer fee and wages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "These offers did not start from Chelsea, but from Manchester City. As a matter of fact, I will apologize to Khaldoon [Al Mubarak], because I found a deal with Khaldoon 15 days ago," De Laurentiis said...

Jul102018 by JBNo Comments

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Juventus in a £105m deal

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Juventus and Real Madrid have agreed a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo which is in the region of £105m. It is believed that progress on the Portugal international's deal led to an official announcement on Tuesday as Real Madrid has confirmed on their website. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli was at Cristiano Ronaldo's hotel in Greece on Tuesday as talks continued over the transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At the same time, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes was believed to be meeting the La liga giants. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been at Real for nine years after joining from Manchester United for a then world-record fee of £80m. Ronaldo has gone on to become the club's all-time top scorer with 451 goals for Real Madrid. (adsbygoo...

Jul102018 by JBNo Comments

Jorginho’s mum drops huge hint he’s chosen Chelsea over City

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Napoli star Jorginho’s mother has started following Chelsea on Instagram amid rumours the Italy international has chosen to snub Manchester City and move to Stamford Bridge. The midfielder is one of European football’s highest rated playmakers after another remarkable season in Naples, averaging more passes per game than any other player in Italy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is seen as a priority signing by Pep Guardiola, who is keen to reinforce his midfield after the exit of Yaya Toure at the end of the season. However, Jorginho is also believed to be on the transfer list of Maurizio Sarri, with the former Napoli boss still waiting to complete a move to Chelsea. Italian newspaper Tuttosport claim Chelsea are preparing a £50m bid for the Ital...

Jul62018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool to move for Juventus’ Paulo Dybala

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Liverpool have been handed a major transfer boost with Paulo Dybala keen for Juventus exit in the wake of their impending deal for Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool have been tipped to sign the Argentina international from Juventus after Nabil Fekir's failed transfer. Sky Sport reports that the Serie A giants are closing in on a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo is keen to leave Real Madrid and has made it known to the club, However Juventus are confident of adding him to their ranks. As a result, Dybala may be sold as Juventus wants to raise funds for Ronaldo’s signing. Tuttomercatoweb claim Dybala is ready to move to England because of Juventus’ move for Ronaldo. It is claimed the Argentina international is willin...

Jul62018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo tells Madrid he wants to join Juventus

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid he wants to move to Juventus this summer, according to Guillem Balague. Sky Sports News reports that Real are considering an £88m bid from the Italian champions, who are ready to offer the Portuguese a lucrative contract to exit the Bernabeu. Balague says Ronaldo is keen to keen to move to Turin and that Madrid are prepared to allow him leave after nine successful seasons in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Quite clearly Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo know of each other's intentions," said Balague. "There was a meeting between Ronaldo's representatives and Real Madrid last night in which the club heard he wants to go. That is the only thing he wants to do. "Finally Real Madrid caved in and said 'Oka...

Jul52018 by JBNo Comments

Real Madrid drop huge hint that Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

Real Madrid have omitted Cristiano Ronaldo from their new kit campaign, giving a huge hint that the Portugal international is nearing a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. The 33-year-old is believed to be pushing for a transfer after being made to feel undervalued by Real, with Juventus the leading club to lure him away in an £88million deal. And now they have fuelled the rumours even further by leaving Ronaldo off the promotion for their new kit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Sergio Ramos, Marco Asensio and Toni Kroos all take centre stage in the campaign, while the website crops Cristiano Ronaldo out of the club’s history. Images from their 2014 Champions League victory shows only Gareth Bale and Ramos, both...