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BBC pundit cannot believe what one Leeds United player has said
Noel Whelan does not think that Patrick Bamford will be at Leeds United for the next five years, as quoted in Football Insider. The former Leeds striker made the comments in response to Bamford’s recent remarks about his future. The former Chelsea and Nottingham Forest striker has said to The Yorkshire Evening Post that he plans to stay at Elland Road for five more years. Whelan, now works as a pundit for BBC Radio Leeds, has dismissed the 26-year-old’s plan. Whelan told Football Insider: “To say five years in a football environment is ridiculous. Most people do not stay at a football club these days longer than three. “I do not think Patrick should look any further than this coming season. Finish this one-off and he has earned the right to start the next one even if we are in the Pre...
Report claims 10 EPL clubs could gang up to block NUFC takeover by PIF
According to The Sun, there is growing unrest among Premier League clubs over Newcastle United’s potential £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with at least 10 of them looking to gang up to block the move. The Premier League is still conducting its Owners’ and Directors’ test on the consortium looking to buy the Magpies, and new legal documents linking Saudi to BeoutQ could potentially see them fail the test. BeIN Sports have accused Saudi-based BeoutQ of illegally broadcasting live Premier League games and charging subscribers for it, and The Sun claims other top-flight clubs could cite commercial concerns as a reason why the takeover shouldn’t be ratified. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley expected the takeover to go through two weeks ago and could now be looking fo...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur among 5 English clubs keeping tabs on Celtic teen talent
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly, according to The Glasgow Evening Times. It has been reported that Premier League giants United have scouted the 15-year-old, who is a box-to-box midfielder. The report has claimed that Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Leicester City are also keeping tabs on the teenager. Celtic want to keep hold of the highly rated and hugely promising youngster, and have offered him terms on his first pre-professional contract amid interest from clubs in England, according to the report. Celtic stay Celtic are a massive club and have a very good youth academy, and it would make sense for Kelly to stay at the Hoops for now. True, the likes of Tottenham, United and Chelsea are globa...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur have found potential buyer for player they want to sell
According to The Mirror, Barcelona are interested in signing Juan Foyth from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Tottenham have made the Argentina international defender available for a transfer this summer. Spanish and European giants Barcelona are keen on the 22-year-old, who has been offered to clubs, according to the report. Stats Foyth has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2017 when he joined from Estudiantes for a transfer fee reported by The Mirror to be worth £8 million. Fellow Argentine Mauricio Pochettino was in charge of Spurs at the time, and the defender was expected to be a huge success at the North London outfit. However, in the years that followed, the 22-year-old has failed to make an impact at Tottenham Hotspur Stadi...
Report: Arsenal interested in Manchester United midfielder
Arsenal and Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester United attacking midfielder Angel Gomes in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is out of contract at United at the end of June. United have given themselves May 21 deadline to make a final attempt to convince the youngster to put pen to paper on a new deal, according to the report. It has been added that Arsenal, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund all want to sign Gomes on a free transfer this summer. Football in England is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stats Gomes has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League for United so far this season, and has also played thrice in the Europa League, according to WhoScored. The England Un...
‘A beast’ – Zabaleta names 30y/o as the hardest Hammers player to defend against in training
West Ham United right-back Pablo Zabaleta took to Twitter to answer questions from fans this afternoon, and he has revealed that he is already doing his coaching badges as he plans for life after retiring. The 35-year-old has a few months left on his contract at the London Stadium and is expected to leave at the end of the season. Zabaleta has spent 18 seasons as a professional football, with 12 of them in the English top-flight, and is edging closer to hanging his boots. A fan suggested that the Hammers defender would make a fine manager, and he replied thus: Yes I’m doing my coaching badges https://t.co/jm02dzcRFQ — West Ham United (@🏠) (@WestHam) May 12, 2020 The former Manchester City star also revealed that Michail Antonio is the hardest West Ham player to defend against in tr...
