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Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries in talks with Norwich City over Todd Cantwell move
Bournemouth are interested in signing Todd Cantwell who is currently on the books of Norwich City, according to reports. According to reports from the Telegraph, the Cherries are in talks with Norwich over a loan move for the midfielder. Bet £10 Get £50 in Bet Credits with bet365 Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. However, they are not the only interested candidates in the 23-year-old as Olympiacos are also said to be keen on him. Cantwell’s current contract at Carrow Road is set to expire in the summer but the Yellows have the option to extend it by another year. T...
Steven Gerrard will not have split loyalties when Aston Villa clash Liverpool
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has said he will have no split loyalties when his side come up against his former club Liverpool next month. The 41-year-old took over at Villa Park last week following the dismissal of Dean Smith. The Birmingham based side parted ways with Smith after a run of five league defeats left them 16th in the table. They identified the former England star as their number one target to take over and managed to secure his services after paying £2.5 million in compensation to Rangers. Now in his first in-depth interview after the appointment, Gerrard insisted that his focus is on achieving success even at the expense of his former team. He told VillaTV on being enquired on the buildup to his Anfield return: “I don’t think me or anyone ...
Norwich City set to appoint Dean Smith as new manager
Norwich City are set to name Dean Smith as their new manager, according to the Guardian. It is said that the 50-year-old has reached an agreement with the Canaries to take over at Carrow Road. The Premier League outfit sacked Daniel Farke this month after he led the Yellows to a terrible 2021-22 season start. The Norfolk based side are currently at the bottom of the league table, securing only five points from 11 matches. Smith, who is set to pen a two and a half year deal, now has a huge task to help Norwich survive in the English top-flight. The 50-year-old lost his job at Aston Villa earlier this month after he failed to deliver results at the Lions. The Birmingham based side lost five consecutive league matches under the English boss to drop do...
Frank Lampard favourite to become next manager at Norwich City
Norwich City are getting closer to appointing Frank Lampard as their next manager. According to the Guardian, the 43-year-old is a top candidate for the job at Carrow Road and was interviewed on Thursday. The former England international has been without a job since he was sacked by Chelsea last January. The English boss began his coaching career at Derby County in 2018. He led the Championship side to the play-offs final in 2019 but ultimately missed out on promotion after their defeat to Aston Villa. Lampard was named as the manager of Chelsea in the summer of 2019. He did well in his first season at Stamford Bridge and secured a fourth spot in the Premier League for the Blues. However, he failed to deliver results the following season despite the club’s hea...
Steven Gerrard is Aston Villa’s first choice to become new manager
Aston Villa are currently without a manager after they sacked Dean Smith from his position last week. Smith was dismissed last Sunday after the Lions’ 1-0 defeat against Southampton. That was their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat under the English boss, which left them just two points above the relegation zone. The Birmingham based side lost Jack Grealish to Manchester City in the summer but they also managed to bring in Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings. They made a good start to the 2021-22 season, claiming victories over Everton and Manchester United. But following their win at Old Trafford, their form dropped off dramatically as the Lions lost all their subsequent five matches in the top-flight. Smith was relieved of his duties at Villa...
Aston Villa set to hold talks with John Terry to replace Dean Smith
Aston Villa are set to hold talks with John Terry about becoming their new manager after they sacked Dean Smith last week, according to reports. The former Chelsea star worked under Smith as an assistant head coach until July 2021 when he departed Villa Park. However, as per Football Insider, the 40-year-old could return to the Lions as they are set to hold discussions with him over the coming days. Terry is said to have strong links with the club’s chief executive Christian Purslow who has been associated with Villa since August 2018. The Birmingham based club have also been linked with other candidates, including Steven Gerrard and Roberto Martinez. Martinez is currently serving as the manager of Belgium, having joined them in August 2016. The Spanish ...
