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David Ornstein comments on Aliko Dangote’s chances of buying Arsenal
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote wants to buy Arsenal and is hoping to be able to do so next year. The Nigerian has a net worth of more than £8.5 billion and has been constantly linked with taking over the Emirates Stadium outfit. Arsenal currently belong to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, with Stan Kroenke being the majority shareholder. Fans of the North London club would love to see major squad investments that will see the side return to the top of English football again. It remains to be seen if that will happen anytime soon, but Dangote is hoping to launch a bid to own the club going forward once he is done building the largest single-train refinery in the world in Lagos State, Nigeria. “It (Arsenal) is a team that, yes, I would like to buy someday, but what I keep saying ...
David Ornstein: Arsenal man out for rest of season with serious ankle ligament injury
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal centre-back Pablo Mari is out for the rest of the season with a serious ankle ligament and tendon injury. Arsenal have lost Pablo Mari for rest of season with serious ankle ligament/tendon injury suffered in defeat at Man City, may need surgery. Granit Xhaka also picked up an ankle problem but may return before campaign ends. Rob Holding in contention for Brighton @TheAthleticUK #AFC — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 18, 2020 The Spaniard was withdrawn in the first-half of the 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City last night, while his replacement David Luiz will also be unavailable for selection for the next game after getting sent off in the second-half. Granit Xhaka was also withdrawn last night after picking up an ankle pro...
Everton striker has a message for Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk ahead of Merseyside clash
Everton host Liverpool on Sunday when both Merseyside rivals finally resume Premier League action after more than three months, and the city derby is expected to be feisty despite the absence of fans. An empty Goodison Park will witness its first-ever Merseyside derby, and both sets of players will be raring to go. Everton striker Richarlison has attempted to wind up Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk ahead of the clash, saying he doesn’t make his top-3 list of the best defenders on the planet. The Brazilian has reminded everyone of how he has already dribbled past the Reds star, and both players will definitely keep an eye out an each other on Sunday. “People talk a lot about him, yes he is a great defender but I’ve already dribbled past him,” Richarlison said of Van Dijk in an intervi...
Report: Tottenham certain to make a move for £35m-rated Everton target
Tottenham are being linked with a move for the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. As per Ekstra Bladet (via Sportwitness), Spurs will certainly look to sign the 24-year-old midfielder this summer. Hojbjerg’s deal at the club expires in a year and he has not signed an extension. It would be better for the Saints to cash in on him now rather than losing him for free next summer. Spurs want to add more depth to their midfield and Hojbjerg would be a good addition for them. The Danish midfielder is adept at recycling possession and setting the tempo. He could be the ideal partner for someone like Tanguy Ndombele. It will be interesting to see if Spurs are willing to pay the asking price for the midfielder who is valued at £35m. The report adds that Everton are keen on the player as ...
Report: Rangers make enquiry for defender, PL duo keeping tabs on the player as well
Rangers are keen on signing the Leicester City defender Dennis Gyamfi. According to Football Insider, the Scottish giants have already made an enquiry for the player who will be a free agent at the end of this month. Gyamfi is highly rated at Leicester City and the Foxes could try to extend his deal. The defender has recently been promoted to first-team training. It will be interesting to see if Rangers can snap him up on a bargain this summer. Gyamfi is highly talented and it would be a superb long term investment for the Ibrox outfit. Furthermore, they are not the only ones after the youngster. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the player as well. Rangers need to wrap up the transfer soon. If the Premier League giants get involved, they will struggle to bring the player...
‘We’ve heard whispers’ – The Athletic journalist provides NUFC takeover update
Newcastle United would-be owners were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The Public Investment Fund wants to own 80% of the Magpies and have bankrolled a £300 million bid that is awaiting approval from the Premier League. Passing the Owners’ and Directors’ Test is the only hurdle left for PIF to scale, but the WTO report hasn’t done their chances any good. Nevertheless, the popular belief is that the Newcastle takeover will eventually go ahead despite more than 10 weeks of similar claims, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh says he has heard whispers that it could be close. Hi. Thanks! I’m afraid we don’t know for certain where the PL is at, no. We’ve heard whispers &...
