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£33m Chelsea signing could finally make his debut this weekend against Southampton
According to The Athletic reporter Simon Johnson, the new summer signing Hakim Ziyech could make his Chelsea debut when the Blues host Southampton in the Premier League this Saturday. The 27-year-old, who joined the Blues from Ajax in the summer as part of a deal that was agreed at the turn of the new year, is yet to feature for Chelsea after picking up an injury during pre-season. But it is believed that the Moroccan international is now approaching full fitness for the West London side. Ziyech, however, has been gradually settling into life at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard’s side will get back to Premier League action this weekend as they host Southampton at Stamford Bridge and the Blues will look to make it back to back wins for the first time this season. Johnson, Chelsea ...
‘I’m not quite sure’: Bent shares his only concern for ‘tremendous’ Spurs summer signing
Former Tottenham striker turned popular football pundit Darren Bent feels that Matt Doherty may struggle to show his best form at Spurs. Spurs signed Doherty from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer as Jose Mourinho added depth in the full-back areas. Doherty was simply superb at Wolves and he is expected to take his game to the next level at Spurs. However, his role at Spurs is slightly different from the one he used to perform at Wolves. The Republic of Ireland international was mainly deployed as a wing-back where Doherty got the freedom to join the attack at every possible opportunity. At Spurs, he plays as a conventional right-back where he is asked to stay disciplined at the back. Bent, the former Sunderland striker, is now concerned about whether Doherty would be able to show his be...
‘I’ll wait for the next transfer window’: £26m Spurs and Everton target comments on future
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik has said that he is waiting for the January transfer window to open so that he can leave the Serie A club. The Poland international was heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Premier League clubs Everton and Tottenham Hotspur showing keen interest in signing him. Spurs were particularly keen to sign him as Jose Mourinho was looking to bolster his striker department this summer. He was earmarked as a back-up striker for Harry Kane, and the Polish striker was in talks over a £26million move before the recent transfer window closed. The deal didn’t materialise. Spurs signed Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius on a season-long loan from Benfica instead. It remains to be seen whether Spurs would be interested in signing Milik ...
Report: Fulham agree deal for 26-year-old Dutch defender, medical underway
Terence Kongolo is undergoing a medical with Fulham after they reached a suitable transfer agreement with Huddersfield Town, Football Insider reports. The Cottagers signed two new centre-backs in Tosin Adarabioyo and Joachim Andersen (on loan) before the international transfer deadline and they are now set to bolster the department further. Earlier yesterday, it was revealed that Steve Parker’s side had jumped ahead of Sheffield United in the pursuit of Kongolo and they were in advanced negotiations with the Terriers for his services. It is now reported that the Dutchman is undergoing a medical with the club after they agreed to pay a fee of £3m to sign him on a permanent basis from the Championship outfit. Kongolo spent time with the Cottagers on loan during the backend of the previo...
Kurt Zouma opens up on his relationship with Chelsea new signing
Kurt Zouma, who played alongside Thiago Silva as a central defender in the Chelsea side that defeated Crystal Palace 4-0 before the international break, has opened up on the immediate impact of the former Paris Saint-Germain man on the team. Speaking to the official Chelsea FC website, Zouma said: “You can see straight away, as soon as he [Thiago Silva] walked through the door at Cobham, he gives advice to the players around him, he’s really good with people and you can definitely see he has very good leadership skills. “Everyone has welcomed Thiago into the group and we are all happy he’s with us at Chelsea. “I’m very excited to work with Thiago,’ he added on a personal note, ‘but I don’t think I’m the only one, a lot of the guys here at Chelsea feel exactly the same. We are all exc...
‘Leeds fans obviously would be gutted’: Talksport pundit has advice for Manchester City
Jamie O’Hara suggested on talkSPORT (9:40am, October 13, 2020) that Manchester City should consider appointing Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa as their manager in the future. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and talkSPORT pundit believes that if Pep Guardiola leaves City at the end of the season, then the former Premier League champions should consider appointing Bielsa as his replacement. O’Hara said on talkSPORT (9:40am, October 13, 2020): “I know he doesn’t sign long-term contracts, I know Guardiola’s coming to the end of his contract. “If they don’t win it this year and Guardiola decides that he wants to do something else, we talk about Pochettino, but Bielsa for Man City for me is a manager that they should seriously have a think about. “I don’t want to put something out...
