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Pundits predict Tottenham star will be subject of summer transfer battle
Tottenham Hotspur could face a fight to retain the services of Toby Alderweireld this summer. The Belgian is enjoying an excellent season with Spurs having established himself as a first-choice centre-back under manager Jose Mourinho. However, pundits featuring in the latest Kick-off podcast by De Telegraaf claimed that PSV Eindhoven have already been in touch with his agent over a return to the Netherlands. It was also suggested that PSV’s hopes of signing the defender could be dashed if his former club Ajax decided to submit an offer. SL View – Toby Alderweireld The 31-year-old is under contract until 2023, so it would be a surprise if Spurs allowed him to leave this summer. He has been in fine form under Mourinho, and it would take a significant offer to tempt the Portuguese into sellin...
Report: West Ham considering move for Poland international striker Spurs wanted last January
According to The Sun, West Ham United are considering a move for Hertha Berlin striker Krzysztof Piatek as they seek a replacement for Sebastian Haller. Michail Antonio is currently manager David Moyes’ only out and out striker following the departure of the Ivory Coast international, and signing another centre forward before the end of the January transfer window is necessary. The Hammers have been linked with Watford’s Ismaila Sarr, Reims’ Boulaye Dia, Bournemouth’s Josh King and Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, and it appears that they have now added Piatek to their list of targets. Hertha Berlin are willing to loan the Poland international with a view to a buy following a mixed time in the Bundesliga, and it wouldn’t hurt for West Ham to take the punt on him. While the 25-year-old bagged just ...
15 goals this season: West Ham identify 22-yr-old as a replacement for Haller
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka. The 22-year-old has been in sublime form this season and he has managed to score 15 goals in all competitions so far. The Zambian has five assists to his name as well. The youngster has not only impressed in the Austrian League, but his performances have also caught the attention in the Champions League. West Ham recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax for a fee of around £20 million and they could certainly use a quality young replacement like Daka. They have drawn five league games so far and a proper goalscorer could help turn those draws into wins. The Hammers are currently 10th in the Premier League table and they need to bring in reinforcements in order to continue their impressive form during the se...
Reported Man Utd and Chelsea target informs friends that he wants to stay in London
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea in the recent months. According to Daily Mirror, the England international has informed his friends that he would prefer to stay in London and has no interest in moving to Old Trafford. The news will come as a major boost to Chelsea who are clearly the frontrunners to sign the midfielder now. Rice was released by Chelsea when he was 14 years old and he will probably feel that he has a point to prove at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder has unfinished business with Chelsea. According to reports, the midfielder is valued at £80 million. It would have to be a club-record signing for Chelsea if they want to secure the services of Rice. Rice is quite young and he will have plenty of time to...
Report: Everton plotting move for £36 million Brazilian winger
According to TEAMtalk, Everton are contemplating a move for West Ham United winger Felipe Anderson ahead of Bernard’s potential departure. The Brazilian is expected to join AS Roma in a swap deal that will see Sweden international goalkeeper Robin Olsen join the Toffees permanently. As a result, Everton want to bring in another attacker once Bernard leaves, and they have identified another Brazilian as his potential replacement. Anderson is currently on loan at Porto after falling out of favour at West Ham, but his spell in Portugal is set to come to an end having also struggled for playing minutes. A return to the London Stadium has been mooted, but manager David Moyes isn’t keen, and the winger is considering other options. While FIFA guidelines wouldn’t normally allow a player to play f...
Carlo Ancelotti reacts to transfer speculation involving Bernard and Moise Kean
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has reacted to the transfer speculation involving Bernard and Moise Kean during the current transfer window. The Toffees had an impressive first half to the season and are currently seventh in the league with 29 points, just four behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. They will be in FA Cup third round action against Rotherham United this afternoon and Ancelotti has provided an update on the positions of Bernard and Kean prior to the game. Bernard has struggled for regular playing time this term, accumulating less than 500 minutes of first-team action across all competitions. Corriere dello Sport recently claimed that Roma are interested in signing him and they could offer Robin Olsen (on loan at Everton) as a makeweight to lower the fee. However, Anc...
