The Blaugrana defender has urged his side to do everything in its power to retain the starlet, following months of speculation linking the U21 champion to the Premier League. Gerard Pique has called on Barcelona to "convince" wantaway midfielder Thiago that his future lies at Camp Nou. The 22-year-old had been linked with a move away from the Spanish champion in recent months, and his fine p...Full Story »

lkay Gündogan is the man chosen to replace Xabi Alonso. The Dortmund player is Real's number-one target to take over from Alonso when the Spaniard leaves 'Los Blancos'. Florentino Pérez's close relationship with the German club has played its part in making the transfer become a reality. However, it seems a deal will not go through until the following year, as Pérez enquired ab...Full Story »

Barcelona is aiming to get rid of any unwanted players in the next two weeks, but is well aware that transfers do not always go through before the desired deadlines. The club is currently looking to offload four players immediately - Jonathan Dos Santos, Fontás, Afellay and Bojan. Tito Vilanova also wants to sell Isaac Cuenca, but the player's knee injury means he will have to remain at ...Full Story »

The Portuguese superstar is in advanced negotiations over a five-year contract that will be the most lucrative in the history of football Cristiano Ronaldo is close to agreeing a new contract with Real Madrid which will make him the world's highest-earning footballer, Goal can reveal. Madrid are in advanced talks with Ronaldo's representatives over a deal totalling around €155 million ...Full Story »

Mario Gomez is the latest name to be linked with Atlético de Madrid as the 'Mattress Makers' look to replace Radamel Falcao. The powerful striker's agent has told 'Bild' that a potential deal would appeal to both parties. The marksman, who is currently on holiday in Ibiza, is a shoo-in to leave Bayern Munich this summer and, according to the reports in 'Bild', his representative is set to ...Full Story »

The legendary Dutchman feels it would be unfair to expect wonders from the attacker right away and has stressed that Lionel Messi cannot be held responsible for alleged tax fraud Barcelona icon Johan Cruyff has urged supporters to be patient with Neymar as the Brazil international adapts to his new Camp Nou surroundings. The 21-year-old recently completed his €57 million from Santos to...Full Story »

The defender is pleased with his performances in the European Under-21 Championship, especially considering his infrequent appearances at Camp Nou Barcelona centre-back Marc Bartra hopes to prove that the club do not need to invest in a new defender this summer. There have been suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva could make the leap from Ligue 1 to La Liga in the upcoming ...Full Story »

Barcelona continues its relentless search for a centre-back. Having ruled out other options, the cub's technical staff is now considering Arsenal's 27-year-old French international, Laurent Koscielny. His price of around €15m would help to finalise a deal. Barcelona may already have contacted Arsenal to start negotiations for the player and the Londoners would not be averse to his departu...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti is counting down the hours until the announcement of his signing for Real Madrid. His wishes may come true very shortly, given that 'Los Blancos' have made a huge step forward in the last few days in the negotiations to seat the Italian manager in the Bernabéu dugout. José Ángel Sánchez, Real's general manager, has been in Qatar for three days meeting with ...Full Story »

Leaving aside the business of appointing a manager, Cristiano Ronaldo's contract renewal and the Bale saga, there are still other matters occupying Real Madrid. Zidane and Pellegrini locking horns for IscoIsco is one of the jewels up for grabs this transfer window. Following Pellegrini's unveiling as the manager of Manchester City, he is threatening to take his star pupil with him to England, w...Full Story »