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‘In excess of £2 billion’ – Journalist reveals how much potential Spurs takeover would cost
Tottenham Hotspur fans were disappointed that the club joined the breakaway European Super League before pulling out two days later. Spurs joined fellow Premier League giants Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in pulling out of the European Club Association. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan also withdrew as they sought to set up a new competition. Some Tottenham supporters protested against owners ENIC and chairman Daniel Levy before Wednesday’s Premier League home victory over Southampton. They want the club sold, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon. Levy is not ready to walk away from a club he has invested 20 years of hard work and in which he has a stake. There are theories within the finance industry ...
Liverpool scouts reportedly believe West Ham target can break into Klopp’s first-team
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are keen on signing Sparta Prague striker Adam Hlozek as they look to strengthen their squad. The 18-year-old has caught the attention of Reds’ scouts, but they are not the only Premier League club interested in his services. West Ham United are also said to be keeping tabs on the £30 million-rated Hlozek as manager David Moyes looks to bring in a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller ahead of the new season. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are also monitoring the teenager, and both Liverpool and the Hammers have their work cut out for them. Liverpool scouts have been impressed with what they have seen in Hlozek, and they believe he can slot straight into manager Jurgen Klopp’s first team. The Czech international is strong, quick and...
Jesse Lingard considered break from football after mental health struggles last year
Jesse Lingard has bravely opened up on a difficult period of his life, where he considered taking a break from football last year. Lingard has excelled since joining West Ham United on loan from Manchester United, scoring an impressive nine goals and assisting four in 13 appearances. As a result of his performances, West Ham are now in the hunt for Champions League football next season and are level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. However, the Englishman has admitted he nearly took a break from football last year due to mental health issues. He also spoke on his mother’s depression and how United supported him and his family. Speaking in an interview with YouTube channel ‘Presenting’ (filmed in January), Lingard explained how he almost stepped away from football. “I could have e...
‘About Tottenham’ – La Liga manager reacts after Levy reportedly contacts his reps
Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelino has been linked with succeeding Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese was sacked on Monday after some poor results and unimpressive performances from his team this term. Ryan Mason has been given the task of managing the squad for the rest of the season but is unlikely to be appointed full-time. According to The Athletic, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is working to draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Mourinho permanently. He will then interview three or four before choosing his man. The representatives of Marcelino have been contacted, and while the contract of the 55-year-old expires in 2022, there are clauses in his deal that mean he would not be too expensive to sign this summer. However, the Bilbao boss does not look keen on moving t...
Messi brace gives Barcelona three points in entertaining victory over Getafe
Barcelona picked up three more points in their title challenge, defeating Getafe 5-2 at the Camp Nou. It was a lively start from the home side, who came within inches of opening the scoring in the third minute. Lionel Messi struck from just outside the box, seeing his near-perfect shot crash back off the underside of the crossbar. But it was not long before the Argentine was on the scoresheet. Sergio Busquets found him with a brilliant through ball, and he did the rest, finding the far corner via David Soria’s glove. However, this lead did not last long. La Masia graduate Marc Cucurella whipped in a low cross towards Angel. The striker deflected the cross onto the body of Clement Lenglet, who diverted the ball into his own net. In the 28th minute, Getafe returned the favour, putting La Bla...
Liverpool and Man United owners ‘do not love their clubs’ says former Magpies chief
Speaking to talkSPORT, Newcastle United life president and former chairman Sir John Hall has insisted John W Henry and the Glazer family’s motives are purely financial – and not out of passion or love for the English game. Quizzed by host Jim White on whether the likes of Henry and co ‘love their clubs’, Hall was damning in his response. He said: “No, no – it’s a business – that’s not why they came in, they came in because they could see how they could make money. “I think the Americans came in years and years ago into the clubs, and they had a vision for soccer beyond what the UK had thought about it. “They were looking at the clubs like a global brand. And if they got a backer for an idea- which they had got- they would have made millions out of it.” Sportslens view Manchester United fan...
