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Popular pundit urges Rangers to ‘get the deal done quickly’ for technically gifted ace
Noel Whelan has urged Rangers to complete the signing of Ianis Hagi soon. The midfielder was on loan at the club and he managed to impress for Steven Gerrard’s side. The Ibrox outfit have an option to sign the player permanently this summer as well. It is expected that the Scottish giants will take up that option and keep Hagi at the club. Whelan believes that there is uncertainty surrounding the player’s future right now and Rangers must act quickly so that Hagi can his future sorted out and concentrate on his football. “I do not think Stevie would have brought him in to start with if he did not think he could improve the side,” he told Football Insider. “A very technical player and the sort of player that Gerrard wants at Rangers. “It is important that they get the deal done quickly so h...
‘Hopefully he can find another club’ – Former Leeds star urges Bielsa to get rid of experienced ace
Former Whites star Noel Whelan thinks Leeds United should get rid of Kiko Casilla in the summer. The Spaniard has made quite a few costly errors since his move to Elland Road and it will be interesting to see what happens with him in the coming months. Whelan said to Football Insider: “After the allegations and the guilty charge of racism, even though it was a probability charge, I think the best scenario for player and club is that he leaves. “Leeds United are all for keeping racism out of the game. Hopefully he can find another club. “We have also seen too many mistakes from Kiko this season. I do not want to put a shadow over his time at Leeds because he has made some fantastic saves but his horrific decision making will probably be what he is remembered for, unfortunately. “He has made...
Report: West Ham keeping tabs on 27-yr-old, but face competition from Leeds United
Rangers ace Connor Goldson has been linked with a move to West Ham and Leeds this summer. As per Football Insider, both clubs are keeping tabs on the 27-year-old and they could make a move to sign the player in the coming weeks. David Moyes needs to improve his back four this summer and it is no surprise that he is looking at defenders. However, Goldson would be an underwhelming signing for the fans. He is good enough for Rangers but he is yet to show that he can succeed at the top level. West Ham should be looking at better players with their resources. Meanwhile, Leeds need a defensive signing as well if they fail to sign Ben White permanently. Goldson would be a decent addition for the Championship outfit but White is the better player. Bielsa must do everything in his power to sign Whi...
Report: Tottenham and Everton target available for €25-30m this summer
Tottenham and Everton are keen on the Hellas Verona player Marash Kumbulla this summer. As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via SempreInter), the Italian side are looking for a fee of around €25-30m for the player. Both Spurs and Everton can afford to pay that for a player that interests them and it will be interesting to see who makes the first move. Both sides could use someone like Kumbulla next season and the 20-year-old is a player with immense potential. Kumbulla is wanted by other clubs as well and Hellas Verona will be hoping for a bidding war. It would help them drive up the price. If they are to lose Kumbulla this summer, they will want to recoup as much money as possible. With Spurs expected to lose the likes of Vertonghen and Foyth this summer, they need another centre back. Kumbulla ...
Report: Gerrard wants 29-yr-old ace, Rangers set to make their move this week
Rangers are looking to bring in a keeper this summer and they have identified Vaclav Hladky as a target. As per the Sunday Post, Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard wants the 29-year-old signed from St Mirren and Rangers will make a move for the player this week. Rangers currently have Allan McGregor as their number one keeper but he is 38 years old. The Rangers no.1 will need replacing soon and Hladky would be ideal. He has done well for St Mirren and he seems ready to join a bigger club. In the short term, he could be the backup for McGregor and push him for a first team place. Eventually, he will take over as the starter if he manages to impress. Rangers must improve their squad depth in order to push Celtic for the title next season and signings like Hladky could prove handy. It will be interest...
Reputed journalist’s five-word tweet regarding Newcastle takeover will excite the fans
Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover right now and the formalities of the deal are yet to be completed. There is growing optimism that the deal could be announced this week. Reputed Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has now shared a social media post regarding the takeover. His five-word tweet read: “Surely this is the week #nufc“. The Newcastle fans will certainly be excited to see these social media updates. The Magpies have been mismanaged by Mike Ashley for a long time and the potential new owners would give them the chance to enjoy football once again. The new owners are expected to invest heavily into the playing squad and it will be interesting to see who they sign. Newcastle have been linked with several top-class players already. These are exciting times for a Newcastle fan a...
