If Spain win the World Cup for a second time each player stands to earn a staggering €720,000 euros as a bonus. Meanwhile Germany will be paying their players around half that figure if they manage to lift the World Cup on 13th July. The question arises as to whether it’s good for the nation’s image, given the country’s precarious economic situation to be throwing this sort of cash at footballers. More on this story
Has Fabregàs’ agent made a deal with Chelsea?
June 4, 2014 by
There’s a lot of talk and whispers today pitching Cesc Fabregàs in a Chelsea shirt. There are things for and against a move to West London and Sports journalist Graham Hunter reckons a price between Barça and Chelsea has already been agreed, but is concerned that Fabregàs may struggle to work under the guidance of ex Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho – More on Fabregàs’ supposed Chelsea move
Red Devils close in on €25m rated Alexis Sanchez
June 3, 2014 by
According to reports, Manchester United are closing in on Alexis Sánchez after lodging a bid for the FC Barcelona player. The report claims that both Liverpool and the Red Devils are looking to boost their respective squads with the €25m rated Chilean international. More on Alexis Sánchez
Cesc Fabregas to leave Barcelona after all
June 2, 2014 by
It appears that Cesc Fabregàs will leave after all according to reports from Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo. The paper claims that Cesc’s agent has been involved in talks with various Premier League clubs and has even struck a deal with one of them, thought to be Liverpool. More on Cesc Fabregàs
Koke sees himself at Atletico Madrid next season
June 1, 2014 by
Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke sees himself playing at the same club next season according to an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca. The player has had lots of interest from Manchester United and Barcelona and with a great season behind him, who can blame them for trying to prise him away from Diego Simeone’s outfit. More on Koke’s interview
Barca threaten United’s bid for Atletico’s Koke
May 30, 2014 by
FC Barcelona are threatening to stop Manchester United’s bid for Spanish midfielder Koke according to reports in Spanish newspapers. The 22 year old is on the Red Devils’ radar as they start their rebuilding program under Louis van Gaal. However, the Catalans are set to make a counter offer which would be less than Koke’s €60m release clause – More on Atlético Madrid midfielder Koke
Barcelona set to beat Liverpool to the post for Claudio Bravo
May 29, 2014 by
Catalan giants Barcelona are set to pip rivals Liverpool to the post in their bid to secure the services of Real Sociedad stopper Claudio Bravo. The 31 year old Chilean looks set to be Barça’s number two whilst providing much experience for the young Ter Stegen. More on Real Sociedad stopper Claudio Bravo
Parlour urges Wenger not to re-sign Fabregas
May 28, 2014 by
Ex Arsenal legend and midfielder Ray Parlour has urged Arsene Wenger not to re-sign Cesc Fabregàs in the summer transfer window. Parlour thinks the money that Wenger will have at his disposal would be better off spent on a decent striker as Arsenal have class midfielders like Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere to count on – More on Ray Parlour
