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Report: Chelsea planning summer move for 25-yr-old La Liga ace
Chelsea are thought to be keen on signing the Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez as per the Here We Go podcast from Fabrizio Romano. The Uruguayan international is regarded as one of the best young defenders around Europe right now and he could prove to be a quality long term investment for Chelsea. The Blues signed Thiago Silva on a free transfer earlier in the summer to improve their platform and the Brazilian international has made an immediate impact. However, he is 36 and Chelsea need to find a long term solution to their defensive issues. It will be interesting to see if they make their move for Jose Maria Gimenez at the end of this season. The 25-year-old defender has the potential to develop into a world-class player and Atletico Madrid are likely to demand a premium ...
Barcelona Presidential Candidate Vows to Bring Neymar Back to Camp Nou
Emili Rousaud has promised to bring Neymar back to Barcelona if he is elected president. Rousaud is one of the leading candidates to take over from Josep Maria Bartomeu, who resigned as president of the Catalan giants in October. Rousaud had previously worked as Bartomeu’s vice president. The election is set to take place in January, and Rousaud has put forward a strong case for him taking the reins. As quoted by Spanish publication Marca, the Spaniard has promised to re-sign Brazilian superstar Neymar from Paris Saint Germain, as well as one other “top player”. Neymar could be on his way back to La Liga soon “We will sign two top players, one of them is Neymar. We are working to bring him back to Barcelona” he said. It is currently unclear who the other player is, but we can expect t...
Governor Akeredolu: We are in a serious security crisis
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has said that the murder of the first class traditional ruler in the state, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Isreal Adewusi was an indication that the country was in a serious security crisis beyond the ordinary. Akeredolu who led a top government delegation to the affected area on Thursday night described the murder of the monarch as heinous. A statement by the information and Orientation commissioner Donald Ojogo said “With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government hereby confirms the unfortunate incident around Elegbeka, Owo-Ifon road in Ondo State to be true. Truly, Ondo has lost a great one-a deep cut, too sad. “This is a heinous crime, an incident which has, again, confirmed that we are indeed, in a serious security crisis beyond the ordinary. “Already, ...
Predicted Liverpool line-up v Brighton: Klopp to make five changes, 23 y/o returns
Liverpool will travel to Amex Stadium to face Brighton in the Premier League clash on Saturday lunch-time, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. The Reds are heading into this match on the back of a shock 2-0 defeat against Atalanta in the Champions League clash on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp was clearly not impressed with what he saw from his players in midweek, and he will demand a strong response from his side. Tv Info / Live Steam: BT Sport 1 (UK) The German boss will definitely be looking to make some changes from the last game, and this is the team we expect Klopp to select against Brighton: Goalkeeper: Alisson, the first-choice keeper, will keep his place in goal. Defence: This is where the selection gets tricky for Klopp. Trent...
Tottenham duo proving to be one of the best in Europe
After a lacklustre campaign in 2019/20 where Tottenham missed out on Champions League football, Spurs have come back with a vengeance early on this term. Jose Mourinho’s side is currently top of the Premier League table ahead current title-holders Liverpool (separated by goal difference). They put forward a classy performance last weekend against Manchester City, downing the former champions 2-0. As a whole, it’s been a fantastic start to the Premier League season for the Lilywhites, bagging an impressive 21 goals in just nine domestic fixtures, while conceding just nine, a league-best. Their backline has been solid as can be, with summer signing Sergio Reguilon shining at left-back in both ends, while Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld have held it down in front of keeper Hugo Lloris. But on...
Aubameyang backs Arsenal to fix goalscoring problem and ‘surprise the world’
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said that manager Mikel Arteta and his teammates are working on fixing their main problem which is a lack of goals. He has backed the club to surprise the world, according to AfriqueSports via Goal. Aubameyang has scored two goals in nine Premier League games this season. The man who won the Golden Boot in the 2018/19 campaign and finished just one goal behind Jamie Vardy last season is struggling to find the back of the net for the first time in his Arsenal career. The North London club are fifteenth in the table of Premier League sides for both goals scored (9) as well as shots taken (82). Of the five clubs to have taken less shots than the Gunners this season, three sides are in the bottom four of the Premier League. Arteta’s side rank eleve...
