Tag: Benfica
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Top Ten: Most successful CL teams, featuring Man United & Liverpool
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News has gone all Top Ten crazy building up to Barcelona versus Juventus and here is a list of the most successful sides in the competition’s history. 1. Real Madrid – 10 times winners, 3 times runners up. 2. AC Milan – 7 times winners, 4 times runners up.…
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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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Argentine international set for £21m Man United move
Embed from Getty Images Various media reports have an imminent transfer for Nicolas Gaitan to Manchester United for a reported transfer of £21 million. 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…
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First Depay, next….Man United join Liverpool in race for winger
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United have emerged as contenders for Benfica winger Salvio’s signature, joining Liverpool with their interest, according to Record. Liverpool have missed out on Memphis Depay this summer after Premier League rivals Man United completed a deal for the Dutchman and they have reportedly turned their attention to Salvio. However, before…
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Man United eyeing up unsettled Zenit ace
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing unsettled Zenit defender Ezequiel Garay to Old Trafford, according to reports in Spain. Spanish website Fichajes.net claim the Argentina centre-back is thought to be desperate to leave Russia, and a move to the Premier League is top on the 28-year-old’s priority list. Louis van Gaal, who is said…
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Chelsea eye £25m move for talented winger
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea reportedly have their eye on Benfica winger Nico Gaitan ahead of a potential £25.2million transfer move this summer, according to abola. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will be looking to add some fresh talent in preparation for next season, and according to reports the Blues are keen to sign Benfica winger Nico…
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Liverpool contact Benfica over deal for £43.6m winger
Embed from Getty Images Liverpool are in advanced talks with Benfica over a possible swoop for winger Eduardo Salvio, according to Metro. The 24-year-old currently holds a buyout clause of £43.6m with the Portuguese club and they remain determined to get the full amount from any such interested club. Liverpool have been monitoring his performances…
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Has Man United’s Angel fallen? A focus on Di María’s meteoric rise and recent decline
Embed from Getty Images Signed for a club-record fee, Manchester United’s latest number seven has failed to live up to the prestigious number worn by the likes of George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. Legend has it El Torito asked Rosario Central for just 26 footballs to transfer a young…
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Markovic ‘settled’ at Liverpool after stuttering start
Lazar Markovic has spoken of his delight at settling in at Liverpool following his move from Benfica last summer. The 20-year-old attacker had struggled to get his Anfield career off the ground after numerous injuries, a suspension and some stuttering form. But, his goal against Sunderland in the 1-0 win last weekend and more solid…
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Man United have first bid on Argentine midfielder
Manchester United are ‘clear’ favourites to sign Benfica’s Enzo Perez after Valencia were priced out of a move for the midfielder. The Argentine international, 28, has been in superb form for Portuguese side Benfica this season, coming off the back of a relatively impressive World Cup in which he helped his country reach the final.…
