Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Guardiola

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid after leaving Barcelona because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Pep Guardiola, his agent has revealed.

The Swedish striker, now plying his trade for Paris Saint-Germain in France, left Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan for Barcelona in 2009, but lasted just one season after falling out with Guardiola.

Now, Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has spoken openly about the Swede's difficult relationship with his former manager - a man he has openly called a 'coward' in the past.

Arsenal Close on Barcelona's Pedro

 

Arsenal are closing in on a £26million deal to sign Barcelona’s Pedro after he dropped a huge hint about his future at the Catalan club.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is known to be a long-term fan of Pedro, having been chasing him for the last three transfer windows.

Chelsea set to open talks with Barca over £20m Pique transfer

Chelsea are set to open talks with Barcelona over a £20million deal to sign centre back Gerard Pique, according to reports.

Pique, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp, has been tipped to leave Barca in the new year, with Manchester United keen on his signature.

Valdes will NOT be joining Liverpool, confirms Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers has put an end to reports linking Victor Valdes with a move to Liverpool – after the Reds manager revealed the club would NOT be signing any new players.

Valdes was tipped for a move to the Anfield-based outfit following his departure from Barcelona at the end of last season after 12 years with the Catalan giants.

Chelsea in £118m offer for Barca superstar Messi

Chelsea have made an £118milllion bid for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

The Blues were linked with Messi on the past and reports in Spain suggest the giant offer went in weeks ago to try and lure the player to Stamford Bridge.

Valdes set for Liverpool medical after accepting contract

Victor Valdes is set to have a medical at Liverpool after the Reds agreed terms on a deal to sign the former Barcelona goalkeeper.

Valdes has been without a club since leaving Barca at the end of last season, and after his switch to Monaco collapsed because of fitness concerns, Liverpool have moved in.

Liverpool still pushing to sign Barca's Song

Liverpool are still pushing to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song this summer as Brendan Rodgers looks to keep adding to his squad.

The Reds were first linked with Song two weeks ago with reports in Spain suggesting a deal was close, but all links with the Cameroon international have since died off.

However, El Mundo Deportivo says Liverpool are still firmly in the race for the player and are hopeful of signing Song on-loan.

Chelsea complete signing of brilliant Barcelona winger

Chelsea have left Barcelona fuming after raiding their academy to sign exciting winger Josi Quintero.

The 17-year-old was rated as one of the hottest prospects in Barca’s famed La Masia youth system – but the Blues have managed to convince him to quit the Spanish club and move to England.

Barca hope to get Suarez for just £40m as transfer talks begin

Barcelona think they will be able to sign Luis Suarez for a knock-down £40million following his biting shame at the World Cup in Brazil.

The news comes as the Catalan club begin negotiations to try and lure the Uruguayan to the Nou Camp, with his lawyer flying into Spain to discuss personal terms.

Luis Suarez 'tells friends he will quit Liverpool for Barcelona'

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reportedly told friends he wants to quit the club to join Barcelona this summer.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Suarez spoke to friends over the phone whilst with the Uruguay team at the World Cup.

Chelsea to make Fabregas bid

Chelsea are ready to join the race for Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas as the Blues look to land a world-class central midfielder.

Fabregas has been told he can leave Barca this summer for the right price, and Manchester United and Arsenal are both keen on signing him.

Arsenal 'to make £35m Fabregas offer'

Arsenal are reportedly set to make a £35million bid for Cesc Fabregas after he told Arsene Wenger he wants to return to the club.

Fabregas’ days at Barcelona look increasingly numbered with new manager Luis Enrique not thought to be a fan of the pass-master.

Liverpool target Wilfried Bony and Alexis Sanchez

Liverpool are keen to add more firepower to their already fearsome attack next season with Swansea striker Wilfried Bony and Barcelona’s Alexis Sanchez both attracting the interest of manager Brendan Rodgers.

Bony made a huge impact in his first campaign in the Premier League – scoring 25 goals in all competitions for the Swans.

Messi to sign new Barcelona deal which will now make him the highest paid footballer in the world

Lionel Messi will sign a new contract at Barcelona, making him the best-paid player in the world, before the end of the week.

The player’s father met with the club officials Javier Faus and Antoni Rossich last week and effectively closed the deal which will keep the player, who will be 27 in June, at the club until 2018.

Liverpool 'open talks over Tello transfer'

Liverpool have approached Barcelona over a deal to sign winger Cristian Tello at the end of the season.

The Reds were in talks to sign 22-year-old Tello last summer, only for the player to end up signing a new contract at the Nou Camp.

Hazard 'could quit Chelsea for Barca'

 

Barcelona are monitoring Eden Hazard’s situation at Chelsea, according to Spanish reports.

The Belgian winger was left out of the Blues’ starting line-up for the 0-0 draw against Norwich, after Jose Mourinho claimed he ‘wasn’t willing to sacrifice himself for the team’.

City and United 'battle for Fabregas'

 

Manchester City and Manchester United are set to go head-to-head for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas in the summer, according to reports.

The Spanish international is believed to be available at the end of the season, despite playing a key role for the Catalan club this term.

Video: Fan Throws Banana at Dani Alves, He Eats It

Late in Barcelona's match against Villarreal, a fan threw a banana at Brazilian Dani Alves as he was about to take a corner. 
It what has historically been a show of racism, Alves calmly scoffed at the offending move, picked up the banana, took a bite of it and took his corner kick.