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Report suggests 30-yr-old has received a transfer proposal from Everton
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been linked with a move back to the Premier League this summer. According to Il Bianconero, the midfielder could be up for sale at the end of the season, and the 30-year-old is keen to return to England. The report further states that Everton have offered him a ‘serious and intriguing’ proposal, but the midfielder wants to rejoin Arsenal. Carlo Ancelotti could use a goalscoring midfielder like Ramsey, and the Italian may be able to help him rediscover his form. Ramsey has not been at his best since leaving the Gunners, and a return to the Premier League could help him regain his confidence. There is no mention of Arsenal wanting to sign their former midfielder, and Everton are thought to be the only Premier League club interested. Juventus have been lin...
Real Madrid set price for Eden Hazard
Real Madrid have reportedly named their price for out-of-favour star Eden Hazard. Hazard joined Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for a club-record fee, believed to be up to £143 million. After seven incredible years in the Premier League, it was hoped that he would be the club’s star man following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo a year earlier. Big things were expected of Hazard when he arrived He won the league title in his first season but played a small role due to several injury problems. He managed just one goal and three assists in 16 league appearances. His fitness worries have continued into this campaign, making even fewer appearances than before. He has played just 481 minutes for Los Blancos in La Liga, scoring twice and assisting once. His enormous price tag and underwhelming per...
Leeds will strike gold if Bielsa can land 28-cap int’l this summer, club could sell him – SL View
Ajax chief Marc Overmars recently gave a hint about their summer transfer plans. The Dutch giants have once again asserted their domestic dominance by securing a league and cup double. However, due to the pandemic, clubs worldwide are struggling financially, and Ajax are no exception to such a situation. Ajax have sold the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie De Jong in recent years, and Overmars has hinted that two more first-team stars could leave this summer. Speaking to Dutch magazine Voetbal International (via the Express), Overmars said: “A departure for Nicolas Tagliafico and David Neres would not be illogical.” Leeds United should take a keen interest if Tagliafico is made available. Phil Hay, the Athletic journalist, claimed l...
‘No way we would allow Graham to leave’: Tottenham dealt manager hunt blow
Brighton & Hove Albion deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has effectively ruled out Graham Potter’s exit this summer. Potter has impressed on the South Coast since taking over as manager in 2019, despite the club fighting relegation for most of this season. The Seagulls have produced multiple dazzling performances, but their finishing in front of goal has let them down. Despite that, Potter’s stock has continued to rise, and the Englishman has recently been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job. Following Jose Mourinho’s sacking, several of Spurs’ targets have ruled themselves out of the race for job. Tottenham’s list of potential candidates is set to slim even further, with Barber effectively ruling out Potter taking over at Spurs. “We have no desire whatsoever ...
United grind their way to success as Europa League final – and a tough May schedule – awaits
Manchester United progressed through into the final of the Europa League with an 8-5 aggregate win over A.S. Roma, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side did lose out 3-2 to the Italians in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico. A brace by Edinson Cavani was bettered on the night by goals from Edin Džeko, Bryan Cristante and the debuting Nicola Zalewski. United were fresh going into the clash as their scheduled fixture on Sunday with Liverpool was postponed due to fan protests against the Glazers’ ownership of the club. That said, Solskjaer’s side now face four games in seven days (including the second leg against Roma), so squad rotation will be key. Accordingly, the manager named his starting 11 and there were three changes from last week’s first leg of the semi-final at Old Trafford: Manche...
Martin Keown slams Arsenal star who lost possession 15 times vs Villarreal
Former Arsenal star Martin Keown was critical of the performance of midfielder Thomas Partey following the club’s Europa League semi-final exit at the hands of Villarreal. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg at El Madrigal, and they needed to score at least once at the Emirates Stadium to have any chance of progressing to the final. However, the north London club failed to find the back of the net, and it was another frustrating display, where they misfired with the limited chances on goal. Mikel Arteta opted to play with a single defensive midfielder in Thomas Partey for the game, and the Ghanaian was guilty of squandering possession regularly. He lost possession 15 times over the course of 90 minutes, and most of those occasions were in the defensive third, but Villarreal ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises two Manchester United stars after 3-2 Roma defeat
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer levied special praise on David de Gea and Edinson Cavani following the club’s progress to the Europa League final. The Red Devils had a handy 6-2 lead over Roma after the first leg at Old Trafford, but they were far from their best at Stadio Olimpico as they lost 3-2. They were guilty of squandering possession on numerous occasions in the defensive third, and De Gea produced a superb display in goal. The Spaniard has lost his place in the league, but showed his quality between the sticks with 10 saves. He was quite often at the right place to block shots. Meanwhile, Cavani continued his fine scoring form with a goal in either half in Rome, which helped United maintain a healthy aggregate lead. Speaking after the game, Solskjaer was impressed w...
‘Hazard cannot stay at Madrid for another second’: TV host issues damning verdict
Eden Hazard was filmed laughing and joking with his former Chelsea teammates after they had knocked his side out of the Champions League on Wednesday. Dominant Chelsea Real Madrid took a 1-1 draw to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in pursuit of their 14th trophy in Europe’s major club competition. Despite having Hazard and club captain Sergio Ramos fit to start the game, Los Blancos could not break through a strong Chelsea side. Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount ensured Chelsea booked their place against Manchester City in the final as they progressed 3-1 on aggregate. Madrid were fortunate not to have lost the game by three or four goals. Chelsea had several chances to put the game to bed, with the likes of Mount and Kai Havertz being thwarted by an inspired Thibaut Courtois o...
‘Impressive’: Barcelona star talks about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland
In an interview with Sport1, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen spoke about the progress made by Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland has immensely built his reputation over the past one-and-a-half seasons and is currently regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in the world. The 20-year-old has already been linked with some of Europe’s elite clubs including the Blaugrana, who are eyeing a new striker. When asked about Haaland, ter Stegen said that he has been impressed by the style of play and scoring record of the Norwegian international. There has been speculation that he could leave Dortmund if they fail to make the top four, but ter Stegen feels Haaland could continue his development in Germany for another year. He added that any club which succeeds in s...
Leicester v Newcastle – recent head-to-head suggests late goals, comfortable win for hosts
The Premier League Matchday 35 gets underway on Friday as Leicester City play host to Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. After winning this exact fixture 5-0 back in the 2019/20 campaign, the Foxes are looking to post back-to-back home league triumphs over this opposition for the second time this millennium. Despite enduring a rollercoaster of a season, the Magpies are likely to preserve their top-flight status, sitting nine points clear of 18th-placed Fulham in the Premier League table with five games left to play. Leicester City Preview Though a 1-1 away draw with a 10-man Southampton side knocked Leicester down from a two-match winning Premier League run, they remain in a prime position to clinch a top-four finish. At home, Brendan Rodgers’ men have won all but one of their las...
Arsenal eliminated from Europa League after being held to goalless draw by Villarreal
Arsenal were knocked out of the Europa League by Villarreal after playing out a 0-0 draw in the second leg, with the tie ending 2-1 on aggregate. The first half was seriously flat, with neither side able to create anything clear cut. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had the best chance of the opening 45, doing well to strike a volley against the outside of the post. As for the visitors, the closest they came to changing the scoreline was through Dani Parejo. The former Queens Park Rangers loanee took a free kick from just outside the box, but put it marginally over the crossbar. It was a first half that will have satisfied Unai Emery more than Mikel Arteta. On his return to the Emirates Stadium, his side were limiting Arsenal to half-chances while also providing a bit of threat. The second half b...
Barcelona open negotiations to sign £22.5m-rated Chelsea target, contact made with agents
Barcelona have held initial negotiations with the representatives of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero regarding a free transfer, Sky Sports News claims. The Argentine has netted 258 goals over the past decade for the Cityzens, but it has been confirmed that he will leave them when his contract expires this season. Aguero’s farewell appearance for the club could come against Chelsea in the Champions League final, which is scheduled to be played on May 29. There have been suggestions that the Blues could then attempt to sign the 32-year-old, but the Blaugrana are aiming to beat them to the striker’s signature. Aguero is free to negotiate a pre-contract with an overseas club, and the Catalan giants have opened talks with his agents regarding a free transfer. Sportslens view: Aguero has y...
