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Russia hopes for progress as U.S. joins Afghan peace talks in Moscow
Russia said it hoped international talks in Moscow on Thursday would breathe new life into the Afghan peace process, after a high-level U.S. official joined the Russian-hosted talks for the first time. The talks, which also include representatives of Pakistan and China, are designed to give a boost to negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Qatar’s capital Doha, stalled lately by government accusations that the insurgents have done too little to halt violence. “We regret that so far the efforts to launch a political process in Doha have yet to yield a positive result,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in his opening remarks at the talks. “We hope today’s talks will facilitate the creation of conditions to achieve progress in intra-Afghan negotiations.” U.S. envoy Z...
Report: Aston Villa still locked in talks to sign £28m-rated star this summer
Aston Villa remain keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. According to The Telegraph, the Premier League side are still in talks with the Championship club and they are trying to lower the asking price. Brentford are looking to sell the player for a fee of around £28 million. The 24-year-old striker was outstanding for Brentford last season and it is understandable why they are demanding a premium for his services. Watkins scored 26 goals last season and he would be an outstanding addition to Villa’s attack. The player has worked with Dean Smith before and the Aston Villa manager knows him well. He could take Watkins’ game to a whole new level next year. It will be interesting to see if Villa can persuade the Championship club to accept a more reasonable fee....
Phil Hay: Leeds tempted to submit another bid for 23-yr-old; Bielsa keen on 26-goal ace
Leeds failed with a £10m bid for Ryan Kent if recent reports are to be believed. According to Phil Hay from The Athletic, the Whites are now tempted to return with an improved offer for the Rangers winger. The latest on our transfer tracker – Leeds stepping up interest in Koch as Ben White approach hits an impasse. Tempted to go back in with a second bid for Ryan Kent. Ollie Watkins interest still there:https://t.co/ClX7VUnRqQ — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 21, 2020 Marcelo Bielsa tried to sign the player while he was at Liverpool and the Argentine manager retains an interest in the 23 -year-old winger. Kent has done well for Rangers since moving to Ibrox and he could prove to be a useful signing for Leeds. They need an injection of pace and flair next season. The former Liverpool player is...
Aston Villa leading the chase for £38m-rated duo who scored 43 goals in total this season
Aston Villa leading the chase for £38m-rated duo who scored 43 goals in total this season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are thought to be keen on signing the Championship duo Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins. Both players have been excellent for Brentford this season and they would superb additions to Dean Smith’s attack. Aston Villa need to add more quality and depth their attack this summer. Watkins and Benrahma scored 43 goals between them this season and they would be massive upgrades on the likes of Samatta, Davis, El Ghazi etc. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can convince the Bees to sell their prized duo this summer. As per the Sun, Aston Villa are now leading the race to sign the two players. Having narrowly survived relegatio...
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. As per The Telegraph, the Championship outfit will demand around £25 million for their star player. Watkins and Benrahma have been Brentford’s best players this season and they were very close to guiding their side to the Premier League next season. Now that the Bees have failed to secure promotion, their key players could look to move on in search of better opportunities. Both Watkins and Benrahma have been linked with Villa and they are good enough for the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to pay the asking price for Watkins this summer. Th...
