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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy makes transfer decision on Tanguy Ndombele: report
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has opted against the sale of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele during the next transfer window, a report from Football Insider claims. The France international joined the club from Lyon for an initial £54m fee last summer and his arrival was met with much fanfare, given his impressive displays for his former side. He made a lively beginning to his Spurs career with two goals and one assist from his opening five league appearances but he has since struggled with form, fitness and injury concerns. Overall, he has featured in 19 of the club’s 29 top-flight games this term but only 12 of those have come from the starting lineup. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has been pretty vocal with his criticism over the midfielder’s fitness this year and it was recently sug...
Report: Everton open talks with €22m-rated star’s camp ahead of summer move
Everton are keen on signing the River Plate attacking midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz. The 22-year-old has four goals and six assists in 17 Superliga games this season and his form has attracted attention from England and Germany. As per Ole (via Sportwitness), Everton are currently in talks with the player’s entourage. Another German club is thought to be in talks with the midfielder’s camp as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton make their move for the 22-year-old in the coming weeks. Ancelotti could use some extra creativity in his midfield and De La Cruz could prove to be an exciting addition. He would add goals and creativity to the side. The Argentine can play in the wide areas as well and he will add more depth to the Everton side. As per reports, the player has a €22m relea...
Report: Spurs man’s attitude has led to serious concern among some staff, he could be sold
According to Bleacher Report, the attitude of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has led to serious concern among some staff to the point he really could be sold. However, Spurs are finding it hard to find a buyer willing to meet their demand and asking price. The Frenchman arrived from Lyon for a club-record £65 million last summer, but has found it hard to adapt to the demands of the English top-flight. The relationship between Ndombele and manager Jose Mourinho isn’t particularly rosy, and the player has reportedly told his representatives that he wants to leave North London this summer. Barcelona have registered their interest with Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, with the player having told his camp that he does not intend to have a 2nd season at Spurs if conditions don...
Balague claims which club reported Tottenham Hotspur target Rakitic wants to join
Well-known Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has claimed on his YouTube channel that reported Tottenham Hotspur target Ivan Rakitic wants to join Sevilla in the summer transfer window. However, according to Balague, Sevilla will wait until the end of the window to make their move due to the cost involved. According to Mundo Deportivo, Tottenham are interested in signing the Croatia international midfielder this summer. Football in England and Spain is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it remains to be seen when the season resumes or when the summer transfer window opens. Balague said about Rakitic on his YouTube channel: “He wants to go to Sevilla, but Sevilla are going to leave it until the last second because right now they don’t know where they are g...
Report claims £200k-a-wk Spurs man dreams of playing for PSG
According to The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele dreams of moving to Paris Saint-Germain at some stage in his career, but that isn’t expected to happen this summer despite reports linking him with an exit. Spurs have no intention of selling the France international after just a season at North London as there is a desire for the player to make good on their substantial investment. Tottenham signed Ndombele from Lyon last summer for a club-record £65 million on a £200,000 weekly wages, but he has struggled to impress due to a lack of form and fitness, playing a full game just thrice. Boss Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized the Frenchman, but he is hoping he turns out good when action resumes and has attempted to repair the relationship between them during the lockd...
French journalist claims Celtic are interested in Lille teenage striker
According to Eurosport France journalist Manu Lonjon, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are interested in signing Lille striker Fadiga Ouattara this summer. Le Celtic Glasgow intéressé par Fadiga Ouattara ( LOSC) , considèré comme un grand prospect. Après Moussa Dembele, Orsonne Edouard… Ouattara ? https://t.co/TtYDniw4UI — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) May 6, 2020 The 18-year-old is widely considered a great prospect given his huge potential, and he could follow in the footsteps of French youngsters and strikers that have played for the Hoops recently. Paris Saint-Germain’s academy graduates Moussa Dembele and Odsonne Edouard have both donned Celtic colours, and the latter has been tipped to leave Parkhead soon having caught the attention of English Premier League c...
Report: Negotiations between would-be NUFC owners & 48y/o manager at a very advanced stage
According to le10sport, Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino is very close to signing a deal to become new Newcastle United manager, with negotiations between him and the club’s would-be owners at a very advanced stage. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are edging close to securing a £300 million takeover of the St. James’ Park outfit, and boss Steve Bruce isn’t expected to be in charge next season. Former Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is also on their radar, but it appears that Pochettino is now huge favourites to succeed Bruce. The report claims that the ex-Spurs boss is almost guaranteed to become the next Magpies boss, with only a late change of heart between both parties the only obstacle than can stop it from happening. The 48-year-old spent more than five seasons at Spurs and one...
‘I’m against it’ – Villa CEO doesn’t want to give up ‘advantage’ in relegation race
Aston Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table with a game in hand, and Dean Smith’s side will fancy their survival chances with just two points separating them from safety. With 10 games still to play, Villa can definitely escape relegation, and CEO Christian Purslow is hoping football can resume when it’s safe and fair to do so. The Premier League has come up with a plan for clubs to play at neutral grounds as they look to resume the campaign, but the Villa chief isn’t a fan of the idea as he reckons his side will be giving up a huge advantage in the relegation race. “Neutral ground is just one component in a whole package of measures. Personally I’m against it. We’re a club that pride ourselves on our home form, I think two-thirds of our wins this season have come at home. W...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur have made decision on £23m player, his stance
According to Le10 Sport, Tottenham Hotspur will hand Serge Aurier a new contract. It has been reported that Tottenham will offer a new deal to the Ivory Coast international in the coming weeks. European teams, including AC Milan, are interested in the 27-year-old right-back, who could decide to extend his stay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to the report. Stats Aurier has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2017 when he joined from French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £23 million. The Ivory Coast international right-back has not always had the best of times at Spurs, but this season, the 27-year-old has started to do well on a consistent basis. According to WhoScored, Aurier has made 22 starts and two substitute appe...
£8k-a-week player ‘would love’ Rangers return
Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has told Sky Sports that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck started his professional club football career at Rangers, and was on the books of the Gers from 2005 until 2012. During his time at Ibrox, the Gers won the Scottish League twice twice and the Scottish Cup once. The Scotland international joined Coventry City in 2012 and moved to the Blades in 2016. The 28-year-old has developed into an important player for United over the years, and is now playing in the Premier League. Fleck – who earns £8,000 per week as salary at the Blades, according to Spotrac.com – has said that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck told Sky Sports: “I must say first of all I’m very happy at Sheffield United. As long as that c...
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want defender who worked with Thierry Henry
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that Tottenham are among a number of clubs who are monitoring Badiashile and have asked to be kept informed about the 19-year-old defender’s situation. Spurs are looking for at least one central defender this summer, with the France Under-19 international available for a knockdown price due to the economic uncertainty in the world of football caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Badiashile made 16 appearances in Ligue 1 for Monaco this season, and he also played two matches in the Coupe de la Ligue and the Coupe de France each. During the 2018-19 campaign, the teenager scored one...
Newcastle reportedly want £40m player Pep Guardiola once said has ‘a special quality’
According to 90min, Newcastle United are interested in signing John Stones from Premier League rivals Manchester City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle’s prospective new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, have identified the former Everton central defender as a transfer target this summer once they have bought the club from Mike Ashley. The report has added that City will want £40 million as transfer fee for the 25-year-old England international, who has “got a special quality”, according to his manager Pep Guardiola, as quoted in The Guardian in November 2016. Stats Stones has been at City since 2016 when he joined from Premier League rivals Everton. Much was expected of the Englishman when he arrived at the Etihad Stadium, but the defender has...
