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Ben Brereton-Diaz profiled as Villarreal lead transfer race for Blackburn Rovers star
Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz has been linked with a move to Villarreal, with his contract set to expire in the summer.
The 23-year-old may sign a pre-contract, and there is speculation that Villarreal could even strike a deal with his club to bring him to the club now, although he has previously stated his desire to finish the season at his club to try and help them reach the promotion playoffs.
With Nicolas Jackson and Arnaut Danjuma seemingly close to the exit door, attacking r
The 23-year-old may sign a pre-contract, and there is speculation that Villarreal could even strike a deal with his club to bring him to the club now, although he has previously stated his desire to finish the season at his club to try and help them reach the promotion playoffs.
With Nicolas Jackson and Arnaut Danjuma seemingly close to the exit door, attacking r
Villarreal draw Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Round of 16
Villarreal have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey round of 16.
The Yellow Submarine have never won the competition, or even reached the final before, reaching the semi-finals just once in 2014-15, losing 6-2 to eventual winners Barcelona over two legs.
After two years of incredible European runs, the Copa Del Rey could prove to be an opportunity at more cup glory, but it will not be an easy route to the final.
The tie will be played between Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th Janu
The Yellow Submarine have never won the competition, or even reached the final before, reaching the semi-finals just once in 2014-15, losing 6-2 to eventual winners Barcelona over two legs.
After two years of incredible European runs, the Copa Del Rey could prove to be an opportunity at more cup glory, but it will not be an easy route to the final.
The tie will be played between Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th Janu
Villarreal ‘set to’ complete deal to secure Suarez’s return
Denis Suarez is to join Villarreal on a free transfer from Celta Vigo in June, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Spaniard could even move in January if Celta are willing to strike a deal to let him go now, and would provide additional creativity to the squad.
Suarez, 28, played for Villarreal during the 2015-16 season and was excellent, scoring five times and providing 12 assists in 48 appearances as the club finished fourth in La Liga and reached the Europa League semi-finals under Marcelino.
The Spaniard could even move in January if Celta are willing to strike a deal to let him go now, and would provide additional creativity to the squad.
Suarez, 28, played for Villarreal during the 2015-16 season and was excellent, scoring five times and providing 12 assists in 48 appearances as the club finished fourth in La Liga and reached the Europa League semi-finals under Marcelino.
Update on Sergio Busquets Barcelona future
Sergio Busquets will not leave Barcelona before the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 34-year-old, who has won everything on offer during his 696 Barcelona appearances, is the subject of interest from MLS franchise Inter Miami, who have tabled a bid for the midfielder.
Busquets is still a starter for both club and country despite his age, but could make the move having been at Barcelona for his entire career.
There were rumours that he had already agreed to move in January,
The 34-year-old, who has won everything on offer during his 696 Barcelona appearances, is the subject of interest from MLS franchise Inter Miami, who have tabled a bid for the midfielder.
Busquets is still a starter for both club and country despite his age, but could make the move having been at Barcelona for his entire career.
There were rumours that he had already agreed to move in January,
Barcelona perfect for Ounahi
A former manager of Moroccan World Cup hero Azzedine Ounahi has claimed that Barcelona would be the perfect club for the midfielder.
The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for Morocco as they became the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, and was recently linked with a move to Camp Nou.
The midfielder currently plays for Ligue 1 outfit Angers and is reportedly seen as a cheaper alternative to Bernardo Silva for manager Xavi, and could move once the tournament ends.
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The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for Morocco as they became the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, and was recently linked with a move to Camp Nou.
The midfielder currently plays for Ligue 1 outfit Angers and is reportedly seen as a cheaper alternative to Bernardo Silva for manager Xavi, and could move once the tournament ends.
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Barcelona interested in Azzedine Ounahi
Journalist Ferran Martinez has revealed that Barcelona are looking at Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi with interest.
The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for his country as they upset Spain and Portugal to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The Angers midfielder, who is valued at €20m (£17.2m) by the CIES Football Observatory, is reportedly on Barcelona’s radar as a low-cost alternative to their other midfield targets.
