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Juventus Linked With Move For Donny van de Beek
Juventus are reportedly eyeing up a move for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek came to Old Trafford in the summer from Ajax for a fee of approximately £40m. After scoring on his debut in the 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, he seemed to be an inspired signing. Van de Beek celebrates his debut goal against Crystal Palace However, he is still yet to make his first start in the Premier League, playing just 88 minutes in total. The form of Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes has seriously hampered his chances of making an impact at the Red Devils. Reports in Italy are now suggesting that the Dutch midfielder could be on his way out, with Serie A champions Juventus targeting his signature according to calciomercato. La Vecchia Signora have not made an ideal start to...
Report: Arsenal’s chances of signing young midfielder improve after discipline issue
Houssem Aouar is set to miss this weekend’s match after refusing to participate in the post-match warm down against Angers. Aouar was an unused substitute in Sunday’s fixture, as his side came away 1-0 winners thanks to Tinotenda Kadewere’s late strike. Despite not featuring, the midfielder was expected to complete a 30 minute warm down in order to keep his fitness up. He refused, citing the state of the pitch as his reason not to. Aouar hasn’t played since the win against Saint Etienne In response, the Lyon hierarchy have decided to exclude Aouar from the squad to face Reims on Sunday, according to l’Equipe. The Frenchman’s fitness has been a concern for a few weeks. He did not feature on international duty due to adductor problems, and only returned to training with Lyon on Friday. In fa...
Milan and Barcelona to Battle for Dutch Defender
AC Milan and Barcelona are competing for the signature of Hoffenheim youngster Melayro Bogarde. The 18-year-old joined Hoffenheim’s academy in 2018 from Eredivisie side Feyenoord. He made his professional debut in last season’s away fixture against Mainz, and has made three starts this season in all competitions. The young Dutchman’s current deal expires in June 2021, leaving him available for a free transfer at the end of next season. He will also be able to talk to other clubs from January onwards. Melayro Bogarde in action against Slovan Liberec This has caught the attention of AC Milan and Barcelona, who are ready to fight for the player’s signature, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. Milan have made a flying start to the new campaign, going unbeaten in their first eig...
Pep Guardiola Comments on Sergio Aguero’s Future
Pep Guardiola has discussed the future of Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Burnley on Saturday. Aguero joined Man City in 2011 for a reported fee of approximately £35m. Since then, he has been a monumental hit, becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, winning four Premier League titles, and six other domestic trophies. He’s also fourth on the Premier League all-time goalscorers list and could move into third (behind Rooney and Shearer) before the current season is over. It’s fair to say he has had a significant impact on the Premier League and is the most prolific Premier League striker of the last decade. Aguero is Man City’s all time top goalscorer The 32-year-old is in the final year of his contract, leaving him eligible to open talks with ...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs Southampton: Solskjaer confirms midfield duo unlikely to play
Southampton host Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend and they will be looking to extend their fine run of form and pick up a win at home. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have not lost in their last six league games and they will fancy their chances against an inconsistent Manchester United side. Manchester United have picked up some form after losing two consecutive matches and they are heading into this game on the back of three straight wins in all competitions. The Red Devils are tenth in the Premier League table right now with just 13 points from eight games and they will be desperate to climb up the table with a win here. Manchester United have drawn four of their last five matches against Southampton and it will be interesting to see if they can find a way to pick up all thre...
Report: Aston Villa could reignite their interest in 24-yr-old attacker in January
Aston Villa could reignite their interest in the Werder Bremen attacker Milot Rashica when the transfer window reopens in January. The 24-year-old Kosovo forward was heavily linked with the English club during the summer window but there were rumours that the move collapsed due to the attacker’s wage demands. According to reports from DeichStube, Aston Villa are looking to ensure that their form does not dip in the second half of the season and they are willing to bring in reinforcements in order to continue to perform at a high level. Aston Villa have started the season well and they are 7th in the Premier League table right now with 15 points from eight matches. A win in their next game could take them up to third in the Premier League table. It will be interesting to see if they decide ...
Report: Liverpool enter negotiation to sign £27m defender in January
Liverpool are in talks with Ajax to sign Perr Schuurs in the January transfer window, according to reports from Italian media outlet Corriere dello Sport. The report from CdS claims that the Reds have offered £27m for Schuurs who is a highly promising young defender filling in the void of Matthijs de Ligt since his transfer to Juventus. The 21-year-old has managed eight appearances in the Dutch league and started in all the Champions League games so far. His playing style is similar to that of De Ligt, and he is apparently a priority signing for Klopp in January. The youngster has a contract at the club till 2022 and he is yet to pen a new deal. Ajax would be prepared to sell him for the amount Liverpool have reportedly offered. Liverpool’s injury crisis and what t...
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...
