Arsenal are rumoured to be interested in a loan move for James Rodriguez - but a fresh twist means he could now head to arch rivals Spurs. The Colombian attacker is having a tricky time in his second season on loan at Bayern Munich from Real Madrid , with the Gunners aiming to capitalise by offering him a move to the Emirates for the rest of the season. But Spanish outlet AS report that Real Madrid are plotting to use Rodriguez as bait in their efforts to land Christian Eriksen from Tottenham . The Danish superstar is a key figure at Spurs and chairman Daniel Levy is demanding a hefty figure which Los Blancos are unwilling to match. However, they now want to offer Rodriguez as a direct replacement in a bid to drive down the price and tempt Spurs to cash-in on one of their prized assets. The news would be a blow to Unai Emery, who is a known admirer of Rodriguez and is looking to utilise the loan market in a bid to bolster his squad following a tough run of form. He is still in … [Read more...] about James Rodriguez latest: Why Real Madrid want Arsenal target to join Spurs
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It’s no longer a dream: Vinicius is a definite starter at Real Madrid
Kroos and Llorente are ready for Girona; Bale and Asensio must wait until next week Are Real Madrid getting back on track? Vinicius Junior has hit full speed at Real Madrid as he has made the leap from being an impact player to an undoubted starter in a frighteningly short period, becoming unstoppable in 2019. Remarkably, Vinicius is fourth in the list of players when it comes to minutes accumulated in the six games since the start of the year. At 18 years old, he is rubbing shoulders with Sergio Ramos in terms of minutes played for the European and world champions, and along with Casemiro he is the only player to have featured in all six games in 2019. It is no longer a dream: Vinicius is one of the first names on the teamsheet at Madrid and even when Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio return, they will find it hard to displace him. The Brazilian has played 442 minutes in 22 days this year, playing more in under a month than he did between the season beginning and the end of 2018, when … [Read more...] about It’s no longer a dream: Vinicius is a definite starter at Real Madrid
Casilla reveals why he quit Real Madrid for Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa has received a welcome boost from Kiko Casilla after the goalkeeper claims he quit Real Madrid because he wanted to play for him at Leeds United. Bielsa is still reeling from the fall-out from his spygate revelations and several rival Championship clubs are urging the EFL to take action against Leeds. But Bielsa’s reputation is unharmed in Casilla’s eyes and he says the Argentine was a huge factor in his decision to come to Elland Road. The South American is widely admired in Spain because of his success with Athletic Bilbao, Argentina and Chile and Casilla says he jumped at the chance to work with him. Casilla told Marca: “I think that working with a coach like Bielsa appeals to many players, his style and mentality. “In Spain, he is already known. He works hard, he gets the most out of each player, he squeezes them. He works in training knowing what the opponent is going to do. “I’ve only had two training sessions so far, but he … [Read more...] about Casilla reveals why he quit Real Madrid for Leeds United
Kiko Casilla opens up over Leeds United move and reveals why he quit Real Madrid for Elland Road
0 Have your say Kiko Casilla said he was ready for the “pressure of playing again” as he waited to see if Marcelo Bielsa planned to hand him his Leeds United debut this weekend. In an interview with Marca, Casilla revealed how talks with United director of football Victor Orta sold him a move from Real Madrid and admitted he had “left the comfort zone” by quitting the Bernabeu. Casilla, 32, joined Leeds on a free transfer last week, signing a four-and-a-half year contract at Elland Road.Bielsa named him on the bench for Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Stoke City, leaving Bailey Peacock-Farrell in his starting line-up, but Casilla was given a run-out with the club’s Under-23s last night and could make his first-team debut against Rotherham United.The Spain international said the prospect of working with Bielsa had swayed his decision to quit Madrid but he also credited Orta with convincing him to leave his homeland for … [Read more...] about Kiko Casilla opens up over Leeds United move and reveals why he quit Real Madrid for Elland Road
Hazard hits at Real Madrid move as Arsenal eye Rodriguez loan
Here's a roundup of the latest Premier League transfer news. Hazard hints at Real Madrid move Eden Hazard has hinted at a possible move from Chelsea to Real Madrid in the future. The Belgian has been a star performer at Stamford Bridge but has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital of late. And Hazard admits he wanted to leave Chelsea last summer after the World Cup, although despite hinting that he could leave the Blues in the future, the 28-year-old says he is currently enjoying one of his best seasons under Maurizio Sarri. "Why not? You know it very well. You're asking the question, but you know what the answer will be so you don't have to ask it," he told France Football. "I've won everything in England, apart from the Community Shield, but that doesn't mean I'm leaving. I've always said that I wanted to explore something different after England but there are also things that might make me stay. "After the World Cup, I wanted to leave, but in the end I stayed at … [Read more...] about Hazard hits at Real Madrid move as Arsenal eye Rodriguez loan