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West Ham and Leicester interested in Serie A midfielder
West Ham United and Leicester City are both reportedly showing interest in AS Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato. Diawara joined Roma in the summer of 2019 from fellow Serie A club Napoli. In his first season, he played a fairly important role, starting in 19 games as I Giallorossi finished fifth. Diawara has fallen down the pecking order at Roma However, this term he has found himself on the fringes, playing just 118 league minutes so far. Manager Paulo Fonseca has generally favoured the likes of Jordan Veretout, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Gonzalo Villar. And now it seems like the Guinean midfielder might be on his way out of the Stadio Olimpico soon, with Calciomercato reporting that Premier League sides West Ham United and Leicester City are intereste...
Martinelli expected to play for Arsenal U23s by the end of December
Gabriel Martinelli is expected to play for Arsenal’s Under-23 side by the end of December as he looks to step up his return to full fitness. The 19 year old suffered a knee injury in training on June 21st which has seen him sidelined for the last five months. Prior to his injury, Martinelli was enjoying a breakthrough season in his first year at Arsenal and had established himself as one of the club’s most important players. Last season, he scored ten goals and provided four assists in 26 games across all competitions. He became the first Arsenal teenager to score ten goals in a single campaign since Nicolas Anelka did the same in the 1998/99 season. The Brazilian attacker has an impressive workrate and an eye for goal. His ability to press is second to none in comparison with Arsena...
Chelsea enjoying top form, but should they be considered Premier League title contenders?
A summer full of big-name transfers put Chelsea on the headlines across England and Europe with the hope they could fight for a title this term with a new-look squad. From Timo Werner up top to veteran centre-back Thiago Silva anchoring the backline, there’s simply just a different feel at Stamford Bridge this season. Matchday one saw them get off to a positive start, burying Brighton in convincing fashion. But in just their second fixture of the campaign, the Blues faced a daunting task against current title-holders, Liverpool. A red card just before half ultimately hurt Chelsea, with the Reds eventually taking away three points thanks to Sadio Mane’s double in the second period. However, since that defeat to the Merseysiders, the Blues have looked very promising, going unbeaten in their ...
‘World class’: Some Liverpool fans drool over ‘unreal’ player vs Ajax
Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League after beating Ajax 1-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night. An error from goalkeeper Andre Onana helped Curtis Jones scoring the decisive goal of the match in the second half. Although the visitors asked questions of the Liverpool defence, the central defensive pair of Fabinho and Joel Matip stayed resolute and ensured Liverpool pick up all three points. Fabinho, who started once again at centre-back, impressed heavily during the game, and many Liverpool fans took to Twitter to comment on his performance. Here are some of the selected tweets: Fabinho is one of the best centre-backs I’ve seen play for Liverpool in the past 20 years, by the way. Genuinely. — Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) December 1, 2020 Fa...
Report: Newcastle identify 26-yr-old as January target, player could be open to the move
Newcastle United are reportedly looking to bring Jetro Willems back to the club when the transfer window re-opens in January. The 26-year-old left-back was on loan at St James’ Park last season but his stay at the club was cut short when he picked up a season-ending injury. Despite his short time at the club, Willems managed to win over the fans with his performances and commitment towards Newcastle United. The Dutchman has now managed to recover from his knee injury and he is back in training with his parent club, Eintracht Frankfurt. Newcastle had explored the possibility of signing him earlier this season as well but he was still recovering from his injury and would not have passed the medical during the summer transfer window. The Magpies ended up signing Jamal Lewis from Norwich City ...
‘There will be alarm bells ringing’ – Alex McLeish reacts to Rangers star’s summer decision
Rangers winger Ryan Kent switched agents in the summer and former manager Alex McLeish believes that it could be the first step towards a move away from Ibrox in the near future. Alex McLeish had to sell a key player in Lorenzo Amoruso when he was in charge of Rangers back in 2003, under similar circumstances and he claims that the alarm bells will be ringing at the Scottish club after Kent’s change of agents. The former Liverpool winger was heavily linked with a move to Premier League side Leeds United during the summer transfer window but the Whites did not manage to complete the transfer in the end. The 24-year-old has developed into one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership right now and it is hardly a surprise that the Premier League clubs are keen on him. He has shown ...
