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Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘always wants to play’ – Milan coach
Zlatan Ibrahimovic always wants to play, AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli said on Wednesday, before their Europa League game against Sparta Prague. “I won’t ask Zlatan if he wants to play, because I already know the answer,” said Pioli amid a tight schedule of games every three days. “There will be changes, but I don’t like talking about turnover, I have many starters and I will field the best team. “If I ask Ibra if he feels like it, he will always tell me yes.” AC Milan are top of the Serie A table after five games as the 18-times champions target a first league title since 2011 when Ibrahimovic last played for the club. Pioli’s side won their Europa League opener 3-1 at Celtic and next travel to Sparta Prague before a home tie against French club Lille next week. “We have a lot of games so ...
Victor Ezeji warns against rating Victor Osimhen higher than Simy Nwankwo
Former Nigeria international Victor Ezeji believes it will be wrong to focus just on Napoli forward Victor Osimhen for the new Serie A season without paying attention to his countryman Simy Nwankwo at Crotone. Osimhen has been making headlines beyond the Campania capital following his big-money move from Lille. So much attention has been placed on the 21-year-old such that he has been tipped in some quarters to walk in the shoes of club greats like Diego Maradona, Edinson Cavani and Gonzalo Higuain. Ezeji says that the quality of the Napoli squad and Osimhen’s eagerness to impress makes him the obvious pick between the two Nigerians. “Osimhen is younger than Simy. Then you also have to consider the quality of players in Napoli and the quality of players in Crotone,” the Caf Champions Leagu...
Gianfranco Zola hails Victor Osimhen’s ‘important qualities’ ahead Parma vs Napoli
Getty Images Gianfranco Zola is in awe of Victor Osimhen’s talent, suggesting that the Nigerian attacking ace has important qualities with which he can help Napoli to succeed this new season. Napoli will kick-start their 2020/21 Serie A campaign against AC Parma at the Ennio Tardini Stadium on Sunday, September 20, and Zola believes Osimhen can continue his fine pre-season form. The Super Eagles striker since joining Napoli earlier this summer from Lille for a fee of 70 million euros has scored six goals – two hat-tricks, in three pre-season games. Zola, ex-Napoli and Parma striker told Radio Kiss Kiss: “Napoli with Gattuso has found equilibrium. it will be an open game. Napoli has grown a lot with Gattuso. “He will be among the protagonists if Osimhen also enters immediately, he has impor...
‘The deal is finally done’: Journalist claims Arsenal have secured the signature of €30m star
According to the Guardian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Gabriel from Lille. The 22-year-old Brazilian defender has been reportedly targeted by a host of clubs including Everton, Napoli and Manchester United. However, it seems like Arsenal have won the race for his signature. Romano has claimed that the Gunners have agreed a fee in the region of €30m (plus add ons) for Gabriel. He tweeted – ‘the deal is finally done’. Gabriel will fly to London with his agent to sign his contract till June 2025. Gabriel Magalhães to Arsenal, here we go! Total agreement just completed: he will fly on Monday to London to sign his contract until June 2025, €30M to Lille (add ons included), official statement on next week. The deal is finally done. ⚪️&...
Lyon return empty-handed with prospect of losing key players
Had Olympique Lyonnais’ Memphis Depay and Karl Toko Ekambi found the back of the net in the opening 16 minutes against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, the Champions League may have had its first ever all-French final. Instead, Paris St Germain will now face the German champions while Lyon return home empty-handed and without the opportunity of righting those wrongs next season after they failed to qualify for Europe’s premier club competition. Ligue 1 was the only top-flight league from the ‘Big Five’ to prematurely end its season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving Lyon in seventh place on a points-per-game basis — thereby missing out on the Europa League as well. The 3-0 scoreline flatters Bayern as Lyon had their chances but playing in only their second semi-final on the big stage, their ...
