Atletico Madrid
€60m-rated star makes Barcelona transfer decision, prefers to join only one club – report
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann only wants to join Atletico Madrid this summer, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman has been tipped to leave the Blaugrana as they look to reduce their surplus wage bill to meet the La Liga salary cap. They recently offered him in a swap deal for Atletico’s Saul Niguez, but the talks broke down after a disagreement over various reasons. The Blaugrana valued Griezmann higher than Saul. They wanted some cash included in the move that would see the Frenchman return to Atletico. While Griezmann was prepared to take a pay-cut, Saul wanted a hike on his current wages that did not seem feasible for the Catalan giants. It is now reported that the Blaugrana have not held talks with any foreign clubs for Griezmann as the forward is only focused on Atle...
‘The deal can be done’ – Spurs look to beat Atletico in the race for 26-year-old star
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, and they are currently negotiating a deal for Pierluigi Gollini. The 26-year-old started his youth career at Manchester United and played for two seasons at Aston Villa. However, he has made a real impact since moving to Atalanta, and Tottenham are now looking to bring him back to the Premier League. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Spurs are in contact with the keeper, and negotiations are in progress at the moment. The Sky Italia journalist has claimed that all parties are working to find a solution. Spurs are likely to sign him on a two-year loan deal, with an obligation to make the move permanent. Atletico Madrid are also interested in signing the Italy international. However, he would only be the second-choice ke...
Report: Liverpool chasing midfielder who has ‘absolutely everything’, Klopp needs to bid £41m
Liverpool are showing the strongest interest in signing Atletico Madrid ace Saul Niguez this summer according to a report from AS (print edition, July 17th page 8). The 26-year-old midfielder is set for an exit from the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. Jurgen Klopp will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield this summer. Gini Wijnaldum recently left to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Saul Niguez in action last season (Photo: Ivan Abanades Medina) And Atletico Madrid ace Saul seems like the absolutely perfect summer addition for Liverpool this summer. Liverpool leading Saul Niguez race AS claims that the Reds are showing the most concrete interest in signing the Spain international. The Merseyside outfit allegedly need to increase their €...
Atletico Madrid targeting Manchester United man
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid, according to a report by 90min. Lingard has been at Man Utd since the age of seven, earning his first professional contract in 2011. He had loan spells at Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County, before becoming a regular at Old Trafford in the 2015/16 season. He has since made 210 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions, scoring 33 times – including the winner in the 2016 FA Cup final. Lingard celebrates his FA Cup-winning goal Following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, he fell down the pecking order at Man Utd and went out on loan to West Ham United in search of regular playing time. It was at the Hammers where he recaptured his best form, scoring nine and ...
Barcelona agree to swap 20-goal star for 26-year-old defensive midfielder – report
Barcelona have agreed to sell Antoine Griezmann to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal that would see Saul Niguez move to the Camp Nou, COPE reports. The Blaugrana have yet to register any of their new signings, and it has been reported that they need to reduce their wage bill by another €175 million to meet La Liga’s salary cap. It won’t be a straightforward process, and the Catalan giants are expected to offload several high-profile players in the coming weeks in order to meet the financial rules. Griezmann has been one of those touted to leave the club, and it is now reported that they have agreed to swap him with Atletico for the services of Saul. The move would allow them to free up around €12m in wages with an amortisation of around €60-70m, which was reportedly the price t...
Report claims Wolves man who scored 16 goals last season is a target for Atletico Madrid
Wolves forward Rafa Mir is a summer transfer target for Atletico Madrid according to a report from AS (print edition, July 12th, page 15). The 24-year-old moved to Molineux from Valencia in January 2018 for around £1.8 million (Daily Mail). He has struggled to make an impression for Wolves, however, playing just four games for the club and failing to score a single goal. Atletico are allegedly chasing Wolves ace Rafa Mir – ZUMAa181 20210516_zaa_a181_285 Copyright: xJoaquinxCorcherox The striker is out of contract with the Black Country outfit in just 12 months time. And it seems as though he could be heading for the exit door. Atletico Madrid targeting Rafa Mir swoop That’s according to today’s print edition of Spanish newspaper AS. It is suggested that Diego Simeone is keen to bring in mo...
