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Three Serie A clubs reportedly interested in signing Man Utd player
According to the Sun, three Serie A clubs are interested in signing Manchester United’s Juan Mata. The Spaniard has featured in just 12 matches across all competitions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season, scoring two goals with three assists. Mata’s current contract with United runs out in the summer, but the club has an option to extend it for a further 12 months. The 32-year-old is happy at Old Trafford but wants more first-team football. Inter Milan, Juventus and Roma are keen on signing the World Cup winner, with Antonio Conte’s side showing the most interest. The latter two would consider signing Mata if he became a free agent. SK View Mata has featured in 267 matches for United since joining them from Chelsea, scoring 50 goals while providing 44 assists. However, he has fallen dow...
Liverpool take risky approach at the back, Barcelona set to attack
The Champions League has reached the knockout stage and the round of 16 features some exciting UCL fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Champions League highlights as the first-leg games are played. Paris Saint-Germain produced a superb performance to demolish Barcelona 4-1 at the Nou Camp – Kylian Mbappe (3) and Moise Kean got the goals. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were on target as Liverpool triumphed 2-0 against RB Leipzig in Budapest. Erling Braut Haaland (2) and Mahmoud Dahoud bagged the goals as Borussia Dortmund triumphed 3-2 at Sevilla. Porto secured a 2-1 victory at home to Juventus – Mehdi Taremi and Moussa Marega were on the scoresheet for the Portuguese side. Olivier Giroud scored a stunning goal as Chelsea ran out 1-0 winners on the road agai...
Everton have made contact with target’s agent, Ancelotti keeps in touch with ‘complete player’
According to reports from Italy, Everton have opened talks to sign French midfielder Adrien Rabiot during the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old has been frequently linked with a move to Everton, and Il Bianconero claim that contact has been made with the player’s agent who is also his mother. Rabiot joined Juventus on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, and he could be on the move again. Ancelotti knows Rabiot very well as the pair worked together at PSG before. In fact, ESPN claim that the Italian has kept in touch with him ever since he left the club. SL View The Toffees are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, and Rabiot has emerged as a potential option. ESPN claim that the Italian boss is looking at someone who would be an upgrade on Andre Gome...
Leeds receive boost to sign 31-cap int’l star after Euro club make transfer decision
German giants Bayern Munich have no interest in keeping Douglas Costa beyond this season, according to reports from Kicker. Costa joined the Bundesliga champions on loan from Juventus this summer. However, Bayern have no intention to make his loan deal a permanent one. His decision to join Bayern came as a big surprise. Bayern already boast two of the finest young wingers in Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. On top of that, they also signed Leroy Sane from Manchester City on a big-money deal. Costa, who has made just three starts in Bundesliga, is unwanted at Turin and the Old Lady are looking to offload him in the summer. He is not in Andrea Pirlo’s first-team plans, with the club considering him surplus to requirements. Costa will enter the final year of his contract at the...
Manchester United boss backs one-leg Europa League ties after venue change for Sociedad clash
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has called for the Europa League knockout rounds to be played over one leg after Manchester United’s away game at Real Sociedad was moved to Turin. The first of United’s two-legged tie against the Liga side has been moved to Italy due to current travel restrictions imposed by the Spanish government over Covid-19, preventing the team from flying in for the game without the need for quarantine. Real Sociedad’s director of football Roberto Olabe hit out at UEFA over the ruling which saw the Spanish side have to find an alternative venue for next week’s game, claiming Manchester United had an unfair advantage – and Solskjaer agreed, adding that he would have backed it being a one-legged occasion. Solskjaer said: “With Europe, we hope it’s going to be sustainable. Different...
Bielsa lines up an exciting target for Leeds…could be another transfer masterstroke
According to reports from Juve Live, Marcelo Bielsa has identified Douglas Costa as the ideal replacement for Raphinha in case he leaves the club in the summer. Raphinha’s situation Leeds signed Raphinha during the summer transfer window from Rennes for a fee of around £17 million. The jet-heeled winger has dazzled in the Premier League, with four goals and four assists to his name already. He was sensational against Crystal Palace in the last game and earned rave reviews from the UK press. Raphinha v Crystal Palace: 76 touches40/53 succ. passes20 sprints (🌟 most on pitch)18/27 final third passes18 pressures9 progressive ball carries9 pen box touches4 shots2 on-target4 duels won1 tackle won1 nutmeg 🔥1 big chance created Phenomenal. Poor Gary Cahill. pic.twitter.c...
