Tag: Nou Camp
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Suarez tipped to outshine Sanchez
Former England international Rodney Marsh has backed Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez to eclipse new Arsenal signing Alexis Sanchez. Liverpool talisman Suarez, who is banned by Fifa from all football activity for four months after biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini whilst on World Cup duty with Uruguay, is widely-expected to join Barca in the coming days. Sanchez has…
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Arsenal legend urges Wenger to sign second Barca star
Arsenal icon Ian Wright has urged Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to bid for Barcelona star Javier Mascherano. The versatile ex-Liverpool man, who can operate at the heart of the defence or in the midfield engine room, was one of the best players on the pitch in Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over Holland last night.…
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Juventus battle Barcelona for Cuadrado
Juventus will reportedly make an 11th hour attempt to halt Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado’s move to Barcelona. TuttoSport claims the Serie A champions are ready to firm up their long-standing interest by rivalling the La Liga giants’ £23.8million offer, which was revealed by Catalan publication Sport. Head coach Antonio Conte, who oversaw his side’s successful…
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Ex-Arsenal target coy on summer exit
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has played down talk of a move to Barcelona despite receiving glowing praise from Nou Camp talisman Lionel Messi. The two men are international team-mates with Argentina and have figured prominently in their side’s run to the World Cup semi-finals, in which they face Holland tonight. Messi has made no secret…
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Barcelona open bidding for Colombia star
Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Fiorentina regarding the £23.8million purchase of wideman Juan Cuadrado. According to Catalan publication Sport, the Colombia international’s representatives have arrived in Spain and will hold talks during the next 48 hours in an attempt to thrash out a deal which suits all parties. The up-front fee is likely to…
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Barcelona snub Liverpool deal
Barcelona have reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Agger. Mundo Deportivo claims the Catalan giants were keen on the towering centre-half for several years but, having finally being handed the opportunity to secure his services this summer, they have decided to focus on other targets. Despite seemingly becoming surplus to requirements at…
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Juventus fear Arsenal transfer tussle
Juventus know they face a major battle with Arsenal to secure the services of Barcelona attacker Alexis Sanchez, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. As Football Express News reported last night, the north London outfit have made the Chile international one of their leading summer transfer targets. And this morning Mundo Deportivo claimed…
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Barcelona target moves closer to exit door
Fiorentina directors will reportedly meet tomorrow to determine the future of coveted midfielder Juan Cuadrado, who is being chased by Juventus and Barcelona. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A outfit’s hierarchy is anxious to thrash out their strategy in preparation for what could turn out to be a bidding war. The report…
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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…
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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…
