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BBC pundit reacts as player announces he’s leaving Rangers
Chris Sutton has taken to Twitter to mock Sheyi Ojo, as the winger prepares to leave Steven Gerrard’s Rangers for his parent club Liverpool. The former Celtic striker, who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport and BT Sport, has stated that Ojo – who joined Rangers on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Liverpool in the summer of 2019 – talked a good game, but he could not perform on the pitch. The 22-year-old winger has bid farewell to Rangers on Twitter, as he leaves for his parent club Liverpool. Talked a good game before he kicked a ball… https://t.co/IYwqEGVB75 — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) May 21, 2020 Stats According to WhoScored, Ojo made nine starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership for Rangers this season. The Liverpool-owned winger also made ...
Barry Ferguson discloses what Lewis Ferguson has told his son about Rangers
Former Ibrox star Barry Ferguson has told The Scottish Sun that Rangers should sign Lewis Ferguson. The former Rangers midfielder has urged Steven Gerrard’s side to make a move for his nephew in the summer transfer window. Ferguson has added that there has been no contact from Rangers for the Aberdeen midfielder despite recent speculation. A recent report in The Scottish Sun claimed that Gerrard wants to sign the20-year-old in the summer transfer window. Barry Ferguson told The Scottish Sun: “Every day my son speaks to Lewis on WhatsApp and he says there has been no contact from Rangers. “But I think he would be a very good signing for them. He has still got a bit to go in terms of reaching the top level, but he has all the attributes. “Aberdeen have done the right thing. Lewis had a great...
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an offer for striker compared to Robert Lewandowski
According to A Spor, Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer to Fenerbahce for Vedat Muriqi. It has been reported that Spurs – who are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this season – have made a bid of £4.5 million to secure the services of the 26-year-old Kosovo international striker. The report in the Turkish news outlet has stated that Burnley, Lazio and Napoli want Muriqi as well. Stats Muriqi joined Fenerbahce from fellow Turkish club Caykur Rizespor in the summer of 2019. According to WhoScored, the striker has made 24 starts and one substitute appearance in the Turkish Super Lig this season, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists in the process. The 26-year-old has also scored two goals in three Turkish Cup matches for Fenerbahce this campaign, according...
Report: Everton open talks over midfielder, but so do another PL club
According to Le10 Sport, Arsenal and Everton have started negotiations with Juventus over the signing of Adrien Rabiot in the summer transfer window. It has been reported by the French news outlet that Juventus have transfer-listed the former Paris Saint-Germain central midfielder and will sell him this summer. The report has added that the Bianconeri will certainly want more than €30 million (£26.88 million) as transfer fee for a player they signed on a free transfer only last summer. Stats Rabiot has made 11 starts and six substitute appearances in Serie A for Juventus so far this season, according to WhoScored. The France international has also made three starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League, and has played thrice in the Coppa Italia for the Bianconeri this campa...
Report claims PIF have passed owners & directors test with official announcement set for June 1
According to The Sun, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have passed the Premier League’s Directors’ and Owners’ test and have been given the go-ahead to complete their £300 million takeover of Newcastle United. Transferring of funds to soon-to-be ex-Magpies owner Mike Ashley is the only thing left to be sorted, and an official announcement is expected to be made on or around June 1 after the paperwork is processed. PIF deposited a nonrefundable £17 million through financier Amanda Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners last month as they were confident of getting the deal over the line, and they will now part with the remainder very soon. Staveley is expecting official word from the Premier League next week, with her firm set to own 10% of Newcastle. The Reuben Brothers will take charge of an...
Report: Newcastle United competing with Everton for versatile teen
According to France Football, Newcastle United and Everton are interested in signing Mohammed Kudus from FC Nordsjaelland in the summer transfer window. The report in the French publication has claimed of interest in the 19-year-old from Rennes as well. According to WhoScored, the Ghana international, who can operate as a forward or as a midfielder, has scored nine goals in 19 league matches for Nordsjaelland this season. France Football has claimed that Kudus’s current contract with the Danish Superliga outfit runs until December 2021. One for the future Kudus is a very talented and promising young attack-minded player who will only get better and improve in the coming years. The teenager has already made his senior debut for the Ghana national football team, and it is clear that he will ...