Report: West Bromwich Albion poised to sign 19-goal attacker before Friday’s transfer deadline
West Bromwich Albion are close to securing an agreement to sign Karlan Grant from Huddersfield Town, a report from Football Insider claims. The 24-year-old has been one of the Baggies’ top targets this summer and manager Slaven Bilic has already confirmed the interest in the forward. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Baggies were in advanced talks with the Terriers and they could finalise a loan deal before Friday’s domestic transfer deadline. It is now revealed that the west Midlands outfit have made the breakthrough in the negotiations and they are likely to sign Grant on loan with the obligation to buy. The Terriers were initially hoping to gain around £16m from the sale of Grant and it appears that the Baggies are willing to pay a similar fee at the end of the season. G...
Stan Collymore thinks ‘unique’ Aston Villa player good enough for Liverpool
Stan Collymore has suggested in The Mirror (print edition, page 47, October 13, 2020) that Aston Villa star Jack Grealish is good enough to play for Liverpool or Manchester City. The former Liverpool and Villa striker rates Grealish highly, and believes that the 25-year-old England international attacking midfielder could flourish at the Reds or the Citizens. Collymore wrote in The Mirror (print edition, page 47, October 13, 2020): “Jack is unique in the Premier League in that he draws players towards him and goes past them.” The former Liverpool and Villa striker added: “But if he sustains his current levels, Jack could shine in midfield for Manchester City. Or for Liverpool or Real Madrid or Barcelona. Yes, he is that good. Could Jack Grealish end up at Liverpool or Manchester City? Grea...
Journalist claims how much Norwich want for Leeds United target Todd Cantwell
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Norwich City want £25 million as transfer fee for Todd Cantwell amid interest from Leeds United. The well-known and well-respected journalist has suggested that Premier League outfit Leeds do not want that much for the Championship midfielder. According to The Daily Star, the West Yorkshire club are expected to complete the signing of the 22-year-old from Championship side Norwich before the summer transfer window in England closes on Friday. The Whites’ director of football Victor Orta has told The Yorkshire Evening Post that the club are interested in the youngster. NORWICH. Want 25 for Cantwell. That’s keeping LEEDS at bay for now. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) October 13, 2020 Todd Cantwell Stats Cantwell has played ...
United legend still believes the Red Devils needs a “top-class No. 9” despite Martial and Cavani combination
As per the Metro, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes is not convinced that Anthony Martial is capable of leading the attack for the Red Devils in the long-term. Although the Frenchman had the best scoring numbers of his career last season with 23 goals in 48 appearances across all competitions, United still need a “top-class No. 9,” according to Scholes. During Mourinho’s era at Old Trafford, Martial often operated from the left, but since Solskjaer took over, he’s been used as a centre-forward than on the flanks. His form post-lockdown was particularly impressive helping the Red Devils secure a third-place Premier League finish, with Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood completing a deadly attacking trio alongside the France international. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men...
‘Deal will be done’: Journalist delivers exciting Spurs transfer update on West Ham target
Tottenham Hotspur expect to complete a deal for Joe Rodon in the next few days, according to reports from The Athletic. The Athletic journalist, Charlie Eccleshare, has suggested that there is an expectation that Spurs will complete the deal for Rodon before Friday’s deadline. This has been a very productive summer transfer window for Tottenham, with the north London club bringing in as many as six new players. However, Jose Mourinho is keen to sign a centre-back this summer and has earmarked the 22-year-old as a potential option. Rodon reportedly wants to join Spurs as he wishes to play alongside Gareth Bale who joined this summer on loan from Real Madrid. At the moment, the two clubs are a long way apart in their valuation, but Spurs are hopeful that a deal can be agreed. Spurs need...
Journalist claims Derby County want Liverpool 23-year-old this week
The Telegraph journalist John Percy has claimed on Twitter that Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Cardiff City and Norwich City are interested in signing Harry Wilson from Liverpool before the summer transfer window in England closes on Friday. The well-known and well-respected journalist has stated that Championship clubs Derby, Forest, Cardiff and Norwich all want to secure the services of the Wales international winger on a loan deal. The 23-year-old winger is away on international duty with Wales at the moment. #lfc winger Harry Wilson is a loan target for a number of Championship clubs before Friday’s deadline. #dcfc – who had him on loan for the 2018/19 season – are keen to re-sign him but face competition from #nffc, #Cardiff and #Norwich. Wilson currently with the Wales squad — John...
