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Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
Leicester City could sign £30m Manchester United star if James Maddison leaves – report
Leicester City could attempt to sign Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard if James Maddison heads through the exit door, football.london reports. Maddison has been heavily linked with a move away from the Foxes, with Premier League rivals Arsenal identifying him as one of their top transfer targets. The Gunners have yet to meet the £60 million valuation for the England international, but the Foxes are making a contingency plan in case he leaves. Lingard was hugely impressive on loan with West Ham United earlier this year. He has been identified as a potential candidate to replace Maddison. Sportslens view: Lingard had a renaissance with the Hammers earlier this year, registering nine goals and five assists from just 16 appearances in all competitions. There has since been speculat...
Pundit urges Leicester City star to reject Arsenal – move would be ‘backwards step’
Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has urged James Maddison to stay with Leicester City this summer. The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with Arsenal, but Keane believes that a move to the Gunners would be a step down for the playmaker. Arsenal have reportedly offered a player-plus-cash deal to sign Maddison as they are struggling to meet the £60-70 million asking price. However, Keane has told ITV that the Foxes star should reject their advances and stay with the Midlands outfit. 🔊 SOUND ON 🔊 Roy Keane on rumours linking James Maddison to Arsenal 👀#LEIMCI pic.twitter.com/2qKfFSlC0z — ITV Football (@itvfootball) August 7, 2021 “Arsenal are a huge club but, at this moment in time, I don’t think it’s a step up for him to leave Leicester, where they are, to g...
Brendan Rodgers reveals when Wesley Fofana could return to action for Leicester City
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Wesley Fofana will be sidelined for the rest of the year after his horrific leg break against Villarreal. The Frenchman suffered the horrendous injury after a reckless challenge from Fernando Nino. Rodgers has now confirmed that the Frenchman has a long road to recovery. Speaking after the 1-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City, Rodgers said that the centre-back will have an operation on Monday, and will recover at the club. In his interview, he also confirmed that Fofana will miss a vast chunk of the 2021/22 season. He was hopeful over his return at some time next year. He said: “He will play in 2022 at some time. Unfortunately the ligament damage is quite bad. He is in great spirits, he wants to stay here in and be aro...
Samuel Edozie set to debut, Predicted Manchester City line up (4-3-3) vs Leicester City
Manchester City take on Leicester City in the Community Shield on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side won the Premier League for the third time in four years last term, but the campaign ended on a low note with a Champions League final loss. The club will be aiming to do better this time around. They will kickstart the 2021/22 campaign with a Community Shield clash against FA Cup holders Leicester City. The Foxes are missing key players due to injuries, but City are also without several first-team stars due to their participation at the European Championships and Copa America. Formation: 4-3-3 Predicted Line-up: Ederson has yet to return to training after Brazil’s run to the Copa America final. Zack Steffen looks set to start between the sticks. The backline will have experienced faces. Joao Ca...
Soumare and Maddison start, Predicted Leicester City line-up (3-4-1-2) vs Manchester City
Leicester City face off against Manchester City for the Community Shield on Saturday. The Foxes created history last season by lifting their maiden FA Cup title with a slender 1-0 win over Chelsea. They could not secure a top-four finish thereafter, but they will try again to qualify for the Champions League this term. Before that, they have the chance to win more silverware with a Community Shield clash against Man City. The Foxes have been hampered by defensive injuries, but they take on a City side that is far from full strength. The English champions could be missing several players that have yet to return to training after international commitments. Formation: 3-4-1-2 Predicted Line-up: Kasper Schmeichel had a superb European Championships with Denmark, and he is now back in the ...
Leicester City make transfer decision on James Maddison amid Arsenal approach – report
Leicester City have knocked back a part-exchange bid from Arsenal for midfielder James Maddison, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on landing a creative midfielder this summer, and they recently made a formal approach for the 24-year-old. It is now reported that the north London outfit included Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as makeweights in the offer for Maddison. The proposal has been snubbed by the Foxes, who are reluctant to sell their prized asset unless a straight-cash offer of over £70 million is made. Sportslens view: The Gunners have already committed £71m to sign three players in Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White in the transfer window. They are eyeing more signings before the deadline, but may have to recoup funds from player sales in o...
Arsenal make first offer for £60m-rated star with 21 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have made an opening transfer offer to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners are eyeing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have regularly been linked with Maddison. It is now reported that they have made a formal proposal to sign the England international, who is valued at more than £60 million by the Foxes. The north London outfit are not in a position to afford a straight-cash deal and have proposed to include a player (unnamed) as a makeweight. Sportslens view: The Gunners had the third-best defensive record in the Premier League last term but were let down by disappointing finishing in the final third. They lacked a regular creator of goals. Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence has been a boost, but they need ...
West Ham must move quickly to sign Leicester City target with 18 goal contributions – SL view
West Ham United recently made their first signing of the summer transfer window with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola arriving on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could make more signings before next month’s transfer deadline, and the priority could lie on pursuing a new centre-back, attacking midfielder and striker. The hierarchy are obviously interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United after his impressive loan stint during the back end of last season. However, there has been no progress towards a transfer, and Lingard appears content to stay with the Red Devils and fight for a potential spot next term. Amidst this, the Hammers are looking at alternative options, and they have recently been in talks with West Bromwich Albion for Matheus Pereira. The Brazilian w...
Leicester City set to share plans for new 40,000-seater stadium developments
Leicester City have announced via their official website that they will publicise their initial plans for the expansion of the King Power Stadium. The King Power Stadium currently holds just over 32,000 seats, which is the 20th-largest stadium in the country and the 13th-biggest in the Premier League. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Leicester were receiving near sell-out crowds, filling approximately 98% of their capacity on average. The plans will expand the King Power to 40,000 seats There is clear potential for growth, especially given their impressive recent performances on the pitch. In the last six years, the Foxes have won a Premier League title, an FA Cup and have qualified for Europe three times. As a result, they are looking to expand their home ground to 40,000 to make more money ...
Leicester City set to share plans for new 40,000-seater stadium developments
Leicester City have announced via their official website that they will publicise their initial plans for the expansion of the King Power Stadium. The King Power Stadium currently holds just over 32,000 seats, which is the 20th-largest stadium in the country and the 13th-biggest in the Premier League. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Leicester were receiving near sell-out crowds, filling approximately 98% of their capacity on average. The plans will expand the King Power to 40,000 seats There is clear potential for growth, especially given their impressive recent performances on the pitch. In the last six years, the Foxes have won a Premier League title, an FA Cup and have qualified for Europe three times. As a result, they are looking to expand their home ground to 40,000 to make more money ...
Report: Leicester now want to sign £12m winger who wants Premier League move this summer
Leicester City are interested in signing Croatian winger Josip Brekalo this summer, according to The Sunday Mirror. The 23-year-old impressed for Croatia during the European Championships, making three appearances at the tournament. The Foxes have now registered an interest in the player who would cost around £12 million. Brekalo is a versatile attacking midfielder who is also capable of playing as a false nine if required. Real Sociedad and Lyon have registered an interest in the winger, but he prefers a move to the Premier League. Brekalo was linked with Arsenal and Liverpool earlier this year. Neither club have followed up their interest, and Leicester can snap him up on a bargain deal. He has a contract with Wolfsburg until 2023 but has made it clear that he wants to leave this summer....
