Tag: La Liga
-
Benzema: Ronaldo helped my son
The father of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has acclaimed team mate Cristiano Ronaldo for his efforts in befriending his son and acting as a mentor, which he said helped him find his feet at the club. Benzema signed to Real Madrid from French Ligue 1 side Lyon in the summer of 2009, just weeks…
-
Chile captain signs for Barcelona
The transfer of Chile international goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has been confirmed this afternoon with an agreement formally announced by receiving club FC Barcelona. Bravo, 31, has spent eight seasons playing for Spanish outfit Real Sociedad and will join the La Liga giant on a four year deal. The move will see the Chilean as one…
-
Man United agree £28.7m Basque midfielder deal
Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera for a fee of £28.7m, according to Spanish reports. Herrera, who has spent three seasons with Athletic Bilbao since joining them from Real Zaragoza in 2011, will see his release clause rise to £33.5m on July 1 but Spanish daily Marca…
-
Benzema edges closer to new Madrid contract
Karim Benzema is edging closer to a new contract with Real Madrid, according to Spanish daily Marca. The French striker struggled to find the back of the net towards the end of last season, scoring just one goal in his final 13 games of the season. But, his form for the French national team at…
-
Milan’s striker pursuit leaves Kaka on the brink
AC Milan’s pursuit of Verona hitman Juan Iturbe is set to spell the end of Kaka’s San Siro career, according to fresh reports in Italy. Italian source Leggo claims Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has been in contact with his counterparts at Verona and has entered into a dialogue in order to thrash out acceptable terms…
-
Serie A star ‘ready’ for Barca move
Fiorentina midfielder Juan Cuadrado has been told by his national coach to test himself at the highest level, amid strong interest from La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. Colombia boss Jose Pekerman believes the 26-year-old is ready for the step up after seeing him flourish at club and international level. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims…
-
Atletico plot Barcelona swap deal
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to enter the race for Barcelona attacker Alexis Sanchez. The Chile international, who last night helped his side to a 2-0 victory over Spain which saw the defending World Cup holders crash out of the tournament with a game to spare, is the subject of strong interest…
-
Liverpool target’s exit hits snag
AC Milan’s pursuit of Liverpool target Adil Rami has reportedly hit a stumbling block. The Serie A giants are still hopeful of landing the Valencia centre-half, who spent most of last season on loan at the San Siro, but TuttoSport claims a takeover bid for ownership of the Spanish club is holding up the deal.…
-
Barcelona bid in the balance
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain’s potential move to Barcelona reportedly remains up in the air. Italian source Il Mattino claims the Argentina international is tempted by the prospect of returning to La Liga with the Catalan giants, one year on from his Real Madrid departure. However, the report also reveals Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will…
-
Inter line up QPR raid
Inter Milan are reportedly lining up a move for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Stephane M’Bia. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Serie A outfit have set their sights on the 27-year-old in an attempt to add more strength to a midfield accused of being too lightweight and packed with flair players. If they fail…
