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Juventus Prepared to Offer Paulo Dybala as Makeweight For Joao Felix Deal
Juventus are reportedly looking to sign Atletico Madrid youngster Joao Felix, and could include Paulo Dybala as part of the deal. Felix signed for Atletico Madrid from Benfica for an astronomical €126m back in 2019. Under Diego Simeone, he has emerged as one of the world’s most promising young talents, scoring eight and assisting two this season. Joao Felix is one of football’s brightest young talents During Saturday’s Madrid derby, the Portugal international was substituted on the hour mark, with Atletico Madrid trailing 1-0. Felix reacted to this decision with visible frustration, kicking a chair before sitting down. Felix’s show of discontent has apparently got many of Europe’s top clubs monitoring the situation, with Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan both linked with the for...
Paul Scholes Tips Chelsea Youngster to Become Superstar
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has tipped Chelsea youngster Mason Mount for greatness, comparing him to manager Frank Lampard. Chelsea twice missed the chance to climb to the top of the Premier League, losing back to back fixtures against Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers. This has left them in fifth place, having played more games than any other side in the top nine. The Blues have struggled for creativity in these two outings, finding the net just thanks to an error by Rui Patricio. However, former England midfielder Scholes believes that Mason Mount could be the man to bring that spark if given time. Mount has been given high praise by Paul Scholes Speaking on Amazon Prime after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Molineux (via Football365), Scholes said: “I think the problem that they hav...
‘No way’ – Mourinho delivers an update on the future of 24-yr-old Spurs ace linked with Everton
Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has been linked with a move away from the London club due to the lack of playing time under Jose Mourinho. The 24-year-old midfielder has started just three Premier League games for Tottenham this season and he is thought to be frustrated. According to Mirror, the midfielder has strong interest from Spain and Premier League side Everton are thought to be keen on him as well. There have been rumours of a potential loan deal when the transfer window reopens in January but Jose Mourinho has now ruled out the possibility of the midfielder leaving anytime soon. Mourinho said: “In relation to Winks on loan in January, no way.” Harry Winks has lost his starting berth since the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and it will be interesting to see if he can convin...
‘Would be a great move’: Some Man Utd fans react to latest transfer rumour
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has struggled for games this season, and he could leave the club on loan in January. According to reports from the Telegraph, Southampton are keen to sign the England Under-21 full-back on loan next month. The 20-year-old was targeted by the Saints during the summer transfer window as well. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blocked the move at that time. United bolstered their left-back areas having signed Alex Telles from Porto on the deadline day in October. As a result, Williams has dropped further down the pecking order and has managed only six minutes of Premier League football so far. The Telegraph claims that United are open to letting Williams spend the second half of the season on loan. Newcastle United are also interest...
‘Really, really good’: Ancelotti suggests one Everton player has surprised him
Carlo Ancelotti has showered heaps of praise on defender Ben Godfrey ahead of Everton’s Premier League clash against Leicester City on Wednesday. The Toffees are heading to this game on the back of a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League at Goodison Park last week. Everton are missing a lot of key players through injury. The likes of Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne being both ruled out, and it seems Ben Godfrey is set to continue at the back. Godfrey joined the Toffees in the summer transfer window from Norwich City for a reported fee of £25m. Ancelotti has said in the press conference that Godfrey has surprised him with his qualities. The Italian boss has hailed the young defender as someone with a ‘strong personality’, and feels that the club has signed a ‘really, really...
Report: Leeds could reignite interest in 23 y/o target in January…but there’s one condition
Leeds United could make another attempt to sign Daniel James from Manchester United during the January transfer window, according to reports from The Telegraph. The Whites showed interest in signing James during the summer transfer window, but the move didn’t materialise due to United not signing a right winger and Leeds ended up signing Raphinha instead. With Leeds struggling at the moment, Marcelo Bielsa could look to bolster his attacking areas, and the Whites may test United’s resolve regarding the Welsh winger. However, the deal is dependant on whether United could bring Amad Diallo to Old Trafford. The Red Devils secured a £37.2m deal with Atalanta for Diallo in October, and the club hope the 18-year-old Ivory Coast winger will be able to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad in the comi...
