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Ex-Spurs manager finally responds to reports linking him with the Newcastle job
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has finally responded to reports linking him with the Newcastle United job, claiming a return to the English Premier League isn’t on the cards. The Portuguese managed Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the English top-flight before leaving for Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2014. Villas-Boas had a stint with Chinese Super League’s Shanghai SIPG prior to joining Marseille last May, and he is one of the managers that has been tipped to succeed Steve Bruce at St. James’ Park once Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover of the Magpies goes through. The 42-year-old has ruled himself out of the running for the job, though, and would-be Newcastle owners will have to look elsewhere. “I do not want to return to the Premier League. I have already do...
‘I’m currently watching 240 players’ – Celtic chief makes massive claim
Celtic’s new head of recruitment Gary Penrice has claimed that the Hoops are currently monitoring 240 players as they look to make quality additions to their squad this summer and going forward. Hoops head of football operations Nicky Hammond brought in the former Leicester City, Stoke City and Everton scout last month, and despite the suspension of major footballing activities across the globe as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he has continued to keep tabs on prospective signings. The Celtic chief scout has been working with the Parkhead club in a consultancy basis since December, and has now been fully tasked with unearthing hidden gems. “Celtic’s market is absolutely huge. It’s global. I am currently watching 240 players,” Penrice told Bristol Live. “Obviously I can’t travel to s...
Report: Serie A giants in talks with super agent to engineer Everton exit for striker
According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia), AS Roma are engaging super agent Mino Raiola to help bring Everton striker Moise Kean back to Serie A this summer following his struggles in the English Premier League. The Italy international moved to Goodison Park from Juventus for an initial £29 million last summer, but has scored just once in 26 appearances for the Toffees and is out of favour in manager Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order. Kean scored seven goals in five starts over the course of 16 Serie A games for the Old Lady last term, and he has also been linked with Inter Milan as a return back home could appeal to him. The 20-year-old still has over four years left on his Everton contract and it remains to be seen if the club will be willing to let him go a...
‘That is the truth’ – Eriksen stands by claim that got some Tottenham fans angry
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has admitted that he would have liked to leave Tottenham Hotspur in different circumstances following his exit in January. Having refused to sign a contract extension and with only a few months left on his deal before becoming a free agent, Spurs were left with no choice than to sell the 28-year-old. The Denmark international left North London after six-and-a-half years to join the Serie A giants, and he further incensed Tottenham fans by claiming he has a better chance of winning something at Inter. Eriksen came close to landing silverware at Spurs but only ended up with the League Cup and Champions League runners-up medals. “It seemed the right move for me, as they were very eager to sign me, and that’s important for a player to know he is wanted....
Villa set for major survival boost, some fans react: ‘Very positive news’, ‘We’re staying up’
Aston Villa are set to receive a major boost in their quest for Premier League safety. Dean Smith will be allowed to register his key players Tom Heaton and Wesley once the duo return from their respective injuries. Both players were omitted from Villa’s 25-man squad since they were ruled out for the season. However, the season has now been delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the two players can now recover in time for the remaining games. As per Sun, Premier League are set to agree on new rules regarding de-registering players. Both Heaton and Wesley could make a big difference to Dean Smith’s side. Heaton is a quality goalkeeper and Wesley will give Aston Villa a much needed presence upfront. Aston Villa will have to win most of their remaining games in order to stay up this sea...
‘I want to come to Newcastle’ – 16-goal striker makes admission NUFC fans would love
Alanyaspor striker Papiss Cisse dreams of returning to Newcastle United one day as a fan four years after leaving St. James’ Park. The 34-year-old spent four-and-a-half years in the Magpies colours, scoring 44 goals in 131 appearances before leaving for Chinese Super League’s Shandong Luneng in the summer of 2016. Cisse is currently the second highest goalscorer in the Turkish Süper Lig, with 16 league goals to his name in 25 appearances. The Senegalese was a huge fans’ favourite at SJP and he has fond memories of his time at Newcastle. Cisse hasn’t been back on Tyneside since he left but he’s hoping to do so some day, dubbing the fans as the best in the world. “For me, Newcastle fans are the best in the world. Sometimes, I sit here and my friends will send me videos of when Newcastle fans...
‘He is on his way to Tottenham’ – Pundit makes transfer claim regarding midfielder
Chelsea winger Willian has been linked with a move to Tottenham in the recent weeks. Popular presenter and pundit Richard Keys has now revealed that the player is on his way to Spurs this summer. Apparently, Willian has already spoken to Jose Mourinho. Keys said in a YouTube video: “He’s another one that’s already spoken to Jose Mourinho. He is on his way to Tottenham.” The two share a good relationship from their time together at Chelsea and it wouldn’t be a surprise if Mourinho managed to convince him to move to Spurs. Tottenham could use someone like him in their midfield and Willian has failed to agree on a new deal with Chelsea. If Spurs can offer him the contract he wants, the deal should be pretty straightforward. Willian’s Chelsea contract is up in the summer and the Blues will be ...
