La Liga soccer rumours

19 Aug 2024 12:14:50
Edoo2 very surprised there are no strong rumors at all of gyokeres leaving, with a couple of weeks left do you see someoene trying to sign him? They seem to be signing vitor roque, maybe a replacement? Is it pay the clause or no sale or are they willing to negotiate? Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Whatever I answered previously is still correct.}

06 Aug 2024 18:34:20
Hi Eds,

I know he only moved in January, but is there any interest this summer in Johnny Cardoso at Real Betis?

Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Only Milan.}

19 Jul 2024 01:49:42
Lots of rumours flying around about Joan Garcia (Espanyol GK) I was just wondering if there’s any truth to them ed002? Many thanks :)

{Ed002's Note - Joan Garcia (G) Real Madrid and Arsenal have expressed an interest in taking the Espanyol keeper as second pick.}

18 Jul 2024 11:31:44
Hi Ed. Any info on where Rabiot may end up please?

{Ed002's Note - Adrian Rabiot (CM/DM) Juventus are looking to replace their midfield misfits. They are looking to sell and move off the wage bill players they no longer want to fund replacements they have already identified. As a free agent, Rabiot will, like every other player, be offered to Newcastle. A third party has been instructed to find him a new home and whilst he could have been used in part exchanges previously he has let his contract run down and will leave as a Free Agent in the summer. Liverpool offer an unlikely, at least to me, solution but they have declared an interest and know what the financial implications are. I suspect Manchester United interest has gone. Milan and Real Madrid offer wildcard options. Turkey could provide a solution. Wage demands are excessive.}

18 Jul 2024 13:36:33
Thanks Ed

25 Jun 2024 01:30:46
Hi Ed, Hope you are well. Could you share if anyone is interested in Valencia GK Mamardashvili. Also could you the list of people PSG Is interested in

{Ed002's Note - Giorgi Mamardashvili (G) Agent offering him around the Premier League but nobody will pay his huge release clause but perhaps a figure closer to €50M. Newcastle have stepped away. Spurs are keen at a far lower price. Bayern Munich, Chelsea or Real Madrid may provide a option. Leicester interest will go nowhere. Valencia have a replacement in mind.

I don't have the time righht now to list PSG targets.}

28 Jun 2024 00:55:21
Thanks for the details, appreciate it

12 Jun 2024 20:03:06
Hi Eds,

Looks like Bayern are trying to move on de Ligt this summer, is that correct?

If so do you know who might be interested and how much Bayern would be looking for?

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Matthijs de Ligt (CB) Player was happier with Tuchel as coach but changes make his future less clear. In the unlikely event that ten Hag is still at Manchester United he may well be interested but he would not be top of the list at all. Bayern have no interest in selling although they are persisting in chasing another CB themselves and the new coach may look to ask him to be moved on to raise funds. Price may put clubs off.}

01 Jun 2024 09:56:11
Ed002 who is interested in jonathan david and dovbyk

{Ed002's Note -

Artem Dovbyk (S) Joined Girona in the summer of 2023 with the City Group planning on possibly moving him to Manchester City if all goes well. Chelsea and Arsenal have had scouts watch him but both have preferred targets. Atletico have had two offers turned down, the second including a player.

Jonathan David (S/AM) Lille, like many French clubs were hit hard by the loss of broadcast revenue and will need to sell some of their more valuable assets even though they do not want to. Jonathan David is valued by Lille at an unrealistic €50M but moving in to the last year of his contract will need to accept perhaps €30M. Athletico Madrid offer a solution where they would pay a fee and reduce the overall cost by including a player that fits Lille's need for a position deemed to be weak. Napoli and Spurs no longer see him as a possible addition. Real Madrid have previously declared an interest but their focus has turned away. He has been recommended to Chelsea by an ex player but they have a preferred targets. Interest of Manchester United has gone. Arsenal, Aston Villa or Milan may offer a viable solution but each have preferred targets.}

13 Mar 2024 10:50:39
Ed 002, With Xavi leaving Barca at the end of the season. Is there any interest in him from elsewhere?

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware but he will have options in the Middle East.}

18 Jan 2024 20:04:25
Ed 002, The expectation is that Mbappe will join Madrid. I know you don't like to speculate on timing, but what is different now? when he has had the opportunity to go there multiple times before?

{Ed002's Note - Because his contract is running out in June.}

30 Dec 2023 09:41:10
Ed002 who is interested in Artem Dovbyk

{Ed002's Note - Artem Dovbyk (S) Joined Girona in the summer of 2023 with the City Group planning on possibly moving him to Manchester City if all goes well. Chelsea and Arsenal have had scouts watch him but both have preferred targets. Potential Broja replacement for Chelsea.}

24 Aug 2023 13:59:09
Hi Ed002,

Have just seen reports that Origi might leave AC Milan this summer. Do you know of any clubs that are interested?

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Divock Origi (F) Apparently down the list for West Ham - I doubt the fans would be happy if they signed him. Sheffield United have spoken with his agent about what demands they have. Real Betis may have an interest depending on a departure.}

17 Aug 2023 21:49:58
Any interest in Yeremi Pino this summer Ed?

{Ed002's Note - Yeremy Pino (RW/LW/AM) His agent spoke with Manchester City and Chelsea last summer about the player but Pino agreed a new contract at Villareal with a significant €80M buy-out clause and a contract to 2027. Manchester City have other targets to replace Mahrez. Chelsea have kept him on a list of potential wide players at the behest of an ex-player who was offered the job of DoF at the club. Barcelona opted for Raphina but would now be happy to move him on. His agent also spoke with Manchester United and proposed him as a potential Sancho replacement. Was orginally the first choice replacement for Pepe at Arsenal but is no longer, although they may retain an interest. Real Madrid have him on their lengthy list of potential replacesments for Eden Hazard. Prior interest of Liverpool as a Salah replacement will have gone.}

18 Aug 2023 11:53:14
Awesome thanks Ed!

14 Jul 2023 21:50:53
Hi Ed hope you're having a great summer.

Any clubs interested in Joao Felix that you know of?

{Ed002's Note - Joao Felix (AM/F) Chelsea had no option to buy in the loan agreement but Atletico did give them an eye watering fee for which he would be available, but Chelsea would not pay the full asking price, and they have already agreed the transfer of a similar player for the summer so he returned to Atletico. Benfica offer an option for Joao Felix to return, and the player is open to that. They may seek an initial loan or a slightly creative solution - that may well suit Atletico as the coach wants the player gone as soon as possible. Real Madrid are keen on him but would want to include players in any deal and they are now turning all efforts to Mbappe. Barcelona may look to him again but they are still working on wage issues that need to be resolved so can do nothing this summer. Manchesteer United may offer a wildcard option but they already have Bruno Fernandes and there pressing need is for other positions. Interest of Bayern Munich and Manchester City will have gone. PSG attract the player but they have other targets. Newcastle approached Atletico but I understand the player would have no interest in a move there.}