English Premier League
Report claims £200k-a-wk Spurs man dreams of playing for PSG
According to The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele dreams of moving to Paris Saint-Germain at some stage in his career, but that isn’t expected to happen this summer despite reports linking him with an exit. Spurs have no intention of selling the France international after just a season at North London as there is a desire for the player to make good on their substantial investment. Tottenham signed Ndombele from Lyon last summer for a club-record £65 million on a £200,000 weekly wages, but he has struggled to impress due to a lack of form and fitness, playing a full game just thrice. Boss Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized the Frenchman, but he is hoping he turns out good when action resumes and has attempted to repair the relationship between them during the lockd...
Report: Negotiations between would-be NUFC owners & 48y/o manager at a very advanced stage
According to le10sport, Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino is very close to signing a deal to become new Newcastle United manager, with negotiations between him and the club’s would-be owners at a very advanced stage. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are edging close to securing a £300 million takeover of the St. James’ Park outfit, and boss Steve Bruce isn’t expected to be in charge next season. Former Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is also on their radar, but it appears that Pochettino is now huge favourites to succeed Bruce. The report claims that the ex-Spurs boss is almost guaranteed to become the next Magpies boss, with only a late change of heart between both parties the only obstacle than can stop it from happening. The 48-year-old spent more than five seasons at Spurs and one...
‘I’m against it’ – Villa CEO doesn’t want to give up ‘advantage’ in relegation race
Aston Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table with a game in hand, and Dean Smith’s side will fancy their survival chances with just two points separating them from safety. With 10 games still to play, Villa can definitely escape relegation, and CEO Christian Purslow is hoping football can resume when it’s safe and fair to do so. The Premier League has come up with a plan for clubs to play at neutral grounds as they look to resume the campaign, but the Villa chief isn’t a fan of the idea as he reckons his side will be giving up a huge advantage in the relegation race. “Neutral ground is just one component in a whole package of measures. Personally I’m against it. We’re a club that pride ourselves on our home form, I think two-thirds of our wins this season have come at home. W...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur have made decision on £23m player, his stance
According to Le10 Sport, Tottenham Hotspur will hand Serge Aurier a new contract. It has been reported that Tottenham will offer a new deal to the Ivory Coast international in the coming weeks. European teams, including AC Milan, are interested in the 27-year-old right-back, who could decide to extend his stay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to the report. Stats Aurier has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2017 when he joined from French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £23 million. The Ivory Coast international right-back has not always had the best of times at Spurs, but this season, the 27-year-old has started to do well on a consistent basis. According to WhoScored, Aurier has made 22 starts and two substitute appe...
£8k-a-week player ‘would love’ Rangers return
Sheffield United midfielder John Fleck has told Sky Sports that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck started his professional club football career at Rangers, and was on the books of the Gers from 2005 until 2012. During his time at Ibrox, the Gers won the Scottish League twice twice and the Scottish Cup once. The Scotland international joined Coventry City in 2012 and moved to the Blades in 2016. The 28-year-old has developed into an important player for United over the years, and is now playing in the Premier League. Fleck – who earns £8,000 per week as salary at the Blades, according to Spotrac.com – has said that he is open to returning to Rangers in the future. Fleck told Sky Sports: “I must say first of all I’m very happy at Sheffield United. As long as that c...
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want defender who worked with Thierry Henry
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that Tottenham are among a number of clubs who are monitoring Badiashile and have asked to be kept informed about the 19-year-old defender’s situation. Spurs are looking for at least one central defender this summer, with the France Under-19 international available for a knockdown price due to the economic uncertainty in the world of football caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Badiashile made 16 appearances in Ligue 1 for Monaco this season, and he also played two matches in the Coupe de la Ligue and the Coupe de France each. During the 2018-19 campaign, the teenager scored one...
Newcastle reportedly want £40m player Pep Guardiola once said has ‘a special quality’
According to 90min, Newcastle United are interested in signing John Stones from Premier League rivals Manchester City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle’s prospective new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, have identified the former Everton central defender as a transfer target this summer once they have bought the club from Mike Ashley. The report has added that City will want £40 million as transfer fee for the 25-year-old England international, who has “got a special quality”, according to his manager Pep Guardiola, as quoted in The Guardian in November 2016. Stats Stones has been at City since 2016 when he joined from Premier League rivals Everton. Much was expected of the Englishman when he arrived at the Etihad Stadium, but the defender has...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur turn down Manchester United prospect because of his height
According to All Nigeria Soccer, Tottenham Hotspur have decided not to sign Manchester United youngster Junior Nkwonta in the summer transfer window. United allowed Nkwonta to train with Premier League rivals Tottenham after informing him that they do not plan to offer him a scholarship for the 2020-21 campaign. The central defender trained with Spurs before football was suspended in England due to the coronavirus pandemic. All Nigeria Soccer has claimed that Tottenham have decided not to offer a contract to the Nigerian youngster because of his height. The report has added that the teenager is now planning to switch his position from a centre-back to a defensive-minded midfielder. Hopefully Nkwonta will find a club soon and will be able to develop as a footballer, whether as a central def...
Manchester City’s stance on Leroy Sane revealed amid Bayern Munich interest: report
Manchester City remain eager to extend the contract of Leroy Sane amid the ongoing transfer interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester Evening News reports. Sane has not featured for the Cityzens over the course of the current campaign after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the Community Shield triumph over Liverpool in August. He was fancied to make his comeback in the middle of March but that was not the case after the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Amidst this, the German has been tipped to make a return to the Bundesliga and SPORTBILD’s Christian Falk recently claimed that the player has already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal with Bayern. Furthermore, he revealed that the German heavyweights will begin negotiations with the Cityzens...
Report: £70m player could be interested in Newcastle United transfer… on one condition
According to Sky Sports, Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly could be interested in joining Newcastle United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle’s prospective new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, want to sign Koulibaly from Napoli this summer. The report has added that the Senegal international is likely to leave the Italian club at the end of the season and is valued at €80 million (£69.86 million). It has been further claimed if the proposed Newcastle takeover goes through, then the 28-year-old could be interested in a switch to St. James’ Park. Football in England and Italy is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it remains to be seen when the season will resume and when the summer transfer window will open. Stat...
Report: West Ham have asked about 26-yr-old midfielder who will cost €25m
West Ham are interested in signing the Inter Milan midfielder Roberto Gagliardini. As per Tuttosport (via Sportwitness), the Premier League outfit have asked about the player and he will cost around €25m this summer. Lazio are thought to be keen on the player as well. Both clubs are apparently willing to spend up to €13m. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers make a move for Gagliardini in the coming weeks. The 26-year-old defensive midfielder will add composure and defensive shield to Moyes’ midfield. Furthermore, he can chip in with goals and assists as well. However, it would be a strange investment for West Ham. They are well stocked in the defensive midfield position with Soucek and Rice. Unless Declan Rice is on his way out, it wouldn’t make sense to sign a defensive midfielde...
Guillem Balague claims 32y/o manager who schooled Mourinho is on Newcastle radar
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is expected to be replaced by the would-be owners at the end of the season, and the trio of Rafa Benitez, Mauricio Pochettino and Massimiliano Allegri have all been linked with the job. According to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann is also on the radar of the prospective new owners, but he doesn’t see the German leaving the Bundesliga title contenders anytime soon. “What I know for sure that Pochettino, Rafa Benitez and Allegri are the three names on the table for Newcastle. They want to convince one of them, or Nagelsmann. Of course, as ambitious as they are, they want one of those four actually. Nagelsmann as well,” Balague said on his YouTube channel. “I believe Rafa Benitez hasn’t got a call yet, I know that...
