English Premier League
‘This means the takeover is done’ – Some NUFC fans react to report from L’Equipe
According to L’Equipe, Lille’s Sporting Director Luis Campos has turned down an astronomical offer from Newcastle United, but did inform them that he might be able to make recommendations to them via his Scoutly company, provided Lille President Gerard Lopez permits. Breaking | Luis Campos has turned down an astronomical offer from Newcastle United to become their Sporting Director, according to L’Équipe. He did inform NUFC that he might be able to make recommendations to them via his Scoutly company, if Lille President Lopez allows him to. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 19, 2020 Would-be Magpies owners are keen to make the Portuguese the club’s director of football post-takeover, but he has no intention of leaving Lille despite formally asking to leave on Monday, and he is rather ...
Report claims Portuguese is set to become Tottenham’s director of football
According to French TV station Canal Plus (via GFFN), Luis Campos is set to become Tottenham Hotspur’s director of football following his departure from Lille. Canal + claiming tonight that they expect Luis Campos to join Tottenham Hotspur. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) May 19, 2020 The 55-year-old left the Ligue 1 outfit on Monday after three years in the role, and a reunion with Spurs’ assistant coach Joao Sacramento and goalkeeper coach Nuno Santos could be on the cards. The duo linked up with boss Jose Mourinho at the North London club last November and could now be joined by Campos. The Portuguese was linked with a move to Tottenham at the time, with President Gerard Lopez ruling it out. However, it appears that will be happening afterall, with Daniel Levy said to be a fan of the...
Report: Ancelotti wants to sign in-demand 23 y/o midfielder for Everton
According to reports from Calciomercato, Everton are showing keen interest in signing Fiorentina midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has impressed for the Viola this season. The Italy international has scored three goals and provided two assists this season. He is a versatile midfielder who can play as a number 10 or in the flanks. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is a big admirer of the player and wants to bring the player to Goodison Park. The report claims that Serie A rival clubs Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested in signing him, and thus Everton could face strong competition from them. Marcel Brands will be influential once again in transfer dealings in the summer, but whether Everton can lure Castrovilli away from the clu...
Report: NUFC in talks to land £36m winger as they look to beat Ancelotti to signing
According to Arena Napoli, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Napoli forward Hirving Lozano to Saint James’ Park this summer and have already started talks with the Serie A club. The Magpies aren’t the only English Premier League club interested in landing the Mexico international, though, with Everton and West Ham United also keen. Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti signed Lozano from PSV Eindhoven last summer after he bagged 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Eredivisie side, and is eyeing a reunion at Goodison Park. The Mexican has scored just thrice in 23 appearances for the Italian team, but that hasn’t stopped would-be Newcastle owners and Everton from registering an interest in him. Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that 24-year-old won’t be sold for cheap, and suit...
Shay Given’s brilliant transfer plan that would see Newcastle rival Man. City
Newcastle United fans are dreaming of how life will be at Saint James’ Park under the prospective new owners, and many of them are hoping the club can become the next Manchester City. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are expected to complete a £300 million takeover before the end of the month, and a massive squad overhaul has been tipped to take place afterwards. However, Financial Fair Play will prevent would-be Newcastle owners from spending with reckless abandon in the coming transfer windows, with Sky Sports claiming that immediate mega squad investments aren’t on the cards despite reports regularly linking the club with big names. Former Toons goalkeeper Shay Given has a brilliant transfer plan that could turn the club into a Man. City in the long-run, though, detailing how Newca...
‘Go and join them’ – Noel Whelan urges playmaker to join Rangers this summer
Noel Whelan has urged the Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella to join Rangers this summer. The Spaniard has been a part of the club’s youth team for a while now and he has been given some first team chances this season. Chirivella has managed to impress in the cup games and he has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer. The midfielder is out of contract in June and it will be interesting to see if he signs an extension with Liverpool. Whelan said to Football Insider: “You could be in a worse position. He could try and kick start his career at Rangers and if he does well he can come back to the Premier League as a ready-made player in a few years’ time. It is tough because it is difficult to turn down a five-year deal at a club like Liverpool but I am not sure if he is goin...
