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AFCON 2021: Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi says his side are in a “big difficult situation”
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has conceded that his side are in a “big difficult situation” after they slumped to a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Equatorial Guinea. Esteban Obiang scored the decisive goal for Juan Micha’s side on Sunday to boost their prospects for making it to the last 16. Algeria had two goals ruled out for offside at the Douala Stadium while several of their efforts were also thwarted by goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The Desert Warriors have been able to secure a single point so far from their first two AFCON matches. And with only a point, they are sitting at the bottom of Group E. The defending champions also played out a goalless draw in their opening match against Sierra Leone. Algeria now must win their final group mat...
West Ham reportedly make move for player who impressed Jack Collison this month
West Ham United have made an offer for Brentford star Said Benrahma, according to 90min. It has been reported that the Hammers have submitted an offer of £17 million plus add-ons for the Algeria international, who can operate as a winger or as a forward. The Premier League made their bid for the 25-year-old on Friday evening, and although Brentford are yet to officially respond to the offer, the Championship value the attacker at closer to £25 million. Said Benrahma Stats Benrahma has played 39 minutes in the Championship for Brentford so far this season, according to WhoScored. Last season, the attacker made 42 starts and four substitute appearances in the league for the Bees, scoring 17 goals and providing nine assists in the process, according to WhoScored. Back in 2018-19, Benrah...
Super Eagles out to end Algeria’s 18-match unbeaten run
The Super Eagles will go into October 9 friendly against Algeria with the sole aim of ending the Desert Foxes’ 18 match -unbeaten streak. The North Africans last defeat came almost two years ago, a 1-0 loss to the Squirrels of Benin in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Since then, the Desert Foxes have won 13 and drawn 5 matches. Djamel Belmadi’s side recorded wins against top sides like Senegal, Nigeria, Tunisia, Mali and Colombia during the period. The game will be first time the Super Eagles and Algeria will be meeting in a friendly. It will be a repeat of the 2019 AFCON semi-final which Algeria won 2-1 courtesy of Riyad Mahrez late free kick. Both countries have faced each other 21 times in official match at senior level. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make ...
Report: Fulham make late move for £20m attacker linked with Crystal Palace
According to The Daily Mail, Fulham have made a late move to beat Crystal Palace in the race to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford. The Eagles are in advanced negotiations with the Bees to land the Algeria international, but they have yet to finalise a suitable transfer agreement. Amidst this, it appears that the Cottagers have joined the race to sign the 25-year-old, who bagged 17 goals and 10 assists in the Championship last term. Benrahma was initially linked with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal, but the London giants decided to look at more high-profile options to strengthen their attack. Still, there is plenty of Premier League interest and it appears that the Cottagers and Eagles are now the main contenders for his services. The Bees are said to demand around £20m to part ways w...
Eberechi Eze makes PFA Championship Team of the Year
Crystal Palace new signing Eberechi Eze has been included in the PFA Championship Team of the Year. The PFA made the announcement which was published on their verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. Eze’s inclusion is due to his impressive performance for former club Queens Park Rangers last season. The 22-year-old scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 45 Championship appearances for QPR. He was voted QPRs Players’ Player of the Year, the Supporters’ Player of the Year and the club Player of the Year. The PFA Championship Team of the Year was dominated by newly promoted Leeds United who have four players: Luke Ayling, Ben White, Liam Cooper and Kalvin Philips. Other players in the list are Brice Samba of Nottingham Forest, West Bromwich Albion’s Romaine Sawyers, Aleksandar Mitrovic and...
Report: West Ham ‘pushing to complete deal’ for £20m Villa target
West Ham are pushing to complete a deal to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford this summer, according to reports from the Daily Mail. The Hammers missed out on Eberechi Eze who joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers last month. However, with Grady Diangana all set to depart to join West Brom, David Moyes is looking to reinvest the money into the squad to sign the 25-year-old Algerian. Benrahma was one of the stand-out players for Brentford in the Championship last season. He scored 17 goals and provided 9 assists in the Championship as Brentford failed to clinch promotion to the Premier League. Villa to miss out? The report claims that Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has made Benrahma as his prime target ahead of the new season. However, Villa fear that they w...
