English Championship
‘If I could go back now’ – 29-goal £30m hitman admits NUFC regret amid LUFC links
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has admitted regret over not making most of his loan spells while at Newcastle United. The 25-year-old joined the Magpies in August 2015 from League Two’s Northampton Town, but made just two first-team appearances for them. Toney spent most of his Newcastle career on loan at Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Wigan Athletic and Scunthorpe United before he was sold to Peterborough United in the summer of 2018. He bagged 40 League One goals in 76 games over two seasons before joining Brentford last summer. Toney has since scored 29 Championship goals in 40 appearances for the London outfit as he Brentford chase promotion to the top flight. He has since attracted interest from Leeds United, West Ham United and Arsenal. The former Newcastle man is now valued at around £30 ...
Rangers reportedly want French defender with serious pace, once clocked at 36km/h
According to Foot Mercato (via GFFN), Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have registered an interest in Dijon centre-back Senou Coulibaly. However, Rangers face competition for the Frenchman, with Championship club Huddersfield Town also keeping tabs on the 26-year-old. Rangers are looking to bolster their squad when the summer transfer window opens to strengthen their title defence next season. Steven Gerrard’s side know that they cannot afford to rest on their laurels after knocking Celtic off their perch. Landing another quality defender will help strengthen their backline, and Coulibaly has been identified as a prospective target. The Dijon star still has two years left on his contract, and landing him might not come cheaply. Coulibaly is an all-action defender, and his serious pac...
West Ham join Arsenal and two other PL teams in race for goalkeeper
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng, as reported by the Sun (via West London Sport). Dieng came to QPR back in 2016, but it was not until this season before he made his breakthrough at the club. He has spent the best part of the last five years out on loan, appearing for Whitehawk, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Stevenage, Dundee and Doncaster Rovers. Dieng claims a cross in QPR’s win over Sheffield Wednesday However, following a difficult season for regular number one Joe Lumley, Dieng got his chance in the Rs’ starting XI and has been a revelation. His performances have earned him a call up to the Senegalese national team, and he is one of the leading candidates for QPR’s Player of the Season award. In January, reports claimed that ...
Lingard and Garner steal the headlines, but how are the rest of Man Utd’s loanees doing this season?
Manchester United’s link with their academy is synonymous and the list of talent which has come through the ranks onto the pitch at Old Trafford is endless. However, progression into the first team isn’t something which comes easy, and even those of the most fame now – including David Beckham – sometimes have to go out on loan to prove their worth. We’ve profiled some of the United players currently out on loan this season – both young and old – and assessed what their chances are of returning to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s line-up at Old Trafford anytime soon. Jesse Lingard We’re going to start off with the players currently loaned out to clubs within the United Kingdom and undoubtedly, Jesse Lingard has started to shine since his move to West Ham United. The 28-year-old is the only name on th...
Everton set their sights on signing 19-goal West Ham United target
Everton are lining up a possible move for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, Football Insider reports. Armstrong is having his best-ever season with the Rovers this term with 20 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions. Since the start of last season, he has 37 goals from 87 outings, and his progress appears to have caught Everton’s attention. It is reported that Toffees scouts kept a close watch on the 24-year-old during the Rovers’ 2-0 league defeat to Bournemouth on Monday where he missed a penalty. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been their undisputed first-choice striker this term with 19 goals, but the club have lacked a quality deputy. Joshua King was signed for a nominal fee from Bournemouth in January, he has failed to make a mark. He has not scored in eight sta...
Newcastle reportedly one of several clubs tracking forward scouted by PL big guns
Newcastle United are one of several clubs tracking the progress of Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old has impressed in the Championship this season, scoring two goals and assisting five. Semenyo has also scored a further three goals and assisted two across the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. According to a report from TEAMtalk, those performances piqued the interest of several teams across the Premier League and Championship. Their report claims that Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton, West Ham United, Sheffield United, Norwich City and Watford have been tracking the player this season. However, Crystal Palace are supposedly leading the race to sign Semenyo. Sporting director Dougie Freedman is a ‘huge fan’ of the Eng...
