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Report: Arsenal make contact with 24-yr-old’s agent, player prefers Gunners over other PL clubs
Arsenal are interested in signing the Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma. According to Football London, any move will have to wait until the summer transfer window and the Gunners are considering making a formal approach at the end of the season. Bissouma has done very well in the Premier League over the past year and his performances have attracted the attention of the top clubs. According to the report, both Arsenal and Liverpool expressed an interest in signing the midfielder at the start of this month. As per Football London, the midfielder’s friend has revealed that Bissouma would pick Arsenal over any other Premier League club if the Gunners came in for him. Furthermore, the 24-year-old’s relationship with Nicolas Pepe and Gabriel would give Arsenal an added advantage in the transfer ...
Report: Sources told The Athletic what the mood was around Leeds training ground yesterday
Leeds United suffered a shock 3-0 defeat last week against League Two underdogs Crawley Town in the FA Cup third round. It was a humiliating defeat for the Whites, and a rare occasion where Marcelo Bielsa got his tactics completely wrong. Phil Hay of The Athletic reveals that Leeds players often get the opposite reaction of what they expect of the manager under such situations. The Argentine is a charismatic personality, and he is adored by the Leeds fans. He often engages in criticism when the performance is good and can be equally empathetic after a bad result. Sources at the club told The Athletic that there was ‘a calm mood’ around the training ground on Monday, and it was a ‘morning free of serious recriminations’ after the FA Cup defeat. SL View – Uncharacteristic from Leeds&nbs...
‘More to come’: Tanganga raves about ‘good player’ who is a ‘real spark’ in Spurs training
Tottenham Hotspur defender Alfie Devine has showered heaps of praise on youngster Alfie Devine after he made his debut in the FA Cup. Devine became the youngster ever player (at just 16 years and 163 days old) to represent the Spurs senior team when he came on in the second half during Tottenham’s 5-0 FA Cup victory at Marine on Sunday. The record was previously held by Devine’s academy team-mate Dane Scarlett who featured in the Europa League a couple of months back. Tanganga, who also came on in the second half for Spurs, has suggested that Devine has impressed everyone at the club. He has hailed the youngster as a ‘really good player’, and feels that there’s more to come from him. “He’s trained a few times with us and every time he’s come up he’s looked a real spark. He’s doing wel...
Four Championship clubs chasing QPR’s Ilias Chair
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ilias Chair is reportedly the subject of interest from four of the Championship’s current top six. QPR have not had the best of seasons so far, sitting just two points above the relegation zone. In spite of this, Chair has impressed, scoring five goals and creating the third most chances in the division. Chair celebrates after hitting a beauty against Millwall This form has attracted attention from some of the league’s most high-flying clubs, with the Sun on Sunday (via the72.co.uk) reporting that Bournemouth, Brentford, Reading and Watford are all hoping to land the Moroccan this January transfer window. All four teams make up the Championship’s play-off line-up as it stands, and they will all be looking for reinforcements to strengthen their claim for an au...
Report: Rangers ‘looking to do a deal’ for 23 y/o forward in January
Rangers are looking to bring Aberdeen forward Scott Wright to Ibrox in the January transfer window, according to reports from Sky Sports. The Gers are enjoying a phenomenal season and are enjoying a healthy 22 point lead at the top in the Scottish Premier League table. Steven Gerrard’s team have now made it 15 league wins in a row following their latest 2-1 victory against Aberdeen and are looking favourites to secure their first title since 2011. Wright – who recently returned from a six-week layoff after suffering a double hernia – started the game for the Dons on Sunday. Sky Sports claim that Rangers are looking to do a deal for Wright this window. The 23-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and he is yet to agree terms on a new deal at Pittodrie. Rangers...
Report: Newcastle United tipped to make a move for ‘talented midfielder’
Ecuador international Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move to Newcastle United. The 19-year-old was previously in talks with Manchester United, but they shelved plans to sign him following messy discussions. However, journalist Fabrizio Romano has now told Sky Sports that the Magpies will rival Brighton & Hove Albion for his signature. “They (United) are not going for Caicedo, but I expect him to move to the Premier League although he did receive a bid from Italy and MLS,” he said. “His dream has always been to play in the Premier League and Brighton are trying. They made an official bid some days ago, while Newcastle have also tried to talk with his agent. It is an open race for Caicedo. “He’s a talented midfielder so a lot of clubs are interested. He’s not decided yet on his fu...
