English Premier League
Report suggests Steve Bruce got something wrong about Newcastle takeover
According to The Daily Star, Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce thought that the takeover would be completed by now. It has been reported that Bruce thought that by now, Newcastle would be under a new regime. However, according to the report, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has still not got the go-ahead from the Premier League. Staying patient Newcastle fans must be frustrated now, as the takeover process seems to be dragging on and on. However, takeovers do take time, and the St. James’ Park faithful should stay patient and optimistic that it will go through. Perhaps in the comings days and weeks, Newcastle fans will wake up to the news that the club is under new ownership. Returning to action The Premier League is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, but plan...
Tottenham Hotspur have a 50 percent chance of signing 28-year-old Belgian star: report
According to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sport Witness), Tottenham Hotspur are said to be leading the race to sign Thomas Meunier, who could be available on a free transfer during the summer. The Belgium international is currently contracted to Paris Saint-Germain but his future remains with the club remains uncertain with his deal due to expire on June 30. Meunier is said to have the preference to remain in the French capital but so far, the Ligue 1 holders are yet to make a proposal to prolong his stay until the end of the season or on a long-term basis. A number of top European clubs have been credited with an interest in his services but Gazzetta dello Sport have given Spurs a 50 percent chance of signing the right-back, which is higher than that of Borussia Dortmund (30%) and ...
Manchester United planning fresh move for 25-year-old Bundesliga star: report
Manchester United could make a fresh move to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season, a report from The Express claims. The Red Devils had proposed a loan deal for the Frenchman in January but Bayern turned down the approach as they were reluctant to lose any player at the midway stage of the season. Still, it appears that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are interested in the former Lyon graduate, though any move during the summer may depend on whether he can prove his fitness following the recent ankle surgery. Tolisso joined the German champions from Lyon in the summer of 2017 and he had an impressive debut season where he bagged 10 goals and seven assists for Bayern in all competitions. However, in the previous campaign, he su...
Report claims what Pochettino has made clear to the would be NUFC owners
If the widespread reports are to be believed, the Newcastle United takeover will go through despite the obstacles that are posed against them. Several Premier League clubs have voiced concerns to the Premier League regarding the takeover due to piracy concerns. However, according to the Mail on Sunday as also the Chronicle, there have been no red flags till date and the deal is expected to be approved soon. Several medial outlets have claimed that Mauricio Pochettino is the first-choice candidate of the prospective Newcastle owners if they decide to part company with Steve Bruce. It was reported earlier that Bruce will be given the job till the end of the campaign. After that, the new owners will bring in a top-class manager, and Pochettino is thought to be on top of their wish list....
Arsenal-linked player reportedly wants Tottenham Hotspur move
According to The Mirror, Ryan Fraser wants to join Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window despite interest from Arsenal. Fraser is out of contract at Bournemouth at the end of June and is set to become a free agent this summer. The Mirror has claimed of the 26-year-old winger’s links with Arsenal and Liverpool, with a recent report in TEAMtalk stating that the Gunners want to secure the services of the Scotland international winger. According to a report in The Mirror published today, Fraser wants to join Tottenham on a free transfer this summer. Stats Fraser has made 21 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth so far this season, scoring one goal and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored. The 26-year-old Scotland i...
Report: West Ham United want a Liverpool player who hasn’t played this season
Goal.com has claimed of interest in Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne from West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. Clyne is out of contract at Liverpool this summer, and the 29-year-old right-back is set to become a free agent. West Ham, Palace and Bournemouth had shown interest in the former Southampton star before football in England got suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Clyne has not played at all this season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the USA last summer. However, the right-back is ready to train with his Reds’ teammates in the build-up to the resumption of training, according to Goal.com. Good player Clyne has been at Liverpool since 2015, but things have not gone according to plan for the former Cryst...
