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‘My latest understanding’ – Telegraph journalist comments on NUFC takeover following WTO ruling
According to The Guardian, the World Trade Organization has ruled that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite TV service beoutQ, dealing a huge blow on Public Investment Fund’s chances of buying Newcastle United. BeoutQ offers illegal access to sporting events, including the English Premier League, and digital piracy remains highly prohibited. Consortiums looking to buy English top-flight clubs must not provide false, misleading or inaccurate information according to the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ test, and having denied owning BeoutQ, PIF risk missing out on buying Newcastle after the WTO proved that Saudi indeed owns the satellite TV. Nevertheless, The Telegraph’s Jason Burt believes that the £300 million takeover will go through eventually, with The Guardian...
Report: 24 year old on his way to England this summer, expected to sign for Wolves
Wolves have been linked with Joao Palhinha in the recent weeks. Now A Bola (via Sportwitness) are claiming that the player is on his way to England and Wolves seems like the destination. Apparently, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will pay €15m for the midfielder. Palhinha has done well for Braga during his loan spell at the club and his performances seem to have caught Wolves’ attention. They are keen on signing the Sporting midfielder and the deal to take him to Molineux is expected to be done this summer. It will be interesting to see how Palhinha performs in the Premier League, should the transfer go through. He is a talented young player and Nuno could improve him and take his game on to another level. The Wolves boss has worked wonders with the young players at his disposal so far. The li...
Report: West Ham plotting summer move for 24-yr-old long term target
West Ham have been linked with the Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez in the past and it seems that they are still interested in the player. As per reports (via Sportwitness), the Hammers are looking to sign the 24-year-old this summer. The likes of Inter Milan and Napoli are keen as well. David Moyes needs to add to his midfield and Nandez could prove to be a decent signing. He has done well for his country and he has the quality to play in the Premier League. Mark Noble is past his peak and the West Ham star will have to be phased out soon. Nandez could step in as his long term replacement. He could form a quality partnership with Declan Rice at the heart of West Ham’s midfield. Nandez is a hardworking player who will help out defensively and allow West Ham to play on the front foot. He...
Report: 28y/o Liverpool winger ‘would be interested’ in joining Newcastle post-takeover
According to Daily Mail’s Dominic King, Newcastle United are interested in signing Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri this summer, and the Switzerland international would be interested in a move should the club’s takeover goes through. Newcastle have sounded out Xherdhan Shaqiri’s representatives about a move this summer. Liverpool will not stand in his way if the initial talks firm up. Shaqiri would be interested, providing takeover goes through 🔴 — Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) May 26, 2020 The Magpies would-be owners have reached out to the representatives of the 28-year-old about a move, and Liverpool will not stand in his way if the initial talks firm up. Shaqiri has struggled for regular playing minutes at Anfield since joining the Reds from Stoke City in the summer of 2018, w...
Arsenal reportedly open talks for £11.5m winger Ryan Giggs said has ‘electrifying pace’
According to TodoFichajes, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid are interested in signing Rabbi Matondo from Schalke in the summer transfer window. The report has stated that Arsenal have already started conversations with the Wales international winger’s entourage. The Gunners are claimed to have asked about the youngster’s availability and have offered him “a tailor-made project”. Stats Matondo joined Schalke from Manchester City in January 2019 for a transfer fee reported by TodoFichajes to be worth €13 million (£11.58 million). The 19-year-old winger made one start and six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Schalke during the second half of last season, according to WhoScored. So far this season, the Welshman has made nine starts and five substitute appearances in the Bundesliga ...
Report: Jose Mourinho has requested £22m striker, Tottenham Hotspur ready to make an offer
According to TodoFichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Loren Moron from Real Betis in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has requested the signing of the 26-year-old. The report has claimed that although Spurs know that talks with AC Milan are well advanced regarding the transfer of the striker, the North London outfit are ready to make an offer to Betis. It has been further added that the Spanish club will demand €25 million (£22.27 million) for Moron. Stats According to WhoScored, Moron has made 16 starts and 10 substitute appearances in La Liga for Betis so far this season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the striker made 22 starts and 11 substitute appearances...
