Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has revealed that he almost left Spain for a move to Turkey in 2011. Speaking to Canal Plus, Costa spoke of his happiness to be part of Vicente del Bosque’s Spanish national squad but also admitted that it may have not happened if he had […]
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Man City: Monaco eye Falcao replacement
Monaco could move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero if they lose Radamel Falcao this summer, FootballDirectNews.com understands. Falcao, who actually replaced Aguero at Atletico Madrid when the Argentine striker joined City in 2011, has only been at Monaco for one season, but is still on the radar of a […]
Atletico star could make Chelsea u-turn
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa may yet reject the chance to sign for Chelsea this summer, according to Fichajes. net. The Brazilian-born Spanish international has just had a superb season crowned by a sensational title win in La Liga for Atletico, and it is now thought that he may be […]
Atletico eye move for ex-Real striker
Atletico Madrid could look to bring former Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain back to La Liga this summer, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The Argentine forward only left the Bernabeu for Serie A side Napoli last summer, and has performed extremely well in Italy with 24 goals and 11 assists in all competitions […]
Stoke eye former Arsenal star
Stoke City could move for former Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone if Sunderland are relegated, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The Potters may be in the market for a new signing in goal this summer, with their own star player Asmir Begovic attracting plenty of interest again after nearly leaving the club at the […]
Liverpool target wanted by Atletico
Liverpool face competition from Atletico Madrid for Benfica striker Rodrigo who want the player as a replacement should Diego Costa leave. FootballDirectNews.com understands Atletico are considering a move for the former Real Madrid trainee as they brace themselves for a summer of speculation concerning their star striker Costa. The Brazilian-born […]
Bayern to move for Atletico hero
Bayern Munich have made Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin a summer transfer target after head coach Pep Guardiola held discussions with the German club’s board. Guardiola held talks with Bayern bosses last week to discuss transfer targets and prepare for next season as the Bavarians look to defend the Bundesliga […]
Man Utd target one to watch at World Cup
Atletico Madrid star and Manchester United target Koke was a deserved inclusion in Spain’s World Cup squad yesterday. The 22-year-old has been in superb form for Diego Simeone’s side this season, taking his game up a level after being regarded as a highly promising prospect for the last few years, […]