Torres makes demands on Chelsea. MU continues to buy Dutch defender
Fernando Torres's road back to Atletico Madrid is still difficult, Man United has not stopped the "overhaul" process... are the news updated this afternoon.
Torres demands to meet demands before returning to Atletico
With Chelsea successfully recruiting Diego Costa, planning to bring back Didier Drogba and will use young striker Lukaku, Fernando Torres' future is more uncertain than ever.
According to the British media, coach Jose Mourinho has considered selling Torres to cover the costs of new deals. Atletico Madrid is said to be the club that is most eager in negotiating to buy Torres. However, this transfer is facing problems not from the two clubs but from the Spanish striker himself.
Torres has insisted that he will only return to Atletico Madrid if he receives the same £8m-a-year salary he is currently receiving at Chelsea. Despite a successful season, Atletico's budget cannot meet Torres' demands.
Man United target Daley Blind
Man United are undergoing a real overhaul under coach Louis van Gaal. British media confirmed that this week, Man United will have the service of center back Mats Hummels from Dortmund for about 20 million euros. This price is considered quite a bargain, helping Man United still have enough budget to add more talent to the squad.
The target is Daley Blind. The 24-year-old defender has just had a successful World Cup with the Netherlands. His strengths are speed, aggression, ability to compete and the long passing technique that made Robin van Persie's goal so popular in Brazil.
Sneijder to Monaco to replace James Rodriguez?
James Rodriguez has arrived in Madrid to sign a £75m deal with Real. Monaco are looking for a replacement to fill the void left by the 2014 World Cup's top scorer. Their top target is midfielder Wesley Sneijder. Before joining Galatasaray, Wesley Sneijder was Alex Ferguson's number one target. However, the Dutch international has been unable to move to Old Trafford due to his high salary demands.
Real Madrid tour without Ronaldo
Last night, Real Madrid flew to the US to begin their summer tour. However, fans in the US were somewhat disappointed when Cristiano Ronaldo and new signing Toni Kroos were not on the registration list. In the US, Real will be based at the Mirage Hotel in Beverly Hills and will train at the UCLA training center.
During this tour, Real Madrid will face Inter Milan in Berkeley (California) on July 27. Three days later, they will face AS Roma in Dallas (Texas). On Saturday, August 2, Real will play Man United in Ann Arbor (Michigan). If they win, Real will be present in the final on August 5 in Miami.
Real Madrid squad list for US tour:
Goalkeepers: Diego Lopez, Pacheco, Jesus.
Defenders: Pepe, Carvajal, Coentrao, Arbeloa, Nacho, D. Llorente, Derik.
Midfielders: Bale, Xabi Alonso, Isco, Illarra, M. Llorente, Medrán, Lucas and Mascarell.
Forwards: Sobrino, De Tomaso.
Former Bayern president hospitalized with heart attack
German newspaper Bild reported yesterday that former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness was transferred from prison to a hospital near Lake Starnberg (Bavaria) due to a heart attack. He is expected to undergo surgery today to treat the disease. Uli Hoeness, who turned Bayern Munich into a powerful football empire in Europe, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for tax evasion. He served his sentence in Landsberg prison in early June.
According to Thethaovanhoa.vn