Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista has revealed that his agent is in talks with Arsenal over a potential move to the Premier League. The 24-year-old centre-back has been a mainstay in Villarreal's defence this season as they continue to impress and fight for Europe. Arsene Wenger was tight-lipped on Paulista after Arsenal's 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday, but the Brazilian revealed all after the Yellow Submarine's victory on Saturday. "Whether I go to Arsenal or stay at Villarreal, I won't lose my head," Paulista said. "I'm very calm. My head is at Villarreal … [Read more...]
Marco Reus to Real Madrid not happening says agent
Germany international Marco Reus has not agreed to join Real Madrid this January after rumours of a deal spread earlier this month. Reus' agent, Dirk Hebel, and Borussia Dortmund's CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke have denied the speculation claiming that a deal was nearing completion. Spanish media outlet El Confidencial had stated that Reus was set to sign a five-year contract with Real Madrid, and that both parties were satisfied with the agreements. Reus is available to leave Dortmund if a club triggers his release clause - €25m - and reports emerged suggesting Madrid were also happy to pay Reus' … [Read more...]
Villa Hoping To Complete Move For Valencia’s Carles Gil
Aston Villa will look to complete a deal for Valencia midfielder Carles Gil this week as negotiations continue. The Spanish Under 21 international had spent two years on loan at Elche before returning to the Mestalla in the summer, where he has made infrequent cameos from the bench. A deal worth initially around £3.2m, but could obviously rise to close to £5m, had looked to have hit a snag concerning agents fees, but Villa are confident that the situation can be resolved. Gil is a left-sided midfielder who could bring some much needed flair to Villa Park. Whilst he's on the fringes of … [Read more...]
Arsenal after Atletico’s Midfield Ace
Arsenal are reportedly set to bring Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez to the Emirates Stadium according to the Daily Mail. Suarez, who played a huge role in Atletico's La Liga title win last season, has fallen out of favour at the Vicente Calderon this season and Arsene Wenger could offer him an escape route. Spanish media have been reporting that Suarez will 'almost certainly leave' Atletico this January as he demands first team football, and with Arsenal's midfield options currently limited due to Mikel Arteta's absence, a move would make sense. Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are also … [Read more...]
Moyes Eyeing Up Loan Deal For Man United Winger
David Moyes could be set to recruit from his former club and save Adnan Januzaj from the Manchester United bench. Januzaj has found playing time difficult to come by under Louis van Gaal, as he prefers to use Juan Mata, Angel Di Maria and even Ashley Young rather than the young Belgian. But Moyes wants the youngster he first bled into the United senior team to join him in Spain with Real Sociedad. The Scot is keen to add to his squad and will surely add to it with Premier League players he knows and trusts. Moyes has had a mixed start to life in the Basque Country, with a 3-0 win over Elche … [Read more...]
No Bale To United Deal According To La Liga Expert
Gareth Bale will not be moving from Real Madrid to Manchester United in January if you believe the views of Spanish football expert Graham Hunter. Bale has been in Spain for little over a year now, and whilst he appears to have settled in the Spanish capital, he has yet to reach the levels of his illustrious team mates. Hunter, a regular pundit for Revista de La Liga on Sky Sports says that these are just stories at the moment and that Bale and his family are settled. “They (Man Utd) have the budget, they tried to sign him, he turned them down when joining Real Madrid," Hunter said on Sky … [Read more...]
United target Atletico Madrid defender Godin
According to reports from several British newspapers, Manchester United will make a January swoop for Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin. Louis van Gaal is currently weighing up several potential signings as he looks to strengthen a depleted backline in the upcoming transfer window. Among the other defenders rumoured to be on van Gaal's list are Borussia Dortmund's Mats Hummels, Basel's Fabian Schar, Real Madrid's Raphael Varane and Aleksandar Dragovic from Dynamo Kiev. Uruguayan Godin, who was lucky not to be sent off against England in the World Cup this summer, would be available at £28m, that … [Read more...]
Khedira future uncertain amidst Arsenal and Bayern rumours
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is making all sorts of headlines ahead of the January transfer window, with reports linking him with a move away from the Bernabeu. Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all interested in the German, whilst some media outlets are saying the Galacticos want to keep him. Reports on Spanish radio last night exclaimed that Khedira had agreed a pre-contract agreement to join Bayern Munich, dashing the hopes of both Arsenal and Manchester United. The clubs were all willing to meet Khedira's £10m valuation, but Bayern Munich look to have again … [Read more...]
Gunners chase Sevilla midfielder
Arsenal are looking to land Sevilla's Polish midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak this January ahead of a reported £24m swoop. Krychowiak, 24, only moved to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in the summer, but his impressive start to the season has already captured the attention of the Gunners. Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are other clubs reportedly chasing Krychowiak, who has become a wanted man around Europe since joining Sevilla. His buyout clause is £24m with Arsene Wenger reportedly willing to match that, keen to bring more defensive stability to the club. Adept as a defensive midfielder, 6'1 … [Read more...]
Merseyside clubs to battle over Barcelona defender Montoya
Everton are set to rival Liverpool to capture Barcelona's wantaway defender Martin Montonya, with the youngster expected to be sold in the upcoming transfer window. Montoya only signed a 5-year contract in the summer, but Spanish media are reporting that the 23-year-old will be sold, having failed to make an impression under Luis Enrique. The right-back has played just once this season, which was a start against Athletic Bilbao in early September, and has reportedly been told he can leave the Nou Camp. Liverpool had been seen as favourites to capture Montoya, but Everton have come into the … [Read more...]