Report: Tottenham keen on highly talented Ajax defender
Tottenham are thought to be keen on the American right back Sergino Dest. As per Calciomercato (via Football London), the 18-year-old’s performances for Ajax has caught the Premier League side’s attention. It will be interesting to see if Spurs make their move for the Ajax player. Despite his age, Dest is already a part of the USMNT and he has made 20 appearances in the league for Ajax this season. He could be the ideal back up for Serge Aurier. Mourinho needs an alternative and the 18-year-old fits the bill. Dest could develop as Aurier’s understudy for now and then replace him in future. Spurs certainly have the means to attract him and they have the finances to tempt Ajax as well. It will be interesting to see where Dest ends up this summer. He is a talented young defender with a lot of...
Chris Sutton’s four-word reaction as Rangers striker sends warning to Celtic
Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has sent a warning to Celtic, claiming it’s only a matter of time before the Ibrox outfit start dominating in the Scottish Premiership again. The Light Blues last won the league in 2011, and their wait for a 55th title will most likely continue till at least next season with the Hoops currently 13 points ahead of them in the table. Should football resume, Celtic are huge favourites to win the league title this term with only eight games left, and a record and unprecedented 10-in-a-row is on their mind ahead of next season. Rangers will be looking to stop Neil Lennon’s men next term, but Defoe says he is not focusing on that as he just wants to make history by helping Steven Gerrard’s side to the pinnacle of the Scottish football again. “I said it when I signed...
Chris Sutton’s six-word reaction as Rangers’ call for independent investigation into SPFL fails
Rangers have been dealt a huge blow in their bid to call for an independent investigation into the governing body’s handling of the decision to end the season. The SPFL earlier conducted a vote among the 42 clubs across the divisions to end the lower leagues, with the option to end the Scottish Premiership also on the cards. However, Rangers weren’t pleased with the initial results, demanding for an inquiry. That won’t be happening, though, as only 13 voted in support of the Ibrox outfit’s call for a resolution, with 27 clubs opposing the move while two chose not to vote. Rangers can still take their case to the Court of Abritration for Sport or the civil courts if they aren’t pleased with the result of the EGM, and it will be interesting to see what their next decision is. Celtic are 13 p...
‘He’s going to leave’ – Manager expects Wolves star to leave for a bigger club
Portuguese manager Pedro Caixinha thinks Raul Jimenez will leave Wolves in order to join a bigger club in future. He said to TUDN (via Sportwitness): “He’s going to leave Wolves to go one step higher and he’s going to continue with that ambition. It’s what I’d like to see in other Mexican players who have a lot of quality.” The Mexican has been outstanding for Wolves since moving to the Premier League and he has been linked with a move away this summer. It will be interesting to see if his suitors can tempt him away from Molineux. Earlier this month, Jimenez revealed that it would hard to turn down approaches from Real Madrid or Barcelona. Wolves will be desperate to keep their star striker at the club this season but things could change if a top club comes calling. Jimenez has shown that ...
‘One of the best managers in the world’ – Conte sends classy message to Lampard
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has claimed that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has what it takes to become one of the best managers in the world. The former Blues boss was reminiscing about his days at Stamford Bridge and was full of praises for the former midfielder. Lampard succeeded Conte’s successor Maurizio Sarri last summer, and has impressed in his first season as a Premier League manager. The Chelsea legend’s only experience prior to managing his former club came at Derby County, helping the Rams to the Championships play-offs final last season. Many doubted Lampard’s managerial ability ahead of the current season due to his lack of top-flight experience, but the Blues are favourites to finish in fourth place, and Conte reckons he can go on to establish himself as one of the greates...
Report: Everton keen on 8-goal midfielder but Chelsea could complicate the deal
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga. According to Il Messaggero (via Sportwitness), Roma, Napoli and Brighton are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton make their move for the winger this summer. Carlo Ancelotti could use some more wide options given the fact that Walcott is past his peak and the likes of Iwobi and Bernard are lacking in end product. Boga has done well in Serie A and he could prove to be a decent addition to the Everton attack. He has 8 goals and 2 assists in the Serie A so far and he can play in a number of positions. The 23-year-old can play behind the striker as well as in the wide areas. His versatility will be an added bonus for Ancelotti and Everton. The former Chelsea player might be tempted to re...
