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Harry Redknapp urges English club to appoint Villa man as their next manager
Harry Redknapp urges English club to appoint Villa man as their next manager – originally posted on Sportslens.com Championship outfit Bournemouth have parted ways with manager Jason Tindall following their defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday. Four league losses on the bounce have seen the Cherries drop to sixth in the table, with just two points between them and seventh-placed Middlesbrough. Bournemouth are eight points off the automatic promotion places, and with recent results dealing a blow on their chances of securing an immediate return to the Premier League, they have decided to let Tindall go. Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry has emerged as one of the names to potentially take over at the Vitality Stadium, and Harry Redknapp has urged the club to go after...
Report: Spurs star had meeting with Mourinho, Levy’s decision left him ‘deeply unhappy’
Report: Spurs star had meeting with Mourinho, Levy's decision left him 'deeply unhappy' – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli and head coach Jose Mourinho had a personal meeting on Wednesday afternoon, and it was aimed primarily at checking in on the welfare of the player. The England international has not started a Premier League game for Spurs since the defeat to Everton on the opening weekend of the campaign, and has sometimes been excluded from the matchday squads when fully fit. Having fallen out of favour with Mourinho, Alli was keen to reunite with Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the January transfer window in order to boost his chances of making England’s Europ...
Phil Hay reveals Leeds are ‘genuinely interested’ in French left-back on Southampton radar
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are genuinely interested in Brest left-back Romain Perraud and will consider tabling a formal offer for him once the season ends. The 23-year-old has also been linked with Southampton and Marseille after an impressive start to life in the Ligue 1, and he could attract more interest ahead of the summer transfer window if his current form continues. Leeds have Gjanni Alioski as their current left-back and are in contract talks with the 28-year-old. His contract expires in the summer and he has been linked with Galatasaray. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to keep him beyond the end of the season, and Alioski is also open to staying if his demands are met. However, Leeds believe a specialist left-back would help improve the balance of their li...
Moyes believes 25y/o is the best player in the EPL at the moment
West Ham United visit Aston Villa tomorrow and will look to bounce back from weekend’s defeat at the hands of Liverpool. Victory at Villa Park will keep the Hammers’ chances of finishing in the top four alive, but picking up all three points at the expense of Dean Smith’s men will not come easy. The Midlands outfit have been impressive this term, winning 10 and drawing two of their 19 league games, and they have skipper Jack Grealish to thank for their form. The England international midfielder has weighed in with six goals and nine assists in 19 league games this term, and West Ham manager David Moyes believes the Villa star is the best player in the top-flight right now. “He is a really good player and probably the best player in the Premier League at this time,” the Hammers boss said ah...
Report: Manager wants to resign because club signed Celtic star on loan
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has tendered his resignation this morning after the club signed Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on loan. Breaking | Marseille manager André Villas-Boas announces that he has offered his resignation this morning after the club signed Olivier Ntcham when he didn’t want him. More follows. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) February 2, 2021 Vilas Boas: We signed one player in the transfer window. It wasn’t my decision. I only found out this morning. It’s a player I said no to. As a result I handed in my resignation. https://t.co/d2srkv7h9F — Jeremy Smith (@jeremysmith98) February 2, 2021 The Frenchman joined the Ligue 1 outfit for the rest of the season with an option to buy in the summer, and that could now prove costly for the club. Ntcham was more than k...
David Ornstein shares ‘deciding factor’ that made King choose Everton ahead of Fulham
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, manager Carlo Ancelotti was the deciding factor in Josh King’s decision to choose a move to Everton ahead of Fulham. 🚨 Deciding factor in Josh King choosing to join Everton from Bournemouth was said to be Carlo Ancelotti. #EFC boss personally convinced 29yo he’s a firm part of their plans. It’s a six-month deal for a fee + most likely further add-on to #AFCB if signs permanently @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/khPXOHpGMV — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) February 1, 2021 Bournemouth accepted bids from the two Premier League clubs ahead of yesterday’s transfer deadline, and it was up to the Norwegian international to choose. Ancelotti personally convinced King that he is a firm part of Everton’s plans going forward, and that was enough to do ...