Report: PL rival ‘confident of sealing’ deal for 22 y/o star after Everton drop out of the race
According to reports from The Times, Arsenal are ‘confident’ of sealing a deal for Brazilian defender Gabriel in the summer transfer window. The report claims that the Gunners are hopeful of signing him this week for a fee in the region of £27m. Everton and Napoli were also interested in signing Gabriel. However, The Times have claimed that the Premier League outfit have dropped out of the race to sign the 22-year-old center-back. Gabriel played a crucial role for Lille last season. He was really impressive in the Champions League for the French club. Lille have already sold Victor Osimhen on a transfer fee, and Gabriel could be next in line as well. The Times claim that the Gunners have agreed a five-year-deal with Gabriel. They are optimistic about completing their first summer...
Report: Arsenal have agreement with 22-year-old centre-back, £25m bid could be accepted
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal have placed a formal offer on the table for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The north London side are aiming to strengthen their central defence ahead of next season and Gabriel has been identified as their top target. It is now reported that the club have agreed terms with the Brazilian and they are optimistic of finalising his transfer from Lille. Lille are said to have a gentleman’s agreement with Napoli for Gabriel and the Serie A outfit are prepared to buy him, suppose they sanction the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly, So far, the Italian side have failed to find any suitable offers for their defender and it is suggested that they are running out of time to sign Gabriel. The Gunners have offered a package of around £25m for Gabriel and that is said...
Former Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes completes Lille move
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Lille wish Victor Osimhen best of luck at Napoli
French club, LOSC Lille have issued an official statement to wish former player, Victor Osimhen, the very best of luck after the Nigeria striker completed his move to Napoli. Napoli signed Osimhen from Lille in a €80million deal after the Italian side fended off competition from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea to land the Nigerian international. The 21-year-old was in stellar form for the Ligue 1 side with the forward scoring 13 goals in 27 appearances as Lille finished the 2019-20 season in fourth place. Lille owner, Gerard Lopez revealed getting ‘multiple offers’ for the Super Eagles ace before manager, Christophe Galtier, confirmed last month that Osimhen will be moving on. Osimhen only signed for the French Ligue 1 club last year from Sporting Charleroi after impressing on loan at the B...
Report claims what Rangers player has told the club about his future plans
Glasgow Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos could leave Ibrox in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Athletic, Morelos has his heart set on a move to French side Lille, but the two clubs are some way apart on agreeing a transfer fee. Rangers have rejected an offer in the region of £13m-plus bonuses. The Gers are looking at a fee of around £18m, but it seems talks between the two clubs have stalled. The Colombian striker has been one of the most consistent performers for Rangers for the past three seasons. He has established himself as one of the prolific goalscorers in the SPL, but now Morelos feels that he needs to move on. The report claims that Morelos has informed Rangers that he wants to join Lille this summer. Rangers are not actively looking to sell Morel...
Report: Newcastle plotting summer move to sign in-demand £25m Everton target
According to reports from the Express, Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old defender, who is rated at £25 million by Lille, has been chased by a host of Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal. Everton, who are looking to sign a central defender this summer, are also heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian defender. Now, it seems Newcastle and Wolves have also joined the race for his signature. Gabriel has enjoyed a brilliant 2019/20 campaign where he has made 23 starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1, scoring one goal in the process. He also impressed for the French club in the Champions League this campaign. The Brazilian is a very talented defender and he would be ...
Manchester United eye €25 million Ligue 1 star to bolster defence
According to the Daily Record, Manchester United have entered the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The Red Devils invested heavily in shoring up the defence by bringing in Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka last season. Despite the improvement shown, there are still issues to be ironed out. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now considering adding the Lille star to his United roster. The Brazilian is valued at a modest €25m. Competition for the 22-year-old will be high with the likes of Everton, Napoli, and Inter Milan all keen. According to the report, Napoli see the young Samba star as a replacement for defensive lynchpin Kalidou Koulibaly – another player United are interested in. The fact that they view him capable of replacing the Senegalese is a testament to the promise he has sh...
