Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Angel Di Maria’s exorbitant wage demands led to his departure. The Argentine had always been in good form for the Galacticos, so there were questions being asked on why he was sold to Manchester United. Ancelotti told Cadena COPE, “Di Maria? I was in agreement with the … Read more
#457178378 / gettyimages.com Olympique Lyon’s president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that their former player Karim Benzema rejected Manchester United’s offer to make the switch to Real Madrid. Aulas told Canal+ that it was Benzema’s dream to play for the Spanish giants that made him prefer the Bernabeu to Old Trafford as his destination, so it was … Read more
#454442664 / gettyimages.com Barcelona right back Dani Alves’ exorbitant wage demands could scupper a potential deal to Manchester United as revealed by Daily Star. Alves, who had revealed that he wants to move to the Premier League, wants a mammoth £250,000 per week to play on the Premier League. The right back was being linked with the … Read more
The local leagues around the World have had a break for a week now and things will resume this weekend. This gives us the opportunity to look at some of the star performers in the English Premier League so far. Manchester City and Chelsea have lived up to their billing as the two most likely … Read more
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi could make a switch elsewhere if his long battle with the alleged tax evasion case sees no end. A few weeks ago, Messi and his father Jorge were accused of tax evasion and defrauding the authorities of close to £3.1m. The Argentina international will have to face a trial as the Spanish judge … Read more
David De Gea’s brilliant performances for Manchester United haven’t gone unnoticed as Real Madrid have cast their shadow on the 23-year old. Casillas’ recent performance for both Spain and Real Madrid have come under scrutiny, and with his age, it won’t be surprising if the Spaniard is sold in the next year or so. De Gea’s … Read more
Manchester United’s problems in defense are evident. Thus the rumour mill doesn’t have any problems to link every possible centre back to the Red Devils. According to reports from the DAILY STAR, United are reportedly preparing a £4m January bid for Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar. Vlaar was one of the key figures for Netherlands … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has revealed that it will take close to €1bn to sign him from Real Madrid. “The price of his clause is €1,000m (€1bn). I’m sure he’s going to beat his personal record if there’s no physical problem. “Nothing is impossible for Cristiano and he will continue to evolve and improve … Read more