‘That sounds horrendous’ – Some LFC fans react to Klopp’s worrying update on 38-cap Int’l
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has provided a concerning update on Virgil van Dijk when asked about the defender’s rehabilitation during the pre-match presser yesterday. The German explained that Van Dijk’s knee does not look too good. The centre back suffered an ACL injury back in October during Liverpool’s Merseyside derby game against Everton. Jurgen Klopp went on to confirm that he is in regular contact with the Liverpool defender. The Liverpool manager was quoted saying by the Mirror: “Considering the circumstances he is doing well but the knee doesn’t look good. “It doesn’t look how a knee should but looks okay considering the surgery he had.” The 38-cap Dutch international is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season and the fans will be hoping that Virgil van Di...
Serie A Duo Target Olivier Giroud
Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan are preparing to make a move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, according to Italian outlets Tuttosport (via football-italia) and Ilbianconero.com. Giroud joined Chelsea in January 2018, scoring 30 goals in 96 appearances since – an impressive record given a large percentage of those appearances would have been off the bench. He has won an FA Cup and a Europa League title at Stamford Bridge, scoring in the final of the latter. The Frenchman’s goalscoring form towards the end of the 2019/20 season was crucial, as his eight goals in 12 outings helped the Blues seal Champions League football. Giroud celebrates a goal on the final day of last season, helping Chelsea secure a top 4 spot However, the arrival of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig in the summer ha...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs PSG: £35.7m ace to start, 23-yr-old could replace experienced star
Manchester United host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night and they will be hoping to pull further clear of their rivals in Group H with a win at home. The Red Devils have picked up nine points from their four group games so far and they are three points clear at the top of their group. Paris Saint-Germain have picked up six points from their four group games and they will be hoping to close the gap with the Premier League side with a win here. The French outfit have been quite inconsistent this season and witnessed this game will be a massive challenge for them. Both teams have the quality to pick up a win here and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top eventually. Team News Manchester United will be without the injured Luke Shaw and the suspended Ax...
AC Milan Tracking Marseille Pair
AC Milan are eyeing up a double swoop on Ligue 1 side Marseille, as they target winger Florian Thauvin (Telefoot) and Boubakar Kamara (Calciomercato). The Rossoneri have made a flying start to the new campaign. Still unbeaten, Milan are five points clear at the top of the Serie A table, while veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the league’s leading goalscorer with ten in six appearances. Ibrahimovic has rolled back the years this season Nonetheless, manager Stefano Pioli is aiming to bolster his squad at both ends of the pitch in an attempt to win a first major trophy since 2011. In an interview with French outlet Telefoot, Milan’s former captain and technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed that the Italian side were keeping tabs on World Cup winner Florian Thauvin, who he labelled a “...
Barcelona Join Race for Erling Braut Haaland
Barcelona have become the latest club to express an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland, according to Spanish publication Sport. The Norwegian burst onto the scene last season, scoring 28 goals in 22 appearances for RB Salzburg, before continuing that form with 33 in 32 for Borussia Dortmund since his move in January. This has led to the Leeds-born striker becoming one of the most sought after assets in world football, with several elite clubs looking to secure his services. Haaland has quickly risen to stardom And now, as reported by Sport, Barcelona are the latest club to join the queue for Haaland’s signature. La Blaugrana suffer from a lack of natural strikers since the departure of Luis Suarez in the summer. Danish forward Martin Braithwaite is their onl...
UEFA Announce Team of the Year Nominees
UEFA have revealed the nominees for the 2020 fans’ Team of the Year. The 50-man list is comprised of five goalkeepers, 15 defenders, 15 midfielders, and 15 forwards. Rather unsurprisingly, treble winners Bayern Munich are the most heavily represented side in the nominations, boasting ten candidates. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August Runaway Premier League champions Liverpool and Champions League finalists Paris Saint Germain also hold a high percentage of the nominees, possessing eight candidates each. It was a disappointing turn out from the La Liga giants, as Real Madrid and Barcelona only managed one nominee each, while Atletico Madrid had just two. Germany were the most represented nation with six, with France one behind. Argentina, Portugal, England, Brazil, Sp...
