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Mikel Arteta defends Stan Kroenke following Spotify takeover rumours
Mikel Arteta has responded to speculation about a takeover at Arsenal from Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek. Arsenal’s current owners, the Kroenke family, have become unpopular figures at the Emirates Stadium over the last few years, having not invested money into the club. The recent European Super League drama only added more fuel to the fire. Arsenal fans protest against their owners In response, Gunners fans protested against the owners outside the ground during their fixture against Everton. Many are calling for the Kroenkes to sell their stake in the club. Ek recently declared his interest in purchasing the Kroenkes’ stake. Club legends Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp have joined the takeover bid. Manager Mikel Arteta has responded to the rumours, defending the cl...
Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury boost with three key players returning
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Kieran Tierney are available for selection against Villarreal. The Gunners have been plagued with injuries of late, with many of their first team missing for the clash with Everton last Friday. Lacazette, Aubameyang, Tierney and David Luiz were among those who did not travel. However, with a pivotal Europa League clash with Unai Emery’s Villarreal coming up on Thursday, Arteta has provided a timely boost for Arsenal. Arteta told Arsenal’s official website: “They are all in contention. All of them. Including Aubameyang, Laca and Kieran. They are all in contention for the game. Yes [it is good news].” “I don’t know if he [Tierney] is going to make it tomorrow, but he certainly wants to b...
Manchester United expect goal-friendly battle against Roma at Old Trafford
The UEFA Europa League is back with another round of knock-out fixtures this week as Manchester United take on Roma in a semi-final showdown at Old Trafford on Thursday. You can watch this and other Europa League games live online. United head into this fixture on the back of a goalless away draw with Leeds United in the Premier League, which was the first time in ten matches that they failed to find the net. Coming into this encounter, the visitors have alternated draw and defeat in their last four competitive outings, conceding precisely three goals in each loss. Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan go up against their former side as they hope to guide Roma to their first-ever success in a major European competition. Manchester United Preview Following a disappointing UEFA Champion...
‘He’ll get his move’: Popular pundit makes bold transfer claim about Tottenham player
Popular football pundit Danny Murphy is convinced that Harry Kane will leave Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. It has been widely suggested that Kane could look to leave Spurs in the summer if they fail to secure a Premier League top-four position. The Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City has once again fueled the rumours of Kane potentially leaving Spurs in the summer. Murphy believes that the likes of Kane of Erling Haaland are destined for Manchester clubs but it is not clear which one of them will join City and who will move to United. The talkSPORT pundit feels that Kane should be available for around £100m this summer. The north London club will be desperate to keep their talisman striker with them for the next season, but Murphy feels Danie...
Rangers reportedly eye move to sign 22-year-old defender, could face competition from Newcastle
Glasgow Rangers are reportedly interested in Vitesse centre-back Danilho Doekhi this summer, but they face competition from Newcastle United and Norwich City. According to reports from The Telegraph, the Gers are considering making a summer move to sign the 22-year-old centre-back. The former Ajax Academy product has been playing regularly in the Dutch league for three years now. He has just one year left on his contract and has attracted interest from UK clubs. He would be a relatively cheap option for both Rangers and Newcastle. The young defender has featured prominently this season under boss Thomas Letsch who has described him as one of the best defenders in the Eredivisie following their 0-0 draw against Feyenoord. It has been claimed that Fulham are also interes...
Leeds United in April: Unbeaten, unexpected Premier League windfall and summer transfer targets
Leeds United have had an impressive return to the Premier League after 16 years, and they are in line for a top half of the table finish after an unbeaten run in April 2021. Unbeaten run: The Yorkshire outfit restarted the proceedings after the international break with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Elland Road. They had a tough schedule thereon with Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United to face, but they have come out with flying colours. The 2-1 victory over City with 10 men was undoubtedly their best result of the season, but they will be equally pleased with draws against Liverpool and United. While Leeds were flourishing going forward earlier this term, there was some criticism from the neutrals over their vulnerability at the back. They have made a vast improvement...
