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Dec292020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal keen on Diego Costa transfer move as Atletico Madrid terminate contract

Premier League

Arsenal are keen on making a move for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa on a free transfer, according to reports in Spain. The Spainish forward has agreed to terminate his contract with Atletico Madrid and wants to sign for a new club in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Costa, who returned to Atletico from Chelsea in 2018, has started only two matches in La Liga this campaign due to injury, while his current contract was due to expire at the end of the season. Arsenal could make a January move after the striker asked the Spanish side to release him in the New Year. Atletico are ready to terminate his contract but do not want to sell to a rival. The gunners have struggled for goals this campaign which has contributed to the...

Dec142020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Chelsea have been handed the ‘toughest’ Champions League draw possible as they face La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in the last-16. The blues finished top of Group E but have been handed a tricky test in the next stage of the competition against Diego Simeone’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico have suffered only two defeats in all competitions this campaign, while the Spanish side eliminated Liverpool out of the Champions League with a victory at Anfield in March. And Lampard concedes his Chelsea players could not have been given a more difficult draw in the competition. ‘I think most people will say it’s the toughest draw we could’ve had when you go on current form, how they’re doing in La Liga, European experience, qu...

Oct62020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid ‘furious’ with Arsenal over Thomas Partey deal

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid have no plans on dealing with Arsenal again in the future after they failed to give the La Liga side notice over their intention to activate Thomas Partey’s release clause. The 27-year-old completed a transfer move to Arsenal on deadline day, with the gunners confirming the £45 million deal after the summer transfer window had closed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey’s release clause meant Arsenal needed only to activate the clause and it didn’t require negotiations at all with Atletico Madrid. But, it’s courteous to give the Spanish club notice so that they have time to prepare to get a replacement or to even make an attempt to convince the Ghanaian midfielder to stay. According to the Athletic, Atletico are ‘furious’ with Arse...

Oct52020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal plan Thomas Partey medical in Spain ahead of £45m transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal are making preparations for a medical for Thomas Partey after they told the player's camp that they will pay the his release clause to sign him from Atletico Madrid, according to The Athletic. Arsenal have left it so late to make a decision on the transfer of Partey, but they are making a move to bring him to the Emirates on deadline day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta's side are now attempting to push through a transfer for the Ghanaian midfielder with only hours left in the transfer window and are racing against time to get the deal done. It has been reported that the London side have touched base with the player’s camp and told them that they will pay his €50m release clause today. Atletico Madrid have insisted that they will not a...

Oct12020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal agree deal with Atletico Madrid over Lucas Torreira move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal have now agreed a loan deal with Atletico Madrid for Lucas Torreira, though they are still waiting to sell Hector Herrera before making it official. Arsenal have been trying to raise money in order to sign Houssem Aouar and Atleti’ Thomas Partey – though have struggled to find buyers for the players they want to offload. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Torreira had been in discussions with Torino and Roma, but none of the clubs were ready to pay Arsenal’s £22m asking price. That has seen the gunners begrudgingly allow Torreira to join Atletico Madrid on loan, with both AS and The Athletic claiming a season-long deal has been agreed between both teams. But, there is no obligation for Atleti to sign Torreira at the end of his stay, though they wi...

Sep212020 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez handed Barca release as he ‘agrees’ personal terms with Atletico Madrid

La Liga

Luis Suarez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid as his exit away from Barcelona draws closer, though there are still some issues to work out before the deal can materialise. Ronald Koeman has already made it clear to Suarez he does not see him as a first-team regular, with the Dutchman looking sign fresh blood and keen to bring in Memphis Depay from Lyon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Suarez is one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona, earning around £400,000-per-week, so the Catalans are looking to ship his enormous salary off their wage bill if he will not be playing in the team. The forward had been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, even flying to Italy to get an Italian passport, but his preference has always be...

Sep72020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd & Liverpool on alert to sign Antoine Griezmann after Lionel Messi Barca U-turn

La Liga, Premier League

Lionel Messi has already decided to stay at Barcelona which could spell the end for Antoine Griezmann at the club, according to reports. Manchester United and Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal have reportedly been put on 'red alert' in order to sign Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils got their transfer window rolling earlier this week as they strengthened their midfield with the signing of Ajax star Donny van de Beek. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants more attacking improvement to increase his side's chances of winning the Premier League title, with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho the main target this summer. However, a deal for the 20-year-old appears very doubtful as Dortmund are adamant...

Sep52020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid rejected two Arsenal players in Thomas Partey talks

La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal offered Guendouzi and Lacazette to Atletico Madrid in an attempt to strike a deal for the signing of Thomas Partey but the club were not interested. Arsenal are interested in signing the midfielder this summer but have failed to make a breakthrough in talks for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has a £45m release clause in his current contract and Atletico have insisted that Arsenal must meet that price or no deal. Arsenal have financial issues, especially after the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes for £27m from Lille, and they are unlikely to pay the £45m, so they have been trying to negotiate a deal that involves player swap. Guendouzi, who became an outcast under Arteta towards the end of the campaign, and Lacazette were both...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey makes decision over Arsenal move

La Liga, Premier League

Thomas Partey is keen on joining Arsenal this summer but will not force through a transfer away from Atletico Madrid if the club are unable to meet his buyout clause. Mikel Arteta has already completed the signing of Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea as well as the £27m signing of Brazilian central defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey is also one of Arteta’s key targets for the summer window but the gunners have struggled in their talks with Atletico Madrid so far. Atletico are adamant that Partey will only be allowed to leave if his £43m release clause is met, a figure which Arsenal are unable to match without offloading some of their players first. Arsenal had initially offered Matteo Guendouzi plus £2...

Aug262020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid to offer Arsenal choice of three players in exchange for Lacazette

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Atletico Madrid are ready to revive their long-standing interest in Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette and could even offer the gunners the choice of three players. Atletico were interested in signing the former Lyon striker three years ago but the Frenchman was persuaded to join Arsenal by Arsene Wenger instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lacazette started his Arsenal career well, but has had to play second fiddle to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who arrived only six months after the 29-year-old's then club record transfer. Atletico kept tabs on Lacazette and, according to Marca, are now ready to make a move for the player who is likely to be offloaded by the gunners this summer in a bid to make funds available for their own summer spending spree. ...