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Real Madrid director hints at no more new signings
Real Madrid have just signed Brahim Diaz from Manchester City but their fans are looking for more. The Madrid faithful want the club to sign a striker who can score a lot of goals but the board still seems to have confidence in Karim Benzema.
Los Blancos director, Emilio Butragueno was asked about the next January signings and he said, “There is already a lot of talent here. It is a good moment to reinforce the message of how strong the players we already have are.”
The director also believes that they have enough talent in the squad and they just need to focus a little more on finishing. He added, “There is already a lot of talent here, these are players who have won many titles including three consecutive Champions League trophies – they are remarkable. Are we concerned by the lack of goals? We know we need to take our chances, we created good attacking situations today but we could not capitalise.”
“I am not sure why we did not have VAR intervening for the foul on Vinicius, we believed it was in play and we do not know why it was not called for here. It is a system meant to help officials but today it did not come for them,” said Emilio. (Quotes vis Football Espana)
Jan Oblak to renew Atletico Madrid deal
Jan Oblak has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for the last 2-3 seasons and Atletico Madrid are looking to keep him at the club for the foreseeable future. The goalkeeper's contract only expires in 2021 but they have already offered him a new one and he is reportedly all set to sign it.
The Slovenian was linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain last summer but has stayed put at Atletico. He has been one of the main reasons for their incredible defensive records and Diego Simeone has already heaped praise on him when needed.
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Real Madrid to sack Santiago Solari?
Real Madrid did not have a great start under Julen Lopetegui this season and he was sacked just 3 months in. Santiago Solari took over and he had a brilliant start until he was given the permanent deal.
Solari too has failed to deliver ever since he penned the permanent contract and it looks like his days at the club are also numbered. Daily Express report that Florentino Perez is looking at the possibility of sacking the manager if results don't improve.
Madrid confident of signing Christian Eriksen
Real Madrid are looking for a long-term replacement for Luka Modric and have identified Christian Eriksen as their top target. The Tottenham star has his contract expiring in the summer 2020 but has not agreed to a new deal.
According to AS, Madrid are confident of luring him to the Bernabeu in the summer and also confident of getting a deal done with Spurs. The Danish star is one of their top players but with him not signing a new deal, they might have to cash-in.
Eriksen is valued at €80 million on Transfermarkt but OK Diario claim that Spurs might demand at least double of that.
Barcelona have Koulibaly bid rejected
Barcelona are on a mission to strengthen their back-line and have a few targets in mind. The Catalan side are looking to sign a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique and also a player to play alongside him for the time being.
Daily Express report that Barca have had a stunning £107 million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly rejected. Napoli are looking to keep hold of the player until the summer and have no plans of selling him.
Apart from Barcelona, Manchester United have also been linked with him. The Red Devils are also keen on signing him while Chelsea are also keeping an eye on him if reports in Italy are to be believed.
Barcelona's long-term target still remains to be Matthijs de Ligt. The Ajax star is highly rated around the world and top European sides are looking to sign him, but the Catalan side are in the lead as he wants to join them too.
