Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Madrid's exciting young striker Alvaro Morata – but only until the end of the season. Morata is a 21 year old with huge potential. He has found his chances limited at the Bernabeu, scoring four goals in twenty-four appearances, but he has shone in is his appearances for the Spanish under 21 team – netting twelve goals in eleven outings for his country. Carlo Ancelotti had earlier rebuffed interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool, insisting that the youngster was not for sale at any price, but Morata has been pushing for a move. He expected to be … [Read more...]
Real Madrid face battle with Chelsea to sign Benfica star, Nemanja Matic
Both Chelsea and Real Madrid are in competition to sign Benfica's talented playmaker Nemanja Matic in the January transfer window reports the Correio da Manha. The Serbian's footballing stock has risen dramatically over the past twelve months after a string of impressive displays for the Portuguese giants both domestically and in Europe. … [Read more...]
Atletico star Koke wanted by Barcelona and Manchester United
Manchester United and Barcelona are in a battle to land the signature of highly rated Atletico Madrid midfielder, Koke, in the January transfer window, claims UK radio station Talksport. The Spanish star, 21, has been a significant factor behind the excellent start Los Rojiblancos have made in their domestic campaign this season, winning their first eight games in succession. His performances in a red and white shirt haven't gone unnoticed however with both clubs willing to pay top price to land the youngster in January. … [Read more...]
Bale signing creates Ancelotti dilemma
Following months of speculation and negotiations, Real Madrid finally got their man on Sunday evening as Gareth Bale completed his world record move from Tottenham. On current form, the Welshman is arguably the most dangerous player in the world when running at pace and will certainly add an extra dimension to a team who already love to hit their opponents on the counter-attack. … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale – would he fit in as a Real Madrid player?
“Real Madrid offer world record offer for (insert player name here)” has been a common headline since the “Galacticos” era of Real Madrid under the stewardship of Florentino Perez. In came world record transfers Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane, followed eight years later by Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo for a combined £136 million. Real have always had the allure of attracting the world’s biggest and best, since the glory days of European domination in the 1950’s right through until the present day. … [Read more...]
Barca Target French International
Marseille star Mathieu Valbuena is attracting interest from La Liga champions Barcelona who clearly see something in the creative French international. With Thiago Alcantara leaving the Camp Nou to join European champions Bayern Munich and Cesc Fabregas’ future at the club uncertain, the Blaugrana are looking at options in midfield. … [Read more...]
Transfer Speculation: Is Victor Valdes on his way to a Premier League club?
Victor Valdés could well have played his last clásico for the blaugrana at the Bernabeu today in the 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, The sending off of the Catalan keeper at the end of the match was a clear sign of his frustration at the non-award of a penalty on Adriano in the whites box and Barça’s inability to take anything from a match which lacked the usual intensity of recent clásicos. In the referee’s official match report, the decision was made as Valdés repeatedly told him “you have no shame, you have no shame”. In truth Barça were pedestrian and looked as if they lacked any … [Read more...]
Spurs and Arsenal chasing forgotten Spanish striker Fernando Llorente
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are in the hunt for the signature of Spanish international Fernando Llorente as he looks set to leave Athletic Bilbao in the summer. … [Read more...]
Modric speculation continues – The latest La Liga transfer news
Today we have scoured online Spanish newspaper Marca.com to bring you the latest ongoing news in the Spanish transfer market. With speculation still looming on the whereabouts of Luka Modric, Bruno Soriano and Filippo Inzaghi next season, there is plenty of juicy transfer gossip for us to sink our teeth into. … [Read more...]
La Liga Transfer Latest
The Copa Libertadores may have halted proceedings slightly in the Spanish transfer market but there is still plenty to discuss in the run up to the start of the new La Liga season. In this feature, La Liga Blog scours online Spanish football site Marca and analyses the pick of this week’s transfer news and gossip. … [Read more...]