Dermot Corrigan – Page 4

Bale agent relaxed over Real Madrid future

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season.

Real Madrid’s season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou.

Despite reports suggesting Real Madrid don’t want Gareth Bale, the star’s agent says he’s not going anywhere. The FC boys discuss what it will take for Bale to move on.
Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has told EPN FC he is relaxed over comments from Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, where he appeared to criticise his client’s attitude.
Zidane omitted Bale from two matchday squads despite the Wales international being fully fit and then left him on the bench for the entirety of the final day 2-0 home defeat to Real Betis in La Liga.
– Zidane: Bale unused sub due to bad attitude
– Modric, Benzema struggle in Betis loss
Asked after the game why he had not…

Zidane left Bale on bench because of attitude

Despite reports suggesting Real Madrid don’t want Gareth Bale, the star’s agent says he’s not going anywhere. The FC boys discuss what it will take for Bale to move on.

Stewart Robson says Cristiano Ronaldo has become a more complete player at Juventus, despite falling short in the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale’s attitude “day-to-day” meant he did not get on the pitch in what could have been his final match with the club during the 2-0 defeat to Real Betis.
Los Blancos finished the campaign in disappointing fashion but Bale was not called upon, despite being named a substitute and walked straight down the tunnel at full-time.
– Ratings: Modric and Benzema struggle
Although Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett told ESPN FC this week that his client was determined…

Modric and Benzema 6/10 in Real Madrid defeat as Bale left out completely

Despite reports suggesting Real Madrid don’t want Gareth Bale, the star’s agent says he’s not going anywhere. The FC boys discuss what it will take for Bale to move on.
Real Madrid’s awful 2018-19 season came to a close in a fitting way with a limp 2-0 defeat at home to Real Betis.
Neither team played well in the first half, but the visitors upped their intensity after the break, with runners repeatedly carving open a static Madrid defence, leading to deserved goals from Loren Moron and ex-Blancos starlet Jese Rodriguez.
Positives
The only positive for Zinedine Zidane and his side is that they can put the last 12 months behind them completely now, and never speak…

Atletico will survive Griezmann loss – Simeone

La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe delves into the inner workings of Antoine Griezmann’s buyout clause and how it could delay an announcement on his future.
Diego Simeone has said he is confident that Atletico Madrid will survive the loss of departing forward Antoine Griezmann.
France international Griezmann, 26, said this week that another club would trigger his €120 million release clause in July, with Barcelona expected to be his next destination.
TRANSFERS

ESPN’s step-by-step guide to a transfer

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

FC Exclusives

– PSG to entertain Weah offers
– Glazer favourite Martial staying
– Man City eye four new signings
– Navas won’t be No.1 at Real Madrid
– Pogba wants to leave Man United

The World Cup winner scored 133 goals in five seasons at Atletico, but coach Simeone told a news conference the club had plenty of experience of replacing big name forwards with emerging stars.
“This…

Atletico to sign Herrera as well as Porto teammates Felipe, Telles – source

Antoine Griezmann and Carlos Vela share a few friendly exchanges on social media ahead of the MLS All-Star Game versus Atletico Madrid.

Former Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan talks Atleti’s exit from the Champions League vs. Juventus and advises on Antoine Griezmann’s future.

Stevie Nicol feels Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez is “money well spent” and the ideal midfielder to replace Fernandinho at Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid will sign Mexico international Hector Herrera on a free transfer this summer, while his Porto teammates defenders Felipe and Alex Telles are also close to following, a source close to the Portuguese club has told ESPN FC.
Central midfielder Herrera, centre-back Felipe, and left-back Telles have all developed significantly in recent seasons under Porto manager Sergio Conceicao, who the source said Atletico had been looking at before boss Diego Simeone extended his contract in February.
TRANSFERS

ESPN’s step-by-step guide to a transfer

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

FC Exclusives

– Barca eye Griezmann, Laca, Richarlison
– Barca want Felipe Luis as backup
– Unitedjoin City for Bruno Fernandes
– Pogba wants to leave Man United
– James keen to leave Bayern

