Axel Witsel

Zenit seal Witsel transfer

Monday 3rd September 21:24

Zenit St Petersburg have continued an extraordinary day in the transfer market after adding Axel Witsel to the signing of Hulk.

Witsel worth £31m to Benfica

Wednesday 25th July 14:57

Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has informed those clubs chasing the signature of Alex Witsel that the midfielder will not leave for less than £31m.

Rui Costa makes Witsel admission

Wednesday 11th April 17:17

Manuel Rui Costa believes Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel is good enough to play in Europe's top leagues, amid reported interest from England.

Ramires recommends Witsel

Sunday 8th April 10:02

Ramires believes Chelsea are keeping tabs on Axel Witsel and feels the Benfica midfielder is capable of impressing in the Premier League.

Witsel joins Benfica

Wednesday 13th July 19:20

Benfica have concluded the signing of Belgian star Axel Witsel.

Rovers eye Witsel swoop

Friday 8th July 18:23

Blackburn Rovers are keen on Belgian star Axel Witsel, skysports.com can confirm.

Milan confirm Witsel interest

Sunday 5th June 12:54

AC Milan chief officer Adriano Galliani has confirmed that the club are looking to buy Axel Witsel.

Witsel ready for move

Friday 27th May 15:07

Axel Witsel's father admits his son is now ready to move to one of Europe's top leagues.

Witsel interest grows

Tuesday 29th March 10:20

Interest in Axel Witsel continues to grow and he impressed a huge amount of scouts at the weekend.

Witsel handed lengthy ban

Tuesday 1st September 20:56

The Belgian FA (KNVB) have banned Standard Liege star Axel Witsel for just short of three months.

Gerets wants future sorted

Friday 27th March 21:12

Marseille coach Erik Gerets is unhappy at having to wait to learn if he will secure a new contract.

£17m Witsel bid rejected

Monday 1st December 20:08

Standard Liege insist that they have no plans to sell starlet Axel Witsel in January.

Witsel to look at options

Thursday 13th November 10:07

Belgian starlet Axel Witsel has admitted he would relish the chance to move to the Premier League.

Standard starlet could stay put

Tuesday 14th October 07:00

Standard Liege starlet Axel Witsel, linked with a move to England, insists he is in no rush to leave.

Lille look at Belgium-based duo

Wednesday 25th April 13:38

Lille are looking in Belgium for their summer reinforcements, according to reports.