Tag: Porto
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Man United target agrees terms with Real Madrid
Embed from Getty Images Porto defender Danilo has verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid to join them this summer. The 23-year-old, has a £37m release clause in his current deal at the Estadio de Dragao and has attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona and Man United. United boss Louis van Gaal has been desperate…
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Manchester United pushing La Liga duo for Brazilian right-back
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are closing in on a summer move for Porto defender Danilo, according to reports. The 23-year-old, has a £37m release clause in his current deal at the Estadio de Dragao but La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid are willing to pay that price after watching his fleeting performances…
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Porto ready to sell Arsenal target this summer
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been given the go ahead to sign Porto striker Jackson Martinez after the Portuguese club admitted they would are ready to sell. The Gunners have long been linked with a move to the Colombian striker as they seek to add an extra proven goalscorer to their…
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Champions League Team of the Week: Courtois in superb form
The first four Champions League last-16 ties got underway this week, with Real Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all in action. Defending champions Madrid faced German side Schalke in Gelsenkirchen and they produced a fairly solid display which saw them secure a 2-0 win, making them the favourites to progress. Chelsea grabbed an all-important away…
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Wenger talks up potential big money signing – Jackson Martinez
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has praised Porto striker Jackson Martinez and believes the Colombian would shine in the Premier League. Linked with the Porto striker before, Wenger discussed on BeIN Sports that he was a keen admirer of the 28-year-old, saying that he believes his ability would do well in English football. Martinez has been…
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Verratti, Dybala and Danilo on Barca’s radar
Barcelona are looking at the prospect of signing Marco Verratti, Paulo Dybala and Danilo when their transfer ban ends in 2016. Neither the FIFA sanction, ‘case Masia‘, nor the presidential elections next summer will get in the way of Barça’s new sports project, which has Luis Enrique’s approval. New Football Area Technical Commission members Carles…
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Madrid and Barca battle it out for Brazilian full-back
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to do battle off the field for Porto right-back Danilo. Danilo, who has decided not to renew with the Portuguese club, as his contract ends in 2016 and is estimated to be worth £20m, has emerged as a top transfer target for the La Liga duo. Spanish daily Marca…
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Man City told to pay £40m for African player of the year
Manchester City have been told to up their bid for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi to £40m, according to A Bola. The 25-year-old has been in superb form this season, coming off the back of what was deemed to be a breakthrough year with Spanish side Granada. Named the 2014 BBC African Footballer of the Year,…
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Spurs ready to sign Jackson Martinez
Portuguese daily Record claim on the front page of their Thursday paper that Tottenham are ready to sign Jackson Martinez. The Colombian striker has been long linked with a move to the Premier League, with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs interested and it now seems that the 28-year-old is closer than…
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Liverpool planning £47m triple January swoop?
Liverpool are reportedly ready to spend £47m on Petr Cech, Jackson Martinez and Nathan Redmond this January. Brendan Rodgers is currently under heavy pressure after failing to repeat the form that saw Liverpool push Manchester City for the Premier League title last season. The Northern Irish boss claimed earlier this week in a press conference…
