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Monday, 6 November 2017

Man City and Spurs have most valuable squads in Europe. Neymar and Kane top player values

November 7 – Manchester City and Spurs have the most valuable squads in Europe, according to research by the CIES Football Observatory. Barca come third in the ranking with Chelsea in fourth spot. All of their squads are valued at over €1 billion.

After these four Manchester United rank fifth, followed by Real Madrid. Bayern Munich are the top ranked German team at 13th with a squad transfer value of €634 million. Just over half that of Man City.

Six Premier League teams rank in the top 10 and 18 in the top 20, showing the power of the Premier League to acquire the top talent.

The ranking lists the highest transfer value player in each squad with PSG (rtanked 8th) having the highest value transfer payer in Neymar at €218 million. Tottenham’s Harry Kane at €186 million is the second most valuable player by transfer value in Europe. Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s highest transfer value player at €96 million, while Luis Suarez in Barcelona’s most valuable at €134 million.

Kevin de Bruyne at €144.5 million is Man City’s highest transfer value player, though CIES says there are three other City squad members worth more than €100 million: Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.

The transfer values are estimated on the basis of an algorithm exclusively developed by the CIES Football Observatory research team. See the full list at http://www.football-observatory.com/IMG/sites/b5wp/2017/202/en/

Barcelona star Messi wants Tottenham duo, Real Madrid eying Mourinho return

Barcelona star Lionel Messi would love the club to sign Tottenham duo Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli.

Alli bagged a brace with Eriksen also getting on the scoresheet in Spurs’ 3-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid last night.

And Spanish website Don Balon claims Messi was impressed by the performances of the Tottenham duo.

It is said he feels both players would be welcome at the Nou Camp, particularly given the club’s ageing midfield.

Andres Iniesta is past his best, while Sergio Busquets turns 30 in July - and Messi thinks Spurs’ young duo could help Barcelona win silverware galore.

Sunday, 5 November 2017

Barcelona star Messi expects Real Madrid transfer, Ronaldo to Juventus claim

REAL MADRID, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid news is coming thick and fast. Express Sport brings you all the latest from La Liga.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi reportedly expects Real Madrid to sign Neymar.

Neymar only left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in August after the Ligue 1 giants activated his £200million buyout clause.

But Spanish website Diario Gol say Messi feels it is only a matter of time before he moves to the Bernabeu.

It is said Messi is aware the player’s father has a good relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

And, consequently, the Argentina international expects Neymar to sign as a replacement for the ageing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid 3-0 Las Palmas: Marco Asensio scores superb goal

Marco Asensio scored a stunning goal to help Real Madrid return to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.

Casemiro headed in the opener in the 41st minute for Real, who had lost their last two games against Girona and Tottenham.

Asensio made it 2-0 shortly after half-time when he rifled in a first-time effort from 30 yards, and Isco rounded off the scoring in the 74th minute.

Read More: http://www.skysports.com/football/r-madrid-vs-las-palmas/382658

Ronaldo will score a lot in coming games

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will start scoring again soon.

Cristiano Ronaldo will score "a lot of goals" for Real Madrid in upcoming games, according to midfielder Casemiro.
Ronaldo has netted just one goal in seven LaLiga outings this season, but did provide an assist in Madrid's 3-0 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.

Fellow forward Karim Benzema also has one league goal in seven, but Casemiro – who opened the scoring against Las Palmas – believes the duo will find form.

"What stands out for me are the chances that Cristiano has created and the desire to score that he always has," he said, via the club's website.

"He'll score a lot of goals in the coming games. It doesn't worry me.
"Benzema is the best number nine in the world. He's playing very well and I am sure that in the coming games he will be amongst the goals."

Read more at https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/casemiro-ronaldo-will-score-a-lot-coming-games#Br5VusLxkk648cT4.99

Valencia sets its sights on Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko

Valencia have made Spurs midfielder Moussa Sissoko a January target as they look to continue their push for a Champions League place.

With Sissoko joining Spurs for £35m on Deadline Day before the start of last season, many were quick to label the signing a panic buy - especially given the performances that followed. However, Sissoko has begun to settle in at Spurs - scoring twice this season and proving effective in spells.

According to the Sun, Sissoko is being targeted by Valencia - with manager Marcelino García Toral keen to bolster his attacking options. The Spanish side enquired about the availability of Sissoko in the summer, but a late push for a move fell short.

This recent turn in form will certainly raise the asking price for Sissoko - with Daniel Levy often stringent when it comes to selling players. Rated at £22m, it may take more than this to pry Sissoko away from Wembley in January.

Read More :https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/11/05/valencia-tottenham-midfielder-moussa-sissoko-premier-league-transfer-rumor

Top four all win in Spain ahead of international break

Real Madrid were able to put a dreadful week behind them and go into the international break on a positive note as they defeated struggling Las Palmas 3-0 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday night.

Madrid went into the game under pressure and amid talk of crisis after defeats to Girona and Tottenham Hotspurs, but their problems were nothing compared to their rivals, who had lost their five previous matches.

Real Madrid made hard work of the first half, but opened the scoring through Casemiro four minutes before halftime.

Marco Asensio doubled their lead 11 minutes after the break and Isco scored the last goal of the night in the 74th minute to keep Madrid third in the table.

Saturday saw Barcelona and Valencia continue unstoppable in first and second place with Barcelona claiming their 10th win in 11 games while Valencia took their seventh consecutive victory.

Paco Alcacer went from being Barca's forgotten man to the hero of the night as he scored the two goals that gave his side a 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Alcacer repaid Ernesto Valverde's faith with a goal in each half, showing the goal-poaching ability he produced at Valencia to get in ahead of the Sevilla defense and produce two first time finishes.

Guido Pizarro's header had brought Sevilla onto level terms, but Barca were able to hold on for a win with few problems