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Sep92018 by JBNo Comments

Willian responds to claims he wanted to join United or Barcelona in the summer window

Willian has dismissed claims he wanted to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian was strongly linked with transfers to both Manchester United and Barcelona before the summer window closed. Barcelona had at least two offers rejected by the Blues, while the United were said to be considering a bid of their own to improve Jose Mourinho’s squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian played under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and even conceded he hoped to work with the Portuguese again amid talk of a move to United. But the 30-year-old has dismissed speculation he was interested in leaving Chelsea and says he wants to remain at the club for ‘as long as possible’. ‘A lot of people they say a lot of things in the press, but I never sa...

Sep72018 by JBNo Comments

Antoine Griezmann explains why he rejected Barcelona transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga

Antoine Griezmann admits it was difficult to reject a move to Barcelona but insists he feels "love" at Atletico Madrid. The France star was heavily linked with the Barca before the World Cup but revealed in June he would be staying at Atletico through a video message entitled 'The Decision' . Griezmann agonised for some time over his future, with Barca reportedly ready to pay his £89m release clause in order to add him to their attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the 27-year-old is confident he made the right decision, telling L'Equipe: "It's like when you get love at home. You're not going to go anywhere else. "At the club, they've done everything to make me feel good, including efforts to sign important players and create a great team....

Sep32018 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi: Real Madrid aren’t as good without Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi considers Real Madrid to be “less good” without Cristiano Ronaldo, but concedes Juventus have now become “clear favourites” for the Champions League trophy. Having spent nine years locking horns with an eternal rival in La Liga, an important figure at Camp Nou now finds himself freed of a long-running duel in Spain. With Ronaldo having made a €112 million move to Italy, the path has now been cleared for a five-time Ballon d’Or winner to monopolise a domestic stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi believes Barcelona can take advantage of that, with Clasico foes Real Madrid not the force they once were, but is also aware that a quest to win the Champions League could be disrupted by Juventus. The Argentine forward...

Aug132018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona leaves door open to Pogba signing

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona president was asked about Paul Pogba after his side's Supercopa de Espana victory against Sevilla on Sunday and he refused to discuss links with the United star but he did leave the door open to a possible transfer. La Liga champions Barca have emerged as strong suitors for France international Pogba amid uncertainty over the World Cup winner's future at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba has endured a complicated relationship with manager Jose Mourinho and the Frenchman raised further doubts over his time at the club when he claimed he would be fined if he said what he wanted to. While the Premier League transfer window closed on August 9, Spanish clubs have until August 31 to complete their deals. Asked about Pogba following ...

Aug22018 by JBNo Comments

Man United cool Maguire interest, target Barca’s Yerry Mina

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United have cooled their interest in Leicester City defender Harry Maguire and turned their attentions to Barcelona's Yerry Mina, Sky Sports News claim. It last week that United had made an approach to sign Maguire, who they value around £65m, but Leicester are adamant the central defender will not be allowed to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It now looks like Maguire will stay at King Power Stadium, and Leicester are expected to open talks over an improved contract in the coming weeks. United could now seal the deal for Mina from Barcelona for as little as £30m, just seven months after he arrived from Brazilian club Palmeiras for £10m. Mina but has been linked with a move away from the club after struggling to get a place in Ernes...

Jul252018 by JBNo Comments

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

Transfer Info, La Liga, Seria A

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...

Jul162018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to reject offers for Eden Hazard from Real Madrid and Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea are ready to reject offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona for Eden Hazard and are confident they can hold on to their player for at least another year, according to Telegraph. However, the Blues may tell Thibaut Courtois than he can move back to Spain after the Belgian claimed he has proved that he is worth more than the £200,000-a-week contract offer. Hazard appeared to put his Chelsea future in doubt by saying that the time might be right to move on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are serious doubts, however, over whether Real Madrid could match Chelsea’s valuation of Hazard that stands over the £200 million fee Paris Saint-Germain paid to sign Newmar. And with the transfer window shutting in just over three weeks, on August 9, Che...

Jul92018 by JBNo Comments

PSG reportedly make €270m Coutinho bid

Transfer Info

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a stunning €270 million bid to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports. Barca signed the Brazil international from Liverpool for £142m inJanuary but now have the opportunity to make nearly £100m on the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Mundo Deportivo , PSG have not directly contacted Barca but submitted their world-record offer to one of the Brazilian's representatives. Barca are not willing to sell the midfielder and would only allow him to leave if PSG met his €400m release clause. Since signing for Barcelona, Coutinho has made 22 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists. Brazil were eliminated by Belgium in the quarter-finals last week ...

Jul32018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in talks with Barcelona over Willian transfer after rejecting £50m bid

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have turned down a bid of around £50m for Willian from Barcelona, according to Sky Sports. There are ongoing talks between the two clubs and representatives of the player, who is currently on international duty with Brazil at the World Cup in Russia. It is understood that Barcelona first began efforts to bring Willian to the Nou Camp as far as three months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United are also interested in signing the versatile winger this summer and the Brazil midfielder wants to leave Stamford Bridge if Antonio Conte remain as head coach. However, he was left out of the starting line-up for the FA Cup final win over United at Wembley, coming on as a substitute. Willian has scored a total of 44 goals in 236 appe...

Jun302018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea reject £50m bid for Willian from Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea have turned down a £50million offer from Barcelona for midfielder Willian. Despite winning the league and cup double last campaign, Barca have concerns that their squad still lacks quality in depth and attacking flair, particularly after their shock Champions League loss to Roma. The Spanish side see the 29-year-old as a playmaker who can add an extra flair to their attack after the departure of Andres Iniesta and want him to link up with Philippe Coutinho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian's representatives have been in Barcelona and the offer from the Spanish giants will be tempting but Chelsea have shown no willingness to sell. Manchester United are also interested in a deal for the Brazil international. It is understood that Unit...