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Iker Muniain signs new Athletic Bilbao contract
After months and months of speculation about his future, Iker Muniain has signed a new long-term contract at Athletic Bilbao. The new deal will see him remain at the Spanish club until 2024 at least.
The 25-year-old winger was in the final season of his contract and reports suggested that he was set to leave. Liverpool were the main club to be linked with a move for him but all that has ended abruptly with the new contract.
In a surprise twist, however, Muniain's contract does not have a release clause. Bilbao are a side that never negotiate with a club when it comes to transfer and insist on the release clause are met. With no release clause in Muniain's contract, it's going to be interesting for any club looking to sign him.
Sergio Leon on New York City radar
New York City signed David Villa from Atletico Madrid a few years back and have now set their sights on another La Liga striker. Reports in Mundo Deportivo claim that the MLS side are looking to sign Sergio Leon from Real Betis.
The 29-year-old striker was signed from Osasuna last summer for €3.5 million. He scored 13 goals last season and helped them finish 6th last season.
New York City are desperately looking for a David Villa replacement and have made Leon their #1 target. However, they are not the only side interested in signing the 29-year-old with reports suggesting that Toronto FC are also keeping an eye on him.
Ben Yedder wants to become a Sevilla great
Ben Yedder has been on quite a roll at Sevilla and is in no mood to leave. The striker has revealed that he wants to remain at the club and become a club legend.
“I see the name of the legends of this club and what they have done for Sevilla. I do not compare myself to them and I focus on my own work; I am focused on scoring and I work hard in training to be able to do well when I get the opportunity,” said Ben Yedder in an interview with Marca.
“I liked Kanouté because he was a great scorer and Luis Fabiano too...there are many Sevilla players that I like. Kanouté defined a period of history. They are references at this club, like Jesus Navas, who has played so many games. When I see him I know that I also want to make history at Sevilla.”
“I know I can continue to improve, to do more and if people who question me actually listen to me and watch me, they know I am always demanding more of myself. I always want to improve myself and score more goals,” added the Sevilla striker.
Arturo Vidal to AC Milan?
Arturo Vidal might be set for a Serie A return if reports in SPORT are to be believed. The Spanish publication has reported that AC Milan are keen on signing him – 6 months after he left arch-rivals, Inter Milan.
Vidal hasn't had a dream start to his career at Camp Nou and has been on the bench more often than not. He is reportedly set for a rare start this weekend as Ivan Rakitic is out of the match vs Atletico Madrid.
The Serie A side are keen on bolstering their midfield and have set sights on several stars. Reports suggest that Cesc Fabregas is their top priority and have already begun negotiations with him.
Barcelona scouting Luis Suarez's replacement
Luis Suarez is 31-years-old and Barcelona are desperately looking to sign a long-term replacement for him. Paco Alcacer was supposed to be that signing but he failed to impress at Camp Nou and the Catalan side are now looking elsewhere.
ESPN reports that Barcelona have identified 3 long-term replacements and are scouting them regularly this season. Krzysztof Piatek, Nicolas Pepe and Luka Jovic are the three names mentioned in the report.
All three of the strikers have been in very good form and are on the radar of several other clubs too. Jovic could be the cheapest option as he as a €45 million release clause on his contract at Benfica.
Rafinha eye Barcelona exit
Rafinha's father has confirmed that they are looking for an exit route from Camp Nou. The midfielder's father has blasted the manager for not playing him regularly and also said that he is looking for a club that will play him regularly.
"It's madness, it doesn't make sense. The truth is we try for Rafa to have a situation in which he plays regularly," he said.
"We have to find an exit because here it's too complicated. He's been here for two years, he plays very little, and he needs a club that gives him 30 or 40 matches per season," added Mazinho, Rafinha's father.
Real Madrid going all out for Brahim Diaz
Real Madrid are set to offer Manchester City starlet, Brahim Diaz a contract offer in January with a view to signing him in the summer of 2019. AS report that Los Blancos are desperate to sign him and with his contract at ManCity expiring, they want to make the most of the situation.
The 19-year-old wants the first-team role and play regularly but City are unwilling to offer him that right now. They have offered him a new contract but the Spaniard is not interested in signing it unless he gets the assurance of game time.
Madrid are keen on signing him but there is no guarantee of game time straight away at Bernabeu. Reports suggest that he if he joins, he will have the pre-season with them and then head out on loan to another La Liga club.
Real Madrid eye €120M deal with Chelsea
Chelsea are keen on signing Isco from Real Madrid if reports in Don Balon are to be believed. The Spaniard has two offers from the Premier League with Manchester City being the second club.
However, Don Balon report that only Chelsea have contacted Real Madrid regarding a move and the Spanish side are open to selling him. The 13-time Champions League winners want €120 million for the midfielder.
Spanish journalist, Eduardo Inda has also confirmed the news and said, “They consider that Isco is not involved in the group, that he is doing his thing, that he is having problems with his weight… so he is thinking of going to the Premier League. He has an offer from Chelsea and another from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.”