Report: Liverpool need to increase opening bid by £25m to sign ‘exquisite’ league winner
Liverpool have had an opening bid worth €40 million (£35 million) for Saul Niguez rejected by Atletico Madrid according to a report from Mundo Deportivo. Atleti are ready to sell the Spaniard to the Reds, as covered on Sportslens earlier this week (Click here to read more). It seems as though the fee for the 26-year-old could be a big sticking point, however. Jurgen Klopp has allegedly convinced FSG to make an opening £35 million offer for the Atletico Madrid ace. Liverpool have allegedly made an opening offer for Saul – breton-realvall210522_np5BZ PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xJosexBretonx The La Liga giants want closer to £60 million according to a recent report from The Times. Liverpool keen to get Saul signed up The energetic midfielder would be a tremendous addition to Klopp...
Arsenal launch transfer bid for Lyon star Houssem Aouar
Arsenal have reportedly made an offer to Ligue 1 outfit Lyon for midfielder Houssem Aouar following a drop in the asking price for the player. According to Le 10 Sport, Aouar could cost the Gunners under a third of the £54 million fee club officials hoped to get in 2020. The 23-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates before the start of the 2020-21 season. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is thought to be keen on the versatile attacker who can play centrally or on the wing. In September reports in France claimed Lyon had turned their noses up at two separate bids from the North London giants of £31m and £34.5m. However, Le 10 Sport says the Gunners have returned with a fresh offer for the midfielder whose current contract with the French outfit runs out in 2023. And it is tho...
Mexico coach: Victory vs Nigeria good test ahead Concacaf Gold Cup
Gerardo Martino, Technical Director of the Mexican national team, has described the win against the home-based Eagles as a good test for his side ahead of this year’s Concacaf Gold Cup. A brace from Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera and a goal each from Jonathan Dos Santos, former Barcelona forward and Rogelio Funes Mori, earned Mexico a comfortable 4-0 win in Los Angeles, USA, in the early hours of Sunday. Speaking at a virtual press conference, the former Barcelona coach said: “It always gives peace of mind, especially since we are on the eve of a very important tournament for us. “Recovering feelings of the game and scoring goals, gives a greater margin of tranquility, this is a friendly match, it has been a good test and a good way to introduce ourselves into what is to come.” ...
€20m Everton star offered to top European clubs, possible move to AC Milan?
Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have been offered the opportunity to sign Everton playmaker James Rodriguez through his agent, Spanish journalist Pipe Sierra claims. Rodriguez joined the Toffees in a surprise move from Real Madrid last summer after getting the chance to reunite with manager Carlo Ancelotti. He had an injury-plagued campaign for the club but still impressed with six goals and nine assists from 26 appearances across all competitions. Earlier this month, Ancelotti left the Toffees to secure a return to Real Madrid, and this has led to serious doubts over Rodriguez’s future at the club. It is now reported that Atletico, Milan and Napoli have been offered his services by his agent. A return to Madrid with Ancelotti is deemed difficult. Rodriguez reportedly arrived on a free transf...
Journalist claims Spurs want title-winning Spain international versatile defender
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on strengthening their defence this summer and are looking to sign Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso, according to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna. 🚨 Info : #Tottenham cherche à renforcer son secteur défensif. Parmi les profils étudiés, celui de Mario Hermoso 🇪🇸 qui plaît beaucoup aux dirigeants anglais. pic.twitter.com/eD9OVp9bQf — Santi’ FM (@Santi_J_FM) June 22, 2021 Sportslens View The North Londoners were below par last season, finishing outside of the top-six and are planning to make quality additions to their squad in the coming weeks. Spurs are currently without a manager, but it seems it has not stopped them from identifying transfer targets. Managing director Fabio Paratici has a keen eye for talents and Hermoso ma...
Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid this summer
Real Madrid have confirmed that club captain Sergio Ramos will leave this summer. Ramos, 35, is out of contract at Real this summer, and had been expected to sign a new deal. The centre-back’s usual summer transfer dalliances with the likes of Manchester United have usually been a smokescreen to negotiate better terms at the Bernabeu. However, this time Ramos is officially on the lookout for a new club, with the defender leaving the team he has been with since 2005. Ramos arrived at the Bernabeu 16 years ago following a switch from Sevilla and went on to have a glittering career. He won five La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns as well as the Copa Del Rey twice. It was during his time in the Spanish capital that he also won the 2010 World Cup with Spain along with back-to-back Euro...
