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George Caulkin: NUFC prospective new owners kept tabs on 6ft 4in goalie

According to The Athletic’s George Caulkin, Newcastle United’s prospective new owners kept tabs on Dan Rose before he joined Schalke 04 from Everton. The 16-year-old goalkeeper rejected the Toffees’ three-year professional contract to sign with the German outfit as a free agent. The Magpies and Barcelona were also keen on Rose, but he only wanted to move to Schalke as he believes the club can help him become the best goalkeeper on the planet. Rose will become the first non-German youth goalkeeper at Schalke and their first-ever English/Irish youth player. The teenager was with Everton U18s last term but wasn’t able to make any appearance as he was behind Jack Barrett, Jack McIntyre and Zan-Luk Leban in the pecking order. The would-be Newcastle owners wouldn’t be gutted to have missed out o...

Rob Elliot has just sent a heartfelt message to Newcastle fans on Twitter

Rob Elliot has sent a heartfelt message to Newcastle United on Twitter, as the goalkeeper prepares to leave the Premier League club this summer. Newcastle have announced on their official website that Elliott will leave the Magpies at the end of the month when his current contract runs out. The 34-year-old goalkeeper moved to the Magpies from Charlton Athletic back in 2011 and was an important player in the squad. As stated on Newcastle’s official website, Elliot made 68 appearances in all competitions for the English club. However, the goalkeeper has not turned out for the first team since December 2017 and had become a squad player at St. James’ Park in recent years. Elliot has sent an emotional message to Newcastle fans on Twitter. To everyone connected to @Nufc just something I’ve trie...

Rodney Marsh’s 3-word reaction to Liverpool winning Premier League title

Former Manchester City forward Rodney Marsh has congratulated Liverpool on Twitter on winning the Premier League title this season. City’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday evening means that Liverpool cannot be caught at the top of the league table. This is the first time that Liverpool have won the championship in the Premier League era. The Reds are as many as 23 points clear of City at the top of the standings, and Marsh has congratulated Jurgen Klopp’s side on Twitter on their success. >Well played Liverpool #champions — Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) June 25, 2020 Best team in England this season Liverpool have been the best team in the Premier League this season, and it was only a matter of time before the Reds clinched the championship ...

Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker react to Liverpool winning Premier League title

Rio Ferdinand and Gary Lineker have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to Liverpool winning the Premier League title this season. The Manchester United legend and the Tottenham Hotspur great have congratulated the Reds on winning the league title for the first time in the Premier League era. Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday evening meant that the Reds have clinched the title. United legend Ferdinand has stated on Twitter that Liverpool “thoroughly deserved” the title, and has hailed the “relentless appetite” of Jurgen Klopp’s side. Former Tottenham striker Lineker has described Liverpool as “a magnificent team” and has hailed the Merseyside outfit’s “wonderful achievement”. Congrats @LFC… Premier League Champions 🏆 28 wins out ...

Tottenham Hotspur have just sent Liverpool a message on Twitter

Tottenham Hotspur have congratulated Liverpool on Twitter on winning the Premier League title this season. The North London outfit have stated that the Reds’ title success is “well deserved”. Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London in the Premier League on Thursday evening means that the Reds cannot be caught at the top of the league table this season. Liverpool have lost once in the league this season, and it was clear weeks ago even before the coronavirus pandemic struck that Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to become the champions of England for the first time in 30 years. Congratulations, @LFC. Well deserved 👏 https://t.co/32ig0EV8Cu — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 25, 2020 Closing the gap Tottenham went close to winning the Premier League...

Some Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton fans react to Kyle Walker-Peters display tonight

Some Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Kyle Walker-Peters against Arsenal. Walker-Peters was in action for Southampton in their Premier League game against Arsenal on Thursday evening. The 23-year-old defender – who joined the Saints on loan from Tottenham in the January transfer window – did not start the match, but he came on as a substitute at the start of the second half. According to WhoScored, the right-back played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 95.8%, took 39 touches, attempted two dribbles, and put in two crosses. Some Tottenham and Southampton fans have given their take on the performance of Walker-Peters against Arsenal. Below are some of the best comments: Walker peters has looked good since he came on...

