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Although Spanish newspapers reported that Barcelona are desperate to hang onto Canary Islands winger Pedro Rodríguez, Manchester United seem poised to trigger his £22million release clause with the Catalan giants this summer.
Strikers Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie have both left the club, leaving Wayne Rooney as the the only experienced frontman in Van Gaal’s squad.
News about Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos’ possible transfer to Manchester United began to circulate early this month. The Red Devils’ offer of £29 million for the centre-back was reportedly rejected by Madrid, but it is believed that negotiations on the possible transfer are still underway.
Without a doubt, Barcelona’s 19 year old winger Munir is one of the best up and coming talents today in the world of football.
However, breaking into the starting eleven of Luis Enrique’s squad has been very hard for the youngster especially after hitman Luis Suarez came back from suspension.
The Catalan giants, fresh from their European and Spanish conquests will set foot on American shores later this July. Their US campaign will kick off on July 21st when they face David Beckham’s old team LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl.
Today is Saturday and we analyse what’s happening at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Everyone is excited about the signing of Arda Turan from Atlético Madrid and his presentation to the fans. Ilkay Gundogan has signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund and so puts Barça’s intentions on hold to sign the 24-year old attacking midfielder. Read More
Chile won the Copa America for the first time in their history after a 4-1 victory on penalties over Argentina. That’s another final loss from Argentina and they’ll have to wait at least another year to end their trophy drought, when the centenary version of the Copa America takes place in the US.
While Barcelona FC is making one headline after the other with their on-field feats, the management of the club has been plagued by institutional chaos for quite some time. When club president Sandro Rosell was sacked in January 2014 amidst allegations of tax fraud, Josep Maria Bartomeu who was his deputy at that time took over the reins. More.
Rumors surrounding Turkish midfielder Arda Turan’s departure from Atletico Madrid have become a regular feature in the past few years but each time the player managed to remain at the Vincente Calderon much to the delight of both Diego Simeone and the fans of Los Colchoneros.
