Thiago Alcantara to cost just 18Million Euros!

Barcelona’s Thiago Alcantara is destined to become one of this year’s top transfers at a knockdown price. The knockdown price for the Barca midfielder is just a paltry 18million euros! Apparently his agent, Pere Guardiola, had written into his contract a clause that would drop the player’s transfer fee to just 18M euros if Thiago didn’t play a certain percentage of games. More on Thiago Alcantara

Scathing words for Mourinho from Lorenzo Sanz

Ex Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz has made a scathing attack on Jose Mourinho. Speaking to Radio Marca, Sanz acknowledged that he thought the job of Real Madrid coach was too big of a deal for Mo. He said that Mourinho will go down in history as just another Real Madrid manager. More on Lorenzo Sanz’s scathing words

Leo Messi: “Neymar would be a great addition to Barca”

Leo Messi says that Brazilian superstar Neymar would be a great addition to Barca. Messi was speaking to Qatar TV channel Alkass where he is fulfilling promotional duties with the team. Messi also spoke of his desire to win the world cup with his country Argentina. Read more about Messi and the Santos striker here

Mats Hummels to continue for another year at Borussia Dortmund

According to German Sports magazine Kicker, sought after German central defender Mats Hummels has stated that he will stay for another year at his club Borussia Dortmund. The 24 year old defender has assured the magazine that he has had no contact from Barcelona or any other club. More on Mats Hummels here

Mourinho to take Courtois and Essien and Pepe off to City

With Mourinho with one foot already in West London club Chelsea, he looks set to take back with him both Courtois and Essien. Thibaut Courtois is on loan from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid and Essien to Real Madrid. West Ham United have also shown some interest in Essien while Pepe looks set to join City if the price is right. Read more on Mourinho and Pepe