Tag: La Liga
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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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AC Milan sign Real Madrid goalkeeper
AC Milan have completed the signing of Spanish international goalkeeper Diego Lopez from Real Madrid for a fee believed to be in the region of £8m. Lopez, who has been the Champions League holders’ number one choice for the past two La Liga campaigns, travelled to Italy this afternoon to undertake his medical with…
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Madrid boss tips Bale for best season yet
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed his Welsh winger Gareth Bale one of the best players in the world and believes him to be key to their multi-trophy win campaign this season. Bale, 25, completed his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Spanish giants Madrid last summer for a jaw-dropping fee of £85m. He appeared…
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Bale sets sights on Spanish double
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale has his sights firmly set on winning the ultimate double of the Champions League and La Liga title as he heads into his second season with the Spanish giants. The 25-year-old winger enjoyed massive success in his first season at the Bernabau following his record-breaking £85m arrival last summer,…
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Chelsea Blog: Are Chelsea gambling between the sticks?
Chelsea have not had many selection headaches to contend with in recent years, but this year they look set to have one of their biggest to date. José Mourinho has been left with a huge goal-keeping dilemma with Thibaut Courtois returning from his three year loan spell at Spanish side Atlético Madrid. The shot-stopper…
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European giants battle it out for Cuadrado
FIFA World Cup 2014 star Juan Cuadrado is under hot pursuit by two European giants Manchester United and FC Barcelona, with the Red Devils believed to be edging closer to a deal. Football Express News understands Man United are set to make an audacious bid in the region of £ 30-35m to Serie A…
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Villa legend backs Vlaar for move to United
Aston Villa legend Ian Taylor believes Ron Vlaar is the man to replace the recently departed Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic in the new back-three defensive set up at Old Trafford. Taylor, who played as a Villa midfielder from 1994 to 2003, hailed the Dutch defender for his performances for the Netherlands national team…
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Lampard speaks out on City move
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has spoken out on his summer loan-move to Manchester City and views the temporary arrangement as the perfect stepping stone prior to his fresh start in the United States next year. Lampard, 36, who has completed a deal which will see him play on loan to the Premier League…
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Liverpool legend Carragher: We have defensive problems
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher believes his old club is still suffering from frailties in defence. The Reds saw their Premier League title challenge undone by errors at the back during the final weeks of the run-in, and boss Brendan Rodgers is in the process of significantly strengthening his backline. Last night’s International Champions Cup final…
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Benitez speaks out on Fellaini deal
Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has revealed he is cautiously optimistic of luring Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Serie A. The ex-Liverpool boss conducted an interview with Sky Italia in which he admitted he is keen to raid his old rivals for the Belgium international, who has failed to establish himself at Old Trafford. Benitez…