Herrera,…

Bale determined to honour Real Madrid contract, despite uncertain future – agent

Julien Laurens explains why Chelsea and Real Madrid think they are in a position of leverage against the other in the potential sale of Eden Hazard.
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is willing to take on manager Zinedine Zidane in a summer power struggle at the Bernabeu, the Wales international’s agent Jonathan Barnett has suggested to ESPN FC.
Despite enduring a difficult relationship with his manager which dates back to the end of Zidane’s first spell as Madrid coach, Bale was usually in the team as either a starter or substitute when the Frenchman initially returned to the Bernabeu as coach last March.
TRANSFERS

ESPN’s step-by-step guide to a transfer

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

FC Exclusives

– Barca eye Griezmann, Laca, Richarlison
– Barca want Felipe Luis as backup
– Unitedjoin City for Bruno Fernandes
– Pogba wants to leave Man United
– James keen to leave Bayern

However, Zidane has left Bale out of…

Real Madrid get quality from young stars Brahim Diaz, Mariano Diaz in narrow win vs. Villarreal

Gareth Bale was not on the pitch but it didn’t matter for Real Madrid, defeating an inspired Villarreal side 3-2 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid edged past Villarreal 3-2 at the Bernabeu in a slow-paced, late-season La Liga encounter.

Mariano Diaz shot Madrid in front inside 85 seconds and a familiar defensive slackness allowed Gerard Moreno to equalise soon afterwards, but Jesus Vallejo had Zinedine Zidane’s side back in front by the break. After Mariano scored again early in the second half, the pace of the game dropped even further, with both teams having chances to score before Villarreal substitute Jaume Costa curled in…

Real Madrid’s young stars step up vs. Villarreal

Gareth Bale was not on the pitch but it didn’t matter for Real Madrid, defeating an inspired Villarreal side 3-2 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid edged past Villarreal 3-2 at the Bernabeu in a slow-paced, late-season La Liga encounter.

Mariano Diaz shot Madrid in front inside 85 seconds and a familiar defensive slackness allowed Gerard Moreno to equalise soon afterward, but Jesus Vallejo had Zinedine Zidane’s side back in front by the break. After Mariano scored again early in the second half, the pace of the game dropped even further, with both teams having chances to score before Villarreal substitute Jaume Costa curled…

Zidane backtracks over Pogba links with Real Madrid

With Paul Pogba’s future at Man United hanging in the balance, ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden explains why he expects the Frenchman will depart this summer.

Following another lacklustre performance, the FC crew question if Paul Pogba has his sights set on leaving Man United at the end of the season.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including: Paul Pogba, Sadio Mane, Eden Hazard, Moise Kean and Yaya Toure in Transfer Rater.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backtracked over his recent praise of Paul Pogba and said it doesn’t mean he wants to sign the Manchester United midfielder.
Zidane returned as Madrid coach in March talking about big changes being made to an under-performing squad, speaking openly about liking Pogba ”a lot” and suggesting Madrid could be the next club for a player he knows very well.
(function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=’https://embed.playbuzz.com/sdk.js’;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,’script’,’playbuzz-sdk’));

Pogba’s future at United is uncertain amid links to Real Madrid but Zidane said: “I said Pogba was…

Manchester United keen on Oblak as De Gea replacement in summer – sources

Manchester United must win their final two games and rely on other results to have any hope of making the top four after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

After another David De Gea blunder against Chelsea, Craig Burley examines the Man United keeper’s struggles and ponders his frame of mind.

Chelsea and Manchester United did little to lay claim to the 4th and final Champions League spot as the Blues cling to a 2-point lead over Arsenal for 4th.

English Premier League: Marcos Alonso (43′) Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea
Manchester United are seriously considering triggering Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak’s €120 million buy-out clause, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC — throwing David De Gea’s future into doubt.
Oblak, 26, signed a new contract at Atletico in April, but his buy-out clause was only increased by only €20m to a figure which the United hierarchy believe would still be excellent value for a player considered one of the world’s best in his position.
TRANSFERS

ESPN’s step-by-step guide to a transfer

Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban?

FC Exclusives

– Solskjaer eyes five United signings
– Barcelona set to sign De Ligt
– Herrera to join PSG
– Chelsea track Paranaense’s Guimaraes
– Real’s Varane considering future

De Gea, 28, was United’s player…

SIGN INTO YOUR ACCOUNT CREATE NEW ACCOUNT

CREATE ACCOUNT ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?