The Catalan club have long been watching the Atletico Madrid youngster Saul Niguez and are ready to make an offer in attempt to land the talented midfielder during the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old Spanish international began his playing career at Real Madrid before moving to city rivals Atletico Madrid where he was given his full professional debut and a chance to shine.
Saul Niguez has made huge strides to prominence during the ongoing season and his game winning goal against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at Vicente Calderon has been the season’s highlight for the youngster.
His quality performances have alerted plenty of suitors who need to be advised that Barcelona are the team who hold a first-option cla…
Pedri has backed Alvaro Morata to prove he can be a leader in the Spain team after the striker had an off night in the goalless draw with Sweden.
Morata missed one particularly golden opportunity late in the first half when he fired wide from a clear chance inside the penalty area.
His ambitious attempt to curl the ball into the bottom-right corner suggested Morata was perhaps overthinking a straightforward task, and another squandered opening early in the second half did not reflect well on the experienced frontman.
He s feeling good. He is very strong mentally, Pedri said on Tuesday in a Spain news conference. He is a great player and gives us a lot. I am convinced that from now on the goals will come.
Morata, who spent last season on loan to Juvent…
Ronald Koeman said Barcelona must sell before they can think about signing Lyon captain Memphis Depay as the head coach expects to start the LaLiga season with no additions to the squad.
Depay has been tipped to reunite with former Netherlands coach Koeman at Barca following his exploits for Ligue 1 outfit and Champions League semi-finalists Lyon.
However, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas – prior to Tuesday s 2-1 loss against Montpellier – claimed Barca cannot afford to buy Depay due to their finances amid the coronavirus crisis.
Koeman, who has replaced Quique Setien at Camp Nou, was asked about former Manchester United forward Depay amid talk of a €25million transfer and he told Fox Sports Netherlands: For Depay to arrive, you must first sell.
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In what is a real showdown at the foot of the Western Conference table, LA Galaxy will travel to Colorado in the early hours of Sunday.
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Starting with the hosts, last seen heading into the international break on June 11th with another worrying display, Colorado find themselves in the midst of what is a real MLS nightmare. Eventually getting hit with a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Orlando, it is no secret that Robin Fraser finds a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Sat rock-bottom of the Western Conference table and tipped as a leading contender to life the wooden spoon in 2023, the Rapids are without a win from any of their last eight straight domestic appearances a run that stems all the way back to May 10th.…
Billy Gilmour will miss Scotland s crucial Euro 2020 clash against Croatia after testing positive for COVID-19.
The Chelsea midfielder must self-isolate for a period of 10 days, ruling him out of Tuesday s Group D contest which Steve Clarke s men must win to have a chance of making the last 16.
A short statement from the Scottish Football Association read: The Scottish FA can confirm that a member of the Scotland National Team playing squad, Billy Gilmour, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Having liaised with Public Health England since the positive test was recorded, Billy will now self-isolate for 10 days and therefore miss tomorrow s UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match against Croatia at Hampden.
It represents a huge blow for Scotland after Gilmour was nam…
New Palmeiras striker Maikon Leite is ready to take the Brazil Serie A by storm after serious injury blighted the start of his career.
The 22-year-old was beginning to make an impression at Santos when he badly damaged his knee in a league match three years ago.
On his return to fitness, Leite spent part of 2010 on loan at Atletico Paranaense, before beginning to force his way back into contention at Santos.
He scored seven goals in fourteen matches last season, as the Sao Paulo-based outfit clinched the 2011 Paulista and Copa Libertadores titles.
Despite his encouraging contribution, Leite was allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with cross-city rivals Palmeiras in January, before joining on a five-year deal.
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Liverpool and Manchester City moved safely through to the Carling Cup fourth round on Wednesday, while Chelsea struggled past Fulham.
Manchester City had goals from debutant Owen Hargreaves and striker Mario Balotelli to thank for their 2-0 win over Birmingham at Etihad Stadium.
Hargreaves scored City s opener after 17 minutes with a long-range drive, the 30-year-old s first goal since he struck the winner in Manchester United s 2-1 win over Arsenal in April 2008.
Liverpool defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 at Amex Stadium, with goals from Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt putting Kenny Dalglish s men 2-0 up before Ashley Barnes slotted home a late penalty for the hosts.
After scores ended at 0-0, Chelsea were forced to go to penalties before overcoming a …
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has claimed the club denied him time off to visit his brother Ibrahim, who died last week.
Ibrahim Toure passed away at the age of 28 last Friday, with reports suggesting he had been undergoing treatment for cancer.
Both Yaya and older brother Kolo are competing at the FIFA World Cup for Ivory Coast, and have decided to remain with the team, despite the passing of their sibling.
But, in a column for France Football, Toure alleged that City prevented him from being by Ibrahim s bedside following the conclusion of the Premier League season, instead insisting that he fly to Abu Dhabi with the team to celebrate winning the title.
City have refused to comment on the matter, although it is understood Toure did not submit a …
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Basel to equal the club record of 15 consecutive victories.
The prolific Portugal forward matched Real legend Raul s tally of 71 UEFA Champions League goals with a first-half strike at Jakob-Park on Wednesday, which ensured Carlo Ancelotti s side won Group B.
Ronaldo s latest goal was his 26th in what is proving to be another outstanding season and helped Real match the run of wins achieved in the 1960-61 and 2011-12 campaigns.
Gareth Bale struck by the crossbar in the second half and Ronaldo missed a great chance to register his 72nd Champions League goal, which would have left him two adrift of new record holder Lionel Messi.
Real were not at their brilliant best, but they w…
Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he has found it mentally difficult to recover from a series of serious injuries as he fights to get fit for Manchester City.
Gundogan was only able to start nine Premier League matches in an injury-hit campaign last season as City went trophyless under new boss Pep Guardiola, the Germany international tearing cruciate knee ligaments in December.
The 26-year-old midfielder is closing in on a return to action, but previously missed both the 2014 World Cup which Germany won and Euro 2016 due to injury.
It is heavy mentally to accept that, Gundogan told BBC Sport regarding being forced out of two successive major tournaments.
It is really hard always to fall and fight your way back. You feel good and feel ready, then you get the…