Barcelona are in a deep financial pit today, and things have taken a turn for the worse for them. The Blaugrana completed signed Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia, Emerson Royal, Memphis Depay and are said to be extremely close to finalising the extension of Lionel Messi. However, their wage bill is one of the heaviest in European football, and the La Liga giants have exceeded the salary cap put in place by La Liga by a massive margin of £170 million. As it stands, Antoine Griezmann is the highest earner at Barcelona, and the former the Catalans have no choice but to part…
Author: Daiwik Tadikonda
Daiwik Tadikonda
A Medico with Cricket as his first love and a growing interest in Football.
Manchester United have made a bright start to the summer as the Red Devils have already completed the signings of Tom Heaton, Lee Grant and their long-term target in Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils are now said to be closing in on Rennes’ star Eduardo Camavinga. The defender has a long way to go, and his signing could work wonders for United. The Red Devils are solid in their attempts to launch a successful title bid next season as they are also said to be targeting the exit-bound Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. The deal is not going to be easy, but it is understood that…
New Zealand Cricket have announced their plans of organizing a week-long, nationwide parade with the ICC World Test Championship mace. The Blackcaps became the winners of the inaugural edition of the competition by beating India in the final. Kane Williamson & Co. defeated India by 8-wickets at the Rose Bowl to get their hands on the coveted trophy. The Kiwi fans have been vocal about their desire of attending a trophy parade, but COVID-related quarantine protocols to be adhered to, a parade looked uncertain until recently. The parade will start on 26th July and will last a week. It will commence…
The Blaugrana’s financial hole only seems to get deeper as their heavy wage bill has meant that they cannot register any new signings despite already having secured the signatures of Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero and Emerson Royal. Antoine Griezmann was considered to be an ‘untouchable’ at the start of the summer window, but that seems to have changed. Despite putting up a series of impressive displays in 2021, the Frenchman could be on his way out of the club. As it stands, Griezmann earns the most in Barcelona, and selling him could reduce the club’s wage bill by a…
Nemanja Vidic feels the current United skipper will have to win trophies to reach the top level. He has been a defensive stalwart at Old Trafford ever since joining the club in 2019 from Leicester City. Maguire led United to a second-placed finish in the English Premier League last season. The Red Devils also fell short in the Europa League finals as they lost against Villareal on penalties. But the former Serbian defender wants the Englishman to do better in the coming years to be considered among top defenders. “He’s a defender who is still improving, but if he wants to be…
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo understands that City are ready to look past Harry Kane in case the Lillywhites fail to change their mind about agreeing on a deal for the Englishman. Manchester City are looking at Antoinne Griezmann as an alternative to Harry Kane. Greizmann joined Barcelona in 2019 but has failed to live up to the expectations. With the Blaugrana eager to reduce their wage bill, the former La Liga champions are likely to part ways with the Frenchman this summer should an irresistible offer arrive. Barcelona would happily accept cash for the 30-year-old but could also be satisfied…
The Catalans are looking to free up their wage bill, and hence they could offload midfielder Miralem Pjanic and defender Samuel Umtiti. According to several reports, both the players are surplus to requirements for the club as they do not fit in Ronald Koeman’s system. Umtiti joined the club five years ago from Lyon and has been a defensive stalwart for the Catalans. However, the Frenchman suffered persistent injuries, and that brought him down the pecking order. He played only 13 matches last season, proving that Koeman did not prefer him. With Eric Garcia’s arrival, Koeman will be looking to promote the…
Though it is not confirmed yet, the centre-back is likely to head out the exit door at Real Madrid this summer as the 28-year-old has won everything possible with the club in his glorious 10-year career at the Spanish capital. With only a year to go in his contract, if Varane does not renew, he will be sold this summer and Manchester United are said to be the frontrunners to sign him, given that the Red Devils are desperate to find an able defender to pair with Harry Maguire. Mirror understands that an agreement over ‘personal terms’ has been reached between Varane…
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has decided to continue at Old Trafford. As per Times, the Spaniard is willing to fight for his place in the squad after United completed the signing of their fourth goalkeeper this summer. Tom Heaton is one of the latest entrants in the United ranks, and the 35-year-old has reiterated that he is going to fight for a place in the XI. Dean Henderson, one of the prospects in between the posts, is also expected to fight for his place. At this point, it remains unclear as to who will start for United at the start…
Barcelona have made a bright start to the summer window this year by signing Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay. However, the club’s current priority is to renew Lionel Messi’s contract who has officially become a free agent now. Numerous sources close to the club and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano understand that the club and the Argentine ace are very close to reaching an agreement and that an official announcement can be expected in the coming days. Messi is said to have taken a pay cut to help the club in its difficult financial crisis. Barca have reportedly offered the 34-year-old a two-year…