Report: Wolves keen on three-time La Liga winner but face competition from Newcastle
Wolves have been linked with a move for the Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Juventus ace has fallen out of favour at the club and he needs a fresh start this summer. A move to Wolves could be ideal for him. As per Express, Newcastle are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Nuno makes a move for Higuain in the coming weeks. The 75-cap Argentine international struggled at Chelsea but he is a proven goalscorer. If he can regain his sharpness, he could be a superb addition to Wolves’ attack. Higuain has won the Europa League with Chelsea and he has experienced the Premier League before. He could be better prepared for the challenge if he joins Wolves. He has plenty of winning experience and he won the La Liga three times with Real Madrid as well. The Molineux out...
Chris Sutton’s four-word reaction as Lennon makes sack claim about his Rangers counterpart
Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes that he would have been sacked had he gone two seasons without a trophy like his Rangers counterpart Steven Gerrard. The Hoops boss led his side to nine-in-a-row last week and is increasingly confident of helping them to 10 consecutive Scottish Premiership titles at the end of next season. Gerrard will look to stop Celtic next term, but has so far failed to prove that he has what it takes to having gone two campaigns without a silverware. Given the pressure and standard set at both Glasgow clubs, only two managers in Old Firm history have escaped getting sacked after going two full seasons without winning nothing. The Rangers boss is set for his third season at Ibrox, and he isn’t at the risk of getting sacked ahead of 2020-21. Lennon reckons that wouldn...
Report confirms Everton have made multiple moves for Frenchman, offer already on the table
Everton have been linked with the Barcelona defender Todibo for a while now. As per Sport, the Premier League club have made several moves to sign the 20-year-old French defender at the end of this season. However, Barcelona are currently stalling so that they can gauge the interest in Todibo from Italy. Apparently, Everton have put an offer of €25m including bonuses on the table already and Barcelona know that is a good enough offer the player. It will be interesting to see if the Catalan giants decide to accept the offer in the coming days. Everton are understandably frustrated with their stalling and they have sent the Spanish giants an ultimatum. Todibo is a talented young player and he could prove to be a solid long term investment for the Toffees. Carlo Ancelotti could groom him into...
‘What a coup that would be’ – Former star urges Tottenham to break the bank for 14-goal attacker
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has urged the Londoners to sign Kai Havertz this summer. The striker explained that it would be a major coup for Spurs and Havertz could play as the ten behind Son and Kane. Bent also described Havertz as the perfect signing for Tottenham. He said to Football Insider: “He’s a very good player and he’s linked with a lot of big clubs around the world so if you can steal him, then what a coup that would be for your club. If you can get top players like that, you go and get them. “His favoured position is a number 10 so that would be perfect because you’re talking about him, Harry Kane and Heung-min Son – I think that would work really, really well. “At times, I know all teams have a transfer structure where they might go: ‘We need defenders, we need midfie...
Report: Newcastle want transfer guru who masterminded £198m & Mbappe’s PSG deals
According to Le 10 Sport, Newcastle United would-be owners are interested in bringing former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique to St. James’ Park after their £300 million takeover goes through. The Magpies were linked with Lille’s Director of Football Luis Campos last week, while the likes of Domenico Teti, Owen Brown, Frank McParland and former Valencia director of football Pablo Longoria have also been linked with the role. Henrique has now joined the list of candidates as the incoming Newcastle owners look to recruit the best hands in the transfer market in their bid to turn the club into one of the best in the world. Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested in the Portuguese, and he helped the Red Devils secure the services of Bruno Fernandes during ...
Report: Newcastle ready to tempt 25-yr-old target by offering him more money than PL duo
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from Serie A in the recent weeks. As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sportwitness), the player’s agent has spoken to Everton and Manchester United recently. However, Newcastle are keen on him as well. The report claims that Newcastle are ready to offer him the richest contract out of all the suitors. The Magpies are in the middle of a takeover and the new owners are expected to invest heavily into the playing squad once the formalities of the deal are completed. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle’s new found wealth can help them secure some quality signings like Rabiot this summer. Rabiot has struggled at Juventus and he needs a fresh start. A move to the Premier League could be ideal for him. The 25-year-old has work...