Tottenham star admits his Liverpool counterpart is the best in Europe
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose has claimed that his Liverpool counterpart Andy Robertson is the best in the position in Europe. The England international is currently on loan till the end of the season at Newcastle United after falling out of favour with Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. In his heydays, Rose was the best left-back in the Premier League, making the PFA Team of the Year at the end of both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons as Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs challenged for the title. The Tottenham star has most likely played his last game for the North London club as he is expected to leave permanently this summer with just a year left on his deal, but he is hoping to return to the top of his game someday, and has revealed that he aims to catch his Liverpool counterpart. “Andy Rober...
Tottenham star reveals he watched Celtic UCL games because of 22y/o
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose has revealed that he used to watch Celtic’s Champions League games following Brendan Rodgers’ glowing appraisal of Kieran Tierney. The Leicester City boss was the Hoops’ manager prior to joining the Foxes, and he once dubbed the Scotland international as one of the best left-backs on the continent. Rodgers’ remarks caught the attention of Rose, and the England international was keen to see Tierney in action on TV. Celtic were regular in the Champions League group stages at the time, holding Manchester City to a 3-3 draw at Parkhead in September 2016. “I tried to watch the Celtic games in the Champions League when they were on the television,” Rose said on The Lockdown Tactics podcast. “Brendan Rodgers said at that time that Kieran was one of the best ...
Journalist claims Newcastle are in ‘pole position’ to sign £62m Liverpool target
For the past few years, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with a move to the Premier League. The 28-year-old centre-back is arguably one of the best defenders in the world and has been setting high standards in Serie A for the past few years. Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Senegal star who would cost in the region of £62m. Jurgen Klopp could be looking to sign a defender this summer especially with Dejan Lovren’s future in doubt. In theory, Koulibaly and Virgil van Dijk would form a great partnership at the back. However, according to journalist Paolo Esposito, Newcastle United are in ‘pole position’ to sign the Napoli defender. He claims that the Magpies have offered a better financial package to the centre-back than...
‘Shuffle a few more papers’: Alan Nixon sheds light on NUFC takeover process
As we move into another week, Newcastle United fans are gradually getting impatient over the takeover saga. The journalists are trying their best to provide the latest information to the fans. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the Newcastle potential owners. The potential new owners paid a part of the payment and have signed a contract as well. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – are simply awaiting the official confirmation from the Premier League. However, it could take some time, according to Alan Nixon. The popular journ...
Newcastle takeover ‘close’ as EPL fail to block £300 million Saudi deal
Newcastle’s takeover is on the brink of being completed as the Premier League failed to find any reason to block the prospective takeover. According to a report in Football Insider, which claims the league has now fully investigated allegations linking the Saudi government to illegal streaming services. Amanda Staveley’s consortium – backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund – is close to taking control of the club from Mike Ashley. The deal has been in the pipeline for some time now, with Magpies fans desperate for a conclusion ahead of the summer transfer window. Newcastle are set to spend big in the summer transfer window, and have already been linked with a host of big-name players. And the Premier League has apparently found no reason to block the takeover after the investigat...
Leicester looking to beat PL giants to the signing of forward dubbed as the next Wayne Rooney
Leicester are looking to sign the Wigan striker Joe Gelhardt this summer. As per reports (via Leicester Mercury), Liverpool are keen on the player as well and the Foxes plan to beat the Reds to the striker. Gelhardt is highly rated around England and Everton have been linked with him as well. He is regarded as the next Wayne Rooney. It will be interesting to see if Leicester can agree on a fee with Wigan for the player. The Latics shouldn’t be too hard to convince if the right offer is submitted. Leicester certainly have the financial means to tempt them. Also, they should be able to convince the player as well. The Foxes could be in the Champions League next season and they have a very exciting project. Furthermore, manager Brendan Rodgers has a good track record of developing young playe...
