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Copa America: Ecuador ends Brazil’s winning run, qualify for quarterfinals
Brazil’s ten-game winning run came to an end after Ecuador earned a 1-1 draw in the final Copa America group game in Goiania. Coach Tite made ten changes from the midweek win over Colombia as Neymar, Casemiro, Thiago Silva and Richarlison were rested. The reigning champions had already booked their spot in the next round as group winners and Venezuela’s defeat to Peru, means Ecuador join Brazil in the final eight. And it was nearly the perfect start for Brazil as Renan Lodi broke clear down the left and looked to be bundled over inside the box within the opening minute. The referee and VAR disagreed. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo was then stretchered off on 17 minutes with a knee injury in a blow to Ecuador, with Angel Mena coming on. Then Ecuador skipper Enner Valencia came close to scoring t...
46y/o boss to snub Spurs, reportedly holding out for Man City & Anfield jobs
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter is not keen on becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s next manager, reports The Sun. With four years left on his contract, Spurs would have to part with £15 million in compensation to land the 46-year-old, but he will only leave the Seagulls for a top-four job. Potter is willing to wait and enhance his reputation, hoping that Liverpool or Manchester City will eventually come calling. Tottenham appear to be fully focused on Nuno Espirito Santo at the moment, but an agreement between both parties is far from being sealed. Sportslens View Spurs have spent two months trying to get a replacement for Jose Mourinho, but that task has proven extremely difficult. While they remain a big club, the north Londoners have lost their Champions League status, only qu...
Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion favourites to sign 24-year-old Premier League defender – report
Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion are the leading contenders to sign Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips this summer, Goal.com. The 24-year-old impressed for the Reds during the second half of last season after long-term injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. His future with the club remains uncertain as the trio are expected to return next season while Ibrahima Konate has been added to the defensive ranks. Burnley and Brighton are deemed favourites to sign him. The former are on the cusp of landing Nathan Collins, but they are still interested in Phillips. He was linked with a £4 million move to Swansea City last summer. The Reds could reportedly demand three times the figure amid his progress. Sportslens view: Phillips played a key role for the Reds during t...
Italian journo claims Spurs have had ‘positive first contacts’ with 46y/o
Tottenham Hotspur have had positive first contacts with Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter, according to Sport Italia journalist Gianluigi Longari. #Tottenham nella corsa per la panchina si valuta anche il profilo di Graham #Potter attualmente al #Brighton. Primi contatti positivi. Sempre valida la candidatura di Nuno Espirito Santo. @tvdellosport #THFC — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) June 22, 2021 The Italian also claims erstwhile Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo remains firmly in the race for the job. Sportslens View Spurs have found it extremely difficult to get a replacement for Jose Mourinho who left North London two months ago, with some of their targets rejecting them, while talks fell through with others. Chairman Daniel Levy could be ready to look withi...
Arsenal ‘working hard’ to secure double deals, bids made already – report
Arsenal are ‘working hard’ to secure deals for Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokong, according to The Standard. The Gunners are heavily interested in White following his impressive season with Brighton & Hove Albion. The north London club have already submitted a £40 million bid, but it was rejected by Brighton. They want a fee in the region of £50m for the England defender. Earlier this week, The Athletic claimed that the Gunners have made a formal offer for Lokonga. The Gunners are keen to bolster their midfield this summer and have earmarked the 21-year-old Anderlecht star as a potential option. Arsenal submitted an opening offer of €15 million (£12m), but the Belgian club want a guaranteed fee of €20m (£17m). Other Arsenal targets The Gunners are also looking ...
‘Talks ongoing’ – Chris Wheatley delivers latest Arsenal transfer update on 23 y/o target
Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have been tracking White for some time now and made a formal offer for the 23-year-old defender on Wednesday. If the reports are to be believed, Arsenal offered around £40 million for the England international. White is a talented young defender who excelled under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United during his loan spell in 2019/20. In his first season in the Premier League, he was very impressive for his parent club, making 36 appearances. Brighton are probably looking at a fee close to £50m, and Arsenal are in talks to reach an agreement. It has been claimed that the Gunners will return with an improved offer in the next few days. Arsenal will return with an impro...
