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Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has revealed Everton and Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Saul Niguez. The Atletico Madrid midfielder drew headlines with a sensational solo goal against Bayern Munich to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into Tuesdays Champions League semi-final second leg.The 21-year-olds great form has largely gone under the radar this season as the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Koke have received the plaudits. Saul dances through the Bayern midfield before scoring in the 11th minute Atleti are chasing an unprecedented league and European double and Saul has played a major part in helping his side to the brink of history.However, Balague has revealed on the La Liga Weekly Podcast that the young Spaniard was twice offered to Premier League clubs - but Everton and United both passed on the opportunity.Saul was offered to Everton when he was 18, and they said no, and he was offered to Manchester United a year-and-a-half ago and United decided not to go for him, Balague said.Their loss appears to be Atleticos gain and Balague is certain that Saul could become one of the greats of the game.We have been saying on Revista for two years that he will become one of the best midfielders in Europe and he is on the way, he added. Saul could become one of the best midfielders in Europe, according to Guillem Balague Terry Gibson is also a fan of Saul, first spotting him playing on loan at Rayo Vallecano, and believes the midfielder could force his way into the Spain squad for this summers European Championship.He is one of those players that has gone unnoticed until that goal, Gibson said. It was a sensational goal and it has brought him to the attention of a lot more people.He is a versatile player as well and there are enough players in the squad who should be threatened by Saul. (Vincent) Del Bosque will have a really good look at him in the preparation games coming up. He is still very young and has a great future ahead of him. Also See: Get Sky Sports La Liga video Fixtures Table Revista de la Liga Guillem Balague Wholesale China Jerseys . The Raptors have been outscored 88-66 in the opening quarter over a three-game span to begin the month of February. 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Nikolay Kulemin added an empty-net goal for New York, which outshot Tampa Bay 48-21 and improved to 12-2-1 in its last 15 home matchups against the Lightning. Jaroslav Halak made 20 saves for the Islanders, who have won four straight games on the heels of a three-game losing streak. Vasilevskiy sttopped 45 shots for Tampa Bay, which has dropped six of its last eight contests.dddddddddddd Brett Connolly netted the lone goal for the Lightning in defeat. We know we havent played our best on this road trip, Connolly said. There are no excuses. The Islanders had a 29-9 disparity in shots taken over the first two periods, but the game was scoreless heading into the third until Tampa Bay opened the scoring midway through the frame. Tyler Johnson drove down the left wing, stopped and sent a sharp-angle pass to the front of the net, which was poked home by Connolly at the 9:16 mark. Game Notes New York, which has won 10 of its last 11 at home, improved to 13-3 at the Nassau Coliseum this season ... Tampa Bay finished its five-game road trip at 1-3-1 ... Tavares has 15 points in 11 career home games against the Lightning. ' ' '