Chelsea have made an approach for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan international is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2023, but talks about a new deal have stalled, with the player’s representatives believing that the terms on offer are not indicative of his status in the squad. And with the West London club ready to pay him double ...
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Barcelona closing in on Azpilicueta deal
Barcelona are hoping to reach an agreement with Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta in the coming days. The 32-year old is in the last five months of his current contract in West London, meaning that he is free to talk with foreign club and, if necessary, sign a pre-contract agreement with them. Azpilicueta has previously spoken of his desire to stay ...
Read More »Barcelona want Koundé
Barcelona are planning a summer move for long-term Chelsea target Jules Koundé. The West London club spent much of last summer chasing the 23-year old French international, only to be thwarted when his current club, Sevilla, refused to budge on his valuation. They were again linked with him last month, but Seville, who are chasing the league title, did not ...
Read More »Arsenal still paying Aubameyang
Although he has now left Arsenal, the Gunners will still be paying part of Pierre Emerick Aubameyang’s wages until the end of the season. The Gabonese striker had his contract terminated by mutual agreement on transfer deadline day, allowing him to join Barcelona on a free transfer. At the time it was presented as a good deal all round, and ...
Read More »Chelsea captain set for summer exit
It is looking increasingly likely that Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta will be leaving the club in the summer. The Spaniard, who is the longest serving current player at Stamford Bridge, is into the final six months of his current deal. And, although he has publicly said that he wants to stay in West London, they are not prepared to meet ...
Read More »European giants make Aubameyang approaches
Both Barcelona and Juventus have made official approaches to take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on loan for the rest of the season. The Gabonese striker was left out of the Gunners squad that has flown to Dubai for warm weather training, and has been training by himself, as options are being explored for him to leave the club before Monday’s deadline day. ...
Read More »Chelsea make De Jong Bid
Chelsea have made a bid of É33 million for Barcelona defender Frenkie de Jong. That is according to reports in Spain which claim that the Catalans are considering the off, although it falls short of their É50 million valuation of the player. Indications are that a revised offer of £2 million may be enough to secure the services of the ...
Read More »Barcelona hold Dest talks amidst Chelsea interest
Barcelona are set to hold talks with Sergiño Dest about his future. It comes as the American international continues to be linked with a move to West London and Chelsea. Thomas Tuchels’s side are looking for reinforcements at full-back with ben Chilwell out for the rest of the season, whilst Reece James will miss up to two months after picking ...
Read More »Arsenal leading Barcelona in striker race
Arsenal have edged ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. The Swede joined the Spanish club from Borussia Dortmund in July 2019, and has established a name for himself as one of the best young strikers in Europe, scoring 40 goals and seven assists in 110 appearances to date. That form has attracted notice ...
Read More »Is Coutinho set for Premier League return?
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Arsenal. He left Anfield for Barcelona in January 2018 for a fee worth up to £142 million, but things have not worked out for the Brazilian as plane in Catalonia with injuries, a loss of form, the constant changing of managers the behind-the-scenes issues ...
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