Simeone delighted ´extraordinary´ Oblak has signed new Atletico deal

It is a big joy for the club and for the fans because Jan is an extraordinary goalkeeper.

It is something which is very good news for the club, that s for sure.

Barcelona will be confirmed as LaLiga champions should they beat Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday and Atleti then lose to Valencia the following day.

Copa del Rey finalists and Europa League semi-finalists Valencia have found form in recent months, losing just one of their previous 22 games in all competitions, as they chase a top-four finish.

They won only one of their opening 13 matches but Simeone always expected Valencia to turn their season around.

I think this last period of the season is what they planned at the beginning, according to the squad they have, he added.

I am …

Former Man City midfielder Elano arrested on suspicion of assault

Former Manchester City midfielder Elano, captain of Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC, was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of assault against FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar.

Elano was part of a Chennaiyin side that defeated Goa 3-2 in Sunday s ISL final in Fatorda.

However, the victory was marred when Elano was arrested and taken to a police station for questioning following claims by Salgaocar that he was assaulted by the former Brazil international in an altercation after the final whistle.

The midfielder was questioned for two hours before he was eventually released after a judge set bail.

The Respondent shall release the Applicant, herewith, if offences alleged are bailable upon turning bail bond to the satisfaction of the investigation offi…

Wolverhampton Wanderers eye Lille midfielder Renato Sanches

Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Renato Sanches from Lille in the January transfer window, according to . The 23-year-old Portugal international has been on the books of the French club since the summer of 2019, and Premier League club Wolves are reportedly monitoring him.

Sanches started his professional club football career at Benfica and made a move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2016. However, the 23-year-old failed to make an impact at the German and European giants and had a loan spell at Swansea City during the 2017-18 campaign.

According to , Sanches has made seven starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1 for Lille so far this season, scoring one goal in the process. The young winger has also made two starts and one substitute appearan…

Milinkovic-Savic reveals Lazio pride as Man United link persists

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has revealed his pride at being a Lazio player as he continues to be linked with a transfer window move.

The 24-year-old Serbian is one of a number of midfielders reported to be interesting Manchester United.

He could be a perfect fit if United need a replacement for French World Cup winner Paul Pogba, who has made no secret of his desire to leave Old Trafford.

Lazio have said they will listen to any offers for Milinkovic-Savic, but it will inevitably take a major sum to prise the international away from Rome.

Milinkovic-Savic, who joined Lazio from Genk in 2015, has stayed out of the talk about a possible departure.

Writing on Instagram on Tuesday, Milinkovic-Savic made it clear he has enjoyed his time at Lazio with a pos…

Manchester United extend Pereira’s deal

Manchester United have officially taken up the option to extend the contract of Andreas Pereira for another year. The Brazilian spent last season out on loan with Spanish club Valencia, but has been able to make more of an impact within United’s first team this season. A series of other Red Devils players have also signed contract extensions as of late, showcasing the club’s urgency to try and lock down stars that may not have received much playing time under Jose Mourinho.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a clear direction for this United squad, and this latest move seems to prove that he’s already planning for the future.

The midfielder made his debut for the Brazilian national team last year, after making the transition over from Belgium’s U17s squad back in 2013.