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The Portugal international has been promised a starting berth at the Wanda Metropolitano, something the Blaugrana cannot guarantee The transfer saga involving Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Nelson Semedo has taken another turn, with the full-back pleading with Barca to consider the Rojiblancos’ offer of €25 million (£22m/$28m) for his services. Goal published recently that the Blaugrana had no interest in ...

Top seed Novak Djokovic created a piece of French Open history by becoming the first man to reach a 10th consecutive quarter-final after a routine win over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. The 32-year-old Serb, aiming to hold all four Grand Slams at the same time won 6-3 6-2 6-2 in one hour 33 minutes. Djokovic, who has not dropped a set ...

Liverpool Football Club has today thanked Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno for their outstanding contributions to the club and wishes them all the very best for the future. The pair are set to leave the Reds this summer upon the expiry of their current contracts – and Jürgen Klopp has placed on record his gratitude for the roles they’ve played ...

Goal brings you all the latest news, rumours and deals related to African stars across the world Chinese clubs offer Aubameyang £300k-a-week Chinese Super League clubs Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG are interested in the signing of Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Times reported that the Chinese outfits have offered the Gabon star a whopping £300,000 per week, well above his weekly wage of £190,000 at ...

The Serbia international has been tied to a long-term deal at the Santiago Bernabeu after completing a big-money switch from Eintracht Frankfurt Real Madrid have completed the signing of Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the highly-rated striker penning a six-year contract with the Blancos. The 21-year-old Serbia international emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in European football ...

The former Reds striker believes an all-action midfielder and another proven frontman will make the Champions League winners even stronger in 2019-20 Liverpool need to find a new midfielder “like Fernandinho at Manchester City” and “a striker who will challenge Roberto Firmino”, says Stan Collymore. The Reds are expected to dip back into the transfer market this summer. A memorable ...

The Blues legend is among many names on the list as director Marina Granovskaia considers the options to replace Juventus-bound Sarri Chelsea are in talks with several candidates but Frank Lampard remains the leading contender to replace Maurizio Sarri as manager, Goal understands. Juventus are keen to complete a deal for Sarri, who wants to join the Serie A champions ...

Goal brings you the latest news from the Black Stars’ camp as preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) get into full gear Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has joined up with Ghana’s squad for their pre-Africa Cup of Nations camp in the UAE, dropping the number of absentees to five. The 25-year-old, together with Deportivo Alaves ...

Andy Ruiz Jr might have produced one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday, but his pay cheque was distinctly lightweight, compared to Anthony Joshua’s. The Mexican stunned Britain’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion to shake up heavyweight boxing’s established order in dramatic style. Ruiz is understood to have made only around £5m from the fight at New ...

The former Red Devils boss has lifted the lid on his time at Old Trafford and queried why an inexperienced coach has stepped into shoes he once filled Louis van Gaal has questioned the spending power and appeal of Manchester United, while also criticising their decision to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis. The Dutchman spent two seasons at ...