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Liverpool reportedly close to agreeing deal with 25-year-old star, club looking to offload
Liverpool are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adam Traore. The Reds have been following the progress of Traore for a while now, and El Gol Digital claim that Wolves are now ready to offload him in the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old has made 28 appearances in the Premier League this season. However, he hasn’t scored or registered an assist for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. Wolves are now looking to replace him with Sevilla’s highly-rated Lucas Ocampos. The report from the Spanish media outlet claims that Traore is edging closer to joining the Reds in the summer. In fact, they are very close to securing his deal. Last summer, Wolves wanted £70 million for him, but his value has dropped considerably. He could now be available ...
‘What a player’: Some Liverpool fans drool over ‘world class’ star’s latest display
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota scored a brace for Portugal during their World Cup qualifier against Serbia. However, despite his heroics, he couldn’t help Portugal win, although they should have secured the three points. Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the pitch after he was denied a last-minute winner. The Juventus forward was absolutely convinced his late strike had crossed the line, which would have earned a 3-2 victory for Portugal. The replays showed he was correct. However, Liverpool fans were drooling over Jota’s performance last night. The 24-year-old joined Liverpool during the summer for £41 million from Wolves, and he’s proved a superb signing for them. The versatile attacking midfielder has scored 10 goals for the Reds in all competitions during 2020/21 despite missing a ...
Tottenham reportedly will sell 23-year-old this summer…and they’ve just now taken a smart step
According to reports from football.london, Tottenham Hotspur have decided to take up the option of extending the contract of defender Cameron Carter-Vickers for another year. The United States international, who came up through the youth ranks at the club, hasn’t made a single appearance for Spurs since the 2016/17 season. He has been playing elsewhere on loan for the past few seasons. The 23-year-old has played for Sheffield United, Ipswich Town, Swansea City, Stoke City, Luton Town and now Bournemouth on loan in recent years, and he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans. Carter-Vickers has made 12 Championship starts for the Cherries this season, scoring one goal. The Cherries could be willing to sign him permanently at the end of the season. His contract at Spurs is expiring at the end ...
Spurs reportedly want to sign in-demand Leicester target this summer
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race to sign Wahid Faghir in the summer transfer window. According to The Sunday Mirror (printed edition; page 75), the teenage striker is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs. The report claims that Premier League rivals Leicester City have also joined the race to sign the 17-year-old, with their £1 million bid rejected by Vejle BK. Faghir is a bright young talent and is already earning a big reputation. He has scored five goals in the Danish Superliga this year, and clubs like Spurs, Leicester and Ajax are showing keen interest in him. The Danish youngster wants to play abroad, and he would find it hard to reject if Spurs come up with a good offer. SL View The summer transfer window is very crucial for Spu...
Tottenham reportedly ‘closely following’ in-demand 28-year-old winger this summer
According to reports from Estadio Deportivo, Tottenham Hotspur are “closely following” the developments of Marseille winger Florian Thauvin ahead of a potential summer move. The report claims that the Marseille president gave Thauvin an ultimatum in January – either renew his contract or leave. However, the 28-year-old ignored the pressure and continued playing under Andre Villas-Boas. He has been performing well under the current manager, Jorge Sampaoli, but there’s no indication that he will sign a new deal at the club between now and the end of the season. Sevilla and AC Milan are interested in him, while Roma and Napoli are also monitoring his situation. Premier League clubs – Tottenham and Leicester City – are also in the hunt for his signature. The Foxes have alr...
‘Stop trying to stir things up’: Graham Roberts reacts to Sky Sports report on Spurs star
England skipper Harry Kane has said that he will decide his Tottenham Hotspur future after the Euros. According to reports from Sky Sports, Kane is attracting interests from Manchester United, Man City and Real Madrid. The Spurs striker has suggested that he is focused on leading England to their first piece of silverware since the 1966 World Cup win. This has been a disappointing campaign for Spurs but they can still end the season on a high by winning the Carabao Cup and securing a Premier League top-four spot. The 27-year-old striker has been in phenomenal form this season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions, and he has a contract at the club till 2024. However, he may look to move elsewhere if Spurs fail to secure Champions League football next season. Former Spurs player ...
