According to reports from Spanish outlet Diario Gol, (The Telegraph in English), Premier League side Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their hopes of securing the services of Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata. Arsenal were widely linked with a move for Alvaro Morata over the summer and the transfer taking place seemed like a real possibility during one point this summer. As it turned out though, Morata made a return back to former club Real Madrid and Arsenal had to sign an alternative option in the less well known Lucas Perez instead. Despite missing out, Arsenal are said to … [Read more...]
Real Madrid star sends heartfelt message to Hull City midfielder
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has wished Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason a speedy recovery following his horror head injury. The clash between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday was marred by a serious head injury suffered by Tigers midfielder Ryan Mason following a nasty collision with defender Gary Cahill just 21 minutes into the game. It has now been confirmed that Mason suffered a fractured skull due to the impact of the challenge and much to the relief of everyone, the 25-year-old remains in stable condition at the moment following a successful surgery. The … [Read more...]
Manchester City reportedly planning surprise move for 30-year-old
As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Premier League outfit Manchester City are planning to secure the services of Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola took the controversial decision of replacing Joe Hart with Claudio Bravo for the number one spot between the sticks at the Etihad Stadium this summer and it has to be said that the move has not been vindicated as the Chilean has put in a number of terrible performances so far this season. Due to Bravo failing to impress, Guardiola is now said to be on the lookout for a new custodian and now … [Read more...]
Ex-Atletico Madrid man reportedly desperate to join Real Madrid
According to reports from Spanish outlet COPE, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is intent on earning a move to Real Madrid. Thibaut Courtois has established himself as one of the best custodians in the world over the past few seasons and although he is already at a big club in Chelsea, there have been rumors floating around linking the Belgian international to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Courtois had made controversial comments last season regarding potentially exiting Stamford Bridge in the future and as a result, the 24-year-old has been widely touted to make a move to the Santiago … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo prevented Chelsea from completing major signing
According to reports from Newspaper Confidencial Colombia, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo sensationally prevented Chelsea from signing James Rodriguez. James Rodriguez had widely been touted to leave Real Madrid over the summer but much to the surprise of many, the Colombian international stayed put at the Santiago Bernabeu. Nonetheless, James did not stay at Madrid due to a lack of interest from other clubs as it has now been revealed that Premier League outfit Chelsea had gone on to place a whopping £78 million bid for the attacker this summer. Given the large nature of the bid, … [Read more...]
Real Madrid legends unhappy with Michael Owen
Former Real Madrid stars Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos respond to Michael Owen’s fat jab. After hanging up his boots, Michael Owen has become a prominent figure in the media and the ex-Manchester United regularly shares his views on social media website Twitter. Owen has a large following on the social media platform but his recent comments about former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo did not go well with the fans. Owen stated that he was surprised how much weight Ronaldo had put on and posted the following message. I thought I was putting the pounds on until I saw my old mate Ronnie! … [Read more...]
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly still keen on signing Spanish international
Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur remain in the race to secure the services of Spanish international Isco, according to reports from the Daily Mirror. Tottenham Hotspur have not quite been able to mount a Premier League title challenge this season but having said that, Spurs are not a million miles away from the top of the table in England’s top flight. To boost their title aspirations, Tottenham are expected to strengthen their squad during the upcoming January transfer window and names such as Ross Barkley and Wilfried Zaha have been linked with a move to White Hart Lane over the … [Read more...]
Atletico chief reveals how he will feel if De Gea joins Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has gone on to state that he will not feel bad if David De Gea were to join Real Madrid in the future. Manchester United star David De Gea has managed to establish himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world over the past few years and it is no secret that Spanish giants Real Madrid are keen on securing the services of the 26-year-old. De Gea has insisted that he remains happy at Old Trafford for now but it seems just a matter of time before the Spanish international will be leaving for the Santiago Bernabeu. If indeed De Gea were to … [Read more...]
Is James Rodriguez Moving to the Premier League?
"The beginning with Real Madrid" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Hank Loner 25-year-old James Rodriguez really made a name for himself at the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil after dominating proceedings for his national side Colombia. Six goals in Colombia’s progression to the quarter finals was enough to secure Rodriguez the coveted Golden Boot and also a place in Fifa’s all-star World Cup team. The performances earned the attacking midfielder a dream move to Real Madrid in 2014 for a hair-raising €80 Million from Monaco. 61 games and 21 goals have since followed for Rodriguez at Real (not a bad return) … [Read more...]
English striker boasts a better goal strike rate than Messi and Ronaldo
As reported by Sky Sports, Newcastle United attacker Dwight Gayle currently boasts a better goalscoring strike rate than superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Newcastle United splashed around £10 million to secure the services of Dwight Gayle from Crystal Palace over the summer and it has to be said that the sizeable investment is already starting to pay dividends. Gayle has scored a sensational 16 goals in as many appearances for Newcastle so far this season and his wonderful exploits has seen the Magpies enjoy a fruitful first quarter to their Championship campaign. As a … [Read more...]