Player’s returning to Liverpool, describes Rangers fans as world’s ‘best’
Sheyi Ojo seems to have bid farewell to Rangers on Twitter, as the winger prepares to return to his parent club Liverpool. The 22-year-old winger joined Rangers on a season-long loan deal from Liverpool in the summer of 2019. The Scottish Premiership season has come to a premature end due to the coronavirus pandemic. Celtic have been declared champions on a points-per-game basis, while their bitter Old Firm rivals Rangers have finished second. Ojo is going back to his parent club Liverpool, and the English winger has sent a farewell message to Rangers fans on Twitter. Best fans in the world no doubt. You guys gave me love & some moments in my life i’ll never forget. Thankyou @RangersFC 💙 pic.twitter.com/TVCWoVAnNg — Sheyi Ojo (@sheyi_ojo) May 21, 2020 Stats According to WhoScor...
‘Keep earning a big amount of money’: Brazilian legend urges player to join Newcastle
Rivaldo has told Betfair that Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale should move to Newcastle United in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian legend, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League with AC Milan in 2003, has explained why a switch to Newcastle in the Premier League would suit the former Tottenham Hotspur winger. According to Marca, the Magpies are interested in securing the services of the Wales international winger this summer. The Guardian has reported that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are set to buy Newcastle from current owner Mike Ashley. Rivaldo, who won La Liga twice with Barcelona, has outlined the reasons why Bale should make a move to St. James’ Park if he gets an offer from the Magpies. Rivaldo told Betfair: “Newcastle should receive...
Bowen names Liverpool player as best defender he has played against… not Van Dijk
West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen has named Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson on Twitter as the best defender he has played against. Bowen, who can operate as a winger, midfielder or forward, made the comment about the 26-year-old Scotland international left-back during a Q&A session on West Ham’s official Twitter page. While many would have expected a different Liverpool player to be named by the former Hull City star – Virgil van Dijk – the 23-year-old has actually named Robertson. Andy Robertson https://t.co/8UQmjmr83E — West Ham United (@🏠) (@WestHam) May 21, 2020 Stats According to WhoScored, Robertson has made 27 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Liverpool so far this season, scoring one goal and providing seven assists in the process. During...
Celtic 19-year-old announces new contract on Twitter
Celtic youngster Brody Paterson has taken to Twitter to announce that he has committed his future to the Glasgow giants. Paterson has stated that he has put pen to paper on a new three-year contract with Celtic. The 19-year-old winger has said that he is proud to continue his footballing journey with the Hoops and is looking forward to getting back to action. Buzzing to have signed a new 3 year deal at @celticfc, extremely proud moment for myself and the family. Can’t wait to get back playing and continuing the hard work💚 pic.twitter.com/w72J0HOUL4 — Brody Paterson (@brodypatersonn) May 21, 2020 Possible first-team debut next season? Paterson is part of the Celtic youth team and has not made an appearance for the senior side yet. However, the Hoops’ faith in him suggests that he co...
28y/o in love with Celtic shares why January move Lennon wanted fell through
Montreal Impact midfielder Victor Wanyama has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur prevented him from returning to Celtic during the January transfer window. The Kenyan international spent two seasons at Parkhead between 2011 and 2013, establishing himself as a regular under manager Neil Lennon. The Hoops boss was keen on a reunion in January, claiming that Wanyama was in his thoughts as he looked to boost his squad for the second half of the season. However, the 28-year-old remained at Tottenham beyond the end of the winter transfer window, moving to the MLS the following month. Wanyama was willing to join Celtic again, though, but Spurs kept blocking the move. “It was sad the way they were treating me. I had given my all to the club. I loved the club and had a good relationship with the fans ...
‘Two hurdles left’, ‘Next week’ – Daily Mail journalist delivers latest on NUFC takeover
According to Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, nothing is expected until next week at earliest as far as the Newcastle United takeover is concerned, with the Premier League approval and the transfer of funds to owner Mike Ashley the only two hurdles left to be scaled. Appears Sheff U development has nothing to do with NUFC. But re takeover, latest message is nothing expected until next week at earliest. Two hurdles left 1) PL approval 2) transfer funds. Those close to deal expect no issues with either but are placing no timeframe on completion https://t.co/i4cgLmBLwE — Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) May 21, 2020 It has been six weeks since Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund started intensifying their efforts to complete the £300 million takeover of the Magpies, with the Premier League’s Directors’ a...
