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Report: Newcastle keeping tabs on Leeds target who is ‘keen to move on’
According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. The Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is looking to sign one or two players this month, and Tomori could be an option on loan for the Magpies. The defender’s situation Tomori made 22 appearances for Chelsea last season and it looked like he has got a big future at the London club. The 23-year-old, however, has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League. His situation hasn’t changed despite a knee injury to Andreas Christiansen. He is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard and the player is keen to move...
Graham Smyth reveals what he’s been told about Leeds interest in 23-year-old ace
Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed that Leeds United are not looking to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. Leeds have been linked with a move for Tomori this month, with BBC Sport even claiming that Elland Road could be the next destination for the 23-year-old defender. However, Smyth has now claimed that he has been told ‘no’ regarding Leeds’ interest in the highly-rated defender. I’m told no. I’ve seen a few tweets suggesting it was reported by the BBC but as far as I’m aware it was the BBC’s gossip round-up, so came from elsewhere… — Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) January 6, 2021 Tomori was linked with a loan move to Everton during the summer transfer window, but Frank Lampard blocked the deal. However, having man...
Report: Leeds ‘likely destination’ for £14k-per-week defender
Chelsea are likely to send Fikayo Tomori out on loan, and Leeds could be the ‘likely destination’ for him, according to reports from BBC Sport. Tomori – who is on £14k-per-week wages at Chelsea – made 22 appearances for the Blues last season. He has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League. The 22-year-old defender was heavily linked with a move to Everton this summer, but Chelsea prevented him from joining the Toffees on loan. Tomori has now dropped down the pecking order at the club following the arrival of Thiago Silva, and his situation is unlikely to improve even if Frank Lampard offloads fringe player like Antonio Rudiger. He is highly-rated by the club, an...
Pep Guardiola confident Kevin de Bruyne will commit future to Manchester City
Pep Guardiola expects Kevin De Bruyne to commit his long-term future to Manchester City despite reports the Belgium midfielder’s contract talks have stalled. De Bruyne’s current contract runs until 2023, but City have already offered him a new deal. That contract extension remains unsigned amid claims De Bruyne was “disappointed” City’s offer did not significantly improve his reported salary of £280,000 ($380,000) per week. De Bruyne, voted the PFA Player of the Year last season, is said to want a deal that reflects his status as one of the world’s best midfielders and vice-captain of the club. Despite those issues, City boss Guardiola remains confident De Bruyne’s future will be at the Etihad Stadium. “I am pretty sure he will stay but at the same time we have to respect the process,” Gua...
Report: EPL manager believes Hammers star will massively improve his team, wants move
According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice would massively improve his team, and the England international remains the Blues’ number one target. ✅ “Declan Rice is their number one target.” ⚒ “West Ham were surprised Chelsea didn’t make a bid in the summer.” ➡️ “Drinkwater, Tomori and Alonso are three big names they’d like to sell.”@Alex_Crook says #WHUFC‘s Declan Rice is #CFC‘s number one target. pic.twitter.com/eXCxwlR3xD — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 4, 2021 The 21-year-old is admired at Stamford Bridge after proving himself at the London Stadium and breaking into the national team following his release by Chelsea as a sch...
Klopp predicts tight race as Man Utd and Man City gear up
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is anticipating a close title race this season, claiming “it will go right to the wire.” Klopp guided his side to a resounding Premier League triumph last term, finishing 18 points clear of Manchester City in second place. The Reds have made a strong start to their title defence, currently sitting at the top of the table. Liverpool have continued their fine form from last season However, early signs suggest that it will not be so comfortable this time around. Bitter rivals Manchester United are behind Liverpool on goal difference alone, while Man City are four points off the top with a game in hand. Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton are also in contention as outsiders. Speaking ahead of his side’s trip to Southampton on Monday, as quoted by the Guar...
