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Report: Chelsea player’s stance on West Ham United transfer
Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger does not want to join West Ham United in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph. It has been reported that Chelsea are willing to include the 27-year-old centre-back in a deal to sign Declan Rice from Premier League rivals West Ham before the window closes on Monday. Rice is a very talented and promising young player who can operate as a defensive midfielder or as a defender. However, according to the report, the Germany international does not want to join West Ham. Step down True, West Ham are a massive club and are well established in the Premier League, but last season, David Moyes’s side narrowly avoided the dreaded drop to the Championship. Rudiger has done well for Chelsea and has shown that he can hold his own in the Premier L...
‘Proper team’: Former Leeds United player has just taken a dig at Manchester United
Ian Harte has taken a dig at Manchester United on Twitter, suggesting that Leeds United are a proper club and the Red Devils are not. The former Leeds star made the comment on Twitter while watching United in action against Tottenham Hotspur at the moment. The Red Devils are currently losing 5-1 to Tottenham at Old Trafford in the Premier League, having gone down to 10 men after 28 minutes. Harte made the comment in response to impressionist Al Foran’s shock at the way things are going for United in the match against Tottenham. Should support a proper team Al @LUFC https://t.co/U5Yhp4cSDB — Ian Harte (@ianharte23) October 4, 2020 Leeds United are going strong As for Leeds, Marcelo Bielsa’s side are doing well in the Premier League, this being the first time they are playing in the top flig...
Man City send message to Tottenham on Twitter after they demolish Solskjaer’s men
Tottenham Hotspur handed Manchester United a 6-1 demolition at Old Trafford today. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side scored first – barely a minute into the clash – it was Jose Mourinho’s men who had the last laugh, going 4-1 up after 45 minutes. Spurs added two more goals in the second half to deal a huge blow on the Red Devils who were reduced to 10 men after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half. Man Utd’s city neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City definitely enjoyed the game, sending this message to Tottenham on Twitter after the final whistle: 🤝 @SpursOfficial https://t.co/CcLAb2gcmO — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 4, 2020 Spurs’ duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min each got a brace and an assist, with Serge Aurier and Tanguy Ndombele getting on the score shee...
Sky Sports: West Ham tell Celtic what to do if they want Snodgrass
Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are keen on signing West Ham United attacking midfielder Robert Snodgrass on loan ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline. The Hoops want to boost their attacking ranks and the Scotland international will no doubt be a great addition. However, West Ham aren’t ready to loan him out and will rather sell him instead. According to Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph, the Hammers have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved. UPDATE: West Ham have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Robert Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved.@SkySportsNews understands the Hammers would also be open to selling the player on a permanent transfer. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) October 4, ...
Gareth Bale’s three-word reaction as Tottenham demolish Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur destroyed Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, and summer arrival Gareth Bale has been left impressed. Spurs secured an emphatic 6-1 win over the Red Devils, and the Real Madrid star took to Twitter to react thus: Unbelievable performance boys 🔥 https://t.co/0nv12RPSwt — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) October 4, 2020 It was Tottenham’s best performance since head coach Jose Mourinho arrived in North London last year, and not even the Portuguese would have predicted such an amazing result. While playing against 10 men definitely had its role in the 6-1 win, nothing can be taken away from Spurs who were very impressive at both ends despite a shaky start. Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils a goal up a minute into the clash after Davinson Sanchez brought down Ant...
‘Sensational’: Bundesliga winger responds to Leeds United player’s Instagram post after last night
Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo has praised Leeds United attacker Ian Carlo Poveda on Instagram for his performance against Manchester City on Saturday evening. Poveda, who moved to Leeds from City in January 2020, came on as a substitute for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in their 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. The 20-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, played well for the West Yorkshire club, and 20-year-old Wales international winger Matondo – who is on the books of Bundesliga club Schalke at the moment – has responded to his post on Instagram. The youngster was with Poveda in the youth team at City. Matondo responded: “Sensational.” Stats Against City on Saturday evening, Poveda played one key pass, had a pass accuracy ...
