Browsing Tag benfica
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8 March 2013 at 05 : 35 AM
Chelsea Eyeing Long-Term United Target
Chelsea have set their eyes on Portugese club Benfica's defender Ezequiel Garay, who has been tracked by Manchester United for a long time. The defender has enjoyed an impressive season so far with Benfica, and the former Real Madrid man has attracted interest from Chelsea off late. Chelsea have previously taken a player from Benfica to Stamford Bridge in ...
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20 September 2012 at 18 : 18 PM
Cardozo set to snub Blues?
Chelsea are set to lose out on their transfer target Oscar Cardozo after it was revealed that the Benfica ace is set to sign a new contract with the club. The 29 year old striker had been listed as one of the primary contenders to replace the departed Didier Drogba at the Stamford Bridge and the European Champions were contemplating signing the Paraguayan ...
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19 September 2012 at 15 : 23 PM
Benfica starlet in for Premier League switch?
Portuguese youngster and prodigy Nelson Oliveira has been attracting interest from top clubs ever since the Euros and Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea could head into a tussle over the talented striker. The 21 year old grabbed eyeballs when he was adjudged the second best player in the U 20 World Cup and has been keenly followed by Real ...
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19 August 2012 at 08 : 16 AM
Gaitan set to snub United and Liverpool?
Benfica playmaker Nicolas Gaitan is set to snub Premier League clubs Manchester United and Liverpool according to Portuguese newspaper Record. The 24 year old, who moved to the Lisbon club in 2010, has been attracting interest from Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and most recently Liverpool. Despite signing the prolific former Arsenal striker ...
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2 August 2012 at 05 : 52 AM
Gaitan Agent Snubs Premiership Rumour
Nicolas Gaitan’s agent has revealed that no offers have been made for the Benfica star and insists his client is keen on staying in the Primeira Liga. The 24 year old, who moved to the Lisbon club in 2010, has been attracting interest from Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and most recently Liverpool. Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted at a couple ...
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26 July 2012 at 20 : 18 PM
Benfica President slaps €40m fee on Witsel as United ponder
Benfica President has notified Manchester United that they would have to meet the buy out fee of Axel Witsel if they want to sign him this summer. The 23 year old Belgian has had a terrific campaign for the Primeira Liga side and has been followed keenly by United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Fergie is still in search for a midfielder and after accepting defeat ...
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25 July 2012 at 15 : 50 PM
Chelsea Face Stiff Italian Competition For Benfica Star
English club Chelsea, along with their London rivals Arsenal will have to face-off against Italian giants AC Milan for the signature of Benfica's highly sought-after striker Oscar Cardozo after reports emerging from Portugal claim that Milan are eyeing the hitman. After the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to French free-spending outfit Paris Saint-Germain, AC ...
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19 July 2012 at 12 : 25 PM
Portugese Side Benfica Eyeing Arsenal Target
Benfica have entered the race for Real Madrid's highly-rated winger Jese Rodriguez, who has been courted by English giants Arsenal. The young midfielder rose to prominence last season with his performances for the Real Madrid B squad. So much so, that he caused a selection headache for Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who handed the teenager his debut in ...
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8 July 2012 at 09 : 19 AM
Wenger Eager To Land Benfica Ace
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is eager to bolster his attacking department ahead of the new season and is mulling over a move for Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo. The 29 year old had earlier been linked with a move to Chelsea but the Blues seemed to have cooled their interest in the prolific striker. Within days after Robin Van Persie declared his decision to ...
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4 July 2012 at 12 : 44 PM
Witsel In For Premier League Move
Portuguse side Benfica have alerted Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea about their Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel’s availability after they decided to cash in on the highly sought after young star. Witsel, 23 year old, moved to Estadio da Luz last summer from Standard Liege for a sum of £6.3m and has since been a key figure in Jorge ...
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