Gary Lineker describes Tottenham man in one word after latest display
Gary Lineker has praised Harry Kane as England won 2-0 against Albania to continue their perfect winning start to the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign. The England skipper scored one and provided the other for Mason Mount to round off an impressive individual performance. Gareth Southgate’s side looked flat before Kane produced a rare moment of quality to direct Luke Shaw’s cross into the far corner of the net. Lineker took to Twitter to express his reaction to Kane’s goal. He has described the Spurs striker as “irrepressible”. Another goal for the irrepressible @HKane. — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) March 28, 2021 The Tottenham striker also hit the bar from close range. Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount scored the second goal of the game with a composed finish after a pa...
Manchester United have ‘increased their interest’ in signing €50m Barcelona attacker
Manchester United have increased their interest in Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele after monitoring his displays this season, Sport claims. Dembele was heavily linked with the Red Devils during last summer’s transfer window, but a deal never materialised before the deadline. The club proposed to sign Dembele on loan with the option to buy, but the move fell through as the Blaugrana wanted him to sign a one-year extension first. Dembele’s current deal expires in 15 months and it is now claimed that the Red Devils are considering a renewed approach for the Frenchman. The 23-year-old has stayed injury free for most of the campaign, and he has impressed with nine goals and four assists from 35 appearances. The Blaugrana are yet to make any progress in the contract negotiations, and it is cl...
Luke Ayling sends seven-word message to Leeds star on Twitter after latest display
Leeds United defender Luke Ayling has sent a brilliant message to Kalvin Phillips on social networking site Twitter. Phillips played the entire game as England won 5-0 against San Marino in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Thursday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice, while James Ward-Prowse, Raheem Sterling and Ollie Watkins also got on the scoresheet as England dominated throughout the game. The 25-year-old midfielder is gradually establishing himself as a regular member of the England squad. Ayling made his feelings known on Twitter. It’s really great to see my man 💙💙💙 https://t.co/6IIp3YCzlh — Luke Ayling (@lukeayling_8) March 26, 2021 Phillips has been simply outstanding for Leeds this season. It is a matter of pride for all the Whites fans that he represent...
Albania vs England – World Cup Qualifier Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Loro-Borici Stadium is the venue as Albania and England battle it out for top place in FIFA World Cup Qualification Group I on Sunday afternoon. Both sides got their campaigns off to a flying start, but Gareth Southgate’s men head into Sunday proceedings as odds-on favourites to prevail. Though it has been precisely 20 years since England last met Albania on foreign soil, the visitors still harbour some pleasant memories of their previous trip to Tirana. The last time England went to the Balkans to take on this opposition, they ran out 3-1 victors in March 2001. Albania Preview A closely-contested 1-0 victory against Andorra means Albania have started their third consecutive World Cup qualifying series with a win. The Albanians will now be looking to begin their World Cup qualifying w...
‘Third kit is class’ – Some Liverpool fans react to their rumoured kits for the 2021/22 season
The Liverpool home, away and third kits for the 2021/22 season have been leaked online. The rumoured kits for the next season are red, white and yellow in colour and have been shared by GiveMeSport. The Nike Liverpool 2021/22 home kit has a red base with bright red applications. The shirt also features diagonal stripes in a zig-zag pattern. The shirt features bright red sleeve cuffs. The club crest and logos are designed in white. Meanwhile, the away kit features the same diagonal stripes and is predominantly white in colour. The away shirt has black and red sleeve cuffs and collar. The club crest and the logos are designed in red. The third kit for the next season is undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, and it is yellow in colour with red vertical stripes. The shirt features red collar...
Could this summer spell the end for attacking superstar’s Anfield career?
Summer 2021 is going to be a big one for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. With the famous front three failing to fire, it is time one of them was phased out. That one must be Roberto Firmino. This is no slight on the Brazilian fan favourite. He has been nothing short of vital in Klopp’s Anfield revolution. But there comes a time to move on. For the last few seasons, Klopp and his coaches have used the famous innovative system of using wingers as primary goalscorers. This season, the system has been figured out. While Firmino’s ability to drop deep and link play between Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah was crucial to the Reds’ success in recent years, it simply is not working anymore. As mentioned by Jamie Carragher, the club must sign a natural number 9 this summer capable of putting away chances. A ...
