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Aston Villa join the race to sign young attacker, three other Premier League clubs keen
Aston Villa are interested in signing Bournemouth youngster Ajani Burchall. The 16-year-old attacker is a target for several other Premier League clubs, but Villa will hope to fend off the competition and secure the youngster’s services this summer. As per Football Insider, West Ham United, Arsenal and Leeds United are amongst the clubs interested in Burchall, and he looks set to leave Bournemouth when his current agreement expires at the end of the season. The player was recently offered a scholarship deal by the Championship outfit, but he has turned it down. The highly-rated youngster is the third-youngest player to make his debut for Bournemouth’s first team after being brought on against Huddersfield Town in December. SL View: Solid long-term investment for Villa Dean Smith has a tale...
Barcelona have reportedly sounded out £150m Spurs star ahead of summer move
According to The Transfer Window podcast, La Liga giants Barcelona have sounded out Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane ahead of a potential move during the summer transfer window. Sportslens View The Catalans failed to sign a replacement when Luis Suarez left for Atletico Madrid last summer. That could prove costly in this season’s title race, with the Uruguayan playing a pivotal role as Diego Simeone’s side lead the way in the La Liga with only 10 games remaining. Barcelona will look to bolster their attack this summer, and they are eyeing a potential move for Kane. The Spurs star is one of the best strikers on the planet, and he has already proven that he can be an excellent playmaker, weighing in with 16 assists in 39 games across all competitions. The 27-year-old has 22 goals in thos...
‘Arteta trusts him’: Agent says Arsenal midfielder will sign new contract soon
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has said that his client will put pen-to-paper on a new contract with the north London club. Elneny returned from a season-long loan at Besiktas last summer, and there was speculation that his future could lie away from the Gunners. However, he was instead reintegrated into the first-team plans by manager Mikel Arteta, and he has nearly played 2,000 minutes across 31 appearances. His current deal with the Gunners expires at the end of next season, but Elneny’s agent Alan Nazmy has clarified that the Egyptian will prolong his stay. Elneny has been linked with a return to Turkey with Galatasaray in the past, but Nazmy emphasised that he has the trust of the Gunners head coach. He told the Egyptian press via The Sun: “Elneny will renew his contra...
Liverpool leading the race to sign to sign £42m Everton target
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the summer transfer window. Napoli are willing to sell the defender this summer, and the Reds are at the head of the queue to sign him in a €50 million (£42m) deal. The Senegal defender has been linked with a move away from Napoli in recent years, but he has remained with the Serie A club. With his contract due to expire next summer, this window represents the final opportunity for Napoli to get a significant fee for him before they risk losing him for nothing. According to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp likes him, and the Reds have already made contact with Napoli ahead of a potential move. However, the Reds could face strong competition from Merseyside ri...
Relief for Chelsea as international boss confirms key player isn’t injured
England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Mason Mount should be fit to face Poland on Wednesday. The Chelsea midfielder sat out part of the training session on Tuesday, sparking talk that he could miss the Group I qualifier tomorrow. However, in his press conference ahead of the game, Southgate told reporters that Mount is available for selection. “No, he didn’t warm up with the team, but he did the rest of the session,” said Southgate. “He should be fine. They are all available as far as we are concerned.” We’re live with Gareth Southgate and @_DeclanRice to look ahead to the #ThreeLions’ meeting with Poland! https://t.co/ambC3bWyDf — England (@England) March 30, 2021 SL View Chelsea fans will be delighted to hear that Mount hasn’t picked up an injury while on international duty...
Arsenal and Leicester reportedly keeping tabs on French centre-back
According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal and Leicester City are keen on Valenciennes centre-back Ismael Doukoure and could look to lure him to the Premier League. Strasbourg are also keeping tabs on the 17-year-old who has impressed for the Ligue 2 club this term. Sportslens View Doukoure has featured in 15 games across all competitions for Valenciennes, and his performances at the back appear to have caught the eyes of the aforementioned trio. His pace, aerial threat and ball-playing abilities have set him apart from his peers, and he will be playing in the English or French top-flight sooner rather than later if he continues developing at this rate. Leicester City landed Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne last summer, and the 20-year-old has already established himself as one of the best centre-...
