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Report: Jose Mourinho has lost faith in his summer signing
Gareth Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal earlier this summer but the Welshman has failed to live up to the expectations so far. The 31-year-old has made eleven appearances for the London side in all competitions and he has scored three goals. Spurs fans would have expected a lot more from the winger when their club decided to sign him on loan with the option to make the move permanent. The player has had knee problems and calf problems since his move and Spanish publication Sport are reporting that Tottenham are now unwilling to activate the purchase option for Bale. Apparently, Jose Mourinho has lost confidence in the player and he will return to Madrid once his loan deal is over. It seems that the Spanish giants will be stuck with the Welshman until his contract expires i...
‘Certainly a possibility’ – Manager hints 23-yr-old could be on his way to Celtic
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has dropped a hint that Filip Benkovic could return to Celtic this season. He said (via Daily Record): “It’s certainly a possibility. It’s a huge club and he did very well there. We haven’t had any contact but he’s back now and we will see what happens. “Celtic would be a great move for him. He’s at the age where he really needs to be playing and that didn’t quite materialise at Cardiff. “I would never blame another manager for not playing someone because circumstances can change all the time but unfortunately it didn’t work out. “It’s quite simple really, it’s now a case of finding somewhere where he can go next and get some game time.” The 23-year-old was on loan at the Scottish club in 2018 but his time there was plagued with injuries. The Cro...
Report confirms Celtic have made an approach for attacker who will cost €8m
Celtic are thought to be interested in signing the Stade de Reims forward Nathanaël Mbuku. The 18-year-old has made an impressive start to the season with Stade de Reims and his performances have caught the attention of Lille, Parma and Celtic. The youngster can play on both flanks as well as a striker. According to Footmercato, Reims would demand a fee of around €8 million to sell the 18-year-old forward and it will be interesting to see if Celtic can agree on a deal with the French outfit. Apparently, the Scottish club has made approaches in recent days to find out about the conditions of the transfer. Mbuku is highly rated in France and he has a big future ahead of him. A move to Celtic could help him play regularly and realise his true potential. The Scottish club have an impressive tr...
Manchester City star linked with summer move to Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain have been tipped to make a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. According to football agent Bruno Satin, new PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino will make the Argentinian his main summer transfer target. In an interview with Canal+, Satin claimed that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss is keen to secure the services of Aguero. The forward’s current deal expires at the end of the season and City are yet to discuss an extension. The 32-year-old is currently free to agree pre-contract terms elsewhere, although it is understood that he would like to remain with the Premier League club. SL View – Sergio Aguero Aguero has achieved legendary status with City since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2011. He has scored 256 goals in 379 appearances to help the club win 10 maj...
Manchester United finalise Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta
Manchester United have confirmed that Amad Diallo’s move from Atalanta has been finalised. The 18-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year. Diallo initially progressed through Atalanta’s youth ranks, before making his senior debut against Udinese in 2019. He initially agreed a transfer to United back in October, subject to a medical, personal terms and work permit. Those issues have now been resolved and the talented winger can now link up with the United squad. “After waiting since the summer, it is finally a dream come true to complete my move to Manchester United,” he said. “I am hugely ambitious and there is so much that I want to achieve in the game – when I spoke to the manager I knew that I had joined the perfect club. “This ...
Report: Wolves plotting move for French striker, Hammers were leading race to sign him
According to Eurosport FR (via GFFN), Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on signing Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde before the end of the January transfer window. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are without the services of Raul Jimenez at the moment, and while the Mexican striker could still return to action this season as his recovery from a fractured skull continues, Wolves are expected to sign another centre forward. Laborde has six goals and five assists in 18 Ligue 1 games so far this term and is likely to be an upgrade on 18-year-old Fabio Silva at the Molineux Stadium. With French top-flight clubs in need of money after Mediapro, a TV rights holder, withheld two successive payments, Montpellier could be willing to cash in on the 26-year-old if Wolves table a juicy offer. However, the Mi...
