Real Madrid agree €75M deal for Manchester United target, €180M superstar wants to join Barcelona and more La Liga news: 6 June 2019

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De Ligt's future is a 'secret'

Matthijs de Ligt is one of the hottest properties in football right now and all the top clubs in the world want him. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Manchester City have all shown interest while PSG are also reportedly keen on him.

The Ajax captain is all set to leave the club this summer but has not yet revealed which club he is set to join. Ronald Koeman, the Dutch national team manager, has revealed that he has spoken to the defender but isn't going to name the club.

Speaking to the media ahead of The Netherlands' match against England in the UEFA Nations League, he said:

“I have spoken with Matthijs a week ago about his future and it is secret. What I say to young people who are thinking of taking a step is that the most important thing is to continue playing, to have minutes to develop their football, and where they play is also important, but that they must choose well with their family, his agent, the environment that surrounds him.”
“He is only a 19-year-old and has to make a good decision, he must choose well where to play next season so that he is able to keep growing, it seems that he has the experience of someone who is 25. It was great news that he played in the Champions League and that he did it at the highest level, that makes him grow.”
“He can improve because he is a great professional, he does extra work on his own. He can improve, of course, but he is already a great player and will be even better over the years. It is important for him to choose a great club because it deserves it.”

Jan Oblak vows to continue at Atletico Madrid

Real Sociedad v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga
Real Sociedad v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga

The transfer window is open, and the talks of Jan Oblak leaving Atletico Madrid are back. The goalkeeper is reportedly a target for Manchester United and PSG, but he has no intentions of leaving the Spanish side.

Talking to Ekipa, he said: “I renewed here, but a new contract does not change anything. As long as Atletico's ambition is the same as mine, I will continue here - I stayed because their ambitions and mine are the same.”

“Some people may believe that the ambition of the club has not been the same because important players have left, but I am certain that the club will do everything possible to sign quality players.”

“When I went to the offices to sign the new contract we talked about the future, and they gave me guarantees of the ambition of the club, as they told me that their aspirations were not going to change.”

Real Madrid agree deal for Eden Hazard

Stoke City v Chelsea - Premier League
Stoke City v Chelsea - Premier League

Real Madrid have reportedly gotten their man, Eden Hazard. The Chelsea star was the top target for Los Blancos this summer and the Belgian was keen on joining them too.

Reports now suggest that Real Madrid and Chelsea have agreed an £88 million fee that will rise up to £130 million with all the bonuses. The clubs agreed a fee late last night and widespread reports suggest that the Spanish side are keen on unveiling him this week.

Real Madrid's general director, José Ángel Sánchez was in London this week holding talks with Chelsea’s main transfer negotiator Marina Granovskaia. Los Blancos were keen on reducing the fee but the Blues stood firm and got the price they wanted for their star man.

Hazard leaves Chelsea after 7 years at the club and with all the trophies, except the Champions League. The Belgian will be remembered as a legend at Stamford Bridge.

Neymar wants to join Barcelona over Real Madrid

Brazil v Qatar
Brazil v Qatar

Neymar has rejected the chance to join Real Madrid according to SPORT. The report claims that the Brazilian is keen on leaving PSG and rejoining Barcelona this summer.

The forward left Barcelona for PSG 2 seasons ago after the Ligue 1 side triggered his €222 million release clause. He has been linked with a return to Spain ever since, but Real Madrid were said to be the front runners for him.

Neymar is currently out with an ankle injury, and that is set to keep him out of the Copa America this summer. The Brazilian got injured in a friendly against Qatar and has now been ruled out of the tournament.

Marca reports that Barcelona are open to re-signing the forward but are looking to offload players before signing new ones. Coutinho and Dembele are the players who are said to be on the verge of leaving the club, but only one of them will be allowed to leave.

Real Madrid agree €75M deal for Manchester United target

Netherlands Media Access in Guimaraes
Netherlands Media Access in Guimaraes

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Ajax for Matthijs de Ligt according to reports in Spain. The Dutch defender is a target for Barcelona and Manchester United while Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG have also been linked with him.

Ajax are open to the sale of their captain and are looking for €75 million according to the report. Real Madrid have met the asking price and are now looking to agree terms with the defender as well.

Barcelona and Manchester United have also made bids for the defender but are yet to agree a deal with Ajax as per the report. Matthijs de Ligt insists that he has not made a decision yet but Dutch national side manager, Ronal Koeman has hinted that a decision has been made.


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Edited by Arvind Sriram