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Rangers reportedly eyeing winger Bielsa & Everton are keeping tabs on
According to TEAMtalk, Premier League quartet Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton and Leicester City and Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have all watched Young Boys winger Moumi Ngamaleu ahead of potential moves this summer. The 26-year-old plays predominantly on the left but can also play on the right, and has been a key player as the Swiss outfit continue to dominate the Super League. Leeds are in the market for a winger, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reignited interest in Rangers star Ryan Kent. The Elland Road outfit are preparing a £15 million bid for the Light Blues attacker this summer, but manager Steven Gerrard is not likely to sanction a sale. Leeds might have to settle for Ngamaleu in the end, and the Cameroon international’s versatility could come in ha...
West Ham have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for centre-back Arteta wants
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and West Ham United are both keen on Young Boys centre-back Ali Camara ahead of the summer transfer window. Hammers boss David Moyes will look to strengthen his defence in order to bolster his squad depth for next season, and the Guinea international could be a decent addition to his backline. West Ham are likely to be playing an additional competition next season with European qualifications on the cards, and they will need to make quality additions to the team. Camara was crucial to Young Boys winning the last two Swiss Super League titles, and he has continued to be impressive as the team look to land another title. The 23-year-old is also attracting Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Norwich City, and he could be playing in the Premier League next term. Liverp...
Man Utd reportedly eyeing England international who wants to leave Villa this summer
According to The Sun, Manchester United are keeping tabs on Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils want a quality cover who has the needed experience to give their first-choice goalies a run for their money, and they reckon the Villa star could be perfect for the job. David de Gea and Dean Henderson have both challenged for the starting spot this season, and the Spaniard could look to leave if he is unable to force his way back into manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s XI. Heaton has lost his spot in Dean Smith’s starting line-up to Emiliano Martinez, and the 35-year-old is reportedly looking to leave Villa Park as a result. The England international goalkeeper has not featured for the Villans since January 2020 having been on the sidelines due to a...
Middle East consortium table juicy offer for Liverpool amid £120m loss
According to The Mirror, a Middle East consortium have offered to buy Liverpool Football Club, but owners Fenway Sports Group have rejected their £3 billion bid. The offer came in before the Anfield giants announced that they were joining the European Super League. Liverpool principal owner John W Henry has since apologised after fans turned against him as plans for the breakaway league collapsed. The Premier League giants have lost around £120 million in revenue due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but FSG are not keen to cash in on the club. Nevertheless, potential bidders from the Middle East as reportedly keeping an eye on the situation should Liverpool owners change their mind after coming under fire from fans in recent days. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and his players were against the idea of...
Swedish billionaire ‘serious’ about Arsenal takeover bid, could tempt KSE with £2bn offer
Spotify founder and Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek is ready to test the resolve of Arsenal owner Stan Kroeke with a takeover bid, The Telegraph reports. Earlier on Friday, there were fierce ‘Kroenke Out’ protests outside of the Emirates Stadium partly due to the club’s involvement in the proposed European Super League. Amidst this, Ek came out with a tweet saying that he would be happy to launch a takeover bid, if Kroenke & Sports Entertainment (KSE) group are willing to sell. As a kid growing up, I’ve cheered for @Arsenal as long as I can remember. If KSE would like to sell Arsenal I’d be happy to throw my hat in the ring. — Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) April 23, 2021 It is now reported that the tweet was not a publicity stunt, and the 38-year-old is ‘serious’ about the prospect of tabli...
Jan Vertonghen sends two-word message to Spurs ahead of League Cup final
Tottenham Hotspur will look to land their first piece of silverware since 2008 when they take on Manchester City in the final of the League Cup at Wembley this evening. Interim manager Ryan Mason has been given the huge task of leading Spurs to battle against the Premier League leaders after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday, and the former midfielder will be keen to deliver. While qualifying for next season’s Champions League is of utmost priority to Tottenham, ending the campaign with silverware will also come as a huge boost, and the players will be raring to go. Former Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen will be cheering on his ex teammates from Portugal, and he has sent this message to them and the fans on Twitter ahead of the Man City clash: Big day 🙌🙌🙌 @SpursOffic...
