As quoted by Cadena Sar, Ex-Barcelona manager Louis van Gaal has stated that he recently rejected an offer to manage La Liga strugglers Valencia. Valencia have clearly struggled over the past few seasons and the fallen giants of Spanish football have been left in a limbo recently after Cesare Prandelli abruptly resigned from his post as manager of the club. While Valencia have gone on to appoint Voro till the end of the season, the club hierarchy are believed to be keen on appointing another high profile name soon and it can now be revealed that they were attempting to land ex-Barcelona … [Read more...]
Barcelona man confirms he rejected Arsenal
Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Barcelona youngster Sergi Samper has revealed that he rejected the advances of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger last season. Sergi Samper is an extremely talented young player but considering the plethora of star players ahead of him in the pecking order at Barcelona, it was widely believed that the midfielder would have to leave the Nou Camp in order to earn regular first team football. A number of clubs were indeed interested in securing the services of Samper and reports had claimed that Premier League giants Arsenal had managed to agree a £8.5 … [Read more...]
Middlesbrough reportedly want to sign one-time capped 26-year-old Spanish attacker
Middlesbrough have set their attention towards securing the services of Bojan Krkic from Stoke City, according to reports from the Sun. Middlesbrough have been very active in the January transfer window so far, after securing the services of Rudy Gestede from Aston Villa while it is believed that Boro are also close to signing Patrick Bamford from Chelsea for around £10 million. With scoring goals a major problem for Middlesbrough at the moment, manager Aitor Karanka is planning to bring in more reinforcements to his attacking lineup in addition to Gestede and Bamford, and now according … [Read more...]
Report: Barcelona planning a shock swoop for Spanish international
According to reports from the Independent, Barcelona are looking to splash the cash to secure the services of unhappy Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Diego Costa’s feud with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has shocked the footballing world and the Spanish striker leaving Stamford Bridge during the current January transfer window remains a very realistic possibility. It has widely been reported that Costa could potentially be making a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League, while a number of top European teams have also expressed their desire to sign the 28-year-old attacker. Now … [Read more...]
Leicester City reject offer for Spanish defender
Leicester City have turned down an offer from Malaga for defender Luis Hernandez, according to reports from Sky Sports. Leicester City decided to make a move for Luis Hernandez over the summer and many felt that the Foxes made a good signing in the Spaniard, especially as he arrived at the King Power Stadium on a free transfer. However, Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has not handed Hernandez too many opportunities to impress so far this season and the 27-year-old has been limited to only four appearances in the Premier League. The lack of minutes coming his way has understandably … [Read more...]
Report: Crystal Palace set for stunning £12million signing from Spain
According to reports from the Sun, Premier League outfit Crystal Palace are close to securing the services of Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra. Crystal Palace are on a terrible run of form in the Premier League at the moment and at this rate, relegation looks a very distinct possibility for the Eagles. Nonetheless, Palace do possess a very experienced manager in the form of Sam Allardyce and the 62-year-old is said to be hopeful of bringing in a number of players to Selhurst Park during the current January transfer window in order to boost his side’s chances of avoiding the … [Read more...]
Arsenal planning audacious move for star from Spain; release clause is £85million
According to reports from Spanish publication AS (via the Daily Telegraph), Arsenal are eyeing an ambitious swoop for Atletico Madrid star Yannick Ferreira Carrasco. Arsenal enjoyed a strong start to their campaign but things have slowed down for the Gunners in recent times and as a result, the North London giants have fallen behind in the race to claim the Premier League title. In order to revive their title aspirations, Arsenal are expected to strengthen during the current January transfer window and unsurprisingly, a number of players continue to be linked with a move to the Emirates … [Read more...]
Spanish side eyeing a shock move for Newcastle United man
According to reports from the Shields Gazette, Sporting Gijon are currently eyeing up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote. It is no secret that Tiote has been planning a move from Newcastle United for quite a while now and the midfielder saw his proposed £4 million transfer to Shanghai fall through last January, while a similar event occurred over the summer with Turkish outfit Galatasaray. With the January transfer window reopening once again, there has understandably been rumors linking Tiote with a move away from St. James’ Park and a number of Chinese clubs are said … [Read more...]
Report: Manchester United ready to sign Michael Carrick’s replacement from Spain
Premier League giants Manchester United are keen on replacing Michael Carrick with Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports from Spanish outlet Don Balon. Manchester United have most certainly spent a lot of money to improve their squad since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson as manager a couple of years ago but they somehow still have not found a replacement for the evergreen Michael Carrick. With Carrick now 35, United will most certainly have to think about finding replacements for their veteran midfielder as soon as possible and now according to reports from Don … [Read more...]
West Ham flop on the verge of Spanish move
According to reports from talkSPORT, West Ham United flop Simone Zaza is finally on the verge of completing his move to Valencia. Zaza joined West Ham United from Juventus during the summer on a loan deal till the end of the season and it was believed at the time that the Italian international will prove to be a very good signing for the Hammers. As it turned out though, Zaza struggled for regular minutes on the pitch at the London Stadium after failing to impress manager Slaven Bilic and was sent back halfway through his loan deal. Despite Zaza’s terrible time at West Ham, Spanish … [Read more...]