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Real Madrid stars deal blow to Premier League clubs transfer hopes

Vincent Van Genechten

Real Madrid secured their 11th Champions League trophy on Saturday, beating city rivals Atletico Madrid during a penalty shootout, with Cristiano Ronaldo hitting the decisive penalty kick. A bunch of Los Blancos stars have been linked with transfer moves away from the Santiago Bernabeu, including Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Isco, and Karim Benzema. However, after their European triumph, a trio of Real Madrid stars dealt some serious blows to teams interested in their services. Rodriguez remained on the bench during Real’s Champions League win this weekend and has been frustrated…

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Manchester United and Arsenal on red alert as manager confirms star striker is “changing clubs”

Vincent Van Genechten

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been one of the biggest targets on the market after scoring 36 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund this season. Consequently, the Gabon striker has been linked with a £70 million move to the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The 26-year-old dropped a massive hint this weekend, when he notified Gabon manager Jorge Costa that he would not be joining up for a couple of friendly international encounters with Mauritania and Ivory Coast because he is set to finalise a transfer. “Aubameyang…

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Chelsea and Manchester United make contact for Juventus star, Manchester City prefer Real Madrid key player

Vincent Van Genechten

With the Champions League final in the books and Real Madrid celebrating their triumph over city rivals Atletico, it’s time for football teams to go full throttle on the summer transfer market. According to a report by The Sunday Times, new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is targeting Juventus star and former United youth player Paul Pogba to strengthen his midfield at Old Trafford. The France international has “informally” been made available by the Old Lady and Mourinho has been promised complete backing from executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in the…

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Arsenal bidding for couple of Serie A strikers, facing huge battle to keep star player

Vincent Van Genechten

With a second-place finish in the 2015/2016 Premier League season and a ticket to next season’s Champions League in the books, Arsenal are looking to make noise during the summer transfer market. According to a report by The Sun, Real Madrid are willing to exercise Alvaro Morata’s buy-back clause before selling him to Arsenal. However, Los Blancos want at least £38 million for the current Juventus striker and it remains to be seen of the Gunners, who have made an intial bid of £28 million, want to put that much cash…

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League Final Preview

Stephen Donovan

For the second time in three years, the Champions League final will be contested from the two footballing giants of Madrid as Real go searching for their 11th European crown while Atletico will be going all out for their first. Back in 2014 Atletico came agonisingly close to breaking their duck as they led going into stoppage time, but a Sergio Ramos header denied them and during the extra 30 minutes energy sapped and allowed Real to run away with it, emerging as winners by the somewhat flattering scoreline of…

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Jose Mourinho wants to bring in trio of French star players to Manchester United

Vincent Van Genechten

According to Sky Sports, Jose Mourinho has agreed personal terms with Manchester United but the deal will not be completed until image-rights issues are resolved by lawyers representing both parties. This week, the Red Devils sacked Louis Van Gaal after two seasons in charge of the Old Trafford club. Mourinho is set to succeed the Dutchman after months of speculation. Not surprisingly, United’s squad is primed for a big overhaul during the summer transfer window. According to The Independent, Mourinho has identified Karim Benzema as a primary target, but he is aware that…

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Arsenal star has the highest brand value in the Premier League

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has the highest brand value in Premier League, according to brand analytics group Brandtix (via Sky Sports), who also valued Manchester United as one of the biggest brands in football. The German international, with an index value of 587, features above Wayne Rooney (530) and Sergio Aguero (497) on the list, which was created after taking Opta’s on-pitch statistics, social media reach, and social sentiment into consideration. Ozil’s huge following on social media platforms was the main reason behind his position in the list. He has 47.4 million followers…

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Manchester United have one of the highest brand values in European football

Vincent Van Genechten

According to brand analytics group Brandtix (via Sky Sports), Manchester United have one of the highest brand values in European football and the biggest one in the Premier League. Brandtix reviews the performances of professional athletes and teams both on and off the pitch in order to discover their true brand values. As well as official player and team accounts, the Brandtix platform also monitors relevant fan channels, the official pages of associated brands and any interaction between players/teams and their fans. Despite missing the Champions League this season, United…

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Only one Premier League club makes top 10 most prolific teams of the 2015/2016 season

