Valencia are considering making a shock move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to reports from Don Balon. Despite manager Gary Neville claiming that he does not intend to do too much business in the transfer market in January, it has not stopped Los Che being linked with a host of players. Given his knowledge on the Premier League, Neville is expected to look at players from English clubs if he is to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window and now according to surprise reports from Don Balon, it has been claimed that the former Manchester United star is planning … [Read more...]
Manchester United want to sign Liverpool and Barcelona icon
Manchester United are considering a shocking swoop for former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, according to reports from French publication Buzz Sport – as cited by the Liverpool Echo. Given their terrible performances, it is clear to see that Manchester United are currently in a desperate need to strengthen their attacking options during the January transfer window so as to stand a chance of claiming the Premier League title this season. As a result, it has been no surprise to see United being linked with a host of top names and the likes of Neymar, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo … [Read more...]
Swansea City AFC close to appointing Pep Guardiola’s managerial mentor
Premier League side Swansea City are looking to appoint Marcelo Bielsa as their next manager, according to reports from the Metro. A lot of names have been linked with the managerial hot seat at Swansea City following the sacking of Garry Monk last week. The likes of Brendan Rodgers, Ryan Giggs, David Moyes and Gus Poyet are just some of the names being touted to join Swansea but now according to reports from the Metro, it has been claimed that former Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelo Bielsa is the favourite to take over at the Liberty Stadium. Bielsa departed Marseille following only one … [Read more...]
Barcelona 2015/2016 Season Preview
Last week Barcelona opened their 2015-2016 season in the same fashion they ended last season: by winning another trophy. Their 5-4 extra time victory over Seville, gave the club their 4th trophy of the calendar year. The celebration was quickly ruined however by a crushing 4-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup and then a 1-1 draw back in Nou Camp. Bilbao's victory handed them their first trophy in 41 years and ensured that Pep's 2009 Barcelona squad remains the only European club to win 6 trophies in a calendar year. … [Read more...]
Aston Villa Complete Adama Traore Transfer
The whole of last week was littered with rumours of Barcelona youngster Adama Traore joining an English Premier League club and Liverpool, Aston Villa and Stoke City looked like the frontrunners for his services. … [Read more...]
Liverpool Close in on Barcelona youngster
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers continues his rebuilding job at Anfield, following a disappointing season in 2014-15, with the imminent arrival of Barcelona right winger Adama Traore on loan according to the Mirror. … [Read more...]
Transfer Report: Liverpool face competition for Barcelona winger
It is rumoured that Liverpool are monitoring Barcelona winger Pedro. … [Read more...]
Arda Turan’s move to Barcelona
Barcelona’s forward options look set to get stronger as they confirmed the signing of Turkey international Arda Turan. The former Atletico Madrid man has always been a solid performer in La Liga, and on the Champions League stage, playing a significant part in Atletico’s journey to the final in the 2013-14 tournament, especially with an impressive performance away to Chelsea in that campaign. Despite his noticeable class however, he has not featured as regularly as many would imagine. Will his playing time increase at Barcelona? … [Read more...]
Barcelona off the leash
In Saturday's Champions League final, Barcelona will go up against the Italian Champions Juventus with hopes of continuing their recent domination and completing a historic treble season. With the way the Catalan club has performed over the last few months there is little doubt that they are the prohibitive favorites in Berlin. … [Read more...]
Why Spanish football’s European dominance looks set to continue
Sevilla CF became the first club to benefit from UEFA’s recent change of regulations which meant that winners of the Europa League from the 2014/2015 season would automatically qualify for the Champions League. This means going into next season, Spain will have a record 5 clubs competing in club football’s elite competition: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Valencia and of course Sevilla themselves. … [Read more...]