‘We have to be realistic’: Enrique thinks one reported Liverpool transfer won’t happen
Jose Enrique has stated on Instagram that he does not think that Liverpool will sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain anytime soon. The former Liverpool star has suggested that the fans of the defending Premier League champions need to stop hoping that the France international forward will arrive at Anfield. Enrique believes that the 21-year-old forward’s salary will be too much for the Reds, and that manager Jurgen Klopp’s side are still a very strong team without the Frenchman. L’Equipe reported in September that Liverpool are planning to sign Mbappe from PSG in the summer of 2021. Superb signing for Liverpool Mbappe is one of the best forwards on the planet and is a world-class player who would make Liverpool simply unstoppable. True, the PSG star would be very expensive in transf...
Newcastle now reportedly facing Southampton competition for 25-year-old
Newcastle United are now reportedly facing competition from Southampton for Wylan Cyprien. L’Equipe reported in September that Newcastle are interested in signing Cyprien from Nice in the summer transfer window. However, The Sun has now claimed that the Magpies’ Premier League rivals Southampton are considering making a move for the attacking midfielder. It has been reported by the British tabloid that the Saints want to sign the 25-year-old attacking midfielder on loan, but they also have an alternative in Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. It now remains to be seen which club the attacking midfielder joins before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. Southampton and Newcastle both are big and established clubs in the Premier League. Stats According to WhoScored, Cyprien made 2...
Report: Everton considering move for 26-yr-old, star has worked with Ancelotti before
Everton striker Moise Kean is all set to join PSG on loan and the Premier League club are considering alternatives to replace the Italian. According to The Times, Arkadiusz Milik has been discussed as a target. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can sign him. Carlo Ancelotti has worked with the Polish striker before and the Everton manager knows all about his strengths and weaknesses. The same is applicable for the player as well and he should be able to adapt to Everton’s style of play quickly if he joins the club. Milik scored 14 goals for Napoli last year and he would add depth and quality to the Everton attack. The Toffees are overly reliant on Calvert-Lewin for goals right now and Ancelotti could us...
Report: Everton now trying to sign 24-cap int’l whom Ancelotti called ‘great striker’
Everton will try to sign Spanish striker Fernando Llorente before the transfer deadline day on Monday, according to reports from The Mirror (printed edition page 72). Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in phenomenal form for the Toffees, scoring in all the four Premier League games so far. However, Carlo Ancelotti is looking to add another striker to his ranks. Everton were heavily linked with a move for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik this summer but they couldn’t agree on a deal with the Polish striker. Instead, they are now trying to sign Llorente. Having signed Allan from Napoli earlier this window, Carlo Ancelotti is now looking to bring in another player from his former club. The former Tottenham striker is a vastly experienced player, and he would be a smart addition for the Merseyside c...
Report: Euro club hoping to sign Spurs star before deadline, how Levy feeling about it
French champions Paris Saint-Germain are still hoping to sign Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur before the transfer deadline, according to reports from The Mirror. The Mirror claims that Spurs are bracing themselves for a final push from PSG to sign Alli on loan. The 24-year-old has been left out of Jose Mourinho’s last two Premier League squads, having being withdrawn at half-time in their season opener against Newcastle. Although he played in the Europa League game, and Mourinho insisted before that the England midfielder remains a part of his plans, a move away from the club cannot be completely ruled out either. The report from The Mirror adds that Alli’s situation has opened the door for PSG, who believe there is a deal to be done. The French champions have identified the out...
Report: Leeds have made a fresh move to sign 22-yr-old attacking target
Leeds are interested in adding a bit more creativity to their side before the window closes. They have been linked with the likes of De Paul and Cuisance recently but those moves have proven difficult to complete. It appears that the Whites are now focused on signing Todd Cantwell from Norwich City. The 22-year-old had an impressive season in the Premier League last year and he could be a useful option for Marcelo Bielsa. Cantwell can play in the wide areas or as a central attacking midfielder. He is quick, agile and technically gifted. The midfielder scored 7 goals last year and he will chip in with important goals along with his creativity. As per Football Insider, Leeds have now made a fresh move for the midfielder and it remains to be seen whether Norwich are willing to do business thi...
