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‘Would be a smart signing’ – Pundit urges Ancelotti to complete £12m Everton signing
Noel Whelan has urged Everton to sign Sidibe on a permanent deal at the end of this season. The defender is currently on loan at the club and the Toffees have the option to make it a permanent deal for a fee of around £12m. The 27-year-old Frenchman has done well so far in the Premier League and Whelan believes that he can be a useful player for Ancelotti next season. The pundit claims that Sidibe has shown that he is capable of succeeding in the Premier League and he has the right attitude. He said to Football Insider: “I have been really impressed with what he has done since coming in there. He is competitive, strong, quick – everything that you want to see. Most importantly, he has proven he can handle it in the Premier League. “Everton are another club that will be pushing and looking ...
Report: West Ham keen on 26-yr-old La Liga ace, Spurs keeping tabs as well
West Ham are interested in signing the Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente this summer. As per AS (via Sportwitness), Fulham are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can agree on a deal with the La Liga side for Llorente. The 26-year-old is a reliable defender for them and the Spanish outfit might not be keen on selling. The report adds that the likes of Liverpool and Spurs have watched the player as well. West Ham need another centre back and Llorente would be a good signing for them. He could partner Issa Diop at the heart of Moyes’ defence. The player has a €50m release clause and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers make an offer for the player this summer. The Londoners have the resources to sign the player but not for his reported release cl...
Report claims Tottenham have been pressing for months for Man Utd target
Tottenham are keen on signing the Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. As per Leggo (via Sportwitness), Manchester United are keen on the playmaker as well. Apparently, Spurs have been pressing for months for the talented midfielder and Roma could be forced to enter into talks if an offer of around €60m comes along. Zaniolo is very highly rated in Italy and Juventus are keeping tabs on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs submit an offer anytime soon. The reported price could prove to be a challenge for Tottenham and his other suitors though. Clubs have incurred heavy financial losses due to the current health crisis and big money signings might not be possible for most clubs this summer. If Roma lower the asking price and agree to a reasonable fee, Zaniolo could prove to ...
‘That would be the best’ – Pundit urges reported Celtic target to join Everton
Stoke City striker Mohamed Sankoh has been linked with a move to Everton and Celtic among other clubs this summer. Kevin Phillips believes that the youngster should join Everton this summer. The popular pundit explained that Everton have a great academy setup and Sankoh would benefit from the coaching system in place at Goodison. Phillips said to Football Insider: “I would have to say, Everton. You are at a Premier League club. They have always had a good academy and a good youth system. My lad has played against them many times and they usually get beaten. They get some very good young players there and quite a few of them have gone through into the first team. If he can get to Everton, I think that would be the best place for him.” Furthermore, Everton have an impressive track record of ...
Report: Ancelotti is an admirer of 24y/o EPL midfielder as Everton plots move
According to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland, Everton want a central midfielder with an energetic presence who is as capable on the ball as off it this summer, and they have identified Southampton’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a target. Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer of the 24-year-old and the club were interested in bringing him to Goodison Park during the January transfer window. Hojbjerg has just a year left on his contract with the Saints and isn’t expected to put pen to paper on an extension. Having stalled on signing a new deal, Southampton won’t be keen to lose the Denmark international for free and will most likely cash in on him when the summer transfer window opens. Ancelotti has stressed his side’s need for more energy in the middle of the park, and Hojbje...
Report: 28y/o was very close to signing deal to join NUFC in March after holding extensive discussions
According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Motherwell goalkeeper Mark Gillespie almost signed for Newcastle United in March prior to the coronavirus outbreak. The 28-year-old has already held extensive discussions with the club about signing a pre-contract ahead of the summer and was very close to agreeing a deal before the pandemic halted footballing activities. Gillespie’s contract at the Scottish Premiership side expires at the end of the season and he remains keen to sign a deal that will see him return to his boyhood club in the coming months. However, it remains to be seen if the would-be Magpies owners will be interested in handing him a contract post-takeover. With Rob Elliot most likely to leave and Freddie Woodman tipped for another loan spell, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce ...
