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‘Da Boss’ – Raheem Sterling sends message to Spurs star on Instagram
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has sent a two-word message to Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier after he uploaded a picture from training on Instagram. Premier League players are back to training ahead of Project Restart, and the Spurs man looks fit as ever, prompting the Man. City star and his Tottenham teammate Jan Vertonghen to react thus: Dier has a lot of prove should action indeed resume in the coming weeks, and the England international will hope to further convince boss Jose Mourinho of his quality. The 26-year-old has featured in 25 games across all competitions, playing at both centre-back and defensive midfield. Dier prefers to play in the former, but has both Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld ahead of him in the pecking order. The duo are Mourinho’s first-cho...
9 goals and 11 assists this season: Leeds very keen on signing attacker this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing Cyle Larin this summer. The player has impressed during his loan spell at Zulte this season and he has 9 goals and 11 assists to his name so far. The Whites could use more attacking quality and Bielsa’s side are thought to be serious about signing the player as per reports (via Sportwitness) It will be interesting to see if Leeds can agree on a deal with Besiktas now. Apparently, the player could be signed for a fee of around €2.5m. Zulte have an option to sign him permanently for that price. If the Belgian outfit do not act soon, Leeds might get the chance to snap him up this summer. The reported valuation is quite reasonable as well and Leeds should be able to afford the player without any problems. Their finances are set for a boost if they can sec...
Jack Wilshere’s honest admission will be music to the ears of West Ham fans
West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere has opened up on his decision to leave Arsenal and link up with the Hammers in the summer of 2018. The 28-year-old joined West Ham as a free agent in July despite being offered a contract extension by the Gunners in March. Arsene Wenger’s successor Unai Emery made it clear from the very beginning that Wilshere wasn’t going to be a part of his first-team and starting XI, and the midfielder didn’t hesitate to leave. His West Ham career hasn’t gone as expected as he has struggled with injuries thus far, playing just 16 games across all competitions since joining them. Wilshere earns £100,000-a-week at the London Stadium outfit, and it remains to be seen if he will be handed another deal with just a year left on the current one. He is currently back tra...
Rice admits he would love to have a particular trait of Bayern Munich star
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that he would love to have the same pace as Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. The Canadian has been in impressive form for the Bundesliga giants since establishing himself as a regular player this term, and has caught the eyes of everyone. Bayern and Borussia Dortmund went head to head this evening with the title at stake, and Davies’ performance caught the eyes of a watching Rice, prompting the West Ham star to tweet thus: Wish I had Alphonso Davies pace🤣⚡️ — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) May 26, 2020 Love Kimmich, top top player👏👏 https://t.co/wZjKmXCnGa — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) May 26, 2020 A Declan Rice with the pace of an Alphonso Davies will definitely be very frightening, but pace isn’t...
Report: Everton keen on 24-yr-old who has 7 goals in 10 Bundesliga starts this season
Everton have been linked with a move for the Roma striker Patrik Schick. The striker is currently on loan at RB Leipzig and he has done reasonably well in the Bundesliga. It will be interesting to see if the German outfit decide to sign him permanently at the end of this season. As per reports (via Sportwitness), Leipzig have an option to make the move permanent for €29m. The 24-year-old has scored 7 league goals (10 starts) so far this season. He has picked up 3 assists in his 20 appearances as well. If Schick is back on the market this summer, Everton could make a move for him. Apparently, €25m will be enough to convince Roma to part with the player. Everton could use some attacking depth next season and Schick could prove to be a good signing. The striker has the talent to develop into ...
Player Steven Gerrard was reportedly recommended at Rangers will allegedly join Celtic
Celtic are reported to have won the race for Leeds United and Everton target Aaron Hickey, who was claimed to have been recommended to Rangers manager Steven Gerrard earlier this season. According to 90min, Hickey will join Celtic this summer, despite being on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Leeds United as well. The 17-year-old is on the books of Heart of Midlothian at the moment, but the Scottish teenager will reportedly return to the Hoops this summer, having been at the Glasgow giants as a youth player before he switched to Hearts. Rangers interest Interestingly, Rangers were linked with a move for the Hearts left-back in the January transfer window. Earlier this season, The Scottish Sun reported that Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson wanted to sign the Scotland Under-17...