Report: Leeds have cooled their interest in £25m player…he could be off to Arsenal
After securing the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia on a club-record transfer fee, Leeds United are looking to make another stellar signing this summer. According to The Mirror journalist, David Anderson, Leeds are in talks to sign Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Said Benrahma of Brentford this summer, but it seems they have cooled their interest in the 25-year-old. Leeds in talks with Udinese over signing Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. Marcelo Bielsa wants more goals from midfield and Leeds have turned to Rodrigo after cooling their interest in Said Benrahma. #LUFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) August 30, 2020 Benrahma was superb for Brentford last season in the Championship where he scored 17 goa...
Report: Leeds ‘set to start the bidding’ for in-demand £25m star, Bielsa is a ‘big fan’
Report: Leeds 'set to start the bidding' for in-demand £25m star, Bielsa is a 'big fan' – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to reports from the Express, newly-promoted Premier League side Leeds United are ‘set to start the bidding’ for Brentford attacker Said Benrahma in the summer transfer window. The Algerian was one of the key performers for Brentford in the Championship last season. However, after losing to Fulham at Wembley in the play-off final, Benrahma is now expected to leave the club. The 24-year-old was in sensational form for the Bees last season. He scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 43 appearances. Brentford value him for around £25m, but Leeds are willing to pay £20m for the attacker. Marcelo Bielsa is a ‘big ...
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United and Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their alleged pursuit of Brentford star Said Benrahma. According to The Mirror, Leeds are interested in signing Benrahma from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The Whites, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship, are ready to make a move for the 24-year-old winger, according to the report. It has been claimed that Leeds are ‘pushing hard’ for the Algeria international, who can also play as a forward and is rated at £25 million. ESPN has claimed of interest in the Brentford attacker from Arsenal, who have just won the FA Cup this...
Report: Leeds ‘confident’ of signing 24 y/o for less than £20m…but there’s a catch
After securing promotion to the Premier League, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has assured the fans that the Whites will be active in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Athletic, Leeds are expected to sign four to five players this summer, with Marcelo Bielsa surely looking to make necessary additions. Signing a striker, a midfielder, a central-defender, and an attacking midfielder are top priorities. Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that Leeds could be looking to sign Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma this summer. Watkins is the division’s second-highest scorer this term with 25 regular-season goals and would suit Bielsa’s tactics. He does the same job as Patrick Bamford, but with a better conversion rate. The report claims that Le...
Report: Leeds preparing £23m bid for priority target in scintillating form
Leeds United are back in the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has made it clear that they are not aiming to be a passenger in the Premier League to fill the quota of clubs, rather they have a long-term vision in place. Instead of following the routes of Fulham and Aston Villa in the transfer market, the Yorkshire outfit are likely to follow the trajectory of Sheffield United. The club are confident that Marcelo Bielsa will stay and sign a new deal. It will be exciting to see how Leeds approach the summer transfer window as they would be looking to bolster their squad with talented players. According to reports from Le Buteur, Leeds boss Bielsa has made Said Benrahma a priority signing for the club. The 24-year-old attacking midf...
Newcastle United now reportedly facing Chelsea competition for £22.5m forward
Newcastle United’s reported quest to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford has just become tougher due to Chelsea. The Northern Echo reported in February of Newcastle’s interest in signing the 24-year-old forward in the summer transfer window. It was claimed that the Magpies had a scout to watch the Algeria international in action for Brentford against Middlesbrough in the Championship. However, it now seems that Newcastle will have to battle with Premier League rivals Chelsea for the signature of the former Nice man, who can operate anywhere in attack. According to Todofichajes, Chelsea have identified the Championship player as a potential transfer target this summer. The report has added that Brentford value Benrahma at €25 million (£22.49 million). Stats According to WhoScored, Benrahma ha...