His performances in Qatar will have raised his profil
The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for his country as they upset Spain and Portugal to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The Angers midfielder, who is valued at €20m (£17.2m) by the CIES Football Observatory, is reportedly on Barcelona’s radar as a low-cost alternative to their other midfield targets.
His performances in Qatar will have raised his profil
Barcelona in talks with Roma for Memphis Depay
Barcelona are in talks with Roma over a January sale of forward Memphis Depay, according to 90min.
The Dutchman has had a stunning World Cup campaign and is set to leave the club after making just two appearances in La Liga this season.
Although club director Jordi Cruyff recently stated that there was no need to sell the attacker, 90min understands that Roma are in talks over a move which could see him link up with Jose Mourinho, having briefly played under him at Manchester United.
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The Dutchman has had a stunning World Cup campaign and is set to leave the club after making just two appearances in La Liga this season.
Although club director Jordi Cruyff recently stated that there was no need to sell the attacker, 90min understands that Roma are in talks over a move which could see him link up with Jose Mourinho, having briefly played under him at Manchester United.
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Real Madrid could bid for Nico Williams
Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams for a January transfer.
The 20-year-old winger featured off the bench for Spain in their disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar but has been impressive this season with three goals and four assists in La Liga.
After missing out on Kylian Mbappe in the summer and with Marco Asensio’s contract running out at the end of the season, a right-winger is on the agenda for Los Blancos and the Pamplona-born star is seen as a perf
The 20-year-old winger featured off the bench for Spain in their disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar but has been impressive this season with three goals and four assists in La Liga.
After missing out on Kylian Mbappe in the summer and with Marco Asensio’s contract running out at the end of the season, a right-winger is on the agenda for Los Blancos and the Pamplona-born star is seen as a perf
Real Madrid interested in Alejandro Garnacho
Real Madrid have reportedly expressed an interest in Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho, after his stunning breakthrough into the first team this season.
The Madrid-born Argentinian joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2020 and has broken into Erik ten Hag’s squad after a few stunning performances which includes a 93rd-minute winner against Fulham in United’s last game before the World Cup break.
The winger has two goals and two assists in ten senior appearances for the senior sid
The Madrid-born Argentinian joined United from Atletico Madrid in 2020 and has broken into Erik ten Hag’s squad after a few stunning performances which includes a 93rd-minute winner against Fulham in United’s last game before the World Cup break.
The winger has two goals and two assists in ten senior appearances for the senior sid
Barcelona tracking Youssoufa Moukoko
Barcelona are reportedly tracking Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko as they seek to steal the wonderkid.
The 18-year-old German international is out of contract at the end of the season and has scored six times in 14 league appearances this season, whilst also providing four assists.
A report from SPORT in Spain has claimed that Barcelona want to sign the teenager, who was in Germany’s World Cup squad, on a free transfer should he not extend with Dortmund.
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The 18-year-old German international is out of contract at the end of the season and has scored six times in 14 league appearances this season, whilst also providing four assists.
A report from SPORT in Spain has claimed that Barcelona want to sign the teenager, who was in Germany’s World Cup squad, on a free transfer should he not extend with Dortmund.
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Real Madrid admire Enzo Fernandez
Journalist Mario Cortegana has revealed that Real Madrid admire Benfica star Enzo Fernandez, but he is not a priority for the club.
The midfielder has been in sensational form for Argentina at the World Cup, scoring a screamer in their victory over Mexico, and the 21-year-old is now on the radar for Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 21-year-old only moved to Europe this summer from River Plate but has stood out at times, scoring three and assisting five times in 24 appearances this season.
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The midfielder has been in sensational form for Argentina at the World Cup, scoring a screamer in their victory over Mexico, and the 21-year-old is now on the radar for Europe’s biggest clubs.
The 21-year-old only moved to Europe this summer from River Plate but has stood out at times, scoring three and assisting five times in 24 appearances this season.
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Pedro Barcelona return ruled out
A possible return to Barcelona for Lazio winger Pedro has been ruled out by Lazio president Claudio Lotito.
The 35-year-old won everything on offer at Camp Nou, making 321 appearances and scoring 99 goals for the club before leaving in 2015, but previously spoke about a potential return to Barcelona.