Arsenal, Newcastle reportedly unwilling to pay £44m for player Robert Pires described as ‘great’
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal and Newcastle United are not willing to pay the transfer fee needed to sign Nabil Fekir from Real Betis in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Betis want as much as €50 million (£44.43 million) to sell the 26-year-old, who can operate an attacking midfielder or as a forward. However, according to the Spanish news outlet, neither Arsenal nor Newcastle are willing to pay that kind of money for the former Lyon star, described as “a great player” by his French compatriot and Arsenal legend Robert Pires in The Mirror in July 2018. The Mirror has claimed of interest in Fekir from Arsenal, while Foot Mercato has reported that Newcastle are looking at signing the France international this summer. Stats Fekir joined Spanish club Betis from Fre...
‘I spoke at length to him’ – Caulkin shares what Benitez thinks of NUFC return
Newcastle United have been linked with bringing back former manager Rafa Benitez to St. James’ Park after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover goes through. PCP Capital Partners owner and finance broker Amanda Staveley is currently fronting the bid and is said to be a fan of the Spaniard. The return of Rafa? ⚫⚪ “It’s almost inevitable…” 👀 For all of @SkySports_Keith‘s answers from today’s #NUFC Q&A, head here: https://t.co/tygm3hkpADhttps://t.co/sRawrSMKGH pic.twitter.com/X9GJTIlrGW — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 16, 2020 Sky Sports claimed she would look to convince Benitez to return, but it appears that would be very complicated after The Athletic’s George Caulkin spoke with the Dalian Professional...
Report: Tottenham have made an offer for 18-goal Liverpool target
Tottenham have been linked with the Lille attacker Victor Osimhen for a while now. It appears that they have made their move to sign the player. As per Area Napoli, Tottenham have offered €70m for the highly rated attacker. Furthermore, they aren’t the only ones to make the offer. Premier League giants Liverpool have made a similar offer for the player as well. It will be interesting to see where Osimhen ends up this summer. He is a prodigious talent and he has all the tools to develop into a world class player. Whoever ends up signing him now will have a future star on their hands. If Liverpool and Spurs offer same money for the player, it will be interesting to see who the player picks. Liverpool are certainly the bigger club and the better team. Also, Jurgen Klopp is an excellent manage...
Report confirms Everton’s €45m offer for technically gifted Ancelotti target
Everton are keen on signing the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. It appears that they have made an offer for the 29-year-old already. As per Il Mattino, the Toffees submitted a €45m bid for the player but it has been turned down. It will be interesting to see if Everton come up with an improved offer for Allan in the coming weeks. The Brazilian is up for sale this summer after falling out of favour at the club. He was a key player for Napoli during Ancelotti’s time at the club and it is no surprise that the Italian wants to be reunited with the player at Everton now. Everton could use a technically gifted midfielder like Allan and he would help them control games better. Allan has proven his quality in Serie A and in the European competitions. He is also at an age where he can adapt to...
Report: Argentine has agreed to become Newcastle manager, wants to bring £150m striker to SJP
According to TodoFichajes, Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next Newcastle United manager and he will look to reunite Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane with him at St. James’ Park. The Argentine was fired by Spurs last November following a woeful start to the campaign, but is now free to negotiate with other clubs after the end of his gardening leave last week. Pochettino is top of the managerial wishlist of the would-be owners of Newcastle, and TodoFichajes claims that he has some conditions that must be met ahead of his move to SJP, with signing a couple of his desired players for the project ahead chief among them. The former Tottenham boss is said to have personally gotten in touch with Kane to convince him to join him at the Toons, but it might cost around £150 million ...
Journalist claims Newcastle have started talks over the signing of £50m CB & £105m midfielder
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Manchester City centre-back John Stones and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho to St. James’ Park this summer, and talks have already started. #Newcastle are interested in central defender John #Stones (#ManCity) and advanced midfielder Philippe #Coutinho (#Barça). First talks started. #transfers #NUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 26, 2020 The English defender cost the Etihad Stadium outfit £50 million in the summer of 2016, while Barca splashed £105 million on the Brazilian in January 2018. Newcastle will have to pay similar fees to have a chance of landing the duo, and that wouldn’t be a problem post-takeover. The Magpies are set to have new owners in Saudi Arabia’s Pub...