Tactical Analysis: How Manchester City Breezed Past Chelsea
The Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City was being built up as quite a big one. Prior to the match, the Blues only had one win in their last five Premier League games but were nearly back to full squad strength as Hakim Ziyech made a much-awaited return from injury. City, on the other hand, were unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches, but with the likes of Ederson, Kyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus, Ferran Torres, Aymeric Laporte and some others missing due to COVID or injury, their squad was looking fairly depleted, so much so that Pep Guardiola named only eight substitutes including three EDS (Elite Development Squad) players. The match, however, proved to be a simple stroll in the park for City. They breezed past Chelsea with unmatched effortlessness and a perfor...
Chelsea boss admits to facing ‘reality check’ after Manchester City drubbing
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard acknowledged that he was given a sharp jolt of reality as the Blues capitulated at home to Manchester City on Sunday. Lampard’s charges have been in torrid form since the start of December, following up a run of nine unbeaten Premier League games with four defeats in their last six outings. The latest, a 3-1 reverse at Stamford Bridge at the hands of City, was concerning not just for the result but also the subdued display offered by the hosts. Chelsea mustered just two shots on target to give debutant goalkeeper Zack Steffen a quiet afternoon between the posts, and only troubled the scorers late into injury time through Callum Hudson-Odoi when the game was already out of reach. And with the Blues having slipped down to eighth as a result of their recent woes,...
Frank Lampard under serious threat of being sacked as Chelsea boss
According to a damning on-the-whistle report from The Athletic, Frank Lampard’s job at Chelsea is under serious threat after the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. The loss to Pep Guardiola’s side marked Chelsea’s fourth in their last six Premier League games, the Blues have won just once over this period – against West Ham – who they are now level on points with. It’s not just the results though, the Blues have lost to sides that are firmly contenders for European competition like Wolves and Everton – whilst they were stunned by rivals Arsenal on Boxing Day. The Athletic report that the west London outfit have now begun to ‘explore alternative plans’ in regards to the team’s future, with the consideration that Lampard will be sacked if this run continues. Chelsea now sit eighth in the Premier...
Report: Newcastle set to be offered the chance to sign 23-yr-old Steve Bruce ‘likes’
Newcastle are set to be offered the chance to sign the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan this month. According to the Chronicle, the 23-year-old needs to play regular first-team football and the Blues are willing to send him out on a loan move. The defender is yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season and he has made just two League cup appearances for Frank Lampard’s side so far. The report further claims that Steve Bruce likes Fikayo Tomori as a player. Newcastle United are keen on signing the Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams as well. It will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually. Both players could prove to be quality additions to the Newcastle United defence in the short term and they are unlikely to cost a lot of money either. Newca...
Arsenal interested in signing Diego Costa on a free transfer
Arsenal are interested in signing Diego Costa on a free transfer, according to Spanish media outlet AS. The Atletico Madrid striker has six months remaining on his deal but has requested the club to terminate his contract with immediate effect so that he can take care of some family problems. He was absent from the Spanish club’s training session on Monday as he looks increasingly certain to leave the club in January. In January, Costa would be free to speak with clubs regarding a free transfer in the summer if Atletico refused to cancel his contract. The club are aware of this and are open to letting him leave the club next month as long as he does not join a direct rival. It would also allow them to get his wages off their books and look to sign a new striker. They were linke...
‘Just embarrassing’: Steve Nicol tears Aston Villa man to shreds for what he did v Chelsea
Former Liverpool defender turned popular pundit Steve Nicol has slammed Aston Villa star Jack Grealish for being a diver. The 25-year-old is a fantastic player to watch and he has been in terrific form this season. However, there is constant criticism against him that he dives a lot, although he draws more fouls from opposition defenders as well. Grealish was superb against Chelsea last night as Villa managed a 1-1 draw against the Blues. They remained unbeaten throughout the month of December and have jumped to fifth in the Premier League table. Nicol has suggested that Grealish is a ‘brilliant’ player but he is constantly looking for free-kicks by diving on the ground, and at times it looks embarrassing. “Jack Grealish throws himself on the ground 50 times a game. I was actually looking ...