Report: Club told NUFC are willing to pay £15m for West Ham striking target
According to The Sun, English Championship outfit Bournemouth have been told Newcastle United would be willing to part with £15 million for the services of Norwegian striker Josh King this month. The 28-year-old is also on the radar of West Ham United as they look to replace the Ajax-bound Sebastien Haller, but they aren’t ready to meet the Cherries’ demands. West Bromwich Albion also want King, and theirs and Newcastle’s interest have driven the striker’s value up. Baggies manager Sam Allardyce needs a striker that can fire his side to safety, while his Magpies counterpart Steve Bruce wants to boost his attacking options given his side’s struggles in front of goal so far this term. West Ham manager David Moyes wanted the Bournemouth star in the summer, but the £13 million deal the Hammers...
Opinion: Arsenal and Leicester City should avoid misfiring Hoops forward
The news that Odsonne Edouard has switched to a new agent is a clear sign that he is preparing to leave Celtic this summer. The Hoops striker has penned a deal with London-based Stellar Group – the same firm that represents former teammate Kieran Tierney. The 22-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2022 and he has shown no interest in extending his stay at Parkhead. According to Sky Sports, Edouard plans to remain with the Scottish Premiership club until the end of the season before moving elsewhere. SL View – Odsonne Edouard Edouard has scored 72 goals in 151 appearances for Celtic since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018. However, his performances this season have largely been lacklustre, with the forward appearing like he would rather be elsewhere. Edouard has had ...
Graham Smyth reveals what he’s been told about Leeds interest in 23-year-old ace
Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed that Leeds United are not looking to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. Leeds have been linked with a move for Tomori this month, with BBC Sport even claiming that Elland Road could be the next destination for the 23-year-old defender. However, Smyth has now claimed that he has been told ‘no’ regarding Leeds’ interest in the highly-rated defender. I’m told no. I’ve seen a few tweets suggesting it was reported by the BBC but as far as I’m aware it was the BBC’s gossip round-up, so came from elsewhere… — Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) January 6, 2021 Tomori was linked with a loan move to Everton during the summer transfer window, but Frank Lampard blocked the deal. However, having man...
Glenn Murray set for QPR loan move
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray is on the verge of a move to Queens Park Rangers, as reported by the Athletic. Murray has spent the season on loan at Watford, where he has found regular game time hard to come by. He has played just 110 minutes for the Hornets this campaign, starting once and failing to find the net. Glenn Murray making a rare appearance for Watford Watford, who are currently sixth in the Championship, are willing to cut Murray’s loan deal short as long as he does not go to another potential promotion rival. Brighton are also happy to sanction a deal on the condition that they receive the same financial agreement that they previously had with Watford. And now it seems as if an agreeable deal has come along, as the Athletic report that QPR are ready to take the...
Report: What sources close to £22m ace now think after Liverpool made contact in Nov
Jamie Carragher suggested last week that Liverpool could struggle to retain their Premiership title if they don’t sign a centre-back in January. However, the club senior figures – who are responsible for transfer dealings – aren’t interested in taking short-term measures. The Reds would rather stick to the philosophy that earned them so much success in recruitment in recent years, and wait for the right player at the right price. According to reports from the Athletic, Liverpool reached out for Ozan Kabak in November. The club made contact with intermediaries representing the Schalke defender. Surprisingly, after those initial talks, Liverpool didn’t show enough interest and finally opted not to pursue a deal for the Turkish defender. He is valued at around £22 million (€25m) whi...
Wolverhampton Wanderers recall Patrick Cutrone from Fiorentina
Wolverhampton Wanderers have recalled striker Patrick Cutrone from his loan spell at Fiorentina, as confirmed by the club’s official website. The Italian made his breakthrough in the 2017/18 season at AC Milan, establishing himself as one of the most promising teenagers in world football with 18 goals in 46 appearances. He moved to Wolves in the summer transfer window of 2019 in a deal believed to be worth up to £20 million. Cutrone was one of the most exciting teenagers in the world at AC Milan Cutrone’s first six months at Molineux did not work out as planned, scoring just three times in 24 outings in all competitions. He was subsequently sent to Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal, due to expire in the upcoming summer. However, due to lack of options up front, Wolves have brought the fo...
