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Player makes Celtic announcement, Kieran Tierney responds
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has sent a message to Jonny Hayes on Instagram after the winger announced that he is leaving Celtic. The 32-year-old winger has announced on Instagram that he will not be at Celtic next season. The Republic of Ireland international is out of contract at the Hoops this summer, and the Glasgow giants have decided not to renew his deal. Tierney joined Celtic from Arsenal in the summer of 2019, and the Scotland international left-back has sent a message to Hayes on Instagram, and so has Bhoys midfielder Scott Brown. Tierney wrote: “What a guy mate. ❤️ memories nobody can ever take away.” Brown wrote: “Going to miss you my man. What a man and what a player. Hard going in the dressing room to replace x” Celtic spell Hayes joined Celtic from Scottish...
‘Newcastle are in the race’ – 18-goal star’s agent confirms transfer interest, Spurs keen as well
Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League recently. His agent has now confirmed that Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on the player. He also revealed a chat with Jose Mourinho. Apparently, Osimhen wants to play regularly and his agent has informed the Spurs boss that the Lille forward won’t be a backup for Harry Kane next season. It is highly unlikely that Kane will leave Spurs this summer and therefore it seems that Osimhen’s move to Spurs is a no-goer. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle come forward with an offer now. The 18-goal star’s agent said: “We told Mourinho that if he wants Victor, will Harry Kane be leaving? If Harry Kane still plays for Tottenham will Victor play? Because he will always be benched for him. “Kane is their number one striker and he is...
‘Wait and see what happens’ – Attacker drops hint regarding potential Newcastle move
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has hinted that he could be open to returning to St James’ Park this summer. Previously, he revealed his love for the love and explained that he would want to play for the Magpies in future. It will be interesting to see if he gets his wish in the coming months. Rondon said (via HITC): “There was a lot of talk about what happened at Newcastle with the purchase of the Saudi group. There are a lot of rumours about the interest, but you have to wait. My present at the moment is in China. I have worked very well with Rafa for a year and a half. But you have to wait and see what happens. I would not look badly on a return to the Premier League.” Rondon spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Newcastle and he managed to impress thoroughly. Not only did he scor...
Report: West Ham can sign versatile defensive target for €25m this summer
West Ham have been linked with a move for the Bologna right back Takehiro Tomiyasu. As per reports (via Sportwitness), Premier League outfit Southampton are keeping tabs on the versatile defender as well. Tomiyasu can play as a centre back if needed and he would be a good addition to David Moyes’s side. The Hammers need to bring in a quality right back this summer. They should be looking to bring in someone better than Fredericks if they want to return to the top half of the table. West Ham need to cut out their mediocre players from their starting lineup in order to improve as a team. They have Cresswell, Ogbonna and Diop at the back but the absence of a reliable right back has let them down this season. West Ham have been linked with Gonzalo Montiel in the recent weeks as well and it wil...
‘They will end up getting relegated’ – Popular pundit urges Newcastle to snub top managerial target
Popular pundit Paul Merson has claimed that Newcastle’s new owners would be making a mistake if they bring in Mauricio Pochettino to replace Steve Bruce. Merson claims that Newcastle need a pragmatic manager right now and Rafa Benitez would be a better option. He adds that Newcastle’s current squad are not well suited to Pochettino’s attacking football and they are much more effective when used in a defensive system. Steve Bruce has been quite defensive in his approach this season and Newcastle have done reasonably well. Similarly, Benitez is known for his pragmatic approach as well. It will be interesting to see who comes in this summer to replace Bruce. It is highly likely that the new owners will want their own candidate managing the side. Pochettino has been heavily linked with the job...
Report: Talks ongoing with new agents of Celtic star as Rodgers plots £18m summer move
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Leicester City are really interested in signing Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer this summer as boss Brendan Rodgers eyes a reunion with the Norwegian. The Foxes are ready to offer £18 million for the signature of the Hoops star, and are already in talks with his new agents. #Leicester are really interested in Kristoffer #Ajer. Foxes are ready to offer €20M to #Celtic for the norvegian central defender. Talks ongoing with his new agents (group #SEG). #transfers #LCFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 29, 2020 The 22-year-old is also wanted by Arsenal, but Leicester could pip them to the race as they will be offering Champions League football next season from the look of things. Ajer cost Celtic just £650,000 in February 2...
