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Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer players in bid to sign Lautaro Martinez

Barcelona have begun offering players to Italian giants Inter Milan in the hope of striking a part-exchange deal for the signing of Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine forward is one of Barcelona's top targets this summer but the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic means they are unlikely to meet his £97m buy-out clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lautaro is interested in signing for Barcelona and personal terms are not expected to be an issue at all. Talks via intermediaries have been going on for a while and Inter Milan are said to be open to the idea of players in exchange, and had asked for the opportunity to sign Brazil midfielder Arthur - but Barca declined. ● Philippe Coutinho very close to completing Chelsea move ● Atletico respo...

Apr172020 by JBNo Comments

Quique Setien discusses Neymar and Lautaro Martinez coming to Barcelona

La Liga

Barcelona manager Quique Setien was unwilling to choose between Neymar and Inter's Lautaro Martinez, saying it would be good to have both. Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Martinez have both been linked with moves to the Camp Nou. The Brazilian only left Barca for Paris less than three years ago, while the other has starred for Inter this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, asked who would be better for Barcelona, Setien told El Larguero: "Both of them, because they are good players." Neymar made a €222 million transfer move to PSG from Barcelona in 2017, but has regularly been linked with a return back to Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Setien, whose side were top of La Liga when the campaign was susp...

Apr112020 by JBNo Comments

Lautaro Martinez’s agent hints at Barcelona move

La Liga, Seria A, Transfer Info

Lautaro Martinez's agent says he has had no talks with Europe's biggest sides about a transfer, though conceded the Inter Milan star would relish the opportunity to play with Lionel Messi. Lautaro's form for the Italian club has seen him linked to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea, with the Argentine forward having scored 16 goals in 31 games across all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Indeed, according to reports the Catalans plan to offer the Inter Milan striker a deal worth €10m-a-year as they seek a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez. And his list of admirers includes Messi, who called the 22-year-old "spectacular", while Suarez himself has talked up his possible arrival at Camp Nou. Lautaro Martinez's agent, Alberto Yaque, ...

Apr92020 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi speaks on leaving Barca for Inter Milan

La Liga, Seria A

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has branded reports linking him with a transfer move to Italian side Inter Milan as "fake news". The Barca forward took to social media to rubbish more speculation over his future at Camp Nou, which also linked him with former team Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine forward posted "lie number one" and "lie number two" over a screenshot of a tweet by TNT Sports, which also questioned whether Messi paid the bail money for Ronaldinho to be released from prison in Paraguay. • Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal • Sadio Mane wanted Man Utd before Liverpool move He added: "What they said in this same media about Newell's a few weeks ago was also false. Thank g...

Apr32020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea and Man City outbid Barcelona for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City have both submitted significant offers to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, according to reports in Spain. Barcelona had been leading in the race to sign the Argentina international as the Spanish side look to freshen up their frontline this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Chelsea and City have tabled more lucrative terms to Inter and the player, reportedly willing to offer a salary of more than £8.7million-a-year. Martinez has been in fine form in Serie A this campaign, scoring 11 goals in 22 league matches before the competition was postponed over the coronavirus issue. According to Marca, Barcelona believe if the player is to make his decision based on footballing reaso...

Feb252020 by JBNo Comments

Inter to play Juventus behind closed doors to stop the spread of coronavirus

Seria A

This weekend’s upcoming Serie A games will go ahead but six matches will be carried out behind closed doors, including the massive game between Juventus and Inter on Sunday. Four matches had to be postponed on Sunday after Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced a shutdown of all sporting events in the north of Italy amid fears of the spread of coronavirus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The suspension order was initially only applied to the Veneto and Lombardy regions, but it was later extended to four more areas in Italy. There were fears that it could cause problems with the Serie A fixture schedule, but Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora says matches in areas affected by coronavirus will go ahead but supporters will not be allowed to ...

Feb122020 by JBNo Comments

Inter helped Lukaku lose half a stone in 12 days after Man Utd missed problem

Seria A, Premier League

Romelu Lukaku has turned into the striker Manchester United thought they had signed - and the one they desperately need now. The Belgium international has lost the bulk and the brawn, but none of the goalscoring ability that lay dormant at United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He is the fastest player to reach 20 goals for Inter Milan, needing just 29 matches. For comparison, the Brazilian Ronaldo needed 31 games, Hernan Crespo 36 and Christian Vieri 38 to reach the same mark. In 32 matches for club and country this campaign he has scored 24 goals and laid seven assists, winning 70 per cent of the games he has played. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And it's all been achieved by shedding more than half a stone in onl...

Feb102020 by JBNo Comments

Lukaku takes aim at Ibrahimovic after Inter Milan’s derby win

Seria A

Romelu Lukaku has taken aim at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Inter Milan’s dramatic derby win over fierce Italy rivals AC Milan. The Belgian international rounded off the scoring in Inter’s 4-2 comeback victory over their bitter rivals, which sent them top of the Italian league. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ibrahimovic, who returned to AC Milan in December on a free, had earlier inspired the side into a 2-0 half-time lead at San Siro. However, Antonio Conte’s team hit back in the second half, with goals from Brozovic, Matias Vecino, Stefan de Vrij and Lukaku completing the turnaround. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And after the game, in a post seemingly directed at Ibrahimovic - whose much-vaunted return in January was...

Feb52020 by JBNo Comments

Eriksen reveals how close he came to joining Man Utd

Seria A, Premier League

Christian Eriksen concedes he spoke with Manchester United for several years but a move to the Red devils was ‘never really likely’ and signing for Inter Milan ‘wasn’t a difficult choice’. The 27-year-old put an end to his six-and-a-half-year stay at Tottenham to complete a move to the San Siro for a fee of around £17million this January window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eriksen informed Spurs of his intentions to move on at the start of the campaign, with his deal due to expire in the summer, and United were linked with the Denmark midfielder. But the player was keen to test himself abroad and United went on to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon instead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eriksen insists a ...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd want Alexis Sanchez back next season

Premier League, Seria A

Manchester United have reportedly told Alexis Sanchez that he will be expected back at Old Trafford in the summer. The 31-year-old is currently spending the campaign on loan at Inter Milan, although his season has been severely cut short after undergoing ankle surgery in October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serie A side do not have an option to buy Sanchez once his loan spell ends. And according to ESPN, the Red devils have decided to throw Sanchez a lifeline by giving him an opportunity to impress during pre-season training. The report claims that Manchester United remain open to offers for the forward, but will not allow him leave for a cut-price fee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alexis Sanchez will still ...