Rangers have reportedly received boost in chase for soon-to-be free agent
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has reportedly received a boost in his chase for Liverpool defensive midfielder Pedro Chirivella. Earlier on Sunday, Goal.com reported of interest from Rangers manager Gerrard in signing Chirivella on a free transfer this summer. The 22-year-old is out of contract at the Reds this summer and will be available on a free agent. The report claimed that Liverpool want the Spaniard to stay and have offered him a five-year contract. A new report in The Liverpool Echo has claimed that Chirivella – who cost the Merseyside outfit £2 million in transfer fees when they signed him from Valencia in 2013 – will leave Liverpool this summer despite being offered a new contract. The report has claimed that youngster wants to play regular first-team football and will leav...
‘It’s all about that price tag’: Reliable journalist delivers verdict on 24 y/o Spurs target
The Daily Star has claimed today that Tottenham Hotspur ‘have received a green light in their bid’ to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster the midfield in the summer and has earmarked the Denmark midfielder as a potential option. Mourinho loves holding midfielders who will sit deep and allow others to move forward. And that is why he feels Hojbjerg is the ideal man to take up the same role at Spurs. The former Bayern Munich midfielder has refused to sign a new contract despite ongoing negotiations with Southampton. He will see his deal expire in 2021 and Southampton could be tempted to cash in on him. In a Q/A session, Football London’s Alasdair Gold ...
‘Could change post-takeover’: Chris Waugh sheds light on NUFC interest in £35m player
Newcastle United were interested in signing Boubakary Soumare during the last summer transfer window. The Magpies failed in their attempt to sign the £35 million rated midfielder, despite a bid being accepted for him. The player didn’t want to leave the club at that moment. However, it could all change in the next transfer window. The Chronicle reported earlier this week that Soumare is interested in joining the Tyneside club in the summer transfer window. Chris Waugh, the Athletic journalist, while discussing where Newcastle need to strengthen in the summer transfer window, has claimed that The Magpies were unlikely to move for him this summer, but ‘that could change post-takeover.’ He wrote: “As far as defensive-midfield options go, Newcastle had a £35 million offer a...
Report: Euro club sticking to their asking price on 22 y/o player wanted by Everton
It is an open secret that Everton are looking to sign a central defender in the summer transfer window. Carlo Ancelotti could be looking to offload either of Yerry Mina or Michael Keane, and a top-quality centre-back is needed to replace them. The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with the Guardian claiming last month that the 22-year-old is poised to become Everton’s first signing under Carlo Ancelotti. Andy Hunter claimed that Everton officials have continued to negotiate a deal for the 22-year-old Brazilian player despite the lockdown situation across the world during the coronavirus pandemic. He added that the Toffees are hopeful that he will move to Goodison Park later in the year. Gabriel’s fee would be in the region of £30m. Howe...
Reliable journalist claims what the would-be NUFC owners are planning to do with Darsley Park
Newcastle United could undergo a massive re-development if the takeover takes place. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 80% of Newcastle, Amanda Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi will have a 10% share in the club, and the Reuben brothers – Simon and David – will have a 10% stake as well. The potential owners have already agreed to purchase Newcastle United from Mike Ashley for a deal in the region of £300 million. It has been claimed that the fee has been paid already and that everyone is waiting for official confirmation from the Premier League. After a torrid 13-year spell under Mike Ashley, Newcastle United fans are desperate to see a change, even if there are strong cases of objection from outside. George Caulkin has reported in detail, for the Athletic, abou...
Micky Quinn reacts as new report emerges about proposed Newcastle United takeover
Micky Quinn has pondered on Twitter if the proposed Newcastle United takeover will ever go through. The former Newcastle centre-forward asked the question on Twitter while referring to a report from The Daily Mail today. According to the report, some Premier League clubs are not happy with the prospective owners of Newcastle, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Is this @NUFC takeover ever going to happen 🤷♂️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/utYflLCrhu — Mick Quinn (@mickquinn1089) May 17, 2020 Staying patient It must be quite frustrating for the Newcastle fans that the proposed takeover is taking so long. There have been problems, and it seems that the deal will not go through anytime soon. However, the St. James’ Park faithful should stay optimistic and sho...