Rangers reportedly make offer for player Mark Warburton allegedly wanted at QPR

Steven Gerrard’s Rangers are interested in signing Sekou Gassama from Valladolid in the January transfer window, according to TMW. It has been reported by the Italian news outlet that Rangers have already made an offer of €3 million (£2.71 million) for the 25-year-old forward. The report has claimed of interest in the Senegalese from German club Hertha Berlin as well, with the forward having joined CF Fuenlabrada in Spain’s second tier on loan from Valladolid in the January transfer window. Gassama actually joined Valladolid on a permanent contract from Almeria in January 2020 before being immediately moved to CF Fuenlabrad on loan until the end of the season. Stats According to WhoScored, Gassama made 10 starts and four substitute appearances in the Segunda Division for Almeria in the fir...

‘Special character’: Declan Rice sends message to player who’s leaving West Ham

Declan Rice has taken to Twitter to send an emotional message to his departing West Ham United teammate Pablo Zabaleta. West Ham have announced on their official website that Zabaleta will leave the club at the end of the month. The former Manchester City defender is out of contract at the Hammers on June 30, and the right-back will not extended his current deal. Rice, who can operate as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder, has sent a heartfelt message to the 35-year-old Argentine right-back on Twitter. @pablo_zabaleta a honour to get to play with you, train with you & learn from from you over the past 3 years. Been a special character for our team & you will be missed massively. Thank you for everything that you done for me personally, it will never be forgotten. Top m...

Player bids emotional farewell to Newcastle United on Twitter

Jamie Sterry has sent a heartfelt message to Newcastle United on Twitter, as he prepares to leave the club. Newcastle have announced on their official website that Sterry will leave the Magpies at the end of the month when his current contract runs out. The 24-year-old right-back came through the Magpies’ youth academy and made his first-team debut on the final day of the 2015-16 campaign during the team’s 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The defender could make just 12 appearances in all competitions for the Newcastle first team during his spell at St. James’ Park. Sterry, who had loan spells at Coventry City and Crewe Alexandra as well, has sent an emotional message to Newcastle on Twitter. Thank you @NUFC ⚫️⚪️❤️ pic.twitter.com/kAfTJL07Jt — J...

‘I regard that as an honour’: Celtic-linked 123-cap international responds to the interest in him

Chilean international Claudio Bravo has been linked with a move to Celtic among other clubs this summer. The 37-year-old has now responded to the interest from Celtic and others claiming that it is an honour for him. He also added that the teams linked with him are big clubs and he is proud. The 123-cap Chilean international said (quotes via Daily Record): “There is nowhere in the world I would not consider playing. I’ve read the names of the clubs that have been linked with me and I regard that as an honour because they are very good clubs. “I’m proud that I have attracted interest from the clubs mentioned. What I and my family are looking for is a club with stability and a comfortable environment to live. It depends on several factors, it depends on the club and the p...

Report: Tottenham keen on 23-yr-old German, but face competition from Dortmund

Tottenham are interested in signing the Freiburg defender Robin Koch this summer. As per Bild (via GGFN), the Londoners have been monitoring the Germany international for a while now. It will be interesting to see if they make an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Koch could be a decent defensive addition to Jose Mourinho’s side. The Premier League side need more depth at the back and the 23-year-old would be ideal. The player was a target for RB Leipzig in January and the German side failed to sign him despite offering €15 million. It will be interesting to see how much Freiburg demand for his services now. Dortmund are thought to be keen on the player as well and Spurs might have to move quickly if they want to sign the player. They cannot afford to be involved in a bidding w...

Phil Hay: Leeds in advanced talks to sign midfielder from Crystal Palace

According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign young midfielder Jadan Raymond from Crystal Palace after he rejected a professional contract at the Selhurst Park outfit. The 16-year-old is also wanted by Portuguese top-flight side Vitoria Guimaraes and has been guaranteed regular training with their first team and an immediate move into their B team. Raymond wants a clear pathway into first-team football, and Marcelo Bielsa offers that at Elland Road, with seven under-23 players named in his matchday squad that faced Cardiff City last Sunday. Ian Poveda and Robbie Gotts, both 20, were handed their league debuts in the second-half and the Palace midfielder could be tempted to choose Leeds ahead of Vitoria Guimaraes. Raymond has been with the Eagles since he ...