Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has delivered Arsenal a huge blow after admitting that he wants a move to Inter Milan. It is widely expected that Arsene Wenger will be leaving his post as manager of Arsenal at the end of the current campaign and there have been widespread reports that Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone will be the man replacing the Frenchman at the helm of the Emirates Stadium. Given the fantastic job Simeone has done at Atletico over the years, Arsenal fans were most certainly getting very excited at the prospect of the Argentinean arriving to North London next … [Read more...]
£85 million-rated star bluntly states he will never join Real Madrid
Speaking to Telefoot, Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has gone on to state that he will never consider joining Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has established himself as one of the finest attackers in the world over the past few years and it goes without saying that the French international is a player of desire for a host of top clubs around Europe. It is now widely expected that Griezmann will be leaving for greener pastures next summer and reports have claimed that Atletico Madrid may part with their star player if any team can match their valuation of … [Read more...]
Can Barcelona take Full Advantage of the Madrid Derby?
Atletico and Real face off on Saturday night in the season’s first all Madrid affair where one team not even involved will look to prosper from the outcome. The derby match is an open opportunity for Barcelona to either take top spot or pull further away from an Atletico team who have been proving a thorn in the side of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s domestic monopoly over the last six years. Real Madrid sit top of La Liga on 27 points and are yet to be beaten. Barcelona are two points back in second place on 25 points whereas Atletico sit in fourth with 21 points from a possible 33. The … [Read more...]
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid – Can Atleti get revenge on rivals?
This weekend it's the big one as Madrid rivals Real and Atletico lock horns in Milan to decide who will be crowned winner of the Champions League. In a game that mirrors the 2014 final, Diego Simeone's men will be looking to exact revenge after a late Sergio Ramos equaliser and extra time winner from Gareth Bale broke Atleti hearts in the Estádio da Luz two years ago. With Real manager Zinedine Zidane adjusting well to the learning curve of managing unarguably the most successful team in world football, his side are at odds of 7/5 at the time of writing going into Saturday's tie, according … [Read more...]
Newcastle United to conclude busy window by signing Brazilian and Argentine international
Newcastle United are looking to cap off their productive January transfer window with the signings of Guilherme Siqueira and Lucas Orban, according to reports from the Daily Mail. Newcastle United have certainly made a huge impact in the January transfer window so far after splashing the cash the secure to services of the likes of Jonjo Shelvey, Andros Townsend and Henri Saivet. Despite the splurge, Newcastle are not yet done with their business this month as manager Steve McClaren is looking to strengthen his backline. Bringing in a new left back is the priority for McClaren and now … [Read more...]
Not Stones: Chelsea identify 21-year old star as replacement for John Terry
Chelsea are plotting a move for Atletico Madrid youngster Jose Gimenez as the long term successor to John Terry at Stamford Bridge, according to reports from the London Evening Standard. While John Terry remains an integral part of the Chelsea backline, the Blues will have to start thinking about bringing in his long term successor to Stamford Bridge soon as the 35-year old is entering the twilight of his career. It is no secret that Chelsea are keen admirers of Everton star John Stones but with the Toffees adamant that they are not looking to sell the defender anytime soon, the Premier … [Read more...]
West Ham United battle Atletico Madrid for €15million-rated star
Premier League side West Ham United are involved in a head to head battle with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for the services of Turkish international Gokhan Tore. West Ham United certainly stand a great chance of earning a place in the top four this season but in order to do so, one suspects that the Hammers will have to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. As of now, West Ham have only secured the services of Sam Byram this month but there are a host of other attacking players set to arrive at the Boleyn Ground during the final week of the transfer window. Emmanuel … [Read more...]
Liverpool beaten in the chase for Spanish international
Premier League side Watford have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Spanish international, Mario Suarez, according to reports from Spanish newspaper AS. Liverpool have been looking to bring in a new midfielder during the January transfer window and it was widely expected that the Reds would be making a swoop for Fiorentina outcast Mario Suarez. However, Liverpool have taken a long time to get the deal done and it looks like the Reds are set to miss out on the signing of Suarez as revelation has been made by Spanish newspaper AS that the 28-year old is now on the verge of joining Premier … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid transfer to help Liverpool sign top midfield target
Borussia Dortmund’s signing of Oliver Torres from Atletico Madrid is set to be a huge boost for Liverpool in their hopes of landing the services of Ilkay Gundogan, according to reports from the Daily Star. Liverpool have long been linked with a move for Ilkay Gundogan - you can bet on his next club using a code available on Stan James - and the rumours touting the German international with a switch to Anfield has further intensified following the arrival of former Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp as manager at Merseyside a few months ago. Now according to reports from the Daily Star, Liverpool … [Read more...]
Agent delivers West Ham United transfer update regarding former Atletico Madrid man
Spanish midfielder Pedro Obiang’s agent Jose Miguel Gonzalez says that the midfielder is open to offers away from West Ham United. Obiang joined West Ham United from Sampdoria during the summer on a four year deal and his signing was seen as a major coup for the Hammers. A bit surprisingly though, Obiang has been limited to only 715 minutes of action in the Premier League so far this season and it was believed that the 23-year old was getting a bit agitated at the lack of minutes coming his way. Now Obiang’s agent, Jose Miguel Gonzalez, has gone on to speak regarding the situation of his … [Read more...]