Imama Amapakabo: Why Andre Onana should consider Arsenal move
Andre Onana leaving Ajax and joining Arsenal would be “a good move” for the Cameroon international, according to former Nigeria U23 coach Imama Amapakabo. The Gunners have held discussions with the 25-year-old’s representatives, albeit, they have yet to decide whether they will step up their chase of the goalkeeper. Arsenal was on the lookout for a keeper following the departure of Emiliano Martinez in September 2020 and the underwhelming form of summer recruit Alex Runarsson. Despite technical director Edu and Mikel Arteta being big admirers of Onana, financial issues prevented the North London outfit from making a firm offer, instead they opted to sign Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Amapakabo – who was a goalkeeper during his active career – and was part of the Nigeria...
Celtic aiming to beat Arsenal to signing of Premier League star with 58 international caps
Celtic are aiming to beat Arsenal in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer, Football Insider reports. The Australia international fell out of favour with the Seagulls during the first half of last season, where Robert Sanchez jumped ahead of him in the pecking order. He was subsequently loaned out to the Gunners in January. Ryan made only three appearances for the north London club as the back-up shot-stopper. They are keen on re-signing him permanently, but the Hoops are aiming to beat them by offering Ryan a long-term contract and the number one role. Ryan has just one year remaining on his Brighton contract, and he could be available for a fee between £3-5 million during the summer transfer window. Sportslens view: Ryan barely played for the Gu...
Brighton & Hove Albion in contract negotiations with two-time FA Cup winner – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are in negotiations with Danny Welbeck over a new contract, according to The Argus. The England international joined the Seagulls on a free transfer last summer after the termination of his contract with Watford. Welbeck was restricted to only 24 Premier League appearances due to a knee injury but still impressed with six goals and three assists. He ended the campaign on a high with four goals and two assists from the final 10 games. The club are now eager to extend his deal. Sportslens view: Welbeck was only handed a 12-month contract last summer, which was justifiable considering his injury troubles over the years. He suffered a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines for five weeks this year but proved his worth with a fine end to the season. It appears a n...
Report: Arsenal expected to submit bid for 23-year-old versatile ‘primary target’
Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign a centre-back this summer. According to reports from The Athletic, the Gunners are expected to submit a bid for Ben White over the coming weeks. Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City have watched the 23-year-old closely, while Liverpool scouted him extensively when he was on loan at Leeds United. White is currently with the England senior squad for Euro 2020. He had to cancel his summer plans after he was drafted in to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold. The report claims that the Gunners are looking to sign a new right-sided centre-half, and White has emerged as the club’s ‘primary target’. SL View White impressed heavily at Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier Lea...
Report: Celtic eye move for £35k-per-week Arsenal target, he is expected to leave the club
Celtic are reportedly considering a move for Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Bhoys are eyeing a move for the 29-year-old goalkeeper who is expected to leave the club. After a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, Celtic are looking to rebuild under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Signing a new goalkeeper is a priority for the Hoops and Postecoglou is keen to work with Ryan again following their time together with the Australia national side. At this moment, no formal discussion has taken place between both parties. His contract at Brighton is up next summer, and a move away from the club is likely. The 29-year-old wants to be a first-choice keeper at his next club, and therefore he is weighing up his options carefully before decid...
Leeds United make their transfer decision on £50m-rated Tottenham Hotspur target – report
Leeds United have no plans to re-sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White this summer, Football Insider reports. The centre-back played a key role in their promotion campaign in 2019/2020 on loan, but they failed to sign him permanently last summer. The club were prepared to pay as much as £25 million for White, but it was insufficient to test Brighton’s resolve. It is now reported that they have no desire to revisit their interest, with manager Marcelo Bielsa satisfied with his options. Sportslens view: White had an impressive debut Premier League campaign for Graham Potter’s side, missing out on just two games over the 2020/21 season. He was recently rewarded with his maiden senior appearance for England, and he is currently part of the squad for the European Championships...
