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Newcastle Transfer News: Kieran Trippier to join today, Gabriel Barbosa latest
Newcastle United are expected to be busy during the January transfer window and they are already close to sealing a quality first-team signing. Kieran Trippier set to join today The magpies have been heavily linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid defender and it seems that the transfer is now nearing its conclusion. The England international is set to undergo his medical with Newcastle today and he will sign a two and a half year contract with them with the option of a further year as per Sky Sports. The magpies are set to pay around £12 million for his services and it will be interesting to see whether Trippier can make an immediate impact on his return to the Premier League. The former Tottenham Hotspur defender knows the league well and he should be able to settle in quickly. Newcas...
Football Betting Tips – Athletico Paranaense v Atletico Mineiro preview & prediction
Athletico Paranaense will have to pull off a comeback for the ages if they want to defeat Atletico Mineiro at the Copa do Brasil final. Watch and bet on Athletico Paranaense v Atletico Mineiro live stream at bet365>livestreaming>football from 00:30 GMT on Thursday December 16. To watch you must register an account and have a balance of £1 or more. Athletico Paranaense v Atletico Mineiro Match preview Atletico Mineiro head into the second leg of the final on the back of a 4-0 thumping. Parnaense won the competition in 2019 and were hoping to do it again. However, the margin of the defeat in the first leg seems to suggest that it is a little too late for them. Unless they score five goals past the Campeonato Brasileiro winners Alberto Valentim’s side will go back home empty...
Leeds United Eyeing Up Jean-Philippe Mateta
Leeds United are considering a move for French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to a report by Football Insider. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have made a reasonably strong start to the 2020/21 season, currently sitting 12 points clear of the relegation zone. The Yorkshire side have found the net on 30 occasions – only Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Leicester City have scored more so far this season. English forward Patrick Bamford has been particularly impressive. The former Derby County loanee has scored ten goals in 17 outings, despite previously netting just one in 27 Premier League appearances. Bamford is having an exceptional season in the Premier League However, the back up options for Bamford are sparse. Summer signing Rodrigo can play up front, but has mainly been utili...
FIFPro Announce 2020 World XI Nominees
The shortlist for the 2020 FIFPro World XI has been announced. Every professional footballer around the world was invited to vote for the best player in each position. The ones with the most votes made it into the 55-man shortlist. The goalkeeper with the most votes, as well as the top three defenders, midfielders, and forwards, will be inducted into the FIFPro World XI. The remaining spot will go to the outfield player with the most votes. Bayern Munich are the most represented team in the shortlist, boasting 11 players. Title winners Real Madrid and Liverpool come in joint-second with eight players each. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August Despite going trophyless last year, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur both make it into the top five, with six and five candidates...
Report: ‘Everyone will know’ that Arsenal DOF wants to sign double-winner
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Flamengo midfielder Gerson. According to the player’s father, Marcos Santos, the Gunners are desperate to sign the midfielder this summer. Santos told Canal do Nicola that Arsenal’s Director of Football, Raul Sanllehi, is the driving force behind the club’s bid to sign the 22-year-old. “Nobody knew about (the interest of) Arsenal, but now that I’m telling you, everyone will know,” said Santos. He went on to confirm Sanllehi’s involvement, adding that he tried to sign Gerson during his time at Barcelona. Gerson played a key role as Flamengo won the league title in Brazil and the Copa Libertadores during 2019. He has previously been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but Arsenal appear to have stolen a march on their North London rivals. Arsenal desperate...