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his Juventus contract by a year
Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be getting better with age and his performances for Juventus has earned him a new contract, according to reports. There have been talks of the Juventus attacker leaving the club in the nearest future, however, the latest report from Momblano via Calciomercato says that the attacker will sign a one-year extension to his current deal soon. Ronaldo has a contract with the Bianconeri until 2022, but the report claims that they will extend it until 2023. Despite getting older, his goals have been one of the reasons why Juventus has remained competitive. The club is now looking to reward him and the report says that money isn’t a problem. Juve has renewed their contract with Jeep and Adidas, which gives them the money that they need to pursue their goals. “CristianoRon...
Juventus seeking buyers for Douglas Costa in the summer
Juventus are looking to sell Brazilian winger Douglas Costa on a permanent basis in the coming months, as reported by Spox. Costa has spent the 2020/21 season on loan at German giants Bayern Munich, after new manager Andrea Pirlo made it clear that he was not in his plans. Costa has not been as impressive in his second spell at Bayern Munich His return to the Allianz Arena has not gone as hoped. The Brazil international has been given just six starts in all competitions by manager Hans-Dieter Flick, who generally prefers the likes of Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane on the wings. He has only one goal and two assists this season. Despite his limited game time, Flick has come out in support of Costa, claiming that he is “on the right track” (via Spox). Nonetheless, it looks like h...
Juventus announce coronavirus positive of Alex Sandro
Through an official statement, Juventus informed of the COVID-19 positive of Alex Sandro, who underwent the medical tests after the appearance of some symptoms. The coronavirus pandemic has hit Italian football again. On this occasion, the victim has been Juventus player Alex Sandro. Through an official statement, the Turin club announced his positive after the appearance of some symptoms compatible with the illness. First Team footballer tests positive https://t.co/qkUjqDUPBf pic.twitter.com/RvhphXP2sE — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 4, 2021 The player, as the health authorities mark, has been placed in isolation and is in a good state of health despite the light symptoms. Alex Sandro, therefore, will miss Juventus’ next match against Milan, key in the fight for the Serie A title, an...
Paris Saint-Germain plot a stunning move for La Joya of Juventus
Paulo Dybala could be on his way out of Juventus next summer itself. The Bianconeri have made several attempts at renewing the forward’s contract, however, there seems to be no progression with the negotiations. Having said that, Calico Mercato reports that Paris Saint-Germain has come knocking on the door for Dybala. The report states that the soon-to-be-coach Mauricio Pochettino has demanded the signing of Paulo Dybala. The 27-year-old forward has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, however, it seems like the former Parma man could be on his way to the Parc des Princes. Paulo Dybala has not managed to adapt to Andrea Pirlo’s management. The Italian coach prefers using the attacking duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata instead which seems t...
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid star to join Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Juventus to go for one of the most experienced players from the Real Madrid roster during the upcoming months. Real Madrid took a slight backseat as Cristiano Ronaldo made a blockbuster move to Juventus during the summer of 2018. The Portugal international was not well replaced in the transfer window of his exit, which saw Los Blancos pay the ultimate price of enduring a trophyless season. However, they did pull up their socks in 2019. Florentino Perez spent an incremental amount and brought in some fine players last summer as the Whites won La Liga. One of the president’s recruit was left-back Ferland Mendy, who has quickly developed into one of the world’s best in his position. In doing so, the Frenchman has outdone Marcelo and therefore won over his manager’s tru...
Luis Suarez admits he had preliminary agreement in place with Juventus before joining Atletico Madrid
Luis Suarez has told Italian authorities that he had a preliminary agreement in place with Juventus last summer according to Il Corriere dell’Umbria and carried by Football Italia. The Uruguayan striker ended up joining Atletico Madrid instead, but even went through an Italian citizenship exam in an effort to grease the wheels and make the move happen. This exam has become a great controversy. The 33 year-old has admitted that he was informed of the questions of the exam as well as that he reached a preliminary agreement with the Italian club at the end of August. Perugia’s Prosecutor Office confirmed at the beginning of the month the suspension for eight months from the exercise of pubic offices for the Rector of the University Giuliana Grego, the University’s CEO Simone Olivieri and prof...