Vincent Van Genechten

The 2015/2016 football season in the five biggest European competitions (England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France) has been officially over since Manchester United beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Tuesday. Time to take at look at two very interesting statistics using Goal’s Huawei Team Ranking: the amount of goals per game by the 98 clubs in Europe’s Big Five and the average conversion rate those clubs finished their chances. Goals per game: 1. FC Barcelona – 2.95 2. Real Madrid – 2.89 3. Paris Saint-Germain 2.68 4. Borussia Dortmund – 2.41 5.…

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Three-way Premier League battle for Alvaro Morata

Vyom Chaudhary

Juventus forward Alvaro Morata surely has a busy summer ahead of him. According to transfer reports, Real Madrid are set to activate his buyout clause before selling him for an improved price to the highest bidder. The latest development has alerted a couple of Premier League clubs and the trio of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are set to be interested in signing the Spain international. Spanish publication AS claims that Arsenal are planning to make a move for the 23-year-old. The Gunners are actively looking for a striker in the transfer…

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Star players hand Manchester United boost to fire Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho lined up

Vincent Van Genechten

Jose Mourinho has been told by Manchester United that he is their first choice to replace Louis Van Gaal if the current manager leaves Old Trafford this summer, according to Sky Sports. The Portuguese, who has been without a job since he was sacked by Chelsea in December, has already claimed that he will be getting back into football management before the next season and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for months. However, despite numerous reports claiming he will join the Red Devils from the start of…

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Chelsea’s interest in Serie A striker confirmed, star’s exit still up in the air

Vyom Chaudhary

Famous Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that Chelsea are interested in Napoli frontman Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine striker has been in sensational form this season and has scored 33 league goals for the Naples club. Balague also claims that the Blues will consider selling Diego Costa if they manage to secure the services of Higuain. Costa has been linked with a return to his former club Atletico Madrid. An unnamed club from China has also offered a lucrative deal to the Spain international. Meanwhile, Higuain is expected to cost £37.8 million…

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Star striker prefers move to Manchester United over Arsenal and Chelsea on one condition

Vyom Chaudhary

On Friday, reports emerged that Real Madrid are planning to activate the £23.6 million buy-back option on Juventus forward Álvaro Morata. Los Blancos then plan to sell the 23-year-old for a minimum fee of £40 million. Morata has generated a lot of interest in his services and clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested. However, according to the Guardian, Morata prefers a move to United, especially if Jose Mourinho takes charge of the club in the summer. Ultimately, Real are expected to sell their player…

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Manchester United preparing massive double swoop, in danger of losing star target to PSG

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are in discussions over a sensational double swoop for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane and Sporting CP winger Joao Mario, according to The Daily Star. The Red Devils will spend £30 million to land Varane, who joined Los Blancos in 2011 from Lens in a £7.50 million transfer. The 23-year-old has been frustrated by a lack of playing time under Zinedine Zidane and has been rumoured to be considering a move away from La Liga. However, if the report is to be believed, Varane will ony join the Old Trafford…

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Six Premier League teams make top 10 most valuable football teams, West Ham are biggest risers

Vincent Van Genechten

Forbes has released its annual The Business of Soccer study for the 2014/2015 season, ranking the most valuable football teams in the world. Six Premier League teams make the top ten, with Manchester United being the league’s most valuable club. The Red Devils are worth £2.62 billion and only trail La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, who are worth £2.89bn and £2.81bn respectively. Arsenal are down in fifth place behind Bayern Munich, being valued at £2.12bn. The Gunners lead sixth-placed Manchester City, who are worth £1.52bn. Chelsea and Liverpool are ranked…

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Manchester United to lose battle for star striker, close to completing massive transfer

Vincent Van Genechten

Real Madrid are set to beat the Manchester clubs to the signing of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, with Karim Benzema set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu, according to The Daily Star. The Poland international has scored 41 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions for the recently crowned Bundesliga champions and is rated at £80 million by the club. Lewandowski recently extended his contract at Bayern, but rumours have been aplenty all season long that he wants a new challenge, definitely after the Bundesliga club failed to win the…

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Chelsea have offered star player to Barcelona for huge fee