Leeds star set for contract extension this summer, new deal could double his wages
Leeds United are looking to agree on a new deal with Stuart Dallas. According to Football Insider, the 30-year-old has two years left on his current deal and the Premier League side are willing to reward him with an extension and a pay rise. Dallas has been a key player for Leeds this season and his versatility has been very useful for Marcelo Bielsa. He has been ever-present for Leeds this season and has started all 33 of their Premier League matches. Apart from his quality, Dallas’s availability is a major asset for Bielsa and the fact that he has managed to complete 32 of his 33 League games in the Premier League this term is a testament to his endurance and stamina. According to reports, the two parties are set to open talks regarding the big-money contract at the end of the season and...
Benzema’s volley cancels out Pulisic’s opener in Champions League semi-final tie
Real Madrid and Chelsea played out a close 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. The visitors made a strong start to the game, and should have taken the lead in the ninth minute. Christian Pulisic nodded across goal for Timo Werner, but the striker put his close-range effort straight at Thibaut Courtois when he really ought to have scored. Five minutes later, the Blues were in front. Antonio Rudiger’s floated through ball found Pulisic, who expertly rounded Courtois and smashed into the back of the net. Real Madrid were struggling to get a grip on the game, rarely troubling the Chelsea backline. Although, they came close to an equaliser out of nowhere when Karim Benzema saw his left-footed strike graze the post. And the Frenchman was on hand to bag the equalis...
Newcastle keeping tabs on 22-yr-old Brazilian who was a target for them in January
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes by Record (translated by Sportwitness). The 22-year-old is highly talented and he was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle back in January as well. Apparently, the Magpies submitted an offer for the player in January but it was turned down. The bid was thought to be in the region of around 10 million. The Brazilian has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at the Portuguese club and it will be interesting to see if Sporting are willing to cash in on him this summer. Apparently, Newcastle are keeping tabs on the midfielder’s situation and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to resurrect their interest in Nunes. The 22-year-old midfielder has three goals and two assists to his nam...
Tottenham keen on €12m-rated versatile midfielder but face competition from PL rivals
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu. According to La Repubblica (via Sportwitness), Spurs could face competition for Arsenal for the Turkish midfielder this summer. According to the report, the player is valued at around €12 million and the reported asking price should not be a problem for either Premier League club. Apparently, both Arsenal and Tottenham like the midfielder and Feyenoord are reportedly open to a sale. It will be interesting to see if Spurs come forward with a concrete offer in the coming weeks. The player has been heavily linked with a move to Italy as well and the Londoners will have to act swiftly if they want to secure his services this summer. SL View: Bargain signing for Spurs if they can pull it off The 20-year-old...
Spurs reportedly eyeing another Bundesliga manager after missing out on Nagelsmann
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, VfL Wolfsburg manager Oliver Glasner is on Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial list as they look to land a replacement for Jose Mourinho. RB Leipzig are looking for a new coach after #Nagelsmann. In the short list there is obviously Jesse #Marsch from #Salzburg but there are also contacts for Glasner #Wolfsburg and ten Hag #Ajax. The two are also in #THFC list @tvdellosport #transfers — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) April 27, 2021 Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was keen on RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann, but the 33-year-old has struck a deal with Bayern Munich and will be replacing Hansi Flick as their head coach this summer. Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has also ruled himself out of the running for the Tottenham job, making it ...
‘If I can manage Man United, I’ll be happy’: Club favourite makes management claim
Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes has claimed he would be happy to manage the club following his playing career. Fernandes has been a revelation at Old Trafford since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, scoring 36 goals and assisting 22 more in 77 appearances. At just 26-years-old, the Portuguese playmaker still has a long and fruitful career ahead of him. However, Fernandes is already talking up his desire to be a manager when he does hang up his boots. In a boost for United, Fernandes has also claimed he would be delighted to manage the Red Devils one day. “I’m trying to enjoy the football, you know – I think I want to be a coach – honestly, I would like to be a coach,” Fernandes explained, as quoted by Manchester United’s official website. “I don’t know which team I wou...
