Transfer news and rumours of the day: 26 November 2015
Will Harry Kane make a Premier League switch?We are gradually approaching that time of the year when players, who have been consistently giving out stand-out performances on the pitch are being awarded contract extension by their respective clubs. Meanwhile, players who have failed to meet the demands are facing the axe and their position at the club is under threat. Subsequently, replacements are being lined up for these players in the January transfer window and clubs all over Europe are doing their homework. The air is already thick with talks about the latest transfer rumor. Here is a round-up of all the transfer news and rumors around Europe on 26 November.
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- FC Barcelona are reportedly hoping to secure Sergi Roberto’s long-term future with an improved contract, according to Sport. The Spanish midfielder has been impressive for the Blaugrana side this season after making 10 league appearances. Roberto’s performances have also attracted the attention of Arsenal and Bayern Munich, with both clubs keeping a close tab on the youngster’s progress.
The Spanish champions are now ready to award the 23-year-old with a new, improved contract and he has been seen as Xavi’s long-term successor. Roberto’s current contract runs until 2019, with a release clause of £30 million.
- Luis Enrique is looking to bolster his midfielder in the form of AS Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic but his €50 million valuation is too high for Barcelona, as per the report on Calciomercato. However, Barca face a stiff competition from rivals Real Madrid and Bayern Munich who are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of 25-year-old as well.
- According to Tuttosport, Serie A’s Juventus are poised to make a January swoop for Arsenal target and Real Madrid midfielder Isco. Reports in Spain have suggested that the Spaniard has fallen out with under-fire boss Rafa Benitez after he was left out of the starting lineup for El Clasico. His frustration was clear after he was sent off in the second half of the 4-0 defeat to Barcelona.
The Old Lady are looking to pounce on this situation and are readying a bid of £28 million for the 23-year-old.
- Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Cristiano Ronaldo £250,000-a-week after tax in an effort to lure him to the French capital, as per reports on Mirror. Ronaldo’s future has been the talk of the town in recent weeks and the Portugal captain has constantly refused to rule out on a return to his former club Manchester United.
But if French champions are ready to break the bank to sign the three-time Ballon d’Or winner, the offer would be the equivalent of £500,000-a-week in England pre-tax, and almost certainly blows Manchester United out of the contention.
- Reports in Spain have suggested, Sevilla are keen on bringing Tottenham Hotspur defender Frederico Fazio back to Spain for his second spell. It has been understood by the Spanish daily Estadio Deportivo that the La Liga side are keen on getting the Argentinian back on track after the limited game time he has received at White Hart Lane since he made the switch in 2014.