Everton starlet a wanted man as Championship clubs circle
Everton youngster Rhys Hughes is attracting attention from the Championship, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo. The Welsh starlet has impressed in Everton’s youth system, with the 19-year-old making 18 appearances for the under-23 side this season. Hughes has racked up two goals and five assists this season – a solid return for an attacking midfielder. As a result of his performances, clubs are already looking to sign him for next season. According to the report, Hughes is ‘attracting interest from the Championship following a breakout season at under-23 level.’ The club could choose to send him on loan in the summer to get some senior football under his belt. It is claimed they may wait until the next January transfer window before deciding to send the Welsh youngster out...
Norwich City eyeing up £7m-rated Wales international ahead of promotion charge
Norwich City are looking to sign Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks this summer, according to the Daily Mail. Vaulks has been playing in the second tier of English football for a few seasons. He first came to the Championship in 2016, joining Rotherham United from Scottish side Falkirk. He played three seasons for Rotherham, with one of them coming in League One. Vaulks acrobatically celebrates a goal Following the Millers’ relegation in 2019, Vaulks moved to Cardiff for approximately £2 million. During his time at the Welsh club, he has impressed, scoring eight goals and generally putting in several top-class performances. His form has attracted Norwich’s attention, who are reportedly ready to make a move for the Wales international in the summer. The 27-year-old is valued at around £7m,...
‘Really rate him’ – Some West Ham fans believe 24-yr-old would be a quality signing for them
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Blackburn Rovers attacker Adam Armstrong in recent weeks, and some of their fans believe that the 24-year-old would be a superb signing. Armstrong operates mainly as a central striker and could be the ideal long-term replacement for Sebastien Haller, who was sold in January. David Moyes did well to bring Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United, and the England international has done an outstanding job to date. However, the Hammers must look to sign a quality forward in the summer, and Armstrong could prove to be a wise investment. He has already proven himself in the Championship, scoring 20 goals and three assists in all competitions. West Ham signed Jarrod Bowen from Hull City after making a similar impact in the Championship, and...
Arsenal dodged a bullet – calamity keeper is an accident waiting to happen
No-one in football likes losing. However, the feeling of hurt is undoubtedly heightened when something negative happens during a game. That was certainly the case on Friday evening, as Brentford rode their luck to secure a 1-0 victory at Blackburn Rovers. In addition to being denied two clear penalties, the home side also suffered the blow of losing playmaker Bradley Dack to another serious injury. Dack has only recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but his comeback looks set to be short-lived. We all hate losing but tonight the football match becomes insignificant when you see one of your brothers hurt. My thoughts and love with you @BradDacks40 💙🙏🏽 — Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) March 12, 2021 A clash with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya resulted...
West Ham United must fend off Arsenal for 26-goal striker this summer
West Ham United head into the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League with plenty to play for. The Hammers have defied expectations this season to force themselves into contention for European qualification. Manager David Moyes has got West Ham supremely organised, despite his squad lacking a natural centre-forward. Step forward, Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker has bagged a bucket load of goals in the Championship this season, sparking interest from across the Premier League. SL View Toney’s form for Brentford during the current campaign has triggered talk of a big-money move to the Premier League this summer. The 24-year-old highlighted his ability as a difference-maker as the Bees secured a 1-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Friday evening. Winning promotion to the top-flight would ...
Midfielder set to join London club for free 9 months after West Ham exit
According to The Sun, Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez is set to join Watford today as the Championship outfit look to bolster their squad in a bid to boost their promotion chances. Sportslens View The 35-year-old has been a free agent since leaving West Ham United at the end of his contract in June 2020, and it appears that he is on his way back to London. Sanchez struggled to impress during the two seasons he spent with the Hammers, making 18 appearances in all competitions under Manuel Pellegrini and David Moyes. Watford are keen to add his experience to their ranks, and they will be hoping that he can help them return to the top-flight at the end of the campaign. Xisco Munoz’s side are currently third in the Championship table after 33 games, three points off the automatic promotion...
