twitter/Cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo has been away from the cameras this summer. He also has not been participating in the preseason games alongside his Real Madrid teammates. He took to twitter to speak out for refugee kids. He said...
Following speculations that Bale could make a move to Manchester United, the Welsh man's representative has debunked the rumours as "ridiculous" and "stupid".
Daily Mirror sources have claimed that AS Roma who bidded for Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez some weeks ago are making a new bid of £32m since the rejection of the £20m initial bid.
Daily Mirror sources have claimed that Chelsea are keeping their interests in Juventus full-back Alex Sandro and Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Okay...I know coaches should support their players and all but, I think Mourinho crossed the line when he said Pogba was on the same level as Lionel Messi. This is not being pro-Messi. It is just the fact. You cannot make such comparisons even if the player was bought for £400m. Mourinho take caution, lol!!
Following numerous rumours and speculations about the condition of Coutinho's future at Liverpool, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have come out to dispel the rumours. Ever more, Liverpool have come out to express their firmness in their decision to keep Coutinho and have clearly said that he is "not for sale".
ESPN sources have confirmed that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has slammed the talks about Eden Hazard leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid or any other club for that matter.
Reports claim Zinedine Zidane spoke about Gareth Bale and said "anything can happen". This means that Bale could make a move to the Premier League before the close of the transfer windows since Mourinho is looking for a wide player/winger. His move could also get Madrid to be able to buy the much coveted Kylian Mbappe whose current buy-out clause is at £160m.
Neymar was clearly really angry at newbie teammate Nelson Semedo during their training yesterday in Miami. Something happened when Semedo was challenging Neymar for the ball and Neymar just lost it altogether. He is seen displaying his anger and displeasure at whatever Semedo did as he hit the ball angrily and walked out the training with new coach Ernesto Valverde helplessly watching. Click here to see video (video credit: youtube/Everyday Football)
Man U boss Mourinho has expressed his concern about the amount of monies clubs are spending for transfers especially for players that he believes don't fall into the top-class category. Mourinho believes it is okay to pay hugely for players who are worth it as he did for Lukaku and Pogba. But Mourinho spoke about the excessive amounts on players that are not world-class. He said:
ESPN sources say that Jack Wilshere is back in full training in Arsenal after suffering a leg fracture towards the end of last season. More details later...
Sources claim that Ibrahimovic is coming back for another season with Manchester United and Jose Mourinho is banking on his return and intends to prepare a place for him in his squad.
credit: goal.com The Independent sources have claimed that Manchester United want to make a move for Chelsea player Nemanja Matic. More details later...
credit: goal.com The Sun sources have claimed that Mbappe is ready to leave Monaco since seeing the departure of top players from Monaco. More details later...
credit: goal.com Speculations came up sometimes ago that La Liga giants Real Madrid wanted to make a move for Chelsea star attacker Eden Hazard. Daily Star sources have now claimed that Real Madrid are not yet ruling out the possibility of making a move for the 26-year old Belgian.
credit: Goal.com Daily Express sources have claimed that Thomas Lemar would soon be Arsenal's third summer signing as they near the completion of the £45m deal.
Barcelona have said that they are confident that Liverpool star midfielder Philippe Coutinho will come to Barcelona especially if Neymar leaves. Barca believes that Liverpool will find it difficult to turn down a €100m bid for the 25-year old Brazilian. Liverpool's position on Coutinho hasn't changed still - he is staying and not for sale.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has declared his dream signing and he said Tottenham striker Harry Kane would be Chelsea's dream signing. Well, no wonder he called it "Dream" signing!!
credit: Sky Sports Real Madrid have been playing their preseasons matches without Ronaldo and Ramos and they have failed to win any of their matches. Man City rubbished Madrid yesterday 4-1. Zidane sure is making the needed changes to ensure this season doesn't crumble like it did for Leicester two season ago!!
According to The Independent sources, Neymar, who is in links with PSG for a much anticipated move to France, has told his close teammates Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi that he will be staying at the Camp Nou and that he is not going anywhere.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Real Madrid are shelving their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea because they have their eyes still keen on 18-year old French youngster Kylian Mbappe.
Daily Star sources say that Arsenal has rekindled their interest in 25-year old Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder William Carvalho. More details later...
Man U boss Mourinho has been trying to get Inter into a negotiation for 28-year old Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic. But Inter Milan boss Luciano Spaletti has come out to tell Man U to "get real" and pay £48m or forget the deal for Perisic.
Sources say Sanchez continues to be linked to PSG and it was reported that he demands £500k per week. But sources claim that the talks have collapsed and it is unclear the reason for the collapse.
credit: Sky Sports Should this be congrats to Pep or Mendy?! Maybe both! Manchester City has confirmed the signing of 23-year old French left-back Benjamin Mendy from Monaco for a deal to the tune of £49.2m for a five-year deal.
credit: goal.com Everton boss Ronald Koeman has come out to boast of former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney and he made it clear that Rooney is still "one of the best in his position".
In the midst of interests from numerous clubs, Alexis Sanchez has singled out PSG for a likely move. But he has declared that if PSG really want him to come over, they must be ready to pay him a weekly wage of £500,000. Oh my!!
After missing out on Sanches last summer, Man U boss Mourinho is looking to deal a shock move for 19-year old Bayern Munich midfielder. According to the Sun, Man U may have to settle for a season-long loan if they would bring Sanches to Old Trafford.
Sources say that Barcelona are not willing to let Brazilian midfielder Coutinho go so easily as they are said to be back with £80m to bid again for the 25-year old midfielder.
Real Madrid defender Danilo who was very active last season in the defense and right-back position has moved to Manchester City for a transfer fee of £26m. He revealed his reason for join City in Man City's official website...
BBC sources have claimed that Man U boss Jose Mourinho have guaranteed that goalkeeper David De Gea would not be going anywhere this season. He [Jose] said: "I can guarantee he is not going this season"
Although Mesut Ozil requested a weekly wage of £350,000 if he would stay at Arsenal, Daily Mail sources have claimed that Arsenal are currently offering Ozil a deal of £280,000 per week. This may encourage Ozil but would it keep him?
While his teammates are training in Los Angeles, Cristiano Ronaldo visits his Singaporean businessman friend Peter Lim and his daughter who just gave birth. In 2015, Ronaldo sold his image rights to Peter Lim for six years and has since been close to the 64-year old Singaporean entrepreneur/business magnate. He was received with hundreds of autographs and fans.
Since Verratti changed his agent to famous Mino Raiola, Barcelona will have to pay a lot on agent fees if they will secure a deal for Verratti. Reports say that Barcelona are considering looking elsewhere and Juventus star left-footer Paulo Dybala is the likely replacement. More details later...
Following Morata's move to Chelsea, sources say that Chelsea boss Conte may still want to beef up his striker force with one more striker -or two. His choices are Christian Benteke of Crystal Palace and Fernando Llorente of Swansea.
Chelsea newbie Alvaro Morata have just passed his medicals at Chelsea and is expected to join them on their pre-season tour in Singapore. Congrats to him!
If you are a club manager and you intend on buying players that are still on their contract at their clubs, be careful not come close to Barcelona because the minimum release clause for a top Barcelona player is £177m. Lionel Messi comes in at number one with £265.5m and Neymar with £197m.
The La Liga fixtures have been released and Real Madrid and Barcelona are to meet on the 20th December, 2017 and the 6th May, 2018. El-Clasico awaits!!