‘Longstaff is nothing but a cheat’: Many fans blast Newcastle midfielder’s antics in Arsenal game
Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal. Chris Kavanagh red-carded Emile Smith-Rowe for a foul on Longstaff, prompting a loud scream from the Magpies midfielder. On the advice of his VAR, Andre Marriner, he downgraded the red to a yellow after checking the footage on the pitchside monitor. This showed that there had been little if any contact between the two players and sparked on outpouring of fury on social media. Longstaff is nothing but a cheat. Deliberately tried to deceive the referee into sending off an opponent. Was hardly touched but screamed and rolled about like a child until a red card was produced — Robert 🇬🇧🏴&#x...
Report: Celtic open talks to sign 23-yr-old as a replacement for injured star
Celtic are in talks with Leicester City to sign centre-back Filip Benkovic. The 23-year-old was on loan at Cardiff City earlier this season but he failed to establish himself as a regular starter at the Championship club. The Croatian has now returned to the Premier League club but he is unlikely to get any first-team opportunities during the second half of the season. The likes of Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana and Caglar Soyuncu are all ahead of him in the pecking order and Benkovic needs a loan move in order to play regularly. According to Sky Sports, Celtic want to sign the defender on a loan deal with an option to buy. The Scottish champions have lost Christopher Jullien to a long term knee injury and they want the Benkovic as his replacement now. Benkovic played for Celtic in 2018 when B...
Louie Barry: From Barcelona to Birmingham
Aston Villa striker, Louie Barry, had the ‘best moment’ of his life, scoring against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Friday. A COVID-19 outbreak at Villa meant that they had to play a side consisting of their U23s and U18s. With Liverpool 1-0 up, the 17-year-old broke clear and finished past Caoimhin Kelleher like a seasoned pro. Liverpool ended up winning 4-1, but for Barry it was an incredible occasion as he scored against the reigning Premier League champions. But, even before this big moment for the youngster, Barry was very much in demand. Barry was nurtured by West Bromwich Albion from the age of six. However, he turned down the offer of a professional contract at West Brom in favour of a move to Barcelona. Barry was one of the hottest young prospects in Europe and he was attracting ...
Report: Manchester United defender eager to join Newcastle United on loan
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams is keen on making the move to Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season, Chronicle Live claims. The Red Devils graduate made his breakthrough last term after a hamstring injury to left-back Luke Shaw and he ended the campaign with 36 appearances in all competitions. However, he has struggled for regular game time this season after the arrival of Alex Telles and has been restricted to only five appearances with just six minutes in the league. Hence, he has been linked with a potential loan exit this month and the Magpies are among the leading candidates to land his services. Magpies boss Steve Bruce has already held positive talks with United assistant Michael Carrick and it is now reported that Williams is open to joining on loan. South...
Bengaluru FC 0-1 SC East Bengal: Report, Ratings & Reaction as the Red & Gold Brigade March to Another Victory
The only Saturday fixture of the Indian Super League was a very important clash, as 6th-placed Bengaluru FC faced 9th-placed SC East Bengal. The Blues had gone on their longest losing streak in ISL history, and coach Carles Cuadrat lost his job as a result of that, so Naushad Moosa was taking interim charge for the first time tonight. Meanwhile, the Red and Gold Brigade were resurgent as they were unbeaten in four, so they were arguably the favourites. An intriguing battle was set to ensue, and here’s what we made of it: Report Bengaluru FC pressed well early on, and nearly scored in the 15th minute when Parag Shrivas’ long throw reached Cleiton Silva in the six-yard box after Juanan flicked it on, but his low header just bounced over the crossbar. However, it was SC East Bengal who took t...
14 goals this season: West Ham could make their move for striker this month
West Ham United have recently sanctioned the £20 million departure of Sebastien Haller to Ajax. The Premier League side are now looking to bring in replacements and the Athletic claims that Abdallah Sima is a potential target. The 19-year-old Slavia Prague forward has been quite impressive for his side this season and his performances have attracted a lot of attention from other European clubs. The Senegalese striker has 14 goals and two assists to his name so far this season in just 20 appearances and he could prove to be a superb long-term investment for West Ham. The Hammers decided to sell Haller because the 26-year-old did not fit into David Moyes’ style of play. It will be interesting to see if Sima can adapt to the way Moyes wants to play at West Ham and establish himself as a first...
