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Former Tottenham ace thinks 27-yr-old would ‘be a great signing’ for Mourinho’s side
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent thinks Alassane Plea would be a good signing for Jose Mourinho’s side. Plea has done well in Bundesliga so far and he has the quality to be a handy option for the Londoners. He has been linked with Arsenal in the recent weeks as well. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham make a move for the versatile attacker in the coming months. Bent said to Football Insider: “The intensity of is definitely similar to how it is in the Premier League compared to in the Bundesliga, it’s a brilliant league, it reminds me of the Premier League, I love it. “He’d be a great signing, someone who knows the intensity it takes to make in one of those top leagues but again, if you’re a centre-forward and you’re going to Spurs, you’ve got to be prepared to play backup ...
Report: West Ham hoping to beat PSG to signature of right-back Mourinho wants
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, West Ham United are interested in Atalanta right-back Timothy Castagne ahead of the summer transfer window, and the Belgian could leave the Serie A at the end of the season. Timothy #Castagne could leave #Atalanta in the next months: he dreams the #PremierLeague. #Leicester, #Tottenham and #WestHam are looking him. #transfers #LCFC #THFC #WHUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 28, 2020 He dreams of playing in the English Premier League and he isn’t short of suitors, with Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho and Leicester City also keen. As reported by le10sport, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in signing the 24-year-old as they look to replace Thomas Meunier, and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers have...
‘I am still hungry’: Reported Wolves and West Ham target drops hint on his future
Reported Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United target Sami Khedira has said that he does not plan to leave Juventus in the summer transfer window, as quoted on Goal.com. According to Calciomercato, Premier League club Wolves and West Ham are interested in signing the former Real Madrid midfielder this summer. However, the 33-year-old has said that he is happy at the Italian giants and does not plan on leaving. Goal.com quotes Khedira as saying: “My contract with Juventus expires in 2021. I feel very good in Italy and in the team. “I have found a very strong team and I am still hungry to win many titles. Now I have more confidence in my body and therefore I see no reason to change team. I am very happy at Juventus and in Turin.” Stats Khedira has been on the books of Juventus since th...
‘Everton that’, ‘Our new James McCarthy’ – Some Toffees fans react to 24-yr-old’s injury blow
'Everton that', 'Our new James McCarthy' – Some Toffees fans react to 24-yr-old's injury blow – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a major injury blow. According to Sky Sports, he has picked up an Achilles injury and he will be ruled out of action for the next six months. The former Mainz midfielder has had rotten luck since his move to Goodison Park. He has missed most of this season with a thing injury he picked up in August. Now he is set to miss the remaining games as well. The Premier League is all set to resume next month from the 17th. Gbamin will be devastated with the latest injury blow. Apparently, it was a non-contact injury. It will be interesting to see if Gbamin can recover in time for ...
Report: West Ham keeping tabs on 23-yr-old for a while, will have to pay around €12m
West Ham have been linked with the Argentine defender Gonzalo Montiel in the recent weeks. As per Marca, the Hammers have been following the player for several months and his club are now considering a sale. Apparently, River Plate are suffering financially because of the Coronavirus pandemic and they will have to sell some players in order to cope. Montiel is one of their main assets and the defender is being monitored by several clubs such as Roma, Torino, Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can secure his services this summer. The player is thought to be valued at €12m. If that is the case, the Hammers should be able to pay up without any problems. David Moyes needs to improve his defence and Montiel is highly talented. The 23-year-old is a full ba...
Pundit urges 24-yr-old PL attacker to join Celtic and ‘show everyone what a top player he is’
Former Premier League star and pundit Kevin Phillips has urged Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe to join Celtic. The highly rated winger has had a frustrating spell with the Cherries and he needs a fresh start. He was a tremendous talent during his time at Liverpool but his development has stalled. It will be interesting to see how Ibe performs in Scotland, if he moves to Celtic. Phillips said to Football Insider: “Jordon has frustrated people. He has a load of talent but it has not quite worked out. He might go to Celtic, play week in, week out and winning football matches. “It is amazing when you play for a side that is winning games you do not get as many injuries or pick up as many strains because you want to play every week. “That could be a great move for him. Go and resurrect his career and ...
Report: €25m-rated defender on Everton’s radar, good terms between clubs could help seal transfer
Everton have been linked with Jean-Clair Todibo for a while now. The young Barcelona defender is on loan at Schalke right now and he has shown a lot of potential this season. His performances have attracted Everton’s interest and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can secure his services soon. As per Mundo Deportivo (via Sportwitness), the player is on Everton’s agenda this summer and he would cost around €25m. The Toffees can certainly afford to pay that if they are truly keen on the player. Barcelona are looking to raise some funds by selling some of their fringe players. Todibo is not a key member of the first team and he is likely to be sold if a good offer comes in. A move to Everton would be ideal for him as well. He will get to sort out his long term future and finally con...
‘Goodbye Richard Keys’ ‘Bein goes’ – Some NUFC fans react to Saudi’s planned move to ensure takeover
According to Mirror Sport, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to bid for the English Premier League TV rights in order to ensure their takeover of Newcastle United goes ahead. The World Trade Organization has ruled that they are behind beoutQ, a pirate satellite service that illegally broadcasts Premier League matches, and with that delaying their bid to buy the St. James’ Park outfit, they plan to own the rights to air EPL games and neutralise concerns over broadcast piracy. Saudi want to buy Newcastle through their Public Investment Fund consortium, with 80% of the club set to be theirs if the £300 million takeover goes through. However, the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ test continues to delay the Magpies’ takeover, with the beoutQ’s broadcast piracy being the only hu...
Report: Klopp has personally called £100m Everton & Newcastle target
According to le10sport, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has personally called Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly as he looks to convince the Senegalese to agree to an Anfield move this summer. The defender is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, while Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to be reunited with him at Goodison Park. Koulibaly is also a Newcastle United target, with the new owners willing to offer him €12million-a-year, but he is keen to move a club offering Champions League football, with the Reds clear favourites. The Senegal international is expected to leave Napoli this summer, and the Serie A giants have slapped £100 million on his head. However, the coronavirus pandemic could see them agree to a much lesser fee, and it will be interesting to see if Liv...
Report: Newcastle planning to beat North London duo to the signing of 26y/o winger
According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are ready to enter into the race to sign Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, hoping to beat North London duo Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to his signature. The 26-year-old has a month left on his current deal at the Vitality Stadium, and he is set to leave the club for free at the end of the season. Other suitors could emerge for the services of Fraser, but Newcastle are hoping to have an advantage after their £300 million takeover is completed. The Magpies will most likely become the richest club in the world if Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund finally own 80% of the club, and they are already in contact with agents in order to recruit players capable of making an instant impact in the English top-flight. The Bournemouth star has scored on...
Phil Hay shares what Leeds and QSI have told him concerning takeover
Qatar Sports Investments have been linked with an interest in buying Leeds United since last year, and the cordial relationship between QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has continued to fuel speculations that a deal could be on the cards. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t allowed negotiations to continue like they ought to, but they could resume with the English Championship expected to follow the Premier League in resuming its campaign next month. Leeds are top of the division and are huge favourites to seal top-flight promotion with nine games left, and the Elland Road club will definitely become more attractive to QSI if (more like when) that happens. A Leeds fan was keen to know how likely a sale is after promotion, and The Athletic’s Phil Hay shared the ...
Phil Hay claims ‘Leeds are looking at a Premier League keeper closely’ amid Hart links
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are looking at a Premier League goalkeeper closely, with Kiko Casilla almost certain to leave. The Spaniard received an eight-game ban in February for allegedly racially abusing Charlton Athletic forward Jonathan Leko last September, and Illan Meslier will remain in goal for the rest of the Championship season if it resumes. Burnley’s Joe Hart has been linked with Leeds, but Hay hasn’t had any reliable confirmation of the claims. Given the Whites’ style of play, head coach Marcelo Bielsa will definitely be looking at a ball-playing goalie, and the Manchester City hero isn’t particularly brilliant with his feet. Leeds and Casilla will discuss at the end of the season, but he will definitely leave should Meslier keeps imp...