However, Lotito has claimed a move is not possible whilst the Spaniard is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico, and Xavi would have to wait until 2024 to be reunited with his former teammate.
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The 35-year-old won everything on offer at Camp Nou, making 321 appearances and scoring 99 goals for the club before leaving in 2015, but previously spoke about a potential return to Barcelona.
However, Lotito has claimed a move is not possible whilst the Spaniard is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico, and Xavi would have to wait until 2024 to be reunited with his former teammate.
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Barcelona eyeing Gabriel Martinelli transfer
Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli’s progress as the young winger continues to impress for club and country.
The 21-year-old has been outstanding for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, scoring five and assisting twice in 14 Premier League games as the Gunners shot up to top spot in the league, and has appeared as a substitute in all of Brazil’s World Cup games in Qatar.
His current deal runs until 2024 but the club have an option to extend, and there have been re
The 21-year-old has been outstanding for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, scoring five and assisting twice in 14 Premier League games as the Gunners shot up to top spot in the league, and has appeared as a substitute in all of Brazil’s World Cup games in Qatar.
His current deal runs until 2024 but the club have an option to extend, and there have been re
Real Madrid close to Endrick deal
Real Madrid are reportedly close to finally securing a deal to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 16-year-old would join the club in the summer of 2024 once he has turned 18 and would arrive for a fee of around €60m (£51.7m) before taxes, with the transfer totalling around €70m (£60.4m) overall.
Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea were also in the hunt for the striker, but Los Blancos have pulled ahead and a deal looks close to being agreed.
Speaking on his YouTub
The 16-year-old would join the club in the summer of 2024 once he has turned 18 and would arrive for a fee of around €60m (£51.7m) before taxes, with the transfer totalling around €70m (£60.4m) overall.
Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea were also in the hunt for the striker, but Los Blancos have pulled ahead and a deal looks close to being agreed.
Speaking on his YouTub
Gvardiol reacts to Real Madrid rumours
RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol has responded to rumours linking him with Real Madrid, calling Los Blancos the ‘biggest club in the world’.
The 20-year-old defensive wunderkind has been highly impressive at the World Cup and has also been linked with a big-money move to the Premier League side Chelsea.
Amid Croatia’s World Cup success, Gvardiol took time to acknowledge potential links with Real Madrid in a way which may excite Madrid fans, given the club’s history of signing pla
The 20-year-old defensive wunderkind has been highly impressive at the World Cup and has also been linked with a big-money move to the Premier League side Chelsea.
Amid Croatia’s World Cup success, Gvardiol took time to acknowledge potential links with Real Madrid in a way which may excite Madrid fans, given the club’s history of signing pla
Jordi Cruyff gives Barcelona financial update
Barcelona director Jordi Cruyff has shared details of the financial situation at the club, which means they will not be active in the January transfer window.
Speaking to RAC1, Cruyff stated that there are complications that mean there will be no investment in January after a summer window in which they brought in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde for large transfer fees.
“Right now, we wouldn’t be able to sign in the winter market. It’s not a question of just selling
Speaking to RAC1, Cruyff stated that there are complications that mean there will be no investment in January after a summer window in which they brought in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde for large transfer fees.
“Right now, we wouldn’t be able to sign in the winter market. It’s not a question of just selling
Real Madrid update on Endrick pursuit
Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, with Los Blancos pushing hard for a deal.
The 16-year-old has been touted as one of the biggest talents in South America and has scored nine goals in 14 senior appearances for Palmeiras.
Speaking on The Here We Go podcast, Romano reiterated that Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are the three clubs in the running for his signature and that Carlo Ancelotti’s side are heavily interested in a d
The 16-year-old has been touted as one of the biggest talents in South America and has scored nine goals in 14 senior appearances for Palmeiras.
Speaking on The Here We Go podcast, Romano reiterated that Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are the three clubs in the running for his signature and that Carlo Ancelotti’s side are heavily interested in a d
Kessie’s agent denies Barcelona exit rumours
The agent of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie has denied rumours that the midfielder is unhappy at the club just months after arriving on a free transfer.