Everton linked with £15 million move for striker with Lukaku qualities
Everton have been linked with a move for striker Daryl Dike. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Barnsley from Orlando City FC and is due to return to the United States in time for the new MLS season. He has made a big impression with the Tykes, scoring five goals in 11 appearances to fire the club into the Championship play-off places. According to Eurosport, Everton scouts have monitored Dike over the past few weeks and have been impressed with his performances. Dike has scored eight goals in 22 appearances for Orlando and is believed to be valued at around £15 million. SL View The USA international has looked an exciting prospect during his time at Oakwell, and it is no surprise to see him attracting interest from elsewhere. Teammate Jordan Williams recently likened Dike to Romelu L...
‘I would love to know why John did that’ – Former Celtic star questions Kennedy’s substitution
Former Celtic star Frank McAvennie has urged the Scottish outfit to give Leigh Griffiths more playing opportunities this season. The 30-year-old has fallen out of favour at Celtic Park, and he has not started a game for the Hoops since January. Griffiths was recently brought on against Rangers with just one minute remaining, and McAvennie has questioned John Kennedy’s decision with Celtic needing a goal to win the game. The former Celtic star said to Football Insider: “I do not know what is going on with Griffiths. One thing I will never understand is bringing Griff on with one minute to go last week – I just do not get it. “I would love to know why John did that. Was he just wasting time? We wanted to beat Rangers, not just draw with them. We wanted to restore some pride.&n...
Rangers linked with a move for 27-goal forward who could replace key star next season
Rangers are interested in signing Jonson Clarke-Harris as a potential replacement for Alfredo Morelos. The 26-year-old has done well for Peterborough United, scoring 27 goals for the League One club this season. Morelos has been linked with a move away from Rangers, and Clarke-Harris could be a viable option to replace him. Football Insider claims that Rangers are currently laying the groundwork for a summer move. SL View: Potential Morelos replacement Clarke-Harris has shown that he has the quality to step up just like former Peterborough striker Ivan Toney and a move to Rangers could be ideal for him. The Scottish outfit will be able to offer him the platform to play at a higher level and also experience European football as well. Morelos has been a key player for Steven Gerrard over the...
‘Sounds too good to be true’ – Some Celtic fans react to links with 63-yr-old manager
Celtic have been linked with quite a few managers in recent months, and it appears that former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre is interested in taking over at Parkhead. The 63-year-old was sacked by the German club in December after a dismal run of results, and Daily Mail claims that he is keen on the Celtic job. The Hoops parted company with Neil Lennon after a mediocre season, and John Kennedy is currently the interim boss. Celtic have been linked with the likes of Eddie Howe, Roy Keane and Chris Wilder, but Favre’s interest in the role could be exciting for the Scottish Premiership outfit. SL View: Ideal man for the Celtic rebuild? Celtic need a major rebuild, and they must appoint someone who can nurture young players and add a distinct tactical style to their play. The Sco...
Robert Lewandowski ruled out of PSG clash through injury
Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of Bayern Munich’s clashes with Paris Saint-Germain due to a knee injury sustained during the international break, reports Christian Falk on Twitter. The Poland international has had a breathtaking season in front of goal, netting 35 goals in 25 Bundesliga outings, as well as a further five in the Champions League. Due to this form, he has emerged as one of the leading candidates for the Ballon d’Or. Lewandowski has been brilliant this season News recently emerged that Lewandowski suffered an injury during Poland’s World Cup qualifier with Andorra, in which the forward bagged a brace. This injury was confirmed to keep him out of the upcoming clash with England. And now the extent of the problem has been revealed, with Christian Falk reporting via Twitt...
Liverpool reportedly want £45k-per-week PL star, he has impressed Michael Edwards
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu. According to reports from the Daily Mirror, the Turkish defender is one of the names on their five-man defender wishlist. Yesterday, The Athletic and several other media outlets claimed that Liverpool are interested in signing French defender Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool have endured torrid luck with their injuries this season, especially in defence, with the Reds missing the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip for almost the entire season. Jurgen Klopp signed Ben Davies in January, while Ozan Kabak also joined on loan from Schalke. Liverpool can sign him permanently this summer by paying £18 million, and he remains an option for the Reds. The Mirror claims that Ben...
