Tag: Cruzeiro

  • Arsenal have bid accepted for Real Madrid target

    Arsenal have bid accepted for Real Madrid target

    Arsenal are ready to beat Real Madrid to Lucas Silva after having an £11.9m bid accepted by Cruzeiro on Thursday. Injury problems at Real Madrid have seen Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and most recently James Rodriguez give Carlo Ancelotti a problem in terms of available midfielders. And, the Italian boss has been keen on making…

  • Real Madrid make €15m bid for Lucas Silva

    Real Madrid make €15m bid for Lucas Silva

    Real Madrid are set to sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva after officially making a bid for the youngster. Injury problems at Real Madrid have seen Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and most recently James Rodriguez give Carlo Ancelotti a problem in terms of available midfielders. And, the Italian boss is now keen to speed up the…

  • Cruzeiro win Brazilian Serie A title

    Cruzeiro win Brazilian Serie A title

    Cruzeiro have clinched their second consecutive Brazilian Serie A title with a 2-1 victory over Goias. Everton Ribeiro struck the winner at the Mineirao stadium Sunday after Samuel had cancelled out Ricardo Goulart’s opener as Cruzeiro secured the championship with two matches to spare. Cruzeiro will be hoping for a Brazilian domestic double on Wednesday,…

  • Brazilian Serie A Review: Cruzeiro edge closer to title

    Brazilian Serie A Review: Cruzeiro edge closer to title

    Cruzeiro edged closer to retaining their Brazilian Serie A title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Santos. Ricardo Goulart’s 53rd-minute strike was enough to ensure the league leaders took all 3 points and condemn Santos to a third consecutive defeat. After some nice build-up play with strike partner Willian, Goulart fired the ball low and…

  • Khedira to Chelsea or Arsenal? Real Madrid identify replacement

    Khedira to Chelsea or Arsenal? Real Madrid identify replacement

    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…