Report shares how NUFC staff have reacted following Ameobi’s takeover comments
According to Chronicle Live, Newcastle United staff are preparing for a change in ownership despite Mike Ashley’s silence on the latest takeover links. The Magpies chairman has finally agreed to sell the club, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund edging closer to completing a £300 million takeover, but he is yet to comment publicly on it. Nevertheless, the staff, some of which were furloughed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic are looking forward to his exit, with loan manager Shola Ameobi commenting on the prospective change in ownership last week. However, given that the club have refused to issue any statement since the PIF were linked with them, they feel that he has spoken too early and said too much concerning the impending takeover. The former Newcastle striker, who ...
Tyrone Mings shares what he thinks about Project Restart
Aston Villa centre-back Tyrone Mings has shared what he thinks about the Premier League resuming when a fan asked him about Project Restart on Twitter. English top-flight clubs are set to meet this week to establish whether it is possible to resume and complete the current season with a cure and vaccine yet to be found for the coronavirus pandemic. Finishing the campaign at neutral venues is on the cards, but Villa have opposed it, with CEO Christian Purslow claiming his side will be giving up a huge advantage in the relegation race by not playing at Villa Park. It remains to be seen what the Premier League’s final decision will be, but Mings has expressed his concerns about the players’ safety, reacting thus to project restart: Let’s see what else they come out with. If you believe everyt...
Newcastle want two-time UCL winner, some fans react: ‘Just imagine’, ‘Would love this’
Newcastle are looking to sign the Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez this summer. According to Caracol, the Premier League side could move for the Colombian once their takeover goes through. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make an offer for Rodriguez in the coming weeks. The Colombian is a world-class player on his day and he would improve Bruce’s side a lot. Newcastle need to improve their attacking options next season and someone like Rodriguez would help them break down defences easily and turn them into a very good attacking side. A signing like this could take Bruce’s side to a whole new level. Rodriguez is a proven star and he has the quality to succeed at the highest level. Furthermore, he has the experience of winning trophies as well. The 28-year-old has won two Cham...
Journalist claims Leicester want 22-yr-old this summer, Rodgers knows him well
Leicester City have been linked with a move for the Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. As per the Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Rodgers wants to bring the defender to the Premier League this summer. Rodgers has worked with Ajer during their time together at Celtic and he will know all about the player’s qualities. His interest in Ajer is hardly a surprise. Leicester need a long term partner for Soyuncu and Ajer would be ideal. The 22-year-old Celtic defender is still very young and inconsistent. However, the talent is there for everyone to see. Rodgers could help cut out the inconsistencies from his game and make him a better player. The Leicester City boss has a good track record of nurturing young players. He has proven that at Swansea, Liverpool and Celtic. It will be interesting to s...
Manager who has worked with 27-goal star claims he would fit in well at Liverpool
German forward Timo Werner has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now. Liverpool are thought to be one of the clubs keen on the RB Leipzig star. According to former RB Leipzig coach and sporting director Ralf Rangnick, the German striker would fit in well at Liverpool. Rangnick explains that Werner is suited to counter-attacking football and he benefits from quick switching of play. Jurgen Klopp’s men are probably the best in the world at that and Werner is likely to excel in his system. He said (via Nicolo Schira): “Since Timo has made progress under Nagelsmann, his most important weapons, however, are the quick switching movement and his powerful finish. Therefore, he would rather fit a club like Liverpool, which is similar to our style of play”. It will be interes...
‘No question about that’ – Martin O’Neill makes EPL title claims about Rangers & Celtic
Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has claimed that Rangers and the Hoops would be challenging for the title within five years if they were in the Premier League. The Scottish Premiership isn’t highly rated by most fans of the English top-flight, with many quick to claim that the quality of the SPFL isn’t high enough. Both Celtic and Rangers have attempted to join the English Football League in the past, and Martin O’Neill is confident that they will be in the top-flight after four seasons should they begin their journey in the League Two. The ex-Hoops boss also believes the Old Firm duo will start attracting the best players in the world if they start playing in the Premier League as they will have more money to compete in the transfer market. “They would be contesting. No question abou...
