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Arsenal defensive duo out of big game, Solsjkaer set to shuffle starting XI
The Europa League returns with the quarter-final second leg ties scheduled to be played on Thursday. Manchester United will fancy their chances of progressing to the last four as they hold a two-goal advantage over Granada. However, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay all miss the game through suspension. Arsenal will be without David Luiz and Kieran Tierney for their tough trip to face Slavia Prague. The two sides are locked at 1-1 after the first game, leaving the Gunners needing to score at least once to reach the semi-finals. Roma are a good bet to go through to the next round after securing a 2-1 lead over Ajax in Amsterdam last week. Villarreal versus Dinamo Zagreb completes the quarter-final line-up with the La Liga side leading 1-0 after the first leg. Europa League Quarte...
Four players to miss out vs Spurs as Ancelotti provides Everton injury update
Carlo Ancelotti has issued an injury update ahead of Everton’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and three more players set to miss out. The Toffees are currently attempting to navigate an injury crisis, with numerous players missing in recent weeks. Allan, Andre Gomes, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jordan Pickford, Yerry Mina, Joshua King, Fabian Delph and Bernard have all missed games over the past fortnight. The situation is so bleak that Alex Iwobi was the only senior player to appear on the bench for the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday, with the rest of the squad being made up of youth players. Now, going into the clash with Tottenham tomorrow, Ancelotti has provided both some good and bad news. Ancelotti confirmed that Allan, Gomes, King and Pickf...
Sheffield United star ruled out for remainder of the season with foot injury
Sheffield United have been dealt another injury blow this week, with manager Paul Heckingbottom confirming Oli McBurnie will miss the rest of the season. The Blades have had an injury-hit season so far, something which is no doubt a contributing factor in their potential relegation. Paul Heckingbottom’s side are currently bottom of the Premier League and 19 points from safety with just seven games remaining in the campaign. Eight first-team players missed the game with Leeds at the beginning of the month, emphasising the problems the club has had this season. Now, ahead of their clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, Heckingbottom has confirmed that McBurnie will miss the remainder of the campaign with a metatarsal injury. Sheffield United fans could be put out of their ...
Trevor Sinclair’s three-word reaction as NUFC star claims Hammers squad isn’t better than Magpies’
Newcastle United host West Ham United on Saturday and both teams will be playing for two different objectives. The Magpies are battling for Premier League safety with just a place and six points between them and the relegation zone. BY contrast, the Hammers are aiming to qualify for the Champions League and can move to third place with a victory. Newcastle finished three places and five points above West Ham in the top-flight last season, but both teams are not on the same level this season. The Hammers made a couple of quality additions to their squad during the summer and winter transfer windows, and that has made all the difference. Manager David Moyes has also got his side playing well and better than they did last term, but the same cannot be said of Newcastle. Steve Bruce is not popu...
‘Massive own goal’ – Luke Edwards reacts as NUFC takeover revelations emerge
According to Sportsmail, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene in his Kingdom’s plans to buy Newcastle United after it was blocked by the Premier League. Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers were looking to seal a £300 million takeover of the St James’ Park outfit a year ago. However, they eventually withdrew from the process after 16 weeks of rigorous Owners and Directors Test. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is still hoping that a deal can be revived as he is determined to sell the club. The businessman is waiting for an arbitration hearing against the Premier League in a bid to have the takeover approved, and the new revelation will be of interest to Magpies support...
Arsenal star misses big game, Solskjaer makes five changes
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the quarter-final second leg ties featuring some finely poised fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes to Manchester United’s line-up for their home game against Granada. The Red Devils lead 2-0 after the first leg and should progress to the semi-finals. Tonight’s team news = locked in 🔒 Let’s finish this one off, Reds! ✊ 🔴 #MUFC🏆 #UEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 15, 2021 Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not in Arsenal’s squad for their fixture at Slavia Prague. The two sides drew 1-1 in the first leg. 📋 Tonight’s team news… 🏴...
Manchester United given encouragement in signing 29-goal star valued over £125m
Manchester United have been given encouragement over a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, Football Insider reports. The England international has had another superb season, registering 29 goals and 16 assists from 42 appearances across all competitions. Despite his exploits, Spurs are six points adrift of the top four and face a tough task of finishing in the Champions League positions. They could end their 13-year wait for a trophy in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City this month, but Kane is said to be assessing his future. It was recently claimed that Kane had told his close friends that he will consider moving on from Spurs, and it appears that United are open to a summer deal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are keeping a close eye on the player’s situation a...
‘I want to go now’: Arsenal man demands transfer this summer
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has demanded a move to Boca Juniors, admitting ‘I want to go now’ and urging the two sides to agree a loan move. Torreira’s future has been discussed for several weeks now, with the Uruguayan looking to return to South America following the passing of his mother. The midfielder has made his desire to join Argentine giants Boca known, but a report this week suggested Arsenal would not be willing to subsidise his wages if he joined them. The Gunners would only negotiate that kind of deal should he leave for a club in his native Uruguay. As a result, that same report claimed a move to Boca looked ‘very distant’. Now, Torreira has reiterated his desire to join the Argentine side, claiming he wants Arsenal to agree a one-year loan with&nbs...
Manchester United & Raphael Varane: Deal ‘very advanced’ according to reporter
A deal that could see Raphael Varane leave Real Madrid for Manchester United is ‘very advanced’ according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez. Reports surrounding Varane move to Old Trafford have been rife in recent weeks, with the Frenchman yet to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu Stadium. The defender’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2022, with the upcoming transfer window the best chance for Real Madrid to get a decent fee for him. United are in the market for a central defender, with Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde linked with a move to Old Trafford. RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate has also been mentioned as a potential target. However, according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez, a deal to bring Ra...
Barcelona eyeing up deal for Serie A defender
Barcelona are looking at a deal for AC Milan centre-back Alessio Romagnoli, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. Romagnoli has been at AC Milan since joining from Roma in 2015. During that time, he has been a regular at the San Siro, making over 200 appearances for the club and earning 12 caps for the Italian national team. Romagnoli could be leaving AC Milan soon The 26-year-old has just over one year remaining on his current contract, and the Rossoneri are hoping to get him tied down to a longer deal. However, if he doesn’t renew he could be available at a knock-down price this summer. Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona have identified Romagnoli as a target as they look for cut-price options in the transfer window. La Blaugrana have hit some financial trouble over the last ye...
Tottenham willing to discuss a new deal with 27-yr-old amid transfer links
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been heavily linked with a move away from the London club at the end of this season. The 27-year-old could look to leave the club if they fail to secure Champions League football. Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are all reportedly keen on the striker. Jose Mourinho’s side are in danger of missing out on a top-four finish after their mid-season collapse and may find it tough to keep Kane club regardless of where they finish this term. A player of Kane’s calibre deserves to play at the highest level and challenge for trophies regularly, but Tottenham are not in a position to provide him with that platform just yet. According to 90min, the England international has been informed that Spurs are not keen on selling...
19 goals and 6 assists this season: West Ham want to sign wide forward in summer
West Ham United want to sign Abdallah Sima as per the Times. It is no secret that the Hammers need to sign a quality attacker in the summer, and they have identified Sima as a potential target. The Londoners sold Sebastian Haller to Ajax during the January transfer window, and David Moyes opted against signing a replacement. The proceeds from the sale will be available to spend during the summer transfer window, and the Hammers may decide to secure Sima’s services with that money. The 19-year-old can play across the front three, but he is naturally a right-sided forward. The Slavia Prague star is prodigiously talented and could improve immensely with regular game time and coaching over the coming years. West Ham recently signed Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal from Slavia Prague, and ...
