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‘If I could go back now’ – 29-goal £30m hitman admits NUFC regret amid LUFC links
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has admitted regret over not making most of his loan spells while at Newcastle United. The 25-year-old joined the Magpies in August 2015 from League Two’s Northampton Town, but made just two first-team appearances for them. Toney spent most of his Newcastle career on loan at Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Wigan Athletic and Scunthorpe United before he was sold to Peterborough United in the summer of 2018. He bagged 40 League One goals in 76 games over two seasons before joining Brentford last summer. Toney has since scored 29 Championship goals in 40 appearances for the London outfit as he Brentford chase promotion to the top flight. He has since attracted interest from Leeds United, West Ham United and Arsenal. The former Newcastle man is now valued at around £30 ...
Marcelo Bielsa plotting a summer move for 28-cap int’l to sort out his defence
Leeds United are interested in signing Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico this summer. According to the Mirror, Marcelo Bielsa wants to sign a quality left-back and has identified the Argentine as a potential target. Ezgjan Alioski and Stuart Dallas have played the left-back position for Leeds this season, but neither have been outstanding in the role. Alioski will be a free agent at the end of this season, and the Whites must look to bring in a quality replacement this summer. SL View: Bielsa must look to improve Leeds defensively this summer The 28-year-old has done well in the Dutch League and has the ability to succeed in English football. The defender has a contract with the Dutch outfit until the summer of 2023, but the Premier League side will hope to convince Ajax to sell him fo...
5 goals and 7 assists in 14 games: West Ham set to move for highly rated attacker this summer
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking options in the summer and have identified Adam Hlozek as a target. According to 90min, the Hammers have stepped up their pursuit of the 18-year-old striker. West Ham sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax during the January transfer window and are yet to bring in a quality replacement. They cannot rely on Michail Antonio as their only striker next year, and signing a goalscorer is their top priority. According to the report, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also keeping tabs on the player. SL View: Signing a forward should be a priority for David Moyes Hlozek has the potential to develop into a top-class striker in future and could prove to be a superb long term investment for the London club. The opportunity to play alongside ...
Report suggests Aston Villa have joined the race for 25-yr-old Premier League player
Aston Villa are interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek at the end of the season. According to TEAMtalk, the 25-year-old central midfielder is not part of Chelsea’s long term plans and could be allowed to leave permanently this summer. Loftus-Cheek has been on loan at Fulham this season and has done reasonably well for the Londoners in the Premier League. Villa are not the only Premier League club keen on signing the player, with Crystal Palace also credited with an interest in securing his services. The Eagles have already informed Chelsea that they want to sign Loftus-Cheek, and the Blues are thought to be open to the idea of a sale this summer. SL View: Much-needed depth for Villa’s midfield Villa need more depth in midfield, and Loftus-Cheek could be an ideal signing. He is yet t...
Report shares what Roy Keane has recently told his friends about Celtic job
According to The Scottish Sun, Roy Keane feels that the chance to become Celtic manager has gone with Eddie Howe the top target for the vacant position. The Manchester United legend held talks with the Scottish Premiership giants over succeeding Neil Lennon permanently. Keane had hoped to get a shot at his dream appointment but has told his friends that he feels the chance has gone. Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill had backed the 49-year-old for the job, but his chances are now fading fast following Howe’s interview with the Parkhead outfit. Rangers legend Graeme Souness also believes that Keane would be the perfect man for the Hoops job, and while some within the Celtic hierarchy love his passion, others prefer a more modern coach. Sportslens View The Premiership powerhouse want the S...
Napoli vs Inter Milan – Serie A Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Napoli and Inter Milan meet at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures on the Serie A football schedule on Sunday. You can watch this and all other Serie A matches via live streaming. Sitting two points adrift of fourth-placed Atalanta, Napoli have no margin for error if they are to play in the Champions League next season. Meanwhile, Inter hold a comfortable 11-point lead in the Serie A table on closest chasers AC Milan and seem to be on the verge of ending Juventus’ dominance of Italian football. Napoli Preview Napoli claimed a comfortable 2-0 triumph at Sampdoria last time out to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat at Juventus and post their fifth win in six Serie A matches. Gennaro Gattuso’s men have won six of their last eight league games (D1, L1), ...
