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Gary Neville’s six-word reply to where Kane could end up next season
Tottenham Hotspur are currently six points off the Champions League places with a game in hand, and while they cannot be ruled out as far as a top-four finish goes, Jose Mourinho’s men are not one of the favourites based on current form. Their brilliant Europa League campaign and last weekend’s 4-0 demolition of Burnley do not mask how poor they have been recently, and their most realistic chance of playing in Europe’s elite competition next season will be by winning the Europa League. Former Manchester United star and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville does not think that they will be playing in the Champions League next term if they continue on this current form. When asked by a fan during a Twitter Q & A about where Harry Kane could end up next season, Neville was in no doubt about thei...
Ancelotti confirms three Everton players will miss out, gushes over 23-year-old star
Everton will travel to Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Thursday night. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in his press conference today that three players are definitely missing for this game – Yerry Mina, Fabian Delph and Jean-Philippe Gbamin. The Italian boss has also revealed that the club will make checks on four players – James Rodriguez, Tom Davies, Seamus Coleman and Robin Olsen – ahead of the match. Everton training this afternoon. Will be checks on James, Davies, Coleman and Olsen ahead of tomorrow’s West Brom game Mina, Delph and Gbamin still out — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) March 3, 2021 A lot of hype has been going on around Ben Godfrey who has been simply outstanding since his move from Norwich City in the summer. Rio Ferdinand praised the 23...
Paper Talk: Chelsea goalie latest, Everton eyeing forward, United chasing defender
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Chelsea continue to be strongly linked with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. We recently reported that his agent, Mino Raiola, wants to include a €40 million release clause in Donnarumma’s new contract with Milan. Eurosport has now issued an update, saying that Milan may not be willing to meet the 22-year-old’s salary demands. Donnarumma is reportedly looking for around £9.1 million per year on his next contract and that, along with the release clause, may prove to be a stumbling block. The Blues currently have Edouard Mendy as their number one choice, with Kepa Arrizabalaga serving ...
Klopp delivers positive fitness update on three key Liverpool players vs Chelsea
Liverpool will take on Chelsea in the Premier League clash on Thursday night. Ahead of the match, Jurgen Klopp has delivered a positive fitness update that should excite the Reds fan base. The Reds will be without skipper Jordan Henderson for this match. However, the likes of Fabinho and Diogo Jota could feature. Klopp has also confirmed that Alisson, whose father passed away earlier this week, should return to action against the Blues. Fabinho, who hasn’t played since the 4-1 defeat against Manchester City at Anfield, has looked good in training. With Nat Phillips and Ozan Kabak doing well at the back, Fabinho could finally return in the defensive midfield role. Klopp says Alisson has trained and should return to action v Chelsea. Fabinho has had “five or six sessions in his legs an...
‘Big injury’: Mourinho confirms Tottenham man will not play tomorrow
Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday night. Ahead of the match, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Giovani Lo Celso won’t play in the London derby. Mourinho has confirmed that he has just returned from a ‘big injury’, and Spurs will not take any risks with him. The Argentine is training with the squad at the moment, but Spurs will include him when he is ready. Mourinho on Lo Celso: “Training with the team but a big injury. We’re not going to risk yet. In fact we don’t want to risk, we’ll bring him to the team when he is ok. Maybe one or two more weeks. Everybody else ok.” https://t.co/zuHFY5uF6l — Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 3, 2021 However, the Portuguese boss has revealed that Garet...
‘Outstanding’, ‘Deserves more’: Some Man City fans react to 30-year-old’s display vs Wolves
A selection of Manchester City fans on Twitter heaped praise on Riyad Mahrez following his impressive display against Wolverhampton Wanderers last night. The Algeria international had gone into the game in a good run of form with a goal or an assist in each of his previous three Premier League appearances. He produced another top-notch showing against Nuno’s side where he was involved in three of the four goals scored by the Cityzens. The 30-year-old produced a delightful pass in the 15th minute which led to Leandro Dendocker’s own goal as he tried to intercept the ball ahead of Raheem Sterling. Prior to the interval, Mahrez delivered a cross which was headed home by Aymeric Laporte, but the goal was chalked off by VAR for offside by the finest of margins. Wolves scored against the run of ...
