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Apr182018 by JBNo Comments

Christian Eriksen has asked about leaving, agent confirms

Christian Eriksen is considering the possibility of leaving Tottenham and is wanted by the Catalans, according to agent Bayram Tutumlu. The Denmark international has been an important player for Spurs this campaign with 14 goals and 10 assists. Tutumlu, who represents Denmark legend Michael Laudrup, says he met with Eriksen this season and claims the midfielder wanted to work out what is required to leave Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tutumlu also said that Eriksen is held in high regard by Barca’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu. ‘Christian Eriksen invited me to his house in London in September and asked me what he needs to do to get to a bigger club,’ Tutumlu told Danish newspaper BT. ‘I told him that a really big club wanted him. ...

Apr172018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona line up £60m bid for United Anthony Martial

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

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, Martial has started only four games - including defeats against Tottenham and Newcastle. Martial is also said to be unhappy that he was asked to play on the right wing rather than his preferred left side because of Sanchez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona considered making a bid for Martial last summer before they later moved for Ousmane Dembele but they may now return for the France inter...

Apr122018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo aims dig at Barcelona over Champions League exit

UEFA, La Liga

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 semi-finals following last week's 3-0 win in Turin, only for Juventus to mount a comeback in the return leg as they levelled the tie but Ronaldo's late goal helped them to go through. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Marcelo, the captain in the absence of Sergio Ramos aimed a dig at Barca, who surrendered a 4-1 advantage in a 3-0 collapse against Roma on Tuesday. "We should face and we did everything poss...

Apr112018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona did nothing to cause Roma problems, says Florenzi

UEFA, La Liga

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 not go according to plan for Ernesto Valverde's men, as Edin Dzeko got a sixth-minute opener, before Daniele De Rossi made it 2-0 from the penalty spot just before the 60th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And with Barca trying to get their grip, Kostas Manolas got the crucial goal eight minutes from time with an header, Roma then went through with an away goal they got in the first-leg. "To be h...

Apr42018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

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. My release clause is low, but that’s not what I worry about, I focus on the pitch,’ Samuel Umtiti told Canal FC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘it’s not only Manchester United, other clubs want me as well, nut my sole focus is on Barcelona.’ With the Red devils willing to trigger his £52million release clause, his future has led to plenty of speculation. But Valverde told United that Umtiti is happy with l...

Mar282018 by JBNo Comments

Samuel Umtiti fuels Manchester United transfer speculation

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

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 to renew his deal which would significantly increase his release clause, but no agreement has been reached so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho is reportedly aware of Umtiti’s situation and has even contacted the French defender in an attempt to convince him to join Manchester United. However, Umtiti has ignited speculation by avoiding a direct question asking if he will be a Red devils player next sea...

Mar162018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

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 several times by Antonio Conte throughout this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alonso said: ‘It’s difficult as there are so many games this year and we have not got the deepest squad, maybe, and we have had new players this year. ‘We can only look forward and start fighting for fourth spot in the Champions League and try to win the FA Cup.’ Chelsea are currently fifth on the table and they look to qualify for Ch...

Mar112018 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea must be prepared to suffer against Barcelona, says Conte

Premier League, La Liga

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 position after their disappointing 1-0 loss against Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's important to understand that we must be prepared to suffer, if we play with Hazard as No. 9 or if we play with Giroud or Morata as No. 9 and Hazard as No. 10,'' Conte told Chelsea TV. Conte said he would consult his players over the tactics and wants a repeat of the performance at Stamford Bridge, but without a Barca goal this time. "We ...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Barca confirm Iniesta might miss Chelsea clash

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

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 Sunday and Valverde is unsure whether he will be available to face Chelsea in their last-16 tie. "He is training separately at the moment," Valverde said. "Obviously we do not want to rush things, it's too early to say if he will be available for next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We have similar players, although he is unique. We have similar profile players, Denis (Suarez) and (Philippe) Coutinho, Andre Gomes as well. "...

Mar92018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona complete €40m transfer for Arthur

Transfer Info, La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arthur was pictured wearing Barca's jersey in a meeting with the Catalans sporting director Robert Fernandez in December, as the player has long being linked with a move to Camp Nou. However, on Wednesday Gremio president Romildo Bolzan confirmed that the transfer would be done. "The topic is on its way to being finished," Bolzan. "The documents are not signed yet, but the transfer is reaching the final ...