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Italian journalist claims Ancelotti is eyeing summer move for PSG star
According to Italian journalist Nicolò Schira, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Thiago Silva. The new #Everton could speak brazilian: the first choices as central-defender and midfielder remains #GabrielMagalhães (Lille) and #Allan (Napoli). Meanwhile #Ancelotti is looking for #ThiagoSilva: if he doesn’t extend his contract with #PSG, #Toffees will make an attempt… #EFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 23, 2020 The Brazil international has just a month left on his current deal at Parc des Princes, and it doesn’t appear that there will be a contract extension on the table for him. Silva has been with the Ligue 1 giants since the summer of 2012, playing over 300 games across all competitions. Despite being 35 years of age, he ...
Former NUFC striker claims they will be the richest club in the world next week
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to complete the £300 million takeover of Newcastle United in the coming days, with many reports claiming it could finally happen next week. Former Newcastle striker Michael Chopra, like the rest of the fans, is eagerly looking forward to the imminent departure of owner Mike Ashley, and he has taken to Twitter to claim that the club will be the richest in the world next week. Not long now next week @NUFC will be the richest club in the world. pic.twitter.com/bTL8XUpHTd — Michael Chopra (@MichaelChopra) May 23, 2020 Its done mate get the cans out — Michael Chopra (@MichaelChopra) May 22, 2020 According to Forbes, PIF is currently worth £250 billion and its wealth surely blows that of other Premier League owners out of the water. Newcastle cou...
Report: Hammers man has angered senior figures at the club following latest decision
According to Football London, West Ham United right-back Jeremy Ngakia has rejected the club’s new contract and is set to leave at the end of next month for free. The 19-year-old is currently on a scholarship deal, and the Hammers were looking to extend it in order to have time to further arrange a permanent and professional contract for him. However, Ngakia wants a long-term deal on improved wages immediately, rather than an extension of his scholarship deal, and his decision has angered senior figures at the club. West Ham were advised in late January to get Jeremy Ngakia tied down to a new deal, not long after his debut vs Liverpool. Told that senior figures are angry at the rejection. https://t.co/eogPWXGbyH — Sam Inkersole (@Sam_InkersoleTM) May 22, 2020 The teenager has only played f...
Report: Newcastle want £71m World Cup-winning defender post-takeover
According to Bild, Newcastle United are planning to lure Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez to St. James’ Park this summer, with their prospective £300 million takeover set to hugely boost their transfer coffers. The France international, a key player for the side at the Russia 2018 World Cup, is out of favour at the Bundesliga side, featuring in just 14 games this term. Despite being able to play at both left-back and centre-back, the forms of Alphonso Davies and David Alaba in the respective positions have limited Hernandez’s playing chances, and a summer exit could be on the cards. The 24-year-old cost Bayern £71 million last summer, and the club will look to recoup the fees if they decide to let him go. Newcastle wouldn’t have a problem meeting their demands post-takeover, and...
Romelu Lukaku’s three-word verdict on Everton’s Richarlison
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has weighed in with his opinion on Everton striker Richarlison. The Belgian international spent four seasons at Goodison Park, scoring 68 league goals in 141 games before moving to Manchester United in the summer of 2017. The Toffees are yet to effectively replace Lukaku’s goals, but Richarlison is impressing and could help turn them to a top-six side if he becomes more consistent. The Brazilian international has 23 league goals in 62 games, and will look to keep on improving in front of goal going forward. Richarlison hasn’t reached the heights Lukaku reached at Everton, but is definitely on his way, and the Belgian has delivered a three-word verdict on him on Twitter: He’s good 💯 https://t.co/lIYyaaKDB9 — R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) May ...
Chris Sutton shares his best nine-in-a-row starting Xl
Celtic wrapped up nine-in-a-row earlier this week after the Scottish Premiership season was ended on a points-per-game basis. The campaign still had eight games left prior to the suspension of football in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the Hoops 13 points at the top of the table. The SPFL wasn’t able to come up with a way to play the remaining games, hence their decision to bring the campaign to a conclusion. Celtic will now look to make it 10-in-a-row next term, but their ninth consecutive title wouldn’t have been possible without some quality players over the past nine campaigns, and Hoops legend Chris Sutton has decided to pay a tribute to the best of the bunch, picking his best nine-in-a-row starting XI. My best 9-in-a-row Xl… who would be in yours??🍀#9inarowXl htt...
