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Frank Lampard urges Premier League clubs to help save struggling EFL
Frank Lampard has urged Premier League clubs to ‘have a heart’ and help save Football League sides amid the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic. The impact of the pandemic and continued absence of supporters is being felt right across the sport, but nowhere more so than the lower leagues who remain without a vital source of income as fixtures continue to be played behind-closed-doors. Sporting authorities have approached the government warning of the disastrous consequences potentially awaiting without financial aid, though the Telegraph are reporting that elite level football will not receive support given the riches at the highest level of the game. The government believes that the Premier League – the richest division in world football – should be responsible for providin...
Report: Jorge Mendes looking to bring 30-yr-old to Wolves, negotiations underway
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Juventus winger Douglas Costa. The Italian champions are willing to cash in on the Brazilian this summer and his agent Jorge Mendes is looking to bring the player to Molineux. According to Tuttosport (h/t Sportwitness), the negotiations are currently underway and the Brazilian is closing in on a move to England. Wolves recently sold Diogo Jota to Liverpool and they will have to find a quality replacement for the Portuguese international. Douglas Costa has proven himself at top clubs like Juventus and Bayern Munich and he has the experience to make an immediate impact in the Premier League. The Brazilian would add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Wolverhampton Wanderers attack this season. He has fallen down the pecking ord...
Manchester City name new captain after Silva departure
Getty Images Fernandinho will be Manchester City’s captain for the 2020-21 season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. David Silva took the armband after the departure of long-serving skipper Vincent Kompany last season before the Spain playmaker opted to call time on his decade-long stay at the Etihad Stadium. It means the responsibility will now be passed to Fernandinho, another stalwart of City’s modern era, after the 35-year-old was voted captain by his team-mates and other members of staff. “He will be good [as a leader], as he always has been since I met him,” Guardiola said of the Brazil international who joined City from Shakhtar Donetsk for £30million in 2013 and is out of contract next June. “It doesn’t matter [whether or not Fernandinho has] the armband, he is always a guy who ...
Report: Wolves open talks to sign 31-cap international to replace Diogo Jota
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Juventus winger Douglas Costa. The 30-year-old Brazilian is expected to leave the Italian club this summer and the Premier League outfit have already been in touch with his agents. As per Nicolo Schira, the player is not a key part of Andrea Pirlo’s plans at Juventus this season. Wolves recently sold Diogo Jota to Liverpool and it seems that Costa could be his replacement this season. The Juventus winger has played four top European clubs like Bayern Munich as well as his winning experience could prove to be vital for Wolves on and off the pitch. Nuno already has quality attackers like Jimenez and Traore at his disposal and Douglas Costa would improve them further. He would add pace and flair to the Wolves attack. Costa is a fant...
Report: West Ham leading the chase for 28-yr-old, but face competition from Newcastle
West Ham United are interested in signing the Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe this summer. The defender was on loan at Everton last year and he was a decent option for the Merseyside outfit. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can agree on a deal to sign the 28-year-old. According to reports from 90min, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United are keen on the player as well but West Ham are currently leading the chase. Apparently Monaco are open to loaning the player out once again but they will demand a permanent deal to be included as part of the move. Everton had an option to sign the player at the end of his loan spell but they decided to turn down the opportunity. West Ham need to improve their defensive options this summer and it will be interesting to see if they can bri...
‘One step away’: Fabrizio Romano delivers latest exciting Wolves transfer update
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has just claimed that Wolverhampton Wanderers are ‘one step away’ from signing Nelson Semedo from Barcelona. He claims that Wolves submitted a new bid yesterday, and Barcelona are ready to accept that offer. At the moment, Wolves are working on agreeing personal terms with the player, which shouldn’t be a big problem. Wolves are ‘one step away’ from signing Nelson Semedo. New bid submitted yesterday and Barcelona are now ready to accept. Work in progress also on personal terms to be agreed.On next hours Barça are gonna sell Semedo to #Wolves and Vidal to #Inter. Here we go soon! 🐺 #FCB — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 20, 2020 Barcelona are struggling with their finances, and the club need to offload some of their players to raise funds ...
