Arsenal manager fuels Denis Suarez signing hopes
Arsenal manager Unai Emery gave hope to fans on Saturday that the London club are trying to find a way to bring in Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez in the January transfer window. The club has been widely reported in the British media to be keen to sign the 25-year-old Spaniard, whom Emery worked with previously at Sevilla.
“I know it’s a difficult window for the transfer market and if a player is coming to help us I am happy. But the club is doing that and I am going to wait,” said @UnaiEmery_ when asked about the possibility of signing @DenisSuarez6 from @FCBarcelonahttps://t.co/PMaQvFCqT6
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) January 20, 2019
Ibrahimovic taking it one year at a time with Galaxy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Saturday he plans to take it one season at a time with LA Galaxy, who re-signed the Swedish striker to a one-year deal last month. Ibrahimovic, who joined Galaxy in March after leaving Premier League side Manchester United, enjoyed an impressive debut in North America and was named MLS Newcomer of the Year.
Modric wants to extend Madrid stay
Luka Modric says he wants to extend his time with Real Madrid. The Ballon d'Or winner is under contract through 2020 but told reporters that he would like to stay past the end of his current deal.
Mbappe leaves door open for Madrid switch
Kylian Mbappe has admitted he could one day move to Real Madrid. In comments reported by AS, the PSG wonderkid said after his hat-trick against Guingamp: "I'm fine here, but in football - and the future, you never know".
Kylian Mbappe opens door to Real Madrid movehttps://t.co/Jf82UqCftL pic.twitter.com/kyY3b0v0AR
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 20, 2019
Bayern and Madrid both keen on Kane
Bayern Munich is the preferred destination of Tottenham forward Harry Kane if the England captain elects to exit the Premier League at the end of the season, reports Don Balon.
Madrid chasing Romania youngster Florin
Real Madrid are eyeing up a swoop for Villarreal youngster Andrei Florin, with Los Blancos hoping to secure the 20-year-old before a bidding war can ensue, per AS Sport. The Champions League holders are looking for a right-back to bolster their Castilla ranks and have highlighted the Romanian as a prospective target.
Hayden stays unless replacement found, says Benitez
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is insistent on keeping hold of Issac Hayden, unless the Magpies can find a suitable replacement, states the Newcastle Chronicle. The midfielder wants to leave St James’ Park and head south in order to be closer to his family, with Aston Villa and West Brom reported to be interested in his services.
Gunners to offer Ozil for Rodriguez swap
Arsenal are prepared to offer out-of-favour Mesut Ozil to Bayern Munich as part of a deal to tempt James Rodriguez to England, reports Don Balon. The Colombia international, who is on loan at the Bavarian outfit from Real Madrid, has been heavily linked with an early recall to Los Blancos after growing dissatisfied in Germany.
Arsenal are prepared to offer Mesut Ozil to Bayern Munich as part of a deal to tempt James Rodriguez to England, according to reports in Spain today.
— Goal Singapore (@Goal_SG) January 20, 2019
Up for that, Arsenal fans? ? pic.twitter.com/wEjbUiCwvE
Rooney: United should go "all out" for Poch
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney thinks the club should go ‘all out’ for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as they look to find a new permanent manager. The 33-year-old, who currently plays for D. C. United and bowed out for England in a final game last November, believes that current caretaker Ole Gunner Solskjaer should also be given a chance.
Bernardo a transfer target for Real Madrid
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has emerged as a top transfer target for Real Madrid, claims the Mirror. The midfielder has become a key part of Pep Guardiola's City plans and is seen as a long term successor to David Silva as playmaker.
Sources: AFP, Reuters, Goal.com, BBC
