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Aston Villa reportedly test the waters for player who’s ‘a great example of persistence’

Aston Villa reportedly test the waters for player who’s ‘a great example of persistence' – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are interested in signing Fabio Borini, according to TMW. It has been reported that Premier League club Villa have tested the waters in regard to securing the services of the former Liverpool striker in the summer transfer window. The report in the Italian news outlet has added of interest in the Italy international striker from Watford as well, with the Hornets to play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 campaign. The 29-year-old, who can also operate as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, is out of contract at Hellas Verona at the end of the month, according to the re...

Jeremy Ngakia finally says his goodbyes after leaving West Ham United

Jeremy Ngakia finally says his goodbyes after leaving West Ham United – originally posted on Sportslens.com English right-back Jeremy Ngakia left West Ham United in June after refusing to sign a short-term contract extension till the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old played just five Premier League games for David Moyes’ side after making his debut in January against Liverpool, and he is currently a free agent. Ngakia is expected to join Watford in the English Championship in the coming days, and the decision has left many confused as it appeared that he was assured of regular football had he remained at the London Stadium. The West Ham academy graduate hadn’t commented on his exit until now, finally reacting thus to it on Instagram: View this post on Instagram I want ...

Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old’s representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well

Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old's representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr is a man in demand this summer. As per Harrow Times, Liverpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace have made contact with the player’s representatives regarding a transfer. However, Wolves and Palace will only look to sign the player if Traore and Zaha are sold. Sarr made quite an impression in the Premier League this season and he is too good to play in the Championship. A move back to the top flight would be the best option for him. If he joins a club like Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp could maximise his potential. Also, the Reds need more depth in their front three. Sarr could play as a back up to Sadio Mane. Meanwhile, he...

Watford player sends message to Aston Villa on Twitter

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has given his take on Twitter on Aston Villa surviving the dreaded drop to the Championship. The Hornets have been relegated from the Premier League, while Villa have retained their top-flight status. On the final day of the Premier League season, Watford suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London. Villa played out a 1-1 draw with West Ham United away from home at the London Stadium. The results meant that the Villans finished 17th in the league table, while Watford ended up second from bottom in the standings. Former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Foster is disappointed with Watford’s relegation to the Championship, and has praised Villa for the way they ended their season. Now the dust has settled I ...

‘Be a class signing’, ‘Raw talent’ – Some Villa fans want the club to sign 22-yr-old from relegated side

Aston Villa need to improve their attacking options this summer and a move for Ismaila Sarr could be perfect for them. Recently, Birmingham Mail published an article touting Sarr as a potential option for Dean Smith’s side this summer. The young winger has been very impressive for Watford this past season and he could be up for grabs following the Hornets’ relegation. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa make a move for the player. Sarr would add pace, flair and goals to their attack. He is still very young and he will only improve with experience and coaching. The youngster could prove to be a solid long term addition for Villa. The 22-year-old picked up 6 goals and 4 assists this past season and he can play as the right-sided winger or as a centre forward. He could prove to be an...

Leeds will strike gold if they can sign in-demand 26 y/o Spanish winger – SL View

Leeds United will be looking to make four to five signings this summer following their return to the Premier League. Marcelo Bielsa will be looking to bolster the attacking midfield region and Leeds have already been linked with a host of players. According to reports from The Athletic, the Whites are interested in signing Said Benrahma this summer, and they believe they can get him for less than £20m if Brentford fail to secure promotion to the Premier League. However, Leeds should make a smart move to sign Gerard Deulofeu from Watford this summer. The 26-year-old Spanish winger wants to leave the club this summer following Watford’s relegation to the Championship. The Spaniard wants to return to AC Milan, while La Liga outfit Valencia are also reportedly keen to sign him. Leeds...