Vyom Chaudhary

Speculation regarding Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’s future at the West London club has grown strong in the recent weeks. The Belgian goalkeeper has repeatedly been linked with a move back to the Spanish La Liga, and now according to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, the Blues have offered their star player to Barcelona for £50 million. Meaning Courtois will become the most expensive goalkeeper in football history, as Juventus paid £40 million for Gianluigi Buffon to Parma in 2001. The Belgium international, who recently refused to commit his long-term future to the…

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Manchester United step up interest in Real Madrid star

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane. The 23-year-old centre-back is said to be looking for a move away from the La Liga giants as he has not regularly featured for Zinedine Zidane’s side. The Red Devils have centre-back signing high on their agenda this upcoming summer transfer window and after pursuing Sergio Ramos, they seemed to have shifted their attention towards his team-mate. According to French publication Le 10 Sport, via talkSPORT, United are aware of Varane’s current situation at his club and are…

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Chelsea favourites to land star striker

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea have been busy working the transfer market before it officially opens on July 1. The Blues are reportedly fighting to land Alvaro Morata, while replacing Nemanja Matic with N’Golo Kante. Real Madrid are ready to exercise their buy-back clause on Alvaro Morata but could immediately sell the Juventus striker to Chelsea, according to an excluse report by Goal. The Serie A champions paid £15 million to get the Spaniard to Italy during the summer of 2014, but Los Blancos demanded a £23.6 million buy-back clause that can be excercised during the summer…

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Manchester City starlet enters top 10 most lethal strikers in Europe

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester City got eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday, as the Citizens lost 1-0 at the hands of Real Madrid in their return encounter in the semi-finals at the Santiago Bernabeu. It’s been an up and down season for City, as they lacked the necessary consistency to contend for the Premier League title, despite reaching all-time heights on Europe’s biggest stage. Still, with Pep Guardiola coming in as their new manager and an exciting core of talented players already in place, there’s no need for City fans to doubt…

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Twitter showed mixed reactions about Vincent Kompany’s new injury

Vincent Van Genechten

It was pretty sad to watch, as Vincent Kompany had to be substituted after just eight minutes of action during Manchester City’s Champions League semi-final encounter with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Not surprisingly, Twitter reacted quickly and showed mixed reactions about the Belgian’s new injury. How long can Manchester City keep faith with Vincent Kompany’s legs? It’s getting silly now. — Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) 4 mei 2016 Kompany is injured. In other news, water is wet, Manchester is Red, and grass is green #RealvCity #RMAMCI — UNITED (@442weets)…

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Real Madrid vs Man City – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan
Zinedine Zidane

After battling to a goalless draw at home in the first leg, Manchester City head to the Bernabeu for one of the biggest matches in their history as they aim to overcome Real Madrid and earn a place in the Champions League final. In theory, the match between the sides a little over a week ago had the makings of a classic, but in the end it turned out – for the neutral at least – to be something of a damp squib. It was a game that was moribund…

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Manchester United and Arsenal have been world class in this important statistic

Vincent Van Genechten

Both Manchester United and Arsenal have come up short this season, being unable to contend for the Premier League crown as Leicester City are ready to surprisingly win it. The Red Devils are ranked fifth in the current standings, in danger of missing the Champions League as those places are reserved for the first four. Meanwhile, the Gunners missed out on the title after a poor stretch of games in during January and February. However, both clubs have been world class in regard to one specific statistic: goals conceded at…

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Juventus to cross two huge Manchester United transfer plans

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are ready to once again spend heavily during the upcoming summer transfer window, in order to regain their best form in the Premier League and contend for the title. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of star players, but they are not the only big club planning to put money on the table this summer. In that regard, Serie A champions Juventus are ready to cross United regarding two of their biggest transfer plans. According to various reports in Italy, including one from Corriere dello…

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Chelsea star free to leave Stamford Bridge on one condition

Vincent Van Genechten

Incoming coach Antonio Conte has reportedly given the green light to Chelsea’s management to sell goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, according to The Times. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a disappointing season at Stamford Bridge, as he missed three months of football after suffering a training ground injury in the first half of the season. Following his return from injury, he has not been at his best and produced some questionable performances. He has also received a couple of red cards in the Premier League this season. Recently, when asked about his future, he…

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