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Southampton agree deal for 24-year-old Brazilian star, medical planned this weekend – report
Southampton have reached an agreement with Torino to sign centre-back Lyanco, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Saints recently sanctioned the sale of Jannik Vestergaard to Leicester City, and they have now secured Lyanco as his replacement. They will pay €7.5 million up front for the Brazilian. He is likely to undergo his medical this weekend before signing a four-year deal. Sportslens view: The Saints have focused on quality young players and have already signed Adam Armstrong, Romain Perraud, Tino Livramento and Armando Broja (on loan). Theo Walcott is the only one signed this summer aged above 24. Their policy has continued with the purchase of Lyanco, who played 25 games for Torino last term. The Saints have been known for their quality recruitment over the years with th...
Leeds handed major selection boost, Leicester star recovers from injury
The second round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action is already underway, with Liverpool defeating Burnley 2-0 at Anfield – Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane got the goals. Manchester City romped to a 5-0 home win over Norwich City – Tim Krul (OG), Jack Grealish, Aymeric Laporte, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez were on the scoresheet. Danny Ings and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target as Aston Villa ran out 2-0 winners at home to Newcastle United. Crystal Palace fought out a goalless draw with Brentford, while Leeds United drew 2-2 with Everton. Title hopefuls Man United and Chelsea are on the road on Sunday as they bid t...
‘Not looking great’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Southampton vs Manchester United
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary’s. The Saints had a good opening half against Everton in the season opener as debutant Adam Armstrong found the back of the net at Goodison Park. However, they capitulated after the interval. The Toffees ended up comfortable 3-0 victors. On the contrary, United secured a convincing 5-1 triumph over Leeds United at Old Trafford, with Paul Pogba matching a unique record with four assists. The Red Devils did the double over the Saints last season, which included a stunning 9-0 win at home. The Saints finished the game with nine men. Lawrenson does not anticipate a similar scoreline, but he has no doubts that the visitors will come on top with a 2-...
Arsenal face big selection problems, Chelsea sweating on key player’s fitness
The new Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some exciting fixtures scheduled to take place. The action gets underway on Saturday lunchtime, with Liverpool welcoming Burnley to Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side recorded a 3-0 win at Norwich City last weekend and are a banker bet to follow up against the Clarets. There are five more fixtures to follow, with the clash between Leeds United and Everton likely to be the pick of the bunch. Leeds crashed 5-1 at Manchester United on the opening weekend and will be desperate to bounce back at Elland Road. The Red Devils are in action on Sunday as they travel south to face Southampton at St Mary’s. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team were hugely impressive against Leeds and should continue in the same vein in this one. The two north London cl...
Southampton eyeing up Champions League winner with 61 England caps
Southampton are hoping to sign free agent Gary Cahill this summer, according to a report by the Telegraph. The 35-year-old has enjoyed a fine career at the top of the English game. He has played 16 seasons of Premier League football, racking up 394 appearances across spells with Aston Villa, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. In those games, he has scored 18 goals and kept 103 clean sheets, making PFA Team of the Year three times. Cahill won several trophies at Chelsea The best years of his career came at Stamford Bridge, where he spent seven-and-a-half years. He helped the club to the Champions League title in his first season and later went on to win two Premier League titles, as well as two FA Cups, two Europa Leagues and a League Cup. He was also part of the England squad th...
Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
Leicester City could sign West Ham United target with a fresh £18m offer – report
Leicester City have failed with an opening £15 million bid for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, The Athletic reports. The Foxes are eager to pursue a new centre-back this summer after the serious injury sustained by Wesley Fofana last week. Fofana was the subject of a reckless challenge from Villarreal’s Fernando Nino that broke his ankle. He is out until the turn of the year. It was recently reported that the Foxes were planning to revive their interest in Vestergaard, who was on their radar last summer. The club have now made an offer worth £15m that has been rejected. The Saints are holding out for around £18m for the Dane. The Foxes face plenty of competition with West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur also interested in him. Sportslens view: T...
Alan Shearer’s instant reaction as reported Newcastle target joins another EPL club
Adam Armstrong has joined Southampton after leaving Championship club Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has provided an instant reaction to the move on Twitter. The English striker was linked with a return to St James’ Park before the Saints completed a move for him, but the Magpies have a 40 percent sell-on agreement and are due a windfall following the deal. Newcastle have missed out on a quality hitman, but Shearer has wished him well on his return to the English top-flight. Good luck @AdamArma9 at a brilliant football club. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/CFsS7uxEBX — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) August 10, 2021 Sportslens View Armstrong ended last season with 29 goals across all competitions and has been task...
Report: Southampton want to bring player who excelled under Hasenhuttl back to St Mary’s
Southampton are keen to bring Liverpool star Takumi Minamino back to St Mary’s this summer, according to a report from talkSPORT. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Saints. The 31-capped Japan international really impressed on the south coast, scoring two goals in 10 games for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. With Danny Ings leaving Southampton, Hasenhuttl will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks. Minamino impressed during a loan spell with Southampton last season The Austrian desperately needs to add more pace and potency to his front-line. Minamino on Southampton radar talkSPORT reckon that the Japanese ace is a target for the Saints once again. In fact, it is claimed that the south coast outfit have already made an enquiry for the Liverpool star. ...
Southampton set to make fourth senior signing, Newcastle United to receive £5.28m – report
Southampton have finalised a transfer fee with Blackburn Rovers to sign in-demand striker Adam Armstrong, Hampshire Live reports. The Saints have been interested in the 24-year-old throughout the summer and have reportedly reached a transfer agreement. The south coast outfit have agreed to pay around £15 million for the striker, who was signed from Newcastle United for just £1.8m three years ago. Rovers will have to share 40 percent of the profit with the Magpies as part of the agreement when he arrived from Tyneside. Steve Bruce’s side will earn around £5.28m. Sportslens view: The Saints recently sanctioned the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa for £30m. They seem to be eyeing more than one striker to fill the void. Armstrong appears set to join after an extended transfer saga. The Saints...
Ralph Hasenhuttl aiming to bring 25-year-old Bundesliga striker as Danny Ings’ replacement – report
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has identified Alexander Sorloth as a potential replacement for Danny Ings, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. Ings recently made the surprise move to Aston Villa for a reported fee of £30 million. The club are now actively searching for a replacement, and have been linked with multiple players including Adam Armstrong and Tammy Abraham. It is now reported that Hasenhuttl aims to fill the void with Sorloth, who netted six goals and three assists from 37 games for Leipzig last term. Sportslens view: Sorloth made the move to Leipzig last summer after a superb season with Trabzonspor. He bagged 33 goals and 11 assists for the Turkish outfit. He failed to make an impact in the Bundesliga last term. The Norwegian struggled to nail down a regular starting...
Southampton make transfer decision on James Ward-Prowse amid Aston Villa interest – report
Southampton have no plans of selling James Ward-Prowse amid transfer interest from Aston Villa, Football Insider reports. Villa have been on an extended spending spree this summer, and they recently landed the services of Danny Ings from the Saints for £30 million. The Midlands outfit also have their sights on landing Ward-Prowse. They recently made a £25m bid for the England international that was rejected. It is now reported that the Saints have ‘no intention of cashing in’ on their captain and will knock back all offers during the rest of the transfer window. Sportslens view: Ings’ move to Villa came as a huge surprise, given there was no speculation linking him with a switch to Dean Smith’s side this summer. Southampton were always facing defeat in their bid to keep Ings. Wit...
