Tag: Valencia
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Man United buoyed as Real Madrid bid for Ramos replacement
Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid are lining up a move for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi as they consider potential replacements for Sergio Ramos. The World Cup winning centre-back has been a pinnacle figure at the Santiago Bernabeu in recent seasons, playing well under boss Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti. Benitez’s arrival at Madrid has…
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Mexico 1-2 Ecuador: Bolaños gives Ecuador faint hope in Copa America 2015
Embed from Getty Images Ecuador were in desperate need of a win in order to stand a chance of qualifying, while Mexico also needed a win if they were to avoid relying on a third place qualification. Ecuador started brilliantly, with Miller Bolaños striking straight at Jesus Corona in the opening minutes. Their strong start…
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Man United target Otamendi hands in transfer request
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News understands Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi has handed in a transfer request. Valencia do not want to sell their impressive central defender, but interest from Man United and Real Madrid has caused concern amongst Mestalla officials. English side United are keen to sign a new centre back this summer…
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Otamendi fuels further Man United talk ahead of potential Valencia departure
Embed from Getty Images Argentina centre-back Nicolas Otamendi has backed his agent’s claims that the 27-year-old wants to leave Valencia this summer. Earlier this year Otamendi’s agent Eugenio Lopez spoke with Cadena Ser. “Nicolas told Salvo to his face that he wanted to leave Valencia in the summer,” Lopez stated. “Nico is going to do…
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Ecuador 2-3 Bolivia: Goals galore as El Verde stun Enner Valencia’s Ecuador
Embed from Getty Images Many expected a drab affair in the first Group A match of the evening, but both sides did themselves justice in the final third to ensure those expectations were not met. Bolivia started the game on top as Martin Smedberg-Dalence’s free kick was turned round for a corner by Ecuador goalkeeper…
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Valencia signing could see Otamendi on his way to Man United
Embed from Getty Images In the last few hours, São Paulo have confirmed the departure of young central defender Rodrigo Caio to Valencia for a fee of €12.5M, possibly rising to €16.5M based on performance related clauses. The signing comes at a time when Valencia’s Nicolás Otamendi has been heavily linked with a move away…
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Man United in talks with Argentine international
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are in talks with Benfica to sign Nicolas Gaitan, according to Gianluca di Marzio. The current Benfica player has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs over recent seasons, however, it would appear United have taken the leap to acquire the players services. A source close to Old Trafford…
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Arsenal halt Man United’s Colombian striker move
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal are keen on signing Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca and have joined Manchester United with interest, according to A Bola. The Red Devils want to bolster there attack, as off form Radamel Falcao is returning to parent club Monaco after an unsuccessful loan spell and we understand that negotiations have already started…
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Arsenal lose £24.7m Colombian striker to Valencia
Embed from Getty Images Porto striker Jackson Martinez is close to a move to Valencia with negotiations expected to be completed soon, according to Todo Mercado Web. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be keen to add to his attacking options ahead of next season as they plan to challenge for the Premier League title. And Porto…
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On this day (27th May)…..Alan Smith ditches Leeds United for Man United
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News looks back on one of English football’s most controversial transfer’s which saw Alan Smith ditch Leeds United and join rivals Manchester United. Alan Smith causes controversy amongst the Leeds faithful by making the dreaded trip across the Pennines from Leeds to Manchester United for £7m. It came after…
