Here's when Haaland will join Real Madrid - Pique must leave Barca for Messi's return

Here's when Haaland will join Real Madrid - Pique must leave Barca for Messi's return

Chelsea are having a good run under Potter so far, achieving their third victory with the new coach in charge; this time they left Wolves no chance with Pulisic, Havertz and Borja on the scoresheet.

The clash between Bayern and Dortmund turned into a true thriller. The Munich team were 2-0 up in Der Klassiker after Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sane demonstrated their perfect long-shot skills. The game was slowly coming to their victory, if not for Antony Modeste’s late show, who came out as a substitute and first assisted Youssoufa Moukoko and then snatched a point for the Black and Yellows in the 95th minute.

Milan extended Juventus’ misfortune in another match of the day. Fikayo Tomori opened the score just before the break, while Brahim Diaz made a brilliant solo run benefiting from Vlahovic’s mistake and thus doubled the lead.

Real Madrid were seemingly saving their power for future challenges, and still, this performance was enough to gain victory over Getafe. Eder Militao’s header in the 5th minute remained the only goal in the game. Atletico, following their Champions League shame managed to beat Girona as Angel Correa scored twice. Antoine Griezmann spent 65 minutes on the pitch.

PSG’s streak was hampered by Reims. The results was obviously affected by Leo Messi missing the game, as well as Sergio Ramos who got a red card at the end of the first half, as the Spanish centre-back received two yellows for arguing with the referee in the same episode. Neymar wasn’t included in the initial eleven, coming on only in the 57th minute.


Xavi confirms Griezmann’s transfer
Sport.es
Reliability: 5
“As for Griezmann, it’s not official yet, but they say the clubs have reached an agreement on the transfer. I want to wish him all the best in the future”. Barcelona head coach Xavi gave his take on the situation. Earlier it was reported that Barca and Atletico have agreed on Antoine’s 20-million-euro permanent move to Madrid.

Real Madrid dream of Haaland
El Nacional
Reliability: 3
Real Madrid have decided on their main targets for 2024. Los Merengues plan to do everything in their power to sign Erling Haaland and young star from Palmeiras Endrick. They are also looking at Xabi Alonso as the main candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti, although it will depend on his performance at Bayer Leverkusen.

Cristiano Ronaldo unhappy with ten Hag’s methods
The Times
Reliability: 4,5
Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with Eric ten Gag's coaching methods at Manchester United. The Portuguese superstar believes that the team should play differently, which he doesn’t hide and explains to the head coach. It is known that ten Hag is trying to make Man Utd adopt the same strategy that he had at Ajax, and Ronaldo just hates it. That is the reason Ten Hag is ready to get rid of Cristiano as early as January.

Rooney on Cristiano Ronaldo
SportBible
Reliability: 5
Wayne Rooney has given an honest assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Man United. "The manager's obviously gone a different way in terms of how they're playing and been successful," Rooney said in a press conference. "Cristiano... him and Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all. He's obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. It's a tough one for him. Knowing him, it'll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench... I'm sure if he stays patient, his chance will come and, again, it's then obviously him taking those chances and trying to force his way back in”.

2 reasons why Pique departure would facilitate Messi return
Relevo
Reliability: 5
According to Relevo's journalist Toni Juanmarti, Gerard Pique's departure would make it easier for Leo Messi to return to Barcelona. First and foremost is their relationship, which is completely broken. According to reports, back in 2021, Pique suggested to the Barca officials that Messi is better to leave Camp Nou as it would benefit the club. Secondly, the centre-back is on a relatively high salary. As a matter of fact, offloading Gerard’s wages in the payroll would make it easier for the Catalans to register Leo. Meanwhile, Pique has a contract with Barca valid until 2024. Despite losing his prominence within the squad, there are no reliable reports suggesting that the defender considers leaving or retiring.

Real Madrid to sign Felix?!
Fichajes
Reliability: 3
Real Madrid are already trying to make plans for their future life without Karim Benzema, who is most likely to leave Madrid after the 2023/24 season. Erling Haaland is not the only option, as Los Blancos are seriously interested in Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. They believe that the 22-year-old Portuguese could be attracted by a more favourable financial offer along with plenty of trophies guaranteed at the Bernabeu. It is likely that they’ll come up with a transfer offer in the summer of 2023.