Islam Slimani set for medical ahead of Lyon move
Islam Slimani is set to have a medical tomorrow ahead of his proposed transfer to Lyon, as reported by journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The Algerian joined Leicester City in the summer transfer window of 2016 following their title win, becoming the club’s record signing – although this has since been beaten by Youri Tielemans. Slimani underwhelmed at Leicester City His time at the King Power Stadium did not work out as planned, scoring just 13 times in 48 appearances in all competitions. The striker was sent out on loan three times by the Foxes, returning good numbers at Monaco, but failing to make an impact at Newcastle United and Fenerbahce. And now it seems like he is set for another spell in the French league, with Di Marzio reporting that Slimani is on his way to Lyon as a replacement f...
Report: Aston Villa linked with a move for 23-yr-old Championship playmaker
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the Bournemouth attacker David Brooks. According to Sunday Mirror (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are also keeping tabs on Michael Olise. The Bournemouth attacker could prove to be a better value for money signing as compared to another potential target, Ross Barkley. The Chelsea midfielder is currently on loan at Villa and he has made quite an impression since moving to the West Midlands club. He has three goals and an assist to his name in seven appearances. There have been rumours that Villa could try and him on a permanent basis but reports claim that Chelsea are unwilling to let him leave cheaply. Apparently, Brooks could be a more reasonable investment for the Premier League club. The youngster was outstanding in his debut season (scored...
Journalist: West Ham ‘priced out of a move’ for 28 y/o Everton target
According to TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, West Ham have been priced out of a move for AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King. The Hammers are looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax for a fee of £20 million. Michail Antonio remains the club’s only recognised striker at the moment, and the Hammers are exploring several options like King, Eddie Nketiah, and Boulaye Dia. David Moyes, the Hammers boss, is a big fan of the player and wanted to sign him during the summer. The Cherries are also open to selling him but only at the right price. He will be a free agent in the summer, but West Ham badly need a striker now. The 28-year-old has made only eight appearances in the Championship this season, and he is yet to open his account. Las...
Report: Hammers forward rewarded with significant pay rise following milestone
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen has been rewarded with a significant pay increase following his 30th Premier League appearance for the club. The 24-year-old joined the Hammers from Championship outfit Hull City last January for £22 million, ending the 2019-20 campaign with a goal and four assists in 13 appearances. Bowen has played 17 top-flight games so far in 2020-21, bagging four goals and two assists, and his latest top-flight appearance has triggered a sizeable increase in wages due to a clause included in the five-and-a-half-year deal he signed a year ago. Sportslens View Bowen has established himself in manager David Moyes’ starting XI, featuring in every league game of the campaign and he is proving to be a quality and excellent buy....
‘Unbelievably arrogant’, ‘Completely unacceptable’: Former Celtic star blasts club over Dubai trip
Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has blasted the ‘dismal governance’ of the ‘arrogant’ Hoops following the club’s recent trip to Dubai. Christopher Jullien’s positive test for COVID-19 on the squad’s return to Scotland forced 13 of his teammates into isolation. Manager Neil Lennon and his assistant John Kennedy are also isolating, leaving Celtic extremely depleted for the Scottish Premiership game against Hibernian. Many of the club’s fans hit out at the decision to travel for the winter break, while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also questioned the wisdom of the trip. However, Walker went much further ahead of Monday’s game, launching into a vitriolic rant on Sky Sports. “Apparently there is no money in Scottish football?” said Walker. “I’m guessing this trip that Celtic went on to Duba...
‘Yes, there is interest’: 23 y/o striker comments on future amid Rangers and West Ham interest
Rangers have been linked with a move for Fashion Sakala in the January transfer window, but it seems it will require a lot of convincing to bring him to Ibrox. Last week, the Daily Record reported that the Gers are interested in signing the Zambian international this month with his contract expiring. The Ibrox club are looking to sign the 23-year-old on a pre-contract deal. The striker has been attracting interest from a host of clubs including Anderlecht. Premier League clubs – Newcastle United and West Ham United – have also been credited with an interest. However, the player has made it very clear that he will move to a club where he will get regular games, and that he is not willing to warm the bench. “Yes, there is interest from other teams – at the same time, talks are ongo...