Josh Kroenke apologises to Arsenal fans for ESL, speaks on the club’s future
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham apologised for the club’s involvement in the European Super League during an Arsenal Fans’ Forum meeting earlier today. On Sunday, the Gunners confirmed that they were one of the founding clubs of the breakaway league but withdrew just 48 hours later amid fierce fan opposition. They were the first club to admit their mistake and issue an apology. Despite this, there continues to remain criticism from many of the supporters, and it has been reported that there will be ‘KroenkeOut’‘ protests before the Premier League clash against Everton on Friday. Speaking in today’s Fans’ forum meeting, Venkatesham said that the club deeply regrets the decision to join the Super League. He added that they were not the authors of the ...
West Ham and Newcastle must move now as manager hints target could be sold
West Ham United and Newcastle United have been given further encouragement in their pursuit of Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong. The 24-year-old has been in fine form for Rovers this season, bagging 22 goals in 40 appearances during the current campaign. He has just over a year left on his current contract, and Rovers manager Tony Mowbray hinted earlier this month that he could be sold this summer. Mowbray has now confirmed that the club could be forced into selling their top assets to fund incoming transfers this summer. With playmaker Bradley Dack currently on the sidelines, Mowbray’s only other hope of raising sizeable funds is by selling Armstrong. In an interview with Lancashire Telegraph, Mowbray outlined his plans for the upcoming transfer window. “We will have to see what th...
‘Love this’ – Alderweireld reacts to Spurs fan’s hilarious request to succeed Jose
Tottenham Hotspur are searching for a new manager after parting ways with Jose Mourinho on Monday. Spurs have put Ryan Mason in charge of the team temporarily till the end of the season, and he led them to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Southampton last night. The former Tottenham midfielder will be looking to help them win their first silverware since 2008 when they take on Manchester City in the final of the League Cup on Sunday. Mason, 29, is not in the running to replace Mourinho permanently at the moment, and it will be interesting to see which managerial option chairman Daniel Levy goes with in the summer. A Spurs fan thinks he is capable of succeeding the Portuguese, though, and he has sent his credentials and request to one of the club’s stars. 8-year-old Henry got in touch with To...
Premier League’s fresh 34-word reaction to NUFC litigation over £300m Saudi takeover
The Premier League have reacted to Newcastle United’s litigation after Saudi Arabia-led £300 million attempted takeover of the club fell through last July. Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers withdrew from the process to buy the St. James’ Park outfit following 16 weeks of trying to scale through the Premier League’s rigourous Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley had agreed to sell the club to PIF and is still hoping that a deal can be revived as he remains determined to cash in on the Magpies. The businessman is waiting for an arbitration hearing against the Premier League in a bid to have the takeover approved, but it appears that the English top-flight are confident of winning the case. The league have pu...
Tottenham considering Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter as Jose Mourinho’s replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing up Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter to replace Jose Mourinho. Mourinho left Tottenham on Monday morning, less than a week before the club’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. The reasons for this are unconfirmed, but rumours that it was associated with Spurs’ involvement in the European Super League drama were dismissed. Other reports claimed that he had disagreed with chairman Daniel Levy over the club’s priorities. Mourinho left Spurs after 17 months in charge Former midfielder Ryan Mason was appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season. He took charge of his first game on Wednesday evening, with his side coming from behind to win 2-1 thanks to a late penalty by Heung-min Son. Several names have been linked with a move to the Nor...
West Brom set asking price for Tottenham and West Ham target
West Brom have set an asking price of £10million for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, with Tottenham and West Ham said to be interested. Johnstone has impressed despite West Brom’s struggles this season, saving the joint-most shots in the Premier League, level with Leeds United’s Illan Meslier on 128. His performances even earned him a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s most recent England squad. At 28 years old, Johnstone also has some time to develop and would be a dependable option for any side in the top ten. Now, according to the Evening Standard, Johnstone will leave the Baggies this summer if Sam Allardyce cannot keep them in the Premier League. It is also claimed that Johnstone would cost any interested club £10million, with Tottenham supposedly showing an interest with Hugo Lloris b...
