Sean Dyche
Newcastle United transfer news: Burnley will not sell excellent 29-year-old
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing James Tarkowski who is currently on the books of Burnley. The Magpies are sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table, failing to secure a single victory this season. A big reason for their current position is that they are leaking plenty of goals this campaign. Therefore, bolstering the defense will be a top priority for Eddie Howe’s side in the January transfer window. The Tyneside club are said to have identified Tarkowski as one of their top targets to strengthen their defensive ranks. However, as per the Northern Echo, Burnley don’t want to sell their experienced centre back to Newcastle in the upcoming transfer window. The 29-year-old’s current contract at Turf Moor is set to expire in the...
Burnley’s James Tarkowski on the radar of Newcastle United
Burnley star James Tarkowski could be one of the first signings of Newcastle United after the club’s £300 million takeover by Saudi backed consortium, according to reports. It is said that the 28-year-old is also interested to make the move to St. James’ Park. The England international’s current contract at Turf Moor is set to expire next year and so he will be able to leave for free next summer. However, as per The Telegraph, the talented defender has a gentleman’s agreement with the Clarets that they will allow him to leave the club in January. It has been reported that the Lancashire based side will look the increase the transfer fee for the 28-year-old. But that is not expected to be an issue, with the Magpies now boasting the richest owners in the Premier...
Liverpool skipper out for the rest of the season
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The England midfielder limped out of a 3-1 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday after damaging his left knee in a challenge with Yves Bissouma. At a Friday news conference, Klopp revealed Henderson will play no further part in the champions’ bid to break Manchester City’s record Premier League points tally of 100. The former Sunderland man will not require surgery, however, and his manager is optimistic he will be fit for the start of the 2020-21 season. Klopp said: “Best possible news. It’s a knee injury, but no surgery is required. “He will not play this season, but I’m positive he will start the new season. He’s a quick healer.” Klopp also revealed Dejan Lovr...
Another Premier League player tests positive for novel coronavirus
A third first-team player from Brighton & Hove Albion tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, the Premier League club’s chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed. Two Brighton players had contracted the novel coronavirus in March and April and the latest positive result could cast doubts on the Premier League’s plans to resume the season that has been suspended due to the pandemic. Clubs are due to meet on Monday to further discuss “Project Restart” which envisages a return to play in June once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues. “It is a concern. Unfortunately we’ve had a third player test positive yesterday,” Barber told Sky Sports on Sunday. “So despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the ...