NUFC would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners react to European Super League plans
Newcastle United would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners have reacted as 12 European clubs have signed up to join a breakaway Super League ahead of UEFA’s plans to announce a new Champions League format. Six English top-flight clubs are among the teams, but Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have refused to join the movement. 20 European clubs consisting of 15 permanent members plan to kick the Super League off from 2022-23, but Europe’s biggest leagues and UEFA are against the idea and have released joint statements condemning it. UEFA, the English Football Association, the Premier League, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), LaLiga, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and Lega Serie A have today released a statement. Read it in full here: 👇 — UEFA (@UEFA) April 18, 20...
‘Do it on a regular basis’ – Alan Shearer sends message to NUFC star testing Bruce to the limit
Newcastle United secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham United yesterday, moving nine points and three places off the relegation zone as a result. The win edged the Magpies closer to safety, and French winger Allan Saint-Maximin played a huge role again as his side recorded crucial back-to-back victories. The 24-year-old came off the bench to help Newcastle to a 2-1 win over Burnley last weekend, assisting and scoring to help Steve Bruce’s men pick up a crucial win. Saint-Maximin’s return to fitness could not have come at a better time, and he has single-handedly handed them a massive survival boost. The St James’ Park outfit face Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester City and Manchester City in their next four matches before clashing with Sheffield United and Fulham in their last two games of the ca...
5 decisive games in Sheffield United’s season
Following a 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with six games remaining. It’s been a miserable campaign for the Blades, racking up just 14 points from 32 outings, scoring only 17 goals. To say they’ve been a shadow of the team they were last season is being generous. The departure of Chris Wilder, coupled with the loss of Premier League TV revenue, could have a lasting impact at Bramall Lane. Here are five games that defined Sheffield United’s season. Sheffield United 0-1 Leeds United Sheffield United conceded late on, making it three games without a point Having lost their opening two games against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa without scoring a goal, a fixture against a newly-promoted Leeds United side...
Everton striker’s brother does not see him at Goodison Park next season
Everton striker Moise Kean has been in fine form since joining Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long last summer, and he is not short of suitors ahead of the summer transfer window. The French giants are keen on signing him permanently after he bagged 16 goals in 32 games across all competitions since arriving, while Juventus are looking to bringing him back. Kean joined Everton from the Serie A giants in the summer of 2019 on a five-year deal for an initial £25.1 million, but he struggled to make an impact. The 21-year-old played 37 times for the Toffees, starting nine times and scoring four goals before his temporary exit at the beginning of 2020-21. Kean’s form since then has attracted plenty of suitors, with Inter Milan also keen. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that the Italy i...
‘Negotiations will start around €50m’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals Everton want to sell 21y/o
According to Italian transfer expert and Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Everton are keen on cashing in on Moise Kean when the summer transfer window opens, and they value him at around £43 million. Everton are keen to sell Moise Kean in the summer – the negotiations will start around €50m. PSG are working to sign him on a permanent deal but negotiating on the price – Italian clubs would join the race only if PSG won’t find an agreement. 🔵 #EFC #PSG — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 18, 2021 The 21-year-old moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan in the summer of 2020, and he has been in inspired form ever since. Kean has bagged 16 goals in 32 matches in all competitions for the French powerhouses, and they are keen to sign him permanently. However, Everton’s asking pri...
Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle win over West Ham, hails 21-yr-old’s contribution
Newcastle United picked up a 3-2 win over West Ham United in the Premier League yesterday. The victory over the Hammers will come as a massive boost to Steve Bruce’s side who are fighting for their survival in the Premier League. The Magpies are now nine points clear of 18th placed Fulham and it would be a huge surprise if they fail to preserve their Premier League status for another season at the very least. An own goal from Issa Diop and strikes from Joelinton and Joe Willock sealed the three points for the Magpies yesterday. Newcastle will be hoping to build on it on the result and finish the season strongly now. With the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson back from injury, the Magpies will certainly improve in the coming weeks. Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has...
