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‘Kane absolutely will leave Tottenham’ – Journalist reveals what he has been told
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a £90 million summer move to Manchester United, and it will be interesting to see whether chairman Daniel Levy will sanction the transfer. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, he has been told by a Premier League chief that the England international will leave the North London club at the end of the campaign. Kane reportedly wants to quit Spurs if they do not finish the campaign in the top-four as he does not want to go another season without Champions League football. “Well, I was told by somebody high ranking at one of the Premier League clubs that Harry Kane absolutely will leave Tottenham this summer. It’s not even in debate,” Crook said on talkSPORT’s Gameday podcast. What I actually said was ‘I was told by someo...
Leeds reportedly want £20m-rated Dutch forward with 16 goals this season
Leeds United are interested in bringing Club Brugge forward Noa Lang to Elland Road this summer, according to The Telegraph. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to strengthen his attack for next season and has also been linked with a renewed interest in Rangers star Ryan Kent. However, the Scottish Premiership giants are not keen on letting one of their best players leave with Champions League football and a title defence to look forward to next term. Leeds are looking at other options and have been impressed with Lang’s performances. The Netherlands youth international fired Brugge to the Jupiler Pro League title with 15 goals and seven assists in 25 games, and he is attracting the Yorkshire outfit and other suitors across Europe. The 21-year-old turned his loan from Ajax into a p...
Manchester City handed UCL boost after Kylian Mbappe injury update
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe will reportedly start the Champions League clash with Manchester City from the bench. The Parisians face off against City in their semi-final second leg tonight, with Pep Guardiola’s side holding a 2-1 lead on aggregate. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez at the Parc des Princes give City some breathing room, but the tie is by no means over. However, PSG will have to attempt a comeback without talisman Kylian Mbappe. It was reported in the run-up to the game that Mbappe could miss the game due to a calf injury. According to Telefoot journalist Julien Maynard, the French superstar will not be fit to start against City. Info @telefoot_TF1 Gêné au mollet, Kylian Mbappé ne devrait pas débuter la rencontre Manchester City – PSG. Mauricio ...
Manchester City reach Champions League final after home win over PSG
Manchester City have reached the Champions League final for the first time in their history, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregate. PSG thought they had made the perfect start when referee Bjorn Kuipers pointed to the penalty spot after an alleged handball by Oleksandr Zinchenko. However, VAR stepped in and overturned the decision after replays showed that the ball hit the Ukrainian’s shoulder. Not long afterwards, the hosts took the lead on the night and went two ahead on the tie. A brilliant pass by Ederson found Zinchenko down the left, who cut it back for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian’s shot was blocked, but the ball fell perfectly for Riyad Mahrez, who slotted through the legs of Keylor Navas. The visitors weren’t deterred by this, and came within inches of netting an immediat...
Man Utd owners reportedly plotting £90m move for Spurs star, he’s open to move
According to The Sun, Manchester United will look to make an audacious move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, and the Glazers are ready to sanction a £90 million bid for the England international. The Red Devils owners saw fans turn against them again on Sunday with a protest at Old Trafford that saw their clash with Liverpool postponed, and they are looking to appease them with a statement-of-intent signing. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign a world-class hitman and Kane is top of his list. According to SunSport, the Spurs star would be interested in moving to Old Trafford as he seeks to win silverware at club level after several disappointments, but it remains to be seen whether Chairman Daniel Levy will approve a transfer. The Tottenham chief is only willing...
Crystal Palace and Brighton could compete to sign striker with 16 goal contributions
Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing West Bromwich Albion loanee Mbaye Diagne this summer, Football Insider claims. The Senegal international joined the Baggies from Galatasaray in January, and he has been a quality signing with three goals and two assists from 14 outings. With the club almost on the cusp of Premier League relegation, it is unlikely that Diagne will join them permanently during the next transfer window. Palace and Brighton have reportedly added him to their summer wishlist, and could go head-to-head for his signature later this year. Sportslens view: Diagne was impressive for Galatasaray during the first half of the campaign, registering 11 goals from just 19 appearances in all competitions. Despite his fine form, the Baggies managed to s...
Ex-West Ham striker claims Mikel Arteta could be sacked this week
Former Celtic and West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie believes Mikel Arteta will be sacked by Arsenal if the Gunners lose to Villarreal on Thursday. Arteta has come under immense pressure this season, with Arsenal currently ninth in the Premier League table. The Gunners are also facing a Europa League exit this week, following a 2-1 defeat against Villarreal in the first leg of their semi-final clash. Defeat on Thursday would essentially rule Arsenal’s season as a big failure, and McAvennie believes that would spell the end of Arteta’s tenure. When asked by Football Insider about whether Arteta would be sacked if Arsenal lost on Thursday, McAvennie replied: “I would think so.” “Arteta will have known – he knows the risk. He knew that when he took the job. That’s the nature of spor...
Elland Road-linked manager reportedly offered to Spurs & Celtic
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has been offered to both Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic, according to The Transfer Window podcast. The Portuguese is leaving the Serie A outfit at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho taking over. The Special One was sacked by Spurs a fortnight ago, and the north Londoners have been linked with a couple of names already. Fonseca is the latest, and he fits the bill given that chairman Daniel Levy wants a young manager who cherishes attacking football. Celtic are also looking for something similar in their next manager, and it is why Eddie Howe has been tipped as the favourite to succeed Neil Lennon. However, with the former Bournemouth yet to sign with the Hoops, Fonseca could emerge as an option although the finances involved could be an issue. Leeds Unit...
Spurs have reportedly approached 63y/o under-contract Italian boss, he has responded positively
Tottenham Hotspur have enquired about Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini as they continue their search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement, according to The Transfer Window podcast. Ryan Mason has taken charge of the team on an interim basis, and while he is reportedly under consideration for the job, Spurs would ideally prefer someone with experience. While Gasperini does not fit the ‘young and dynamic’ model they are looking for, his recent achievements with Atalanta appear to have caught chairman Daniel Levy’s attention. A leading agent in Europe has informed the 63-year-old of Spurs’ interest, and he has responded positively. Gasperini plays a possession-based football, favouring the 3-4-3 formation and high-octane pressing style, and the lure of managing in the Premier League...
Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura reacts to Rangers winning the Premiership title
Celtic were looking to set a new record by winning the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row heading into the 2020-21 campaign, but Steven Gerrard’s Rangers had other ideas. The Ibrox outfit secured their first league title in a decade on March 7 and have gone 36 games without defeat this term. Rangers have been head and shoulders above Celtic, securing three victories and a draw over the Hoops during the league campaign this term. Sunday’s 4-1 win underlined the huge difference between the two sides, and former Parkhead favourite Shunsuke Nakamura has reacted to the Light Blues’ impressive campaign. “I still follow Celtic and watch the news and watch the games,” Nakamura told The Guardian. “I think Rangers were strong this season and deserved to win the championship. I h...
Premier League 2020/21: Final Four Games & Champions League qualification
The closing stages of the Premier League are fast approaching, and there isn’t much left to play for. Manchester City are one win away from wrapping up the title, while Fulham and West Bromwich Albion need to be almost perfect to stand a chance of survival. However, the race for the Champions League places is still wide open. Man City have already booked their place in next year’s competition, and Manchester United are also looking pretty secure. This leaves two remaining spots, with up to six clubs fighting to make it into the top four. Here is how each of these clubs’ run-in looks like. Leicester City Leicester are in third place going into the last four games Current position: 3rd, 63 points As of now, Leicester’s position is the most secure. With just four games remaining, they si...
Everton boss Ancelotti has asked for the signing of 90-cap int’l ahead of the summer window
Carlo Ancelotti could move for Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window. The Everton boss has reportedly asked club bosses to secure the services of the Welsh winger. Bale, who joined Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid this summer, has endured a mixed campaign. El Chiringuito journalist Eduardo Inda has claimed the Ancelotti wants to sign Bale on a free transfer this summer, with Madrid likely to let him go. 🚨 “El BARÇA tiene un ACUERDO con GERSON, del Flamengo” EXCLUSIVA de @alfredoduro1 en #ElChiringuitoDeMega pic.twitter.com/WoOIc6YehX — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 4, 2021 He has claimed that the former Madrid boss loved the player when they were together at the Spanish club. Ancelotti signed Bale from Tottenham in the summer transfer window o...
