The likes of Angel Di Maria, Alexis Sanchez, Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Ander Herrara all made big-money moves from Spain to England in the summer but are any more La Liga stars heading to the Premier League in January? … [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...]
Khedira rules out Real move to Arsenal and Ramos hails team unity
27-year-old Sami Khedira has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu in recent months with Chelsea and most notably Arsenal credited with interest. Khedira is yet to make a La Liga start this season, with only four appearances as a substitute, but has been told by Ancelotti he will have a bigger role towards the end of the season. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Ready to Sell £90m Bale to Man Utd to Fund Hazard Swoop & Pique to Leave Barca
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Gareth Bale to Manchester United for a world record £90m in order to raise funds to sign Chelsea's Eden Hazard. Fichajes reports that the Belgian is a top target for the European champions and has been for several months, but Chelsea's willingness to keep hold of the player will provide a stumbling block. … [Read more...]
Diego Costa left out of Spain squad
Diego Costa won't take part in Spain's upcoming fixtures against Belarus and World Cup holders Germany. In news that's likely to please Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, Costa has been left out by international coach Vicente del Bosque. ESPN reporter Dermot Corrigan broke the news, as well as detailing some of Del Bosque's other selections. … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Ronaldo hoping for United European return
Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping that Manchester United can end their European exile and qualify for the Champions League this season. The Red Devils face Manchester City on Sunday, hoping their late draw with Chelsea last week will spur them on against their out of form rivals. Whilst 9 points off of leaders Chelsea, United are looking to firstly step back into Europe, having invested heavily during the summer. Under David Moyes, United missed out on European qualification last season and now find themselves in the unusual position of watching Europe's elite on TV every fortnight. Ex-United man … [Read more...]
Sociedad to dispense with Arrasate
Real Sociedad will sack manager Jagoba Arrasate this week after the side continued their awful start to the new season. Former Mainz boss Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to take over at the Anoeta, with ex-West Brom and Real Betis manager Pepe Mel also in contention. The news comes following Sociedad's weekend draw with Cordoba as La Real conceded a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with the newly promoted side. With that result, Sociedad extended their winless run to seven games and dropped down to 17th place, yet to win since their 4-2 victory over Real Madrid. Arrasate, who took on the role of … [Read more...]
Chelsea hotshot Costa set to improve La Roja relationship
Diego Costa has been one of the most highly rated strikers in world football for the past 18 months, topping the scoring charts at Chelsea despite claims of injury from boss Jose Mourinho. With 9 goals in his first 7 games in England, Costa's reputation has already begun to change from a one-season wonder at Atletico to one of Europe's deadliest finishers. However, supporters of his national football team are yet to be convinced. Costa endured plenty of criticism for switching allegiance from Brazil to Spain months before the World Cup began, though thoroughly merited his inclusion in the … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid v Sevilla Preview
Can in-form Sevilla get all three points against the champions at the Vicente Calderon? … [Read more...]