Tag: Spain
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Arsenal turn their attention to Manolas
Arsenal are reported to be preparing a £6m bid for Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas, as Arsene Wenger faces yet another injury-crisis. Wenger has turned his attentions to the Greece international as he looks to bolster his defensive options following the sale of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona. Manolas has been scouted by some of Europe’s…
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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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Silva signs new five-year City deal
David Silva has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester City, which will see the Spanish international stay with the Premier League champions until 2019. Silva, who joined the big-spenders back in 2010 from Spanish La Liga side Valencia, will be 33 when his new deal runs out at the Etihad stadium. The 80-times…
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Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…
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Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…
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Xavi says farewell to the Spanish national team
Xavi Hernandez has called time on his illustrious Spanish national career in an emotional press conference on Tuesday. Arguably the greatest Spanish midfielder of all time, Xavi Hernandez has called time on his international career, just weeks after the World Cup finals in Brazil. The 34-year-old played 133 times for his country, scoring 13 goals…
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Arsenal handed chance to buy Falcao
Arsenal will be given the chance to sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao if Manchester City snub the opportunity, Football Express News understands. A source close to the Emirates Stadium told FEN there has been preliminary contact from the Colombia international’s camp, with a view to entering into a serious dialogue if the Blues opt against…
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City striker sends support to injured team-mate
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has offered his support to team-mate Alvaro Negredo, who is set to be sidelined for several months after fracturing his metatarsal. The Spain international took to social media site Twitter to announce that he expects to miss the first chunk of the defending Premier League champions’ season due to the…
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Chelsea source: Torres is a spent force
Chelsea’s £50m flop Fernando Torres is being lined up for a move back home to Atletico Madrid but his career is already over, according to a source at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are reportedly in talks with La Liga champions Atletico over the transfer of Torres back to the club he started his football training…