Next Aston Villa manager: Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard linked
Aston Villa have recently sacked Dean Smith after a series of poor performances in the Premier League and the Premier League club are now looking to bring in a replacement soon. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard are on the shortlist to replace Smith. – Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard on #avfc shortlist of poss candidates to replace Dean Smith– Villa expected to speak to at least 5 or 6 managers (or their reps) as they narrow down their search– Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand an outside chance, but one Villa will speak to — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) November 8, 2021 Smith helped Aston Villa to an 11th placed finish last season and the Premier League club strengthened their squad heavily during the ...
Norwich City want to interview Dean Smith to replace Farke
Aston Villa sacked Dean Smith on Sunday after he led the English side to a disappointing 2021-22 season start. However, the 50-year-old is now being linked with Norwich City who dismissed Daniel Farke as their manager last weekend despite a 2-1 victory at Brentford. According to a report from The Telegraph, the Canaries are considering the former Brentford manager for the important role at Carrow Road and want to interview him. It is said that Frank Lampard is also being considered to replace Farke at Norwich. The former star midfielder has been without a job since Chelsea sacked him in January. Despite heavy investments in the transfer window, Lampard failed to deliver results at Stamford Bridge last season, and so he was ultimately dismissed.&nbs...
Aston Villa make informal contact with Paulo Fonseca to replace Smith
Dean Smith is currently under huge pressure at Aston Villa as the club is struggling in the Premier League. The Lions have lost their last four league matches and are currently in the 15th spot with just three points above the relegation zone. The English boss is said to be on borrowed time at Villa Park as they are exploring new candidates to replace him. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the Birmingham based side have made informal contact with Paulo Fonseca who was previously the manager at Roma. Smith’s side have lost six matches so far this campaign, with their last weekend’s 4-1 defeat coming against West Ham at Villa Park. They now will visit Southampton on Friday before the start of the international break. Fonsec...
Aston Villa want £18m for Roma target El Ghazi
Roma are reportedly interested to sign Anwar El Ghazi who is currently on the books of Aston Villa. The Serie A side held talks with the Lions in the summer over a deal for the 26-year-old. However, the two clubs couldn’t reach an agreement. Jose Mourinho’s side are still said to be keen on the talented winger and will be eyeing a move in the January transfer window. As per a report from Football Insider, Villa are willing to let the Dutch footballer leave if they receive an offer of £18 million. Anwar El Ghazi joined the English club from Lille in the summer of 2018, initially on a loan deal that was later made permanent. Since his arrival at Villa Park, he has clocked up 112 appearances across all competitions, scoring 26 goals and creating 15 as...
Opinion: Everton made a big blunder allowing Aston Villa to secure brilliant £25m transfer
Everton may well regret missing out to Aston Villa on signing Danny Ings. The 29-year-old joined Aston Villa from Southampton in August for around £25 million (BBC). Before the striker moved to Villa Park, however, Everton boss Rafa Benitez wanted to bring him to Goodison Park according to The Sunday Mirror (May 16th, page 73). The Toffees have made a fine start to their 2021/22 Premier League campaign but they are over reliant on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Everton may well regret missing out on Danny Ings to Aston Villa – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12314321 JohnxPatrickxFletcher Should the 24-year-old suffer a serious injury, Everton have nobody in reserve as far as out and out strikers are concerned. Everton will regret missing out to Aston Villa on Danny Ings Villans boss Dean Smith wi...
Report: £17m Aston Villa ace is already being linked with a move to European giants
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is a transfer target for Atletico Madrid this summer according to a report from La Razon. The South American joined Villa from Arsenal for £17 million in the summer of 2020 (BBC). And what a signing he has proven to be for the Villans. Martinez is arguably the first name on Dean Smith’s team-sheet. Since moving to Villa Park, the Argentina international has kept 16 clean sheets in 41 games. Martinez is an alleged transfer target for Atletico Madrid And the former Arsenal. ace has clearly made an impression outside of Aston Villa. Martinez a target for Atletico Madrid The 29-year-old is on the La Liga club’s radar according to La Razon. Diego Simeone is eyeing a move to sign the Aston Villa stopper as a potential replacement for Jan Oblak. Atlet...
