Fulham
Report: Everton join the race to sign 23 y/o defender after club accept bid from rival PL side
Report: Everton join the race to sign 23 y/o defender after club accept bid from rival PL side – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton have joined the race to sign Wigan Athletic defender, Antonee Robinson, according to reports from Sky Sports. Just a week ago, it seemed the 23-year-old defender was heading towards Sheffield United. Wigan had accepted a bid of around £2m for the defender, but a move to the Yorkshire club has been held up following the intervention of Fulham and Everton. The Toffees are keen to sign their former player as they look to bolster their left-back areas. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are looking to find a replacement for Leighton Baines who has retired from football. That leaves the Toffees with Lucas Digne as the only recognized left-back at the club....
Bielsa target may have just dropped a big hint that he is joining Leeds
Bielsa target may have just dropped a big hint that he is joining Leeds – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United have been linked with a host of players already but the Whites are yet to sign a player this summer. Last week, The Mail claimed Leeds were set to complete a deal for Cody Drameh. The Whites have agreed a deal with Fulham to sign the youngster for a fee in the region of £1 million. Leeds have promised him that he will be given regular game time which has tempted him to consider a switch to Elland Road. He has entered the final 12 months of his Fulham contract, and may have just dropped a big hint that he is about to sign for Leeds. Drameh has dropped a hint about his next move after he followed Leeds on Instagram. Following Leeds on Instagram can be seen as a sug...
Report: Moyes looking to beat Fulham & Spurs to signature of £30m man
Report: Moyes looking to beat Fulham & Spurs to signature of £30m man – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Sun, West Ham United have shown firm interest in versatile Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles, but they face stiff competition from Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Crystal Palace. The Gunners are looking to make around £30 million by selling the England youth international as manager Mikel Arteta looks to invest in new players this summer, but they could be willing to do business for £20 million. Hammers boss David Moyes wants to boost his options at full-back ahead of the new campaign, and Maitland-Niles could prove to be an upgrade on what he has at right-back and left-back. The Arsenal academy graduate is primarily a midfielder, but he has played at bot...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Telegraph, Fulham are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back Ryan Sessegnon back to Craven Cottage, but they will have to settle for a loan deal to have a chance of landing the 20-year-old. The England youth international joined Spurs for £25 million last summer but struggled with injuries and wasn’t trusted by boss Jose Mourinho. Barcelona are also keen on Sessegnon as his ability to also play in attack and his huge potential have caught their attention. However, the youngster wants to play regularly in order to have a chance of playing in next summer’s European Championship, and he would be open to a return to Fulham. The...
Gary Lineker’s instant reaction as Fulham seal instant promotion to the Premier League
Gary Lineker's instant reaction as Fulham seal instant promotion to the Premier League – originally posted on Sportslens.com Fulham are back in the English Premier League after winning the Championship play-offs final at the expense of Brentford. Joe Bryan was the hero of the night, scoring twice with his two shots on target in both halves of extra time to hand Scott Parker’s side a crucial 2-0 victory. Fulham were the better side from start to finish and at both ends of the pitch, but they couldn’t find a way to score with their best finisher on the bench. Aleksandar Mitrovic was thrown into action towards the end of normal time, but it was a defender that delivered the goods. BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is happy to have Fulham back in the EPL, react...
Report: Celtic keen on signing 28-yr-old Championship ace who is available on a bargain
Celtic are keen on signing the Championship keeper Marcus Bettinelli this summer. The Fulham ace broke into the England setup last year and he could be available on a bargain because of his contract situation. Bettinelli has just one year left on his deal. As per Daily Mail, the player could be signed for just £1m. The 28-year-old has been quite impressive for Fulham and he could be a superb addition to Neil Lennon’s side. The report claims that Celtic have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Fraser Forster and Bettnelli is now an alternate option for them. It will be interesting to see if they can lure the player to Parkhead this summer. The Fulham keeper is thought to be keen on a new challenge. Celtic need to bring in a quality number one and they cannot afford to take any risks...
Another Premier League player tests positive for novel coronavirus
A third first-team player from Brighton & Hove Albion tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, the Premier League club’s chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed. Two Brighton players had contracted the novel coronavirus in March and April and the latest positive result could cast doubts on the Premier League’s plans to resume the season that has been suspended due to the pandemic. Clubs are due to meet on Monday to further discuss “Project Restart” which envisages a return to play in June once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues. “It is a concern. Unfortunately we’ve had a third player test positive yesterday,” Barber told Sky Sports on Sunday. “So despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the ...
Will Premier League with no fans be worth the wait?
The Premier League is adamant that it can overcome huge logistical challenges to get players back on the pitch during the coronavirus crisis but has long since accepted there will be no fans in the stadiums. English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke became the latest senior figure to admit this week that social-distancing guidelines make it impossible for supporters to congregate in stadiums “any time soon”. The drive behind the Premier League’s “Project Restart” is the attempt to avoid having to pay back millions in TV revenue. Clubs could reportedly miss out on £762 million ($946 million) for failing to complete this season alone. According to UEFA’s latest European Club Footballing Landscape report, just 13 percent of the Premier League’s revenue comes from gate receipts. Englan...
