Malaga’s Isco is set to sign for Real Madrid if we are to believe reports from Spanish radio program “El Larguero” on Cadena Sur. The 21 year old attacking midfielder was wanted by Manchester City but Real have also promised him regular football in order to sway his decision to leave Malaga. more on Isco here
The “Isco kid” set to sign for Real Madrid next week
Cesc Fabregás sticks boot in over Gareth Bale price
Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregás appeared to have a hissy fit when he remarked that Tottenham’s Gareth Bale wasn’t worth the £100Million price tag that Real Madrid has put on his head. It’s a lot of money to spend especially when Barcelona have just shelled out an enormous amount for Brazilian wonderkid, Neymar. More on Fabregas’ comments about Bale
Barcelona faces a week to find solutions for players not wanted by Tito
Barcelona faces a tough week ahead to find solutions for players that have come back from loan deals or waiting to be sold. The transfer market came to halt with the arrival of Neymar but the technical management has made it a top priority this week to start shifting the players that will not figure in Tito’s plans. Read more on Barcelona’s transfer market plans
No offer, but Barca interested in Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny says agent
There has been no formal offer on the table but the agent of Arsenal player Laurent Koscielny reveals that Barcelona are interested in him. Koscielny is a tall and versatile player and is just what Barca are looking for in our opinion. It’s all talk at the moment but he would be a welcome addition to Tito’s new look Barcelona. Read more about Laurent Koscielny
Bartomeu: “Cesc will only go if he wants to”
Speaking at a meeting on Sunday of the XXI Meeting of the Penyes of Maresme, Barca’s sports vice president Josep Maria Bartomeu assured friends and family of Cesc Fabregás that he will only leave the club if he wants to. The sports director said that the club has no intention of putting Fabregas on the market either. Read more about Bartomeu’s comments on Cesc Fabregás
Barcelona wanted to sign Rafael Varane
According to Catalan TV channel TV3 on their sports program “Esport Club”, FC Barcelona approached and inquired about Real madrid’s Rafael Varane. The Catalan club was even offering to pay his buyout clause according to the information on the program. However it was Rafael Varane himself who opposed the move to Barca. Read why Rafael Varane opposed a deal from Barca
Barca ready to sign Song from Arsenal
Alex Song from Arsenal could make a move to FC Barcelona if the Catalan club don’t get Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao. Song would definitely add some depth to Barca’s midfield.