Jamie Carragher sends four-word message to Liverpool’s Diogo Jota
Liverpool have snapped up Portugal international forward Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the 23-year-old signing a long-term contract. A̶n̶n̶o̶u̶n̶c̶e̶ ̶J̶o̶t̶a̶ JOTA ANNOUNCED 😉 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 19, 2020 Manager Jurgen Klopp wants to boost his attacking ranks in order to mount a successful title challenge this term, and adding Jota will help do just that. The versatile attacking midfielder scored 44 goals in 131 appearances across all competitions during his three-year stay with Wolves, bagging nine goals in 14 Europa League outings last term. Jota’s quality will come very handy at Liverpool, and former defender Jamie Carragher is glad with the signing, sending this message to the Portuguese on Twitter: ⬇️ More of this please! @DiogoJota1...
Report: Leeds keen on versatile attacking midfielder, but face competition from Wolves
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the reading midfielder Michael Olise. According to Football League World, the 18 year old is one of the most talented players at reading and the likes of Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United come forward with an offer for the young midfielder in the coming weeks. The 18-year-old can play in the wide areas or as the attacking midfielder and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop and improve his game. Leeds United have an impressive youth set up and moved to Elland Road could help the youngster take the next step in his career. With the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers an Arsenal interested as well, the Whites should look to me make their move quick...
Report: Wolves keen on Barcelona star as Jorge Mendes plots move
According to Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo as they look to bring in a replacement for Matt Doherty. The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham Hotspur last month after 10 years at the Molineux Stadium, and manager Nuno Espirito Santo reckons Semedo could be perfect to fill the spot he left behind. Wolves are now attempting to get a deal done for the Portuguese international, and they have recruited the services of super agent Jorge Mendes to help get a move over the line. Barcelona want around £37 million for the 26-year-old, and if Wolves are ready to break their transfer record for a right-back remains to be seen. Semedo has played 124 games for the Spanish giants since arriving from Benfica in the ...
Report: Everton make contact regarding 23-yr-old attacker, face competition from West Ham
Everton and West Ham are thought to be keen on the Gremio winger Pepe. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Wolves as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. The Brazilian side have just lost Everton Soares this summer and they might not be keen on selling another winger. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League trio can come forward with a convincing offer. Everton and West Ham have initiated contact with the Brazilian club regarding a potential transfer and Gremio are thought to be holding out for a fee of around €20-25m as per reports (h/t Sportwitness). Everton have signed James Rodriguez to improve their attacking unit but they need to add some pace and flair to the wide areas as well. The likes of Walcott are simply not good enough a...
Report: Wolves have submitted an informal offer for 23-yr-old attacker
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing the Gremio winger Pepe. The 23-year-old winger is highly rated in Brazil and he could prove to be a superb long term investment for the Premier League side. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Wolves have now submitted an informal offer for the player. Nuno has been excellent at developing the young players at his disposal and he could help the young Brazilian winger develop further and fulfil his potential at Molineux next season. It will be interesting to see if Wolves can agree on a fee with Gremio in the coming weeks now. The chance to move to the Premier League is an attractive proposition for most players and Pepe is likely to be tempted if Wolves come forward with a concrete proposal. The Premier League side have an ambitious pr...
Report: Wolves looking to lure £18m-rated Frenchman away from La Liga giants
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing the Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo this summer. The 20-year-old defender was on loan at Schalke last season and he managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The player has been linked with a permanent move away from the Spanish outfit and it will be interesting to see if Wolves manage to sign him this summer. The player is thought to be valued at €20 million (£18m) and a club with Wolves’ resources should be able to afford him. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the young defender is not a key part of Ronald Koeman’s first-team plans next season and he will be allowed to leave if the asking price is met. There is no doubt that Wolves need to strengthen at the back this summer and Todibo could prove to be a useful option for them. Th...