‘I’m certain of that’ – Phil Hay makes huge Bielsa claim as he delivers Berardi news
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed that he is expecting head coach Marcelo Bielsa to swiftly renew his contract as it appears that the Argentine has found a second home in Yorkshire. He was left heartbroken after the Elland Road outfit failed to secure promotion last term, and there were doubts concerning his future at the club. However, Bielsa signed a new deal in the end, and with Premier League promotion on the horizon, a longer stay appears to be on the cards for him. The EFL announced yesterday that the season will be decided on a points-per-game basis if it is unable to be finished due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that will see Championship leaders Leeds secure top-flight promotion based on the current standings. “He’s planning for next season, as you’d expect, and in the same w...
‘Nothing has changed yet’ – Telegraph & Sky journalists pour cold water on NUFC takeover greenlight claim
The Sun reported last night that the Premier League had given the green light for the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund takeover of Newcastle United to go ahead. The news outlet claimed that an official announcement is set to be made on or before June 1, with only the transfer of funds and paperwork left to be sorted as the PIF have passed the Premier League’s Directors’ and Owners’ test. However, Telegraph’s Luke Edwards has reported that while the takeover remains imminent, there has been no official or unofficial notification from Premier League given to anyone currently involved in running/ownership of the Magpies that they are going to greenlight the takeover. There has been no official or unofficial notification from Premier League given to anyone currently involved in running/ow...
Phil Hay claims 17y/o youth player is ringing Bielsa’s bell as Leeds eyes Brazilian
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, teenage winger Stuart McKinstry is the next Leeds United youth player to look out for given his huge talents and potential, and he is already catching the attention of head coach Marcelo Bielsa. “The next one to look out for might be Stuart McKinstry, the teenage winger who Leeds signed from Motherwell,” Hay replied when asked which youngster Bielsa might see as potential first-team squad reinforcements. “He’s creeping up the rails and has been more and more involved in first-team training and murderball sessions. He’s only 17 but is ringing Bielsa’s bell, so to speak.” The Scottish kid is a regular for the under-23s and has impressed Bielsa since arriving at Elland Road on a three-year deal. McKinstry joined Leeds last August, and was watched by the A...
‘OMGGGGGG’, ‘Scenessssss’ – Some NUFC fans react to Forbes takeover update
According to Forbes, the English Premier League has given approval to the agreed deal between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Mike Ashley over the sale of Newcastle United. PIF are financing a £300 million takeover of the Saint James’ Park outfit, with 80% of the shares set to belong to them post-takeover. David and Simon Reuben will own 10%, while Amanda Staveley, who has fronted the bid all along through PCP Capital Partners, will own the remaining 10%. It has been almost six weeks since reports first emerged that Ashley has agreed to sell Newcastle to PIF, and fans have been left frustrated as the delay drags on. However, many of them reckon Forbes reporting it at this stage means the takeover is all but certain, and here is how some of them have reacted to it on Twitter:...
Report: Newcastle United can offer more wages to midfielder target than Arsenal
According to TuttoJuve, Newcastle United can offer more wages to Juventus central midfielder Adrien Rabiot than Arsenal and Everton. It has been reported by the Italian news outlet that Newcastle, Arsenal and Everton are all interested in signing the former Paris Saint-Germain star from Italian giants Juventus in the summer transfer window. The report has added that the France international central midfielder’s mother and agent has spoken to Everton and Arsenal. However, according to the report, it is Newcastle who can offer more wages to the 25-year-old than their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Everton. Good signing for Newcastle United? Rabiot is a very good central midfielder who has extensive experience of playing in Europe, and the 25-year-old would be a brilliant signing for Newca...
Report: £20m player open to Arsenal move, Chelsea wanted him in the past
According to The Sun, Nicolas Tagliafico is open to leaving Ajax for Arsenal in the summer transfer window, with Chelsea among the clubs interested in the left-back in the past. It has been reported by the British tabloid that Arsenal are interested in signing the 27-year-old from Dutch club Ajax in a £20 million deal. The report has claimed that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta wants a new left-back this summer so that Bukayo Saka can be deployed further forward. It has been further claimed that in past seasons, Chelsea, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have watched Tagliafico in action. Stats Tagliafico has been on the books of Ajax since 2018 and has established himself as an important player for the Eredivisie outfit. According to WhoScored, the 27-year-old scored two goals and provided fo...
