Tag: La Liga
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Liverpool star joins USA tour despite exit talks
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has travelled to the USA for the Reds’ pre-season tour despite closing in on a £14million switch to Sunderland. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News they still expect the Italy international to move to Wearside despite the fact he has joined up with team-mates overseas. Borini is seemingly…
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La Liga champions close in on ex-West Ham star
Atletico Madrid will step up their pursuit of Napoli midfielder Valon Behrami this weekend, according to reports in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the former West Ham United man is the subject of strong interest from the La Liga champions, who hope to secure his services by the middle of next week. The Switzerland…
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Michael Owen: Liverpool striker is too expensive
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes Sunderland are on the verge of paying over-the-odds for Reds attacker Fabio Borini. Football Express News understands the Black Cats are in advanced negotiations over the £14million acquisition of the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light. The 23-year-old was far from prolific…
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Brazil star set for MLS move
Unsettled Brazil international striker Robinho has decided his immediate future lies with the United States MLS after spending four seasons – the last two as a fringe player – at troubled Serie A side AC Milan. The 30-year-old moved to the San Siro in 2010 following a two-season stint with Manchester City in the Premier…
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Rodriguez and Costa in running for ‘Best Player’
Colombia star James Rodriguez is one of ten elite players to have made the shortlist for the prestigious ‘Best Player in Europe’ award following his outstanding displays of form in the World Cup competition this summer. Having captivated spectators on his World Cup platform in Brazil, Colombia and AS Monaco’s poster boy is hitting headlines…
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Romeu extends Chelsea contract
Chelsea on-loan midfielder Oriol Romeu has signed a new three-year deal that will keep him contracted to Jose Mourinho’s side until 2017. The 22-year-old former Barcelona youth academy player joined Barca as a 13-year-old and played for three season in their B-team before moving to the west Londoners in 2011. During his first two years…
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United target Di Maria told he can leave Real Madrid
Manchester United target Angel Di Maria has reportedly moved a step closer to leaving Real Madrid after being informed that he can leave the La Liga giants. According to LeSport10, the European Cup holders have decided to sacrifice the Argentina international as they edge closer to landing Monaco’s James Rodriguez and prepare to present new…
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Atletico intensify Cerci pursuit
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are the latest club to enter the race for Torino wideman Alessio Cerci, writes Tyrone Webb-McGarthland. Accoridng to Italian source Il Messaggero, the 26-year-old is desperate to leave this summer and has made it clear to officials that he will not put pen to paper on a new contract extension.…
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Ex-Barca striker: Rodriguez to Real proves La Liga is best
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Monaco playmaker James Rodriguez’s proposed move to Real Madrid proves the best players in the world will only move to La Liga. The two men generally accepted to be the leading footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, ply their trade in Spain at Barca and Real…
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Liverpool officials fly out to Seville for Moreno discussions
Liverpool officials are travelling to Seville to hold further discussions over the potential summer signing of Alberto Moreno. The Premier League runners-up have been heavily linked with a move for the Spanish international this summer but Sevilla president Jose Castro denied any such deal earlier this week. Recent reports in both Spain and England had…