Arsenal goalkeeper sends two-word message to Watford striker

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has sent a two-word message to Watford striker Danny Welbeck on Twitter. Martinez has urged his former Arsenal teammate Welbeck to “stay strong” following Watford’s relegation to the Championship. The Hornets suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Gunners away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The loss means that Watford have finished second from bottom in the league table with 34 points from 38 matches. Stay strong @DannyWelbeck @WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/89XauIg82p — Emiliano Martínez (@emimartinezz1) July 26, 2020 Stats According to WhoScored, Welbeck made eight starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Watford this season, scoring two goals in the process. The former Ar...

Report: West Ham join the race to sign Dutch defender, but face competition from Watford

West Ham and Watford have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman. The player was on loan at SC Heerenveen this season and he is highly rated at Ajax. It will be interesting to see if the Eredivisie giants are willing to sell the youngster this summer. Botman could be a decent addition to West Ham or Watford’s defence next year. He would add depth and cover to the side. As per Footmercato, the likes of Lille, Rennes and Udinese are thought to be keeping tabs on the player as well. Botman has a bright future ahead of him and he needs to choose his next club carefully. He needs to play often at this stage of his career and he should join a club where he will get to play. He cannot afford to join a big club only to sit on the bench. It will be interesting to see...

‘I hated it’ – Hammers star shares what he didn’t enjoy about Watford game

West Ham United all but secured safety with two Premier League games to spare following their 3-1 victory over Watford at the London Stadium last Friday. The Hammers have picked up 37 points after winning 10 games and drawing seven times in 36 games, and their superior goal difference has put them in a commanding position ahead of tonight’s clash against Manchester United and Sunday’s game with Aston Villa. While they aren’t mathematically safe, their goal difference of -13 is vastly superior to Villa (-26) and Watford (-27) and the victory against the Hornets has proven very crucial. West Ham found themselves 3-nil up 36 minutes into the game, but the visitors threatened to hit back and mount a comeback after scoring four minutes into the second-half. David Moyes’ side held on to their vi...

Antonio sends defiant survival message as Chelsea star reacts to Rice’s goal

West Ham United put in a first-half masterclass to secure a vital 3-1 win over Watford at the London Stadium last night. The Hammers were 3-0 up 36 minutes into the clash, with goals from Michail Antonio, Tomas Soucek and Declan Rice helping David Moyes’ side to get the job done. Watford attempted to launch a comeback when play restarted, with Troy Deeney grabbing a goal four minutes into the second-half, but West Ham stood their ground to hold on to all three points. The victory saw the Hammers move six points clear of the relegation zone with two games left, and it’s safe to say they have all but secured safety. Antonio continued from where he stopped against Norwich City, grabbing the opener and scoring his seventh Premier League goal since action restarted last month. It was Rice’s scr...

Brendan Rodgers hails Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho impact despite draw at Watford

Brendan Rodgers says he’s satisfied with the performance of Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, and the rest of the team in Saturday’s EPL fixture with Watford. The Super Eagles duo both featured for the team and unfortunately, their best was not enough to help the foxes clinch all the three for the champions league chasing Foxes. Leicester took the lead through Ben Chilwell towards the end of the game, but Dawson hit a sumptuous volley and equalised with the last kick of the game. Speaking after the game, Rodgers said his boys gave their all and deserved to win the game, but believed they luck eluded his side. “I felt we were deserving of the win, especially as the game went on. We showed a really good level of fitness. I thought we had spells where we had great control, Ben Foster made a g...

Peter Schmeichel labels Odion Ighalo a positive surpise at Manchester United

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel says Odion Ighalo has been a revelation at the club and one of the most positive surprises ever. The Nigeria forward joined the Red Devils on loan from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua in January and has performed admirably for the Premier League side. The 31-year-old has scored four goals in nine appearances for the club. The former Watford striker will stay with United until January 2021 after his loan deal was extended last May. “I think he (Ighalo) has been one of the most positive surprises ever,” Schmeichel said. “He has been a revelation at the club and everybody has come to like him.” Ighalo was in action for United in Friday’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. He replaced Anthony Martial in the 78th minute of the encounter. Get...