Liverpool “ties down” Sadio Mane with huge salary; Modric is the owner of the 2018 Golden Ball?

In a statement released late on November 22, London time, Liverpool did not specify the term of the contract. But according toBBC, Mane agreed to stay with the club until 2023, two years longer than the 2021 mark in the 26-year-old striker's old contract.

Besides the team's squad building plan and ambitions, salary is an important factor that made the Senegalese striker agree to stay. According toSports Mail, Sunand several other British newspapers, Mane's weekly salary stipulated in the new contract is nearly $200,000, nearly double the previous one.

Chelsea compete with MU for Skriniar

At the age of 23, Milan Skriniar is considered the best central defender in Serie A today. He is also in the sights of coach Mourinho and is currently valued at over 70 million pounds by Inter.

After taking over at Stamford Bridge, Sarri only trusted David Luiz and Rudiger in the central defender position. Therefore, young talent Christensen and veteran Gary Cahill had very little opportunity to show themselves.

The duo have both expressed dissatisfaction with the Italian coach's use of players and want to leave Stamford Bridge as soon as the winter transfer window opens.

Faced with that prospect, Maurizio Sarri wants to recruit another quality central defender to strengthen the defense, with the two top targets being Milan Skriniar and Rogmanoli.

Rashford threatens to defect to Real

The Sun newspaper reported that the Royal team has sent someone to approach Marcus Rashford and expressed their determination to bring the young English striker to the Bernabeu in 2019.

Marcus Rashford himself has never intended to leave MU, the team he has been attached to since childhood. However, with the fear of being left out of the playing plan by coach Mourinho, he will have to carefully consider his future.

Since the beginning of the season, Rashford has only started 5/12 matches in the Premier League. Head coach of the Three Lions - Gareth Southgate warned that if Marcus Rashford does not play regularly at club level, it will be difficult for him to keep his place in the national team.

A source from MU said: "Marcus has the blood of the Red Devils but now he is a bit disappointed with what is happening at Old Trafford. Rashford has not found an official position in the club's attack."

Rashford's current contract with MU will expire in June 2020. Therefore, Real Madrid believe that a £50 million offer is enough to convince the 21-year-old striker to join the Bernabeu.

Barca lose 26 million pounds if selling Dembele

Dembele joined Barca from Dortmund in the summer of 2017 for £96m plus £35m in add-ons. However, Dembele's future seems to be over at the Camp Nou as coach Ernesto Valverde is unhappy with the French striker's lack of discipline.

Liverpool and Arsenal are said to be interested in Dembele and could make an offer in January. Barca have already paid Dortmund £9m in add-ons as Dembele has made enough appearances and helped Barca qualify for the Champions League. However, German sources say Barca will have to pay Dortmund another £26m if they sell Dembele. This will force Barca to increase their asking price.

Modric is the owner of the 2018 Golden Ball?

According to information from the Spanish press, Luka Modric will be the owner of the 2018 Golden Ball. If so, this will be an extremely successful year for the Croatian midfielder.

A few days ago, L'Equipe (France) confirmed that the Top 3 Golden Ball 2018 will not include the two superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

According to L'Equipe, the Top 3 will include Kylian Mbappe, Raphael Varane and Luka Modric. Recently, the Spanish media went further by firmly affirming that Modric will be honored at the awards ceremony taking place on December 3.

If that information is true, 2018 will be an extremely successful year for Modric personally. Previously, the Croatian midfielder won the FIFA The Best 2018 and the Best Player in Europe 2017/18.

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