Some Southampton fans react to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg display this evening
Some Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg against Norwich City on Friday evening. Hojbjerg was in action for Southampton in their Premier League game against Norwich away from home at Carrow Road. The 24-year-old midfielder started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes, as the Saints won 3-0. According to WhoScored, against Norwich on Friday evening, Hojbjerg had a pass accuracy of 77.6%, won two headers, attempted three dribbles, and made five tackles, four interceptions and one clearance. Hojbjerg had been hitting the headlines in the build-up to the game, with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl telling The Times that the midfielder has decided not to sign a new contract. The Denmark international will be out of contract...
The Athletic shares the fear Newcastle United players have about a successful takeover
Newcastle United could undergo a change of ownership in the coming days, with the English Premier League set to deliver a verdict on the £300 million takeover bid by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Current Magpies chairman Mike Ashley wants to let go of the club after 13 years and is already frustrated that the Amanda Staveley-led bid hasn’t been approved. Without a doubt, the would-be owners have plans to turn Newcastle into an English powerhouse once they come in, and that could start with some major transfer activities this summer. While the Magpies fans are eagerly looking forward to a successful takeover, the Newcastle dressing room has fears over what the future could bring. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the backroom staff, players and head coach Steve Bruce fear fr...
‘Finally’ – Some NUFC fans think takeover decision will be made today following journalist’s claim
The Sun’s former chief football writer Ian McGarry has claimed that there has been an indication that the English Premier League may make an announcement on the Newcastle United takeover this week. An imminent verdict from the league on the Saudis’ £300 million bid to buy the Magpies is expected after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. It remains unknown if the takeover will be approved, but the legal team of the English top-flight has taken two months to look into it and there shouldn’t be much to be done again following the release of the WTO report. Newcastle fans are waiting for something to happen this week following McGarry’s claim on The Transfer Window Podcast with Duncan Castles, and here is how some of them have reacted...
Report: Rangers looking to beat French sides to signing as they prepare bid
According to L’Equipe (via GFFN) Rangers have made a concrete approach for Brest midfielder Haris Belkebla and are looking to quickly make a bid for him with RC Lens also keen on him. The newly-promoted Ligue 1 outfit want the midfielder badly after missing out on one of their top summer targets, and the Light Blues need to act fast. Rangers boss Steven Gerrard wants to strengthen his squad this summer in a bid to stop Celtic from landing 10-in-a-row next term, and he reckons Belkebla will be a good addition to his midfield. The 26-year-old’s contract with Brest runs until the summer of 2022, and he is attracting interest from a couple of suitors after proving himself in the French top-flight following promotion with his side last term. Belkebla featured in 23 Ligue 1 games for his si...
‘Good news’ – Some Spurs fans left excited as Mourinho shares plan for United clash
Premier League action returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening after more than 100 days of enforced break as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in what is expected to be a feisty clash. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will be coming up against his former side as both of them look to secure a win in order to boost their chances of playing Champions League football next season, and the Portuguese has been handed massive injury boost thanks to the lockdown. The Tottenham squad was ravaged with injuries prior to the break, but the players are all raring to go right now, and Mourinho has confirmed that he will be starting the trio of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Moussa Sissoko against the Red Devils. The plan has gotten Spurs fans excited and here is how some of them reacted to it ...
Report: Tottenham could make a move for Crystal Palace target who would cost just £4m
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson. The defender was close to joining Crystal Palace in January but the move fell through in the end. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can bring him to the Premier League this summer. Ferguson is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. Spurs could help him develop into a first-team star and achieve his potential. As per Football Insider, Spurs were keen on the player in the past as well and they have been watching him closely. They could make a move for the player once again. The report adds that Crystal Palace remain interested and they are leading the chase for the young defender. However, Spurs have the resources to pull off the move. Nathan Ferguson will be a free agent at the end of this month and he ...