The Ivorian has started just two La Liga matches this season and was recently linked with an early return to Milan, but agent George Atangana has told CalcioMercato that he is currently happy at the club.
He said: “Franck has never been as happy as he is now. He has achieved a goal that for many players remains only a dream, which is to pl
The Ivorian has started just two La Liga matches this season and was recently linked with an early return to Milan, but agent George Atangana has told CalcioMercato that he is currently happy at the club.
He said: “Franck has never been as happy as he is now. He has achieved a goal that for many players remains only a dream, which is to pl
Carragher praises Barcelona’s Pedri
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has singled out Barcelona star Pedri for particular praise during his stunning performance in Spain’s World Cup opener.
The 20-year-old delivered an exceptional performance as Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0, making three key passes and completing 86 out of his 89 attempted passes as per SofaScore, and was involved in the build-up to a number of the goals.
Carragher, posting on his Twitter account just 15 minutes into the game, at which point Spain were 1-0 up,
The 20-year-old delivered an exceptional performance as Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0, making three key passes and completing 86 out of his 89 attempted passes as per SofaScore, and was involved in the build-up to a number of the goals.
Carragher, posting on his Twitter account just 15 minutes into the game, at which point Spain were 1-0 up,
Fabrizio Romano: Real Madrid pursuing Endrick
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Real Madrid are pushing hard to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick from Palmeiras.
The 16-year-old has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Paris-Saint Germain and Chelsea, but Los Blancos are also in the fight and may consider themselves the most likely suitors.
Speaking on The Here We Go Podcast, Romano claimed that Real Madrid are now pushing hard for the attacking phenomenon, and are definitely in the race.
“Keep an eye on Real Ma
The 16-year-old has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Paris-Saint Germain and Chelsea, but Los Blancos are also in the fight and may consider themselves the most likely suitors.
Speaking on The Here We Go Podcast, Romano claimed that Real Madrid are now pushing hard for the attacking phenomenon, and are definitely in the race.
“Keep an eye on Real Ma
Carragher praises Barcelona’s Pedri
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has singled out Barcelona star Pedri for particular praise during his stunning performance in Spain’s World Cup opener.
The 20-year-old delivered an exceptional performance as Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0, making three key passes and completing 86 out of his 89 attempted passes as per SofaScore, and was involved in the build-up to a number of the goals.
Carragher, posting on his Twitter account just 15 minutes into the game, at which point Spain were 1-0 up,
The 20-year-old delivered an exceptional performance as Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0, making three key passes and completing 86 out of his 89 attempted passes as per SofaScore, and was involved in the build-up to a number of the goals.
Carragher, posting on his Twitter account just 15 minutes into the game, at which point Spain were 1-0 up,
Villarreal injury update ahead of Cadiz clash as Gerard battles latest issue
Villarreal still have a few injury problems to contend with as the international break begins to draw to a close and the squad prepares to return to La Liga action.
Unai Emery’s side went into the break with a number of players missing with knocks including star striker Gerard Moreno, and are set to face Cadiz on October 1st with six key players doubtful.
Whilst most of the currently injured players are not expected to be out for an extended period, some may not make it back in time for the tr
Unai Emery’s side went into the break with a number of players missing with knocks including star striker Gerard Moreno, and are set to face Cadiz on October 1st with six key players doubtful.
Whilst most of the currently injured players are not expected to be out for an extended period, some may not make it back in time for the tr
Villarreal’s season so far assessed as Emery makes Jackson admission
Heading into the first international break of the season, Villarreal find themselves sixth in La Liga, with three wins and just one loss in the opening six matches, while they are also top of their group with a 100% record in the Europa Conference League..
The previous two league games, a 1-1 draw at home to Sevilla after a 1-0 loss away to Real Betis, both showcased the areas of strength and weakness in Unai Emery’s side.
With just two goals conceded in La Liga, the defence has been astonishi
The previous two league games, a 1-1 draw at home to Sevilla after a 1-0 loss away to Real Betis, both showcased the areas of strength and weakness in Unai Emery’s side.
With just two goals conceded in La Liga, the defence has been astonishi
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