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...]
Premier League side close to agreeing deal with Malaga for defender
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Leicester City defender Luis Hernandez has travelled to Spain to hold talks with Malaga over a potential move this month. Luis Hernandez was one of the first signings for Leicester City following their crowning as champions of England and many felt that the Spaniard would prove to be an astute acquisition for the Foxes, especially as he arrived on a free transfer. As it has turned out though, Hernandez has struggled for regular minutes on the pitch at the King Power Stadium and it is clear to see that the 27-year-old is well down the pecking … [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...]
Brazilian legend thinks Coutinho joining Barcelona is inevitable
Speaking to Sky Sports, Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes that it is just a matter of time before Philippe Coutinho joins Barcelona. Philippe Coutinho has arguably been one of the best attacking players in the English Premier League over the past few seasons and as a result, the Brazilian international is believed to be courted by Spanish giants Barcelona at the moment. Barcelona are reportedly planning to sign a long term replacement for Andres Iniesta and have viewed Coutinho as a potential heir to the Spanish superstar. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has repeatedly stated that … [Read more...]
Sevilla – Flying Under the Radar
All the talk in Spain this season is about whether Barcelona can put some shaky form behind them and mount a serious challenge to top of the table Real Madrid. However, that is a little unfair, as it is Sevilla who deserve more headlines for keeping Barcelona at bay and thrusting themselves as Real’s closest challenger. Eighteen games in, and Sevilla hold second spot in La Liga, just one point behind Zinedine Zidane’s Real but more impressively one point ahead of Luis Enrique’s men. The Sevillistas also boast one more victory in the league than their third-place rivals, having won … [Read more...]