Manchester United ‘open talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over £71.1m transfer’

Manchester United have opened talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over a shock deal to sign the Real Madrid ace.

Ronaldo’s future has been subject of intense speculation in the last few weeks, with fresh rumours that he’s unhappy with life in Madrid.

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.

Chelsea close in on Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane

Chelsea look set to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane in January after Jose Mourinho was given the green light to go ahead with a £19million deal.

The Blues boss has made no secret of his interest in signing France international Varane in the past, and now Mourinho will push for him in the new year.

Madrid 'happy' to sell Bale to Man United in £90m deal

 

Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Gareth Bale in January after Real Madrid reportedly put the player up for sale.

United are believed to have made Bale their number one transfer target for the new year, with the club willing to pay him £300,000-a-week to move to Old Trafford.

Khedira drops wage demands to £80k-a-week 'to help seal Arsenal transfer'

 

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has dropped his wage demands to just £80,000-a-week in a bid to seal his proposed transfer to Arsenal.

Khedira’s agent has been in talks with Arsenal over a deal to join in the January transfer window, but the Gunners have been unable to finalise a fee with Madrid.

Man United ready to open talks with Madrid over £90m Bale deal

 

Manchester United are confident of signing Gareth Bale from Real Madrid in January with talks set to begin over £90million deal.

Bale has been linked with a switch to Old Trafford in the last few weeks with rumours swirling that United want to sign him after Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed a return.

Chelsea to beat Arsenal to Khedira with Cech swap deal

Chelsea are set to beat Arsenal to the signing of Real Madrid ace Sami Khedira – with the Blues ready to include Petr Cech in a swap deal.

Khedira had been expecting to join Arsenal when the transfer window re-opens with reports emerging last week that terms had been agreed with the Gunners.

Khedira 'agrees deal to finally join Arsenal in January'

Sami Khedira has reportedly accepted a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window – with the Gunners just now needing to agree a fee with Real Madrid for his services.

Khedira came close to moving to the Emirates Stadium in the summer but could not agree personal terms to make the switch happen.

Liverpool agree £38m deal to sign Benzema in January

Liverpool have agreed a £38million deal with Real Madrid to sign striker Karim Benzema, according to reports.

The Reds have been looking at Benzema in the last few days as they aim to sign a world class striker during the January transfer window.

United fans charter £3000 plane to 'bring Ronaldo home'

Manchester United fans’ obsession with plane-carried messages has just been cranked up a notch with their latest effort attempting to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back ‘home’ to Old Trafford.

The Real Madrid forward, who left United back in 2009 after six successful years with the club, is rumored to be contemplating a return to Manchester in the summer, and Red Devils fans are ramping up their efforts to seduce the Portuguese back with their latest airborne banner.

Real Madrid plot Sterling swoop

Liverpool could face a battle to keep hold of Raheem Sterling with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing a move for the youngster.

The Reds have yet to tie Sterling down to a long-term contract to reward his progress over the past couple of years and according to the Daily Mirror, Real Madrid are ready to take full advantage.

Video: Bale smack Modric in face with ball during Real training

Chelsea have already set aside £60m to sign Ronaldo

Chelsea have made it clear that they want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid in January and have already set aside £60million to make the deal happen.

Ronaldo is looking increasingly likely to depart Madrid in the new year with his agent ready to take him away from the Spanish giants – after falling out with them during a row over transfers.

Di Maria claims Real asked him not to play in World Cup final

Angel Di Maria has claimed that Real Madrid sent him a letter on the day of the World Cup final asking the Argentinian not to play against Germany for fear of getting injured.

The 26-year-old – who completed a £60million British record transfer to Manchester United this summer – has revealed that Los Blancos were concerned about the winger aggravating a thigh problem against Joachim Low’s men, which he had picked up in the quarter-finals of the competition.

Di Maria jets in for Man United medical

Angel Di Maria is set to undergo a medical at Manchester United ahead of his £64m move from Real Madrid.

The Argentine international, who has said his farewells to his team-mates in Spain, is set to jet in to Manchester this afternoon and is expected to have put pen to paper by tomorrow night.

United have already agreed a British record transfer fee for the winger, with the £64m deal eclipsing the £50m Chelsea paid Liverpool for Fernando Torres in 2011.

Madrid 'want to sell Khedira to Arsenal despite Bayern talks'

Real Madrid still want to sell Sami Khedira to Arsenal despite Bayern Munich making a cheeky bid to poach the Germany midfielder.

Madrid have already accepted an offer from Arsenal for the 27-year-old, but his switch to the Gunners has stalled over wage demands.

2 Real Madrid Fans Die In Lagos

Two middle –aged men identified as Olusoga Ogunbanjo (39) and Bambo Sholeye (42) have slumped and died in Lagos after watching the crucial match in the UEFA championship final match between Atiletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

It was gathered that the duo, who lived in Lagos Island slumped and died when their team ( Real Madrid)  failed to equalise one goal at end of the 90 minutes game.

Chelsea target Raphael Varane as Luiz replacement

Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Real Madrid youngster Raphael Varane after agreeing the sale of David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain.

Luiz is set to join the French champions after the Blues announced they had agreed a fee with PSG for the Brazilian, thought to be in excess of £40m.

Real Madrid 'prepare £60m Suarez bid'

 

Real Madrid are ready to make a £60million summer bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after making him their top transfer target.

Suarez, who was subject of interest from Madrid last summer, eventually stayed on Merseyside and signed a new long-term contract.

Did Ancelotti reject £15m offer to become new Man United boss?

 

Carlo Ancelotti reportedly rejected an offer from Manchester United to make him the highest paid manager of all time.

The Real Madrid boss snubbed the chance to take over from David Moyes, according to El Confidencial, because he was ‘happy’ at the Bernabeu.