Real Madrid have identified Lucas Silva as a potential replacement for Sami Khedira, who continues to be linked with a move away from the Bernabeu. The 21-year-old Brazilian has established himself as a valuable asset to Cruzeiro over the past year, and is regarded as one of the best young talents in the country. He is rated so highly in Brazil that the national manager Dunga has recently been questioned as to why Silva hasn’t been included in his latest squad. The defensive midfielder has featured regularly in the youth teams for Brazil, and made a great impact at the…
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Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first athlete to reach 100million likes on Facebook. The 29-year-old Portuguese forward has had an exceptional start to the new season, scoring 13 goals in his six La Liga games. On Tuesday night, he once again was the hero for his national side when he scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time as Portugal beat Denmark 1-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier. His off-field popularity is showing no sign of slowing down after becoming only the second person to reach 100million followers, with only Shakira previously hitting the nine figure mark.…
Paul Scholes believes Jack Wilshere is England’s best player after turning a corner with Arsenal this season. The 22-year-old who played in both of England’s two Euro 2016 qualifying wins over San Marino and Estonia, has been strongly criticised in recent months after several off field incidents surrounding his behaviour and attitude. But, former Man United midfielder Paul Scholes believes that the young midfielder has turned a corner and has propelled himself to be England’s best player. “I thought Jack Wilshere had two very good games for England during the last week,” he wrote in the Independent. “I would go…
Luis Suarez has claimed that his change in attitude led Liverpool back the Champions League. The Uruguayan striker, who joined Barcelona this summer, scored 31 goals last season for Liverpool and played a big part in helping them push Manchester City for the title and force themselves back in to the Champions League. And, speaking ahead of his forthcoming return to football after a four-month ban, Suarez claimed that Liverpool would not have done well without his performances and change in attitude. “Personal success is always welcome and makes you happy, because that’s recognition of the good work you have…
Karim Benzema snubbed a move to Manchester United to join Real Madrid in 2009, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas. The French international emerged during his younger years with Lyon as one of the most talented strikers in the game and was subject to heavy interest from a number of top European clubs. Benzema, who scored 37 Ligue 1 goals in 72 games during his time with the French side, made the move to Real Madrid in 2009 and has since gone on to play an important part in their success, helping them to a Champions League title in May.…
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has reportedly joked about a future move to Napoli, according to Onda Cero. The Spanish midfielder was linked with an exit from the Emirates stadium this summer but remained at the club. However, his performances on the field have been far from those that made him one of Spain’s top midfielder’s with Malaga and during his first season with the Gunners. Further links to a number of clubs, including Spanish champions Atletico Madrid continue to develop, but a reported discussion between Cazorla and Napoli midfielder Jose Callejon have him linked with a move to the Italian…
The agent of Barcelona defender Dani Alves has discussed the pending decision on his future, amidst interest from the likes of Chelsea. The Brazilian full-back is widely expected to leave the Catalan club next summer when his contract expires, discussing such talks two weeks ago in a press conference where he told reporters that this season would indeed be his last at the Camp Nou. His words led to a number of top European clubs, mainly English, to show interest with Chelsea leading the way. Further reports in Spanish press claim that Barca have planned a new and improved contract…
Three top European clubs have emerged as front runners to sign Juan Mata from Manchester United in January, Football Express News understands. The Spanish midfielder joined United in January 2014 but has failed to live up to the expectations on his shoulders which came following consistent performances for Valencia, Chelsea and the Spanish national side over recent years. Reports linking Mata with a summer exit were heavy in the summer with the likes of Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona interested. However, following the arrival of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao from Real Madrid and Monaco respectively, Mata has found…
Aston Villa have made a new contract offer to Fabian Delph after learning of interest from Arsenal. Delph, 24, is in the final year of his current deal with the Midlands side after joining them from Leeds United in 2009 and interest in the midfielder has somewhat gathered pace in recent weeks after his impressive performances for both club and country. Manchester City, Liverpool and most notably Arsenal have all been credited with interest, with the latter having made enquiries in recent weeks to Villa. But, Villa have now countered that interest and hope to keep the England international by…
Manchester United have submitted a ‘smaller’ offer for Juventus Arturo Vidal, Football Express News understands. Manager Louis Van Gaal and United have held long-term interest in Chilean midfielder Vidal and have made several bids to his Italian club – Juventus this summer but have failed to reach an agreement. However, it is understood that officials at Old Trafford are ready to make a ‘last-chance’ bid for the central midfielder and have learnt that he will hold talks with Juve in the coming weeks. Vidal was recently fined £80,ooo for getting involved in an altercation on a night out last week…