Predicted Leeds starting line-up vs Everton: Bielsa to make just one change, 29 y/o returns
Leeds United will travel to Goodison Park to face Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. Kick-off: 17:30 BST Tv Info: Sky Sports Main Event (with crowd noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (without crowd noise). The match is also available to follow on Sky Go and NowTV. The Whites are winless in their last three games and are heading into this fixture on the back of a 0-0 draw against Arsenal. Carlo Ancelotti’s side ended their three-match losing streak with a 3-2 win over Fulham last weekend, and the Toffees will be looking to continue their winning momentum. Ahead of the match, Marcelo Bielsa has revealed that defender Diego Llorente is still out injured, while Pablo Hernandez and Jamie Shackleton ...
Report: Totteham trio on Everton’s radar as Toffees plot January transfers
Everton are eyeing up a move for one of Tottenham’s Dele Alli, Harry Winks and Paulo Gazzaniga according to Football Insider. The Toffees are looking to explore the loan market when the transfer window re-opens in January, with Tottenham duo Dele Alli and Harry Winks also potentially looking for a short-term move. Both players have lost their place in Jose Mourinho’s starting lineup and they need to play regular first-team football at this stage of their careers. Paulo Gazzaniga could be available on a permanent deal. Dele Alli has started just one Premier League game and one Europa League game for Tottenham so far this season. The 24-year-old was regarded as a potential world-class talent when he joined Tottenham and he managed to impress a lot when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge of th...
Report: Arsenal plotting January move for Tottenham-linked midfield ace
Arsenal are thought to be keen on signing the RB Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian international has done exceedingly well for Salzburg over the past year and it is hardly a surprise that the top clubs are queuing up to secure his services. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are looking to sign the player permanently when the transfer window re-opens in January and then loan him back to the Austrian club for the remainder of the season. The Gunners believe such a deal would be attractive for RB Salzburg and it could help them fend off the competition for the midfielder’s signature. Apparently, Tottenham are keen on the player as well. Arsenal have been following the player for two years now and they have close connections with his camp. It will be interesting t...
Report: 27-yr-old has impressed Lennon, Celtic could look to initiate transfer talks
AC Millan’s winger/full back Diego Laxalt is on loan at Scottish Premiership club Celtic and he has managed to impress in Scotland so far. The 27-year-old has made five appearances for the Scottish champions so far this season and he has managed to score a goal for them. Laxalt was brought in as a replacement for Boli and an upgrade on Greg Taylor. The AC Milan player has proven to be a quality addition so far and Neil Lennon is thought to be quite impressed with his impact. According to Calciomercato, the Celtic manager wants to sign the Uruguayan international on a permanent deal and the Scottish outfit could initiate talks with AC Milan soon. Diego Laxalt is no longer a key player for the Italian club, hence the loan. A return to Milan cannot be his top priority and therefore Celtic wil...
Everton lose key defender to ankle injury
Everton left-back Lucas Digne is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in training. The Frenchman, who signed for Everton in the summer transfer window of 2018 from Barcelona, has made a fine start to the season, recording four assists in eight appearances. Only Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish have set up more goals in the Premier League this campaign. Digne’s form has been vital to the Toffees this season, who currently sit in sixth place after coming away from Craven Cottage as 3-2 winners – Digne himself assisted two of the goals. Digne sets up Doucoure for Everton’s third goal However, Carlo Ancelotti has been hit with some bad news, as the former Paris Saint Germain full-back has reportedly suffered an ankle injury during train...
What United need is not what United want
Football fans (yours truly included) love playing armchair manager, which is why off-pitch discussions almost invariably include a debate on which player(s) a club needs and why. Modern football is a complex ecosystem where your club also has to contend with other clubs, player (and agent) demands, financial uncertainties, sponsorship revenue as well as their own attractiveness which will vary depending on well the team is doing on the pitch. That’s why clubs draw up prioritised lists for each position they are looking to strengthen. Alexander Buttner (currently playing for New England Revolution in the MLS) comes to mind. Buttner was third or fourth on United’s list of targeted left-backs but with United’s primary targets unwilling to move or moving elsewhere, the club chose Buttner as a ...
