5. Neymar: “We are thirsty for the title and we’re going for it”
Neymar – FC Barcelona
Barcelona forward Neymar believes the La Liga title race is still open for the Catalan side.
Los Blancos have only lost one game this season, but the Brazilian is optimistic that anything is possible.
“I know it’s a little hard, but nothing is impossible,” Neymar in an interview with Red Bull.
“Last year, we were 12 points ahead of second place, and we only won by one or two points, if I am not mistaken.”
“There are still a lot of games to go and a lot of matches. We are thirsty for the title and we’re going for it.”
4. Top manager compares Hazard to Barcelona’s Messi after Chelsea win
Eden Hazard – Chelsea
Roberto Martinez has claimed that Hazard reminds him of Messi following his sparkling form for Chelsea this season.
The Belgian has been in much improved form this term after struggling to produce consistent performances for the Blues last season.
Hazard was back to his best on Saturday, and his performance inspired Chelsea win over Arsenal.
Speaking on Goals on Sunday, Martinez said: “What he does is quite unique.”
“It’s that acceleration and stopping and standing still. He reminds me a lot of Messi. And Not many players can control the moment and take the defenders where you want to take them.”
“The way he uses the ball with his feet is sensational and what is surprising is his maturity.”
3. Barcelona add Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil to summer wishlist?
Mesut Ozil – Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has emerged as a reported summer target for Barcelona.
The Germany international has been locked in contract talks with the Gunners since the opening stages of the season and now has just 18 months left to run on his deal.
According to The Mirror, the stand-off between Arsenal and one of their star players has alerted Barcelona, and the Spanish giants are already making enquiries.
Ozil is the Gunners’ highest earner on £180,000 a week, but is said to be holding out for £250,000 and knows that the ball is firmly in his court as he fast approaches the final season of his current terms.
2. José Mourinho wants to sign a Real Madrid player
Marco Asensio – Real Madrid
Manchester United are very interested on signing Marco Asensio for next season. Far from being a player recognized worldwide as Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, the English team wants to sign a young player, who can be the playmaker at Old Trafford, and The 21 year-old is playing a very good season at Real Madrid and many important European teams are interested in his services.
According to Daily Star, Manchester United want to sign the Spanish midfielder for next season. José Mourinho believes that Marco Asensio can adapt very good in Manchester United formation because he is the playmaker the English team needs for next season.
However, Real Madrid don’t want to sell him because he is playing good, and has been in Zidane’s starting 11 several times. He is very young and Los Blancos think he can improve with the pass of the years.
1. Arsenal reignite interest in Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema – Real Madrid
Arsenal’s long standing connection with Karim Benzema looks set for yet another transfer saga because Real Madrid are now open to selling the French striker this summer, reports The Sun.
Naturally the Gunners are the first name to be linked with the 29-year-old and he has been flirted with Arsene Wenger’s side since his early Lyon days.
The report claims Madrid have decided it’s time to upgrade the centre forward who has failed to score in any of last five outings, and are slapping a hefty £50million price tag on the France international.
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