Barcelona legend jokes about moving to Newcastle United to replace Bruce
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has joked about potentially managing Newcastle United and replacing head coach Steve Bruce. The Dutchman spent three years in the Premier League, managing Southampton and Everton before taking charge of the Netherlands national team. Koeman returned to manage Barcelona last summer after a successful playing career at Camp Nou that established him as a legend, and while he is currently enjoying his dream job, he does not rule out a return to the English top-flight in the nearest future. “Newcastle? Sorry, Steve Bruce! Sorry, Steve, I don’t know – I’m really happy now,” the Barca boss replied when Alan Shearer asked if he will ever be seen in the Premier League again. “I liked it very much in the Premier League, it’s a great place to be involved in. It’s perfect....
‘Spoken like a true failure’, ‘I despise him’- Some Everton fans fuming at Koeman’s comments
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has pissed off some Everton fans following some of his recent comments. The Dutchman was sacked in October 2017 after the Toffees fell into the relegation zone following a poor run. Everton had brought in around six players to join their first-team, spending around £150 million. However, Koeman could not get the best out of his team despite leading them to a seventh-placed finish in his first season. Romelu Lukaku – who scored 25 league goals in 2016-17 – left to join Manchester United, and Everton’s best attempts to land Olivier Giroud as his replacement did not work out. Koeman believes that played a huge role in his side’s struggle that season, but he reckons the club and the fans expected too much given their history. “It was difficult, that period, beca...
‘Serious option’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals Liverpool have made contact over Portuguese defender
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have contacted Portuguese top-flight side Braga today to make enquiries about centre-back David Carmo. Liverpool updates. Talks on to reach the agreement with Schalke for Kabak – discussion about option/obligation to buy. It’s getting closer, personal terms agreed.#LFC have also contacted Braga today for David Carmo, serious option in the list. Ben Davies, done. 🔴 #DeadlineDay https://t.co/LJQRQ35uFO — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021 The 21-year-old is said to a serious option as the Premier League defending champions look to bring in a defender before the end of today’s transfer deadline. Sportslens View Liverpool have already sealed a move for Preston North End’s Ben Davies, and a move for Schalke 04’s Oza...
‘Get this done!!!’, ‘On my knees’ – Some Hammers fans react to ‘brilliant transfer’ rumour
West Ham United have been linked with Spain international striker Diego Costa, with reports claiming he has been offered to the London Stadium outfit ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline. The 32-year-old has been a free agent since terminating his Atletico Madrid contract last December, and a return to the Premier League has been mooted. The Hammers are yet to replace Sebastien Haller since the Ivory Coast international joined Ajax last month, but they have been linked with plenty of strikers. It remains to be seen whether anyone will be signed before 11.00 pm, though, but the idea of having Costa up front has got some West Ham fans excited, and here is how some of them have reacted on Twitter to the rumour: Get him now! — Marcin Grzywacz (@GrzywkaWHUFC) February 1, 2021 Get this done!!! —...
Report: Southampton in advanced talks to sign Liverpool forward on loan
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Southampton are looking to bring Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino to St Mary’s on loan for the rest of the season, and talks are at an advanced stage ahead of tonight’s 11.00 pm deadline. The Japanese has made just nine league appearances for the Reds this season, and he will be hoping for more playing opportunities with the Saints should a move work out. There is excitement at Southampton about the possibility of landing Minamino, and it will be interesting to see how things go in the coming hours. Sportslens View The 26-year-old joined Liverpool in January 2020 from Red Bull Salzburg after his £7.25 million buyout clause was triggered, but he has struggled for regular chances under manager Jurgen Klopp. Southampton need quality additions right...
Report: Striker with 2 EPL titles & 52 EPL goals offered to West Ham
According to beIN Sports correspondent Tancredi Palmeri, West Ham United have been offered the chance to sign former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker Diego Costa before the end of today’s transfer deadline. Diego Costa has been proposed to West Ham — Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) February 1, 2021 Sportslens View The 32-year-old has been a free agent since his contract with the La Liga leaders was mutually terminated last December, and his agent has offered him to a couple of clubs across Europe and beyond. Costa was offered to Manchester City and Arsenal earlier today, but manager Pep Guardiola was not keen on doing a deal while the Gunners are yet to make a move. West Ham only have Michail Antonio as their primary striker following the departure of Sebastien Haller, and manager D...
