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Barcelona line up £60m bid for United Anthony Martial
Barcelona are considering a £60m summer swoop for Manchester United’s Anthony Martial. Martial has reportedly reached a contract stalemate with Old Trafford amid concerns over his playing time under Jose Mourinho. His current contract expires next year summer – but United still have the option of a one-year extension. Since Alexis Sanchez joined the club, […]
Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit
Marcelo said Real Madrid were never going to capitulate like rivals Barcelona after the Champions League titleholders were able to survive against Juventus. Madrid were able to scale through with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Juventus in the quarter-finals, despite Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Old ladies. Madrid were widely expected to qualify for the […]
Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi
Alessandro Florenzi believes Barcelona were tactically outclassed by Roma and performed “perfectly” as they were able to pull off one of the Champions League’s greatest comebacks to reach the semi-finals with a 3-0 win. Barca went into Tuesday’s quarter-final second leg with a 4-1 lead, making them massive favourites to progress semis. But things did […]
Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Manchester United about a transfer over Samuel Umtiti and insisted that he expects the Frenchman to remain at the club. The France international spoke about his future with Barcelona, saying that talks over a new contract had not yet begun. ‘Negotiations for a contract renewal have not started yet. […]
Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has chosen to dodge a question enquiring about him joining Manchester United this summer. According to reports, The France international is on Jose Mourinho’s shortlist ahead of the summer window and is available for £53m due to a release clause in his contract at Camp Nou. The Catalans wants the centre-back […]
Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy
Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club’s lack of squad depth. It’s a complaint that has been said […]
Chelsea must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona, says Conte
Antonio Conte has told his attacking players to be prepared to suffer at the hands of Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Chelsea must score against Barcelona to progress to the quarter-finals after 1-1 first leg draw in London. Eden Hazard was used as a false nine in that match but complained about the […]
Barca confirm Iniesta might miss Chelsea clash
Ernesto Valverde has suggested an hamstring injury could rule Andres Iniesta out of the second leg Champions League match with Chelsea. Iniesta had to be substituted in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first half with a hamstring injury. The Barca captain is expected to be out of Barca’s game against Malaga on […]
Barcelona complete €40m transfer for Arthur
Barcelona have completed the €40 million signing of Gremio midfielder Arthur, according to Goal. Though the 21-year-old will not officially move to Camp Nou until 2019, a deal between the two clubs has now been struck. Barcelona will pay €30m up front for the Gremio star with another €10m potentially due in add-ons. Arthur was […]
Man Utd approach Samuel Umtiti as contract talks with Barcelona stall
Manchester United have made an approach for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti as talks over a new contract with the Catalans has stalled over the Frenchman’s wage demands. Umtiti wants Barcelona to double his current salary but they are reluctant to meet his demands and wants him to accept a smaller increase. The France international believes […]