Arsenal technical director Edu and City boss Guardiola publicly back Arteta
Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola have publicly backed manager Mikel Arteta who has come under pressure due to the North London club’s poor start to the season, according to the Daily Mirror. The Gunners have made their worst start to a season in Premier League history and find themselves 15th in the table after having played 12 games. They have scored just ten goals in the league this season and one goal from open play in the last two months. Arsenal have lost their last four Premier League games at the Emirates. Serious questions are being asked of Arteta for the first time since his return to the club last December. The former Manchester City assistant manager needs to improve results at the club and turn their season around. A man who wa...
‘Going to cost them’: BBC pundit makes prediction about Leeds vs Newcastle
Leeds United will face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Wednesday night at Elland Road. The Whites are struggling to find consistency after an impressive start to the season, and have managed only one win in their last six games. The Yorkshire club are heading into this game on the back of two successive defeats (Chelsea and West Ham), and Marcelo Bielsa’s side will be looking to return to winning ways. Leeds have managed only one win at home this season, but BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson feels they should be able to pick up all three points against the Magpies. Steve Bruce’s side have won back-to-back league games, including an impressive 2-0 win away at Selhurst Park. They find themselves 12th in the league table, although the football played under Bruce has not always been spectacu...
‘I don’t think it will quite be a case’: Lawrenson predicts the outcome of Liverpool vs Spurs
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in a top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday at Anfield and Mark Lawrenson has predicted a draw for this game. The Premier League champions are second in the league behind Spurs, tied on points and only separated by goal difference. Both the sides are heading into this fixture on the back of disappointing results over the weekend. Spurs managed a 1-1 draw in the London derby clash against Crystal Palace, while Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage. Liverpool were surprisingly poor in the first half against the Cottagers where they were completely outplayed by Scott Parker’s side. Lawrenson has suggested to BBC Sport that if the Reds repeat a similar sort of performance against Spurs, they are likely to be punished. The popular BBC p...
Ligue 1 Clubs in Financial Crisis After Collapse of TV Deal
A number of Ligue 1 clubs have been left on the brink of financial ruin, following the collapse of a lucrative TV contract. In 2018, the LFP – French football’s governing body – sold the broadcasting rights to Mediapro and BeIN Sports, in a deal worth upwards of €1.15bn per year – the second biggest TV deal in Europe. This saw a drastic 60% increase in TV revenue for Ligue 1 sides. Mediapro’s Ligue 1 gamble has not paid off It was hoped that this would revitalise the French leagues, given that they have had no success on the European stage since Marseille’s Champions League triumph in 1993. However, the TV deal has fallen apart, leaving French football at risk of a financial collapse. Spanish broadcaster Mediapro, who were supposed to be paying €814m per year for the broadcasting...
‘This is pathetic’: Some Liverpool fans react to what Klopp has just said ahead of Spurs clash
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League clash on Wednesday night at Anfield, and it promises to be a cracker. Only goal difference sets two teams apart at the top of the table, and Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool boss has paid great respect to their opponent ahead of the match. Klopp has delivered the latest injury news ahead of the match, and there’s very little to get excited about for a Liverpool fan. The Reds boss has suggested that no one is coming back from injury, while the club physios are working really hard to keep Joel Matip fit for this clash. Matip picked up a back spasm during the game against Fulham and he was taken off in the first half at Craven Cottage. With Liverpool already depleted at the back, losing Matip at the back for such a crunch game would be a ...
‘That’s great news then’: Some Everton fans react to what Ancelotti said v Leicester
Everton will face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday in the Premier League. The Toffees returned to winning ways last week when they defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Goodison Park. Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to maintain the winning momentum when the Toffees face the Foxes, but he could be without some of his key players. Ahead of the match, Ancelotti has confirmed that Toffees winger James Rodriguez and captain Seamus Coleman will not be available for Wednesday’s clash. Rodriguez – who joined from Real Madrid in the summer transfer window – missed last week’s 1-0 win over the Blues with a calf injury. While the club is assessing his fitness on a daily basis, the midweek fixture may have come too soon for the Colombian. He is likely to be fit to play against the Gunners at Go...
