Tag: Benfica
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Champions League Results: Real Madrid remain unbeaten
A look at all the action from Tuesday’s final Group games in the Champions League. Atletico Madrid and Juventus met in Turin with both already qualified for the last-16 and they played out a 0-0 draw, although the home side had most of the possession during the game. Malmo and Olympiacos battled it out for…
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Liverpool battle Roma for £4m Uruguayan defender
Liverpool and Roma are set to do battle over the signing of Benfica defender Maxi Pereira. Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers is desperate to bring in the experienced right back as a replacement for Glen Johnson, who is set to leave Portuguese club Benfica next summer on a free transfer. Italian club Roma are also interested…
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Enzo Perez not joining Man United in January, insists Benfica coach
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus has dismissed talk that Enzo Perez is joining Manchester United this January. The Argentine international has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford since Dutch boss Louis van Gaal arrived at the club this summer. Scouts from United have been in Portugal in recent weeks, casting an eye over…
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La Liga defender to have Liverpool medical today
Sevilla defender Alberto Moreno will undergo a medical today ahead of his proposed £12million move to Liverpool, Football Express News understands. A source close to Anfield told FEN the Reds do not anticipate any last-minute obstacles, having agreed the fee and personal terms, and he could be unveiled before the weekend. The 22-year-old was in…
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United striker flies to Portugal for transfer talks
Manchester United outcast Bebe is on the brink of quitting the club permanently for Portugese giants Benfica. A source close to Old Trafford told Football Express News the Red Devils have been actively looking for buyers after concluding that he would never make the grade. The attacker, who can operate out wide on the flanks…
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Markovic arrives in Liverpool for medical
Football Express Understands that Lazar Markovic has finally arrived in Liverpool to undergo a medical and complete his move to the Merseyside club. The 20-year-old is set to join Brendan Rodgers’ side for a fee of £25m after both Liverpool and Benfica officials made a breakthrough in negotiations last weekend and he is now set…
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United told to pay £25m for Argentina winger
Manchester United will have to shell out around £25million to land Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan, Football Express News understands. A source close to Old Trafford told FEN the Argentina international is one of the widemen on their radar, and that the Portugese giants have made it clear he will not be allowed to leave on…
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Markovic set to sign for Liverpool
Football Express News understands that Benfica’s Lazar Markovic will arrive in Liverpool later on Wednesday to formally complete a medical and his move to Anfield. The 20-year-old is set to join Brendan Rodgers’ side for a fee of £25m after both Liverpool and Benfica officials made a breakthrough in negotiations at the weekend and he…
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Spanish champions beat Man United to Gaitan
Reports in Spanish press claim that Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Benfica’s Nico Gaitan. Argentine attacking midfielder Gaitan has been linked with a summer move since the season ended, with whom he enjoyed a successful season with Benfica, helping the Portuguese side to an impressive league title, plus a Europa League…
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Liverpool agree Markovic fee, Origi close
Football Express News understands that Liverpool have agreed a £25m fee with Benfica for Lazar Markovic, whilst a deal for Divock Origi is also close. 20-year-old Markovic is set to join Liverpool for a fee of £25m after both Liverpool and Benfica made a breakthrough in negotiations late on Sunday evening. The talented forward will…