‘He has everything’ – Former West Ham ace makes a bold claim about Declan Rice
Former West Ham United striker Sebastien Haller has opened up on his time at the London club. The Frenchman signed for Ajax earlier this year after failing to establish himself as a key player for the Hammers. He scored just 14 goals for the Premier League club in 54 games after joining for a fee of around £45 million from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019. Reflecting on his time in the Premier League, Haller claims that it wasn’t the best moment of his career and things were quite difficult for him at West Ham. He also revealed his frustrations after failing to score regularly for the London club. Haller not only struggled to thrive in West Ham’s tactical system, but he also failed to form a partnership with the other attackers at the club. Haller said to talkSPORT: “Maybe I wasn’t in the best ...
Report claims how ‘bargain’ Leeds player feeling at ER after interest from two PL clubs
Leeds United winger Raphinha has impressed heavily this season. The 24-year-old joined for a “bargain” £17 million from Rennes on transfer deadline day in October, and he has quickly established himself as a key player under Marcelo Bielsa. He has scored five goals and contributed five assists in the Premier League and is proving to be one of Victor Orta’s most-astute signings. According to reports from The Mirror, Leeds are very happy with his impact while the player himself “is happy at Elland Road.” Two Premier League clubs – Liverpool and Manchester United – are reportedly interested in signing him in the summer transfer window, but Leeds are under no pressure to sell. In fact, Leeds are looking to make more “significant signings” in the summer. They spent £100m last year, and the...
‘I don’t think’: Michael Ball claims £22m Everton player was forced to stay on the pitch
Former Everton player Michael Ball has claimed that Carlo Ancelotti was forced to keep Allan on the pitch for the entire match against Southampton. The Toffees won back to back Premier League games and moved two points behind fourth-placed West Ham with a game in hand after winning 1-0 against the Saints on Monday night at Goodison Park. Allan made a return to the starting line-up after a long absence of nearly three months. Ball has suggested that Ancelotti didn’t want to use him for the entire game, but Allan had to stay on the pitch “because of the flow of the game.” “In the second half because of recent performances at home I think there was a little bit of self-doubt. I don’t think Carlo will have wanted Allan to play 90 minutes, but because of the flow of the game he had to stay on t...
Villa reportedly weighing up £35m club-record summer deal for England international
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are weighing up the potential cost of signing Ross Barkley permanently for £35 million this summer. The England international joined Dean Smith’s side on a season-long loan from Chelsea last summer, and he has featured in 14 Premier League games, scoring three goals and weighing in with one assist. Villa would have to break their transfer record if they want to sign the Barkley permanently, but Smith is yet to make up his mind if the 27-year-old is actually worth it. The Villans boss is a fan of the Chelsea midfielder, but the fact that he does not have a recognised position and that the side have a better winning record when he is not on the pitch is giving him a headache. Sportslens View Villa have won six out of the 14 games he has played, and ...
‘No longer for sale’ – Journo claims NUFC takeover talks are on hold, reveals Barnes’ stance
According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, all Newcastle United takeover conversations have been halted by Mike Ashley adviser Justin Barnes, and the club is no longer for sale. To underline how significant this blow is, I’m told this morning all #nufc takeover conversations have been halted by Justin Barnes and the club is, effectively, no longer for sale. Everything paused until relegation matters decided. https://t.co/MdVq1qw8E7 — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) March 2, 2021 Talks have been paused until the club’s Premier League status is decided, and it is definitely not the type of news the Magpies supporters want to hear at the moment. Newcastle are just three points away from the relegation zone after 26 Premier League games, and they have Fulham breathing down their neck. The St J...
West Ham United must move for 21-goal forward this summer
The recent reports linking Tammy Abraham with a move to West Ham United are an exciting development for the club’s fans. The 23-year-old was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their game against Manchester United on Sunday, sparking talk over his future at Stamford Bridge. Abraham has developed well at Chelsea, with his return of 21 goals in 56 Premier League appearances highlighting his progression. However, with Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud in the squad, Abraham faces plenty of competition for game time. The Blues have also been strongly linked with Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland, and his potential signing must be a worry for Abraham. Having demonstrated that he can score goals in the Premier League, there would be plenty of clubs willing to sign Abraham this summer. Leiceste...
