"It's a special night for me - everyone talks about Champions League nights at Anfield and also the first game is against a strong opposition," said Iraola. Iraola is winless in his four games against Simeone's Atlético Madrid, losing three of them and drawing once.
Manchester City remain admirers of Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena, but a move for the Spain international is not expected during the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. The report claims City have been closely monitoring Baena’s progress after another impressive spell in La Liga. The 25-year-old enhanced his reputation further this summer as […] The post Manchester City monitor Alex Baena appeared first on SoccerNews.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Atletico Madrid defender Jorge Dominguez. The 16-year-old is highly rated at Atletico Madrid, and he is a youth player for the Spanish club. Arsenal were hoping to sign Julian Alvarez during the summer window, and club Director Andrea Berta asked about Dominguez, as per TEAMtalk. Jorge Dominguez attracts […] The post Arsenal face Chelsea competition for highly rated La Liga defender appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield (kick-off 20:00 BST). Iraola said he had not spoken with Alexis Mac Allister about renewing his contract and backed the midfielder's claim the club were "not in a position to renew". The Spaniard added that he hopes to help Mac Allister develop as a player and that "if all goes well, everything will be resolved".
Midfielder rejected chance to leave the club in summer‘ I will give 100% until my last day’ says 27-year-oldAlexis Mac Allister has said he feels “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer him a new contract and admitted he rejected the chance to leave this summer.Mac Allister revealed unhappiness over his contract situation before Liverpool’s Champions League opener against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. The Argentina midfielder has two years remaining on his deal and believes he is effectively playing for a new contract having been informed no extension is on the table. Mac Allister confirmed he had offers to leave – Real Madrid and Manchester City were among those linked – but chose to stay because Liverpool can accomplish “something special” this season under Andoni Iraola. Continue reading...
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