Liverpool are on the verge of signing out of favour Juventus defender Martin Caceres, according to reports from the Calico Mercato. Liverpool were always in the market to sign a new defender during the January transfer window and the recent injuries to the likes of Martin Skrtel, Dejan Lovren, Mamadou Sakho and Kolo Toure has further accelerated the Reds’ pursuit to bring in a centre back soon. The likes of Neven Subotic and Andrea Ranocchia have been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent times but now according to reports from Calico Mercato, it has been claimed that the Reds are close … [Read more...]
Liverpool can now sign Spanish international for just £6million
Fiorentina are now ready to part with Mario Suarez if Liverpool meet their asking price of £6million, according to reports from the Metro. Suarez has endured a terrible time at Fiorentina since joining the club this summer from Atletico Madrid and it is widely touted that the 28-year old will be leaving Florence during the January transfer window. Premier League giants Liverpool have been widely reported as the most likely destination for Suarez but despite the incessant links, a move has not come into fruition as of yet. As a boost for Liverpool’s hopes of signing Suarez, it has been … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Top Three performers against Granada
Lionel Messi Lionel Messi is widely expected to claim the Balon d’Or award in the gala which is set to take place in Zurich on Monday and his wonderful performance in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Granada served to show exactly why. Messi was simply sensational on the day and managed to fire three past the hapless Granada backline. The Argentine genius has been delivering such majestic performances on a consistent basis throughout 2015 and there is no doubt whatsoever that he deserves the title as the ‘Best Player in the World’. Arda Turan Following a mediocre debut for Barcelona in the Copa … [Read more...]
West Ham United eyeing a January move for former Barcelona star
Premier League side West Ham United are considering making a move for Spanish midfielder, Mikel Arteta, according to reports from the Brentwood Gazette. West Ham United have made a very promising start to their Premier League campaign so far and as things stand, the Hammers certainly have a very good chance of making it into one of the European places this season. Manager Slaven Bilic is not taking anything for granted though and is looking to improve his side’s chance of earning a place in the top four by signing a couple of new players during the January transfer window. A host of names … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Granada: Bravo, Arda and Vidal starting
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Television coverage: beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Formation - 4-3-3 Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was handed a well deserved rest in Barcelona’s 4-1 triumph over Espanyol in the midweek Copa Del Rey encounter but one can be sure that the Chilean star will once again take his place in goal for the La Liga encounter with Granada this weekend. Defence Manager Luis Enrique surprisingly did not hand the likes of Thomas Vermaelen … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Granada: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Television coverage: beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Barcelona News Barcelona managed to return to winning ways in emphatic fashion after claiming a fine 4-1 victory over rivals Espanyol in the midweek Copa Del Rey encounter and it would certainly have been very pleasing for the fans to see their team getting back to their best. Now Barcelona will be looking to claim a victory in La Liga as well in order to reclaim top … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Espanyol – First taste of Turan and Vidal
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 06/01/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:15 PM EST Television coverage: LaLiga TVCOPA (UK); beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Formation - 4-3-3 Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had to wait patiently for his chance in the cup competitions due to the fantastic form shown by Claudio Bravo and the German will now surely be keen on impressing on Wednesday night when he will start in goal against Espanyol. Despite the lack of opportunities, there is no doubting that ter Stegen is a top class … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Espanyol: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 06/01/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:15 PM EST Television coverage: LaLiga TVCOPA (UK); beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Barcelona News Barcelona only managed a 0-0 draw upon their return to the La Liga in the Catalan derby against Espanyol last weekend and the result means that Blaugrana’s lead at the top of the table has been further reduced. The dropped points would most certainly have been very disappointing for manager Luis Enrique but his side will be awarded the opportunity to exact … [Read more...]
Liverpool agree a deal for goalkeeper – Not Ter-Stegen
Liverpool will not be signing Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen but have agreed a deal for another youngster in Kamil Grabara, according to reports from Slask Sport. Liverpool are widely expected to be signing a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window and it was reported that the Reds had launched a £20million bid for Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen. However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refuted such claims by stating when asked about the offer for ter Stegen, “No. We have some problems at this moment but thank God not around the goalkeeper position so everything is … [Read more...]
Liverpool have to pay £20million to sign Barcelona star
Liverpool will have to splash as much as £20million to secure the services of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, according to reports from the Daily Mirror. Liverpool are set to be very busy in the January transfer market and signing a new goalkeeper seems to be a priority for manager Jurgen Klopp. Recent reports have claimed that Klopp is considering a move for Barcelona second choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen and is pondering a bid of around £12million to land the services of the German international. In a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of signing ter Stegen though, they will most likely … [Read more...]