Report: When PL could make proposed Newcastle United takeover decision after fresh development
According to The Daily Mail, the Premier League are likely to make a decision on the proposed Newcastle United takeover next week and probably beyond. A report in The Sun last week claimed that the Premier League were going to give the go-ahead to the proposed takeover of Newcastle by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. It was claimed by the British tabloid that there was no problem in the owners’ and directors’ test, and that the official announcement was going to be made on or around June 1. However, The Daily Mail has claimed that the Premier League are now likely to delay their decision until next week and probably beyond after fresh development this evening. According to The Daily Mail this evening, the Premier League have been presented with a World Trade Organisation report stati...
Player Brendan Rodgers compared to UCL winner announces he’s leaving Celtic
Celtic youngster Calvin Miller has announced on Twitter that he is leaving the club. Miller, who can operate as a full-back or as a winger, has made the announcement on the social networking site in an emotional tweet this evening. The 22-year-old is over the moon to have lived his dream of playing for Celtic and is pleased to have enjoyed the success that he had with the Hoops. The Scottish youngster has added that he is looking forward to the next step in his career. Football Insider reported last week that Celtic did not plan on offering Miller a new contract, and that the youngster would leave the Glasgow giants when his current deal expires this summer. Miller, who has not played any competitive football since September after undergoing surgery, is available on a free transfer this su...
Representative comments on Odion Ighalo situation amid Newcastle United speculation
Odion Ighalo’s representative has dismissed speculation that Manchester United loanee and reported Newcastle United target has been offered a £400,000-a-week new contract by his parent club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, as quoted in Foot Mercato. Eye-watering salary The Times reported on Monday evening that Chinese Super League club Shanghai want Ighalo back from his loan spell at United next month. The 30-year-old striker joined the Red Devils on loan in the January transfer window, and that spell runs out at the end of this month. Although the Nigerian wants to stay at Old Trafford, his parent club Shanghai want him back, unless United are ready to pay £20 million to make the transfer permanent, according to the report. United do not plan to sign the former Watford striker on a permanent c...
Fresh development on player Rangers reportedly plan to sell for £9m
Genk have announced on their official website that Rangers have completed the signing of Ianis Hagi on a permanent contract. Hagi, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a forward, joined Genk on loan from Rangers in the January transfer window. The Belgian club have announced on their official website this evening that the Gers have decided to use their option to make the deal permanent. Rangers loan spell Hagi did well during his loan spell at Rangers, especially in the Europa League, as the Romania international showed his quality and tricks. According to WhoScored, the Romania international scored two goals and provided one assist in the Europa League, and scored one goal in seven matches in the Scottish Premiership for Steven Gerrard’s side. Could Ianis Hagi be sold now? The Su...
Report: Liverpool want to sign PSG defender this summer, Mourinho also interested
According to le10sport, Liverpool are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his backline. The Belgian is set to become a free agent next month after the Ligue 1 giants decided against handing him a new deal. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in landing Meunier, and the full-back could have more suitors emerge for his signature this summer when he becomes available on a free. Liverpool need a quality cover and competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the 28-year-old could fancy his chances of forcing his way into Klopp’s first-team. With the Reds offering Champions League football next term, the Belgian international could prefer a move to Anfield ahead of North London, with Jose Mourinho’s side’s chan...
Rangers correspondent claims mistake in Ianis Hagi transfer announcement this evening
Some Rangers fans must have been over the moon this evening when they heard that the Ibrox club have completed the signing of Ianis Hagi from Genk. Hagi, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a forward, joined Rangers on loan from Genk in the January transfer window. The Belgian club announced on their official website this evening that Rangers have exercised their option to sign the Romania international on a permanent contract. That announcement was widely covered on the internet by publications such as The Daily Record, The London Evening Standard and The Scotsman. Sportslens covered the breaking news, too, but Genk have since taken it down. The Athletic’s Rangers correspondent, Jordan Campbell, has said on Twitter that the Belgian club “mistakingly published” the story. Howe...