‘Your mob’: Celtic striker has just hit back at a Rangers fan on Twitter
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has hit back at a Rangers fan on Twitter by reminding him of the times he has scored against the Gers. Griffiths made the comment while hitting back at a jibe from a Rangers supporter about his personal problems. The Rangers supporter had initially responded to the Scotland international striker’s joke that he is the slowest player anyone has ever seen. The 29-year-old has had personal issues in recent times, but the former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker does have a very good record against Rangers. As outlined on Transfermarkt.com. Griffiths has scored four goals and provided three assists against Rangers so far in his career. Me 🙌🏻 https://t.co/RCGhptkqsF — LG9️⃣ (@Leighgriff09) May 29, 2020 Or running through on goal v your m...
‘Spoken like a champion’ – Some NUFC fans react to £40m striker’s comments
Newcastle United striker Joelinton has scored just three goals since arriving at St. James’ Park as a club-record signing from Hoffenheim last summer. The Magpies splashed £40 million on the Brazilian, and he opened his scoring in his third Premier League game – against Tottenham Hotspur in August. Joelinton hasn’t scored a league goal since then, with his other two goals coming in the FA Cup against Rochdale and Oxford United. He has assisted three other goals in his 34 appearances for Newcastle thus far, but much more is expected from him, and the 23-year-old has vowed not to be affected by his goal drought, promising to improve on his form going forward. “I think that for any striker, going a while without scoring is bad. It leaves us with great anxiety. But I think it’s the beginning o...
Report: Newcastle in ‘hot pursuit’ of highly rated winger, but face competition from PL giants
Newcastle are interested in signing the Uruguayan winger Facundo Pellestri this summer. As per Daily Mail, Premier League giants Manchester City are keen on the winger as well. Pellestri has done very well this season and his performances caught the attention of Real Madrid, Atletico and Napoli last year. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies make their move for the youngster in the coming months. Currently, City and Newcastle are in ‘hot pursuit’ of the 18-year-old according to Mail. The player has developed a lot under the management of former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan. Penarol might not want to lose a key asset like Pellestri just yet but they will be powerless to stop him if the Premier League outfits come forward with a big offer. Clubs are under a lot of financial...
10 goals & assists in 11 starts: Spurs will have to pay €29m for Mourinho target, Arsenal linked as well
Roma striker Patrik Schick is on loan at the German club RB Leipzig this season. The striker has done reasonably well in the Bundesliga and Leipzig have the option to make the move permanent. As per reports, they will have to pay around €29m but Leipzig aren’t keen. Roma will not have to find another suitor for Schick this summer. As per Il Tempo (via Sportwitness), Tottenham and Arsenal are interested in signing the player and Roma will look to demand around €29m for the player. The report adds that the Italian side are looking for an English club to snap up Schick in the coming months. It will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old ends up. He could prove to be a decent addition to Jose Mourinho’s side. Tottenham could use an alternative to Harry Kane and Schick fits the bill. Mouri...
Journalist claims Bayern Munich’s plan regarding reported Newcastle United target
Bild’s Head of Football, Christian Falk, has claimed on Twitter that reported Newcastle United target Lucas Hernandez will not leave Bayern Munch in the summer transfer window. German publication Bild recently claimed of interest in Hernandez from Premier League outfit Newcastle. The Magpies have reportedly been tipped to make a move for the 24-year-old defender once the takeover by Saudi Arabia’s PIF goes through. However, Bild’s Head of Football Falk has said that Bayern wants to keep hold of the France international. Falk made the comments while responding to a rumour that the German giants are considering offloading the former Atletico Madrid defender. Not true (True: @FCBayern wants to keep @LucasHernandez) https://t.co/fcjxNxl0CZ — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) May 29, 2020 Stats A...
‘Need to be done’ – Richard Masters’ latest comments on Newcastle United takeover
English Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has been asked about the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s plans to complete a £300 million takeover of Newcastle United again, and he has hinted that there shouldn’t be a time limit to how long the Directors’ and Owners’ test take. Mail Sport’s David Coverdale shared his latest comments on the Magpies takeover on Twitter: Richard Masters on #nufctakeover: ‘I don’t think we have any specific views about when these things need to be done by. What we need to ensure is that all the processes are followed properly and when the decision is made it’s the right one.” — David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) May 29, 2020 NEWCASTLE: “I don’t think timing is an issue here. I don’t think we have any specifi...
