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Tottenham Hotspur now reportedly facing Newcastle competition for ‘top class’ defender
According to 90min. Newcastle United are interested in signing Jamal Lewis for Norwich City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Lewis is among a number of British players who are of interest to Newcastle’s prospective new owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Competition for Tottenham Hotspur Newcastle’s reported interest in Lewis means that Tottenham are facing competition for the 22-year-old left-back. According to Bild, Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho wants to bring the youngster to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer. Stats According to WhoScored, Lewis has made 16 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Norwich so far this season, scoring one goal in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the youngster provided four assis...
Rival player ‘so confused’ after Rangers turn of events
Former Celtic forward Tony Watt has given his take on Twitter on Rangers managing director Stewart Robertson saying that the Ibrox club did not bully the SPFL. As reported by BBC Sport, Robertson has claimed that Rangers did not bully the SPFL at all. The SPFL have dismissed Rangers’ dossier of evidence against them regarding the voting process that saw the divisions below the Scottish Premiership called. As reported by BBC Sport, the SPFL have claimed that the dossier did not contain any evidence that they was any bullying or coercion. Rangers managing director Robertson has stated on BBC Sport that they did not make any such claim, to which former Celtic forward Watt – now on the books of Motherwell – have given his take on Twitter. I’m so confused after listening! From a neutral view I ...
MOTD pundit’s reply as Alan Shearer makes Mbappe to NUFC claim
Newcastle United have been tipped to become the new Manchester City after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover goes through, with a major squad overhaul expected this summer. The Financial Fair Play rule is expected to be relaxed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and the would-be Magpies owners will most likely take massive advantage of the opportunity. Big names have already been linked with Newcastle, with Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho said to be on their radar as they look to land Mauricio Pochettino as manager. Toons legend Alan Shearer reckons St. James’ Park could attract someone like Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe post-takeover, but Ian Wright doesn’t think so. However, the Arsenal legend believes a resurgent Manchester United might be able to...
Report: West Ham United’s emphatic response after approach made for ace
According to Football Insider, West Ham United will not sell Declan Rice in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that a leading clubs in the Premier League have made an enquiry for the England international defensive midfielder. West Ham emphatically responded to their rivals by saying that the 21-year-old – who can also operate as a central defender – will not be sold at any price. Stats Rice has made 29 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham so far this season, providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the Englishman scored two goals and provided 34 appearances in the league for the Hammers, according to WhoScored. Back in 2017-18, Rice made 15 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the Premier League for the London cl...
Englishman thinks Leeds United may have to sell 24-year-old
Kevin Phillips has told Football Insider that Leeds United will be forced to sell Kalvin Phillips if they do not get promoted to the Premier League. The former Aston Villa and England international striker believes that although Phillips would love to stay at Leeds for the rest of his career, the West Yorkshire outfit will find it hard to turn down offers for him in the summer transfer window. Phillips made the comments regarding the 24-year-old midfielder in the wake of English Football League chairman Rick Parry saying that if the season is not finished before July 31, then clubs face a “£200 million hole” by September, as reported by BBC Sport. Phillips told Football Insider: “I think they would be forced to sell some of their best players but it will not be just them. “If they were not...
Gary Neville makes bold claim about Manchester United challenging Liverpool for the PL title
Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Gary Neville has made a bold claim on Sky Sports that the Red Devils could challenge the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title next season. Before football came to a halt, United were fifth in the Premier League table, 37 points behind Liverpool who need a maximum of two wins away from winning their first league title in 30 years. The first half of United’s season was hardly inspiring. There were doubts raised about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial capability as the Red Devils dropped points against weaker teams. At the same time, they won against Chelsea and Manchester City. [embedded content] However, the Old Trafford club saw a revival in fortune following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes from ...
Spurs employee shares how Defoe reacted to famous UCL win against Ajax
Tottenham Hotspur produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Champions League one year ago at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Spurs went into the second-leg of the semifinals a goal down on aggregate having lost 1-0 to Ajax in North London, and their woes were further compounded after 45 minutes in The Netherlands as they were 2-0 down. However, Lucas Moura scored thrice in the last 35 minutes of the clash to send Tottenham into the final of the Champions League on the away-goal rule after the clash ended 3-3 on aggregate. While Mauricio Pochettino’s men eventually fell to a 2-0 defeat in the final at the hands of Liverpool, the Ajax encounter remains fondly remembered and will go down in the club’s history as one of their greatest ever games. Former Tottenham striker Jermain Def...
Report: Rangers star valued 180 times the amount he arrived for as French giants plot move
According to France Football (via GFFN), Ligue 1 giants Marseille are interested in signing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara this summer and are could pay up to £9 million for his signature. The Ibrox outfit signed the Finland international from Dundee in January 2019 for just £50,000, but his value has since skyrocketed and he is now worth 180 times of what they paid for him. Kamara has since established himself as a key player for Rangers, featuring in 32 Scottish Premiership games to date. The Arsenal youth product caught Marseille’s eyes during the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign and still very much remains on their radar. However, the French side will have to balance the books before attempting to land Kamara. Rangers value the 24-year-old highly, but they might not be able to hold on to ...
‘Ticks all the boxes’, ‘Get him in’