Predicted West Ham XI vs Chelsea: Moyes to make one change, 31-yr-old to start
West Ham United take on Chelsea in the Premier League later today, and it could be a huge game in the context of the top four race. Both teams will be desperate to pick up the three points, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The Hammers were beaten by Newcastle United in their last game and need to bounce back strongly at home against their London rivals. The last time these two sides played each other, Chelsea picked up a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge. The Hammers will be keen to avenge that defeat here. Despite the defeat against Newcastle, the Londoners have been in impressive form over the last few weeks and will fancy their chances against the Blues. However, they will have to improve defensively if they want to beat Chelsea after conceding at least two goals in thei...
Bruce keen on signing 21-yr-old this summer, Newcastle will have to pay £20m
Newcastle United are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock. According to The Telegraph, Steve Bruce has been hugely impressed with the 21-year-old’s contribution since joining the Magpies on loan in January and is keen to sign the player. Bruce has confirmed that Willock has a big future ahead of him, and Newcastle will speak with the Gunners at the end of the season. SL View: Ideal signing for Steve Bruce’ midfield The 21-year-old has scored vital goals for the Magpies in recent weeks, including efforts against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. His goals earned Newcastle four points in their last two games, and it could prove to be priceless in their battle for survival. Willock has added a new dimension to Newcastle’s midfield, bringing pace, athleticism and technical...
Man Utd among the five clubs tracking Aston Villa’s midfield talent
Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. The England under-18 midfielder is rated as one of the most talented players at the Midlands club. In addition to the two Manchester giants, the 17-year-old is thought to be a target for RB Leipzig, Monaco and PSV Eindhoven. According to Guardian, the youngster is pushing for his first-team breakthrough, and Dean Smith could hand him an opportunity before the end of the season. SL View: A move to United or City would not be ideal at this stage Recently club chief Christian Purslow described the young midfielder as probably the best young player in England, and it is evident that he is highly rated at his club. Villa are under no pressure to sell their prized prospect. United and City ...
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make two changes, 26-year-old returns
Liverpool will take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds are now four matches without a defeat, winning three of them. They head into this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Leeds, and Jurgen Klopp’s side will be looking to pick up all three points when they face the Magpies. It has been a tumultuous week for Liverpool. The last time they took the pitch, they had signed up for the European Super League. A few days later they are out of it, and the club owner was forced to issue an underwhelming public apology. Liverpool are just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and will be looking to get into the top four with just six games remaining in the campaign. Klopp revealed in his press conference that Nat Phillips is still out after picking up a h...
Kris Boyd thinks Mourinho will only join Celtic on one condition
Celtic are reportedly keen on former Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho, and they have approached the Portuguese as they look to find a replacement for Neil Lennon. Roma and Valencia are also said to be keeping tabs on the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, and it is hard to see him joining the Hoops. They would struggle to afford his wages and be unlikely to give him sufficient funds to work with in the transfer market. Mourinho still believes he can still attract the big clubs in Europe, and joining Celtic probably would not excite him. Former Rangers star Kris Boyd is not ruling out the possibility of Mourinho managing the Parkhead outfit but believes it can only happen if Celtic join a British League. The Old Firm are wanted to join a British Premier League as part of...
Ex-PL star compares his move to Man Utd with Kane’s current situation at Tottenham
Former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes that Harry Kane is contemplating his future in London due to a lack of trophies. Despite establishing himself as one of the most prolific frontmen of his generation, the 27-year-old has yet to lift a single piece of silverware to back his individual brilliance. Kane’s barren run could come to a halt on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. It is still uncertain whether the England skipper will be fit to face Pep Guardiola’s side at Wembley Stadium after picking up an ankle injury last week. Even if he was to miss out on the cup final, the outcome of the Wembley showdown is likely to have a massive influence on the striker’s future. Berbatov was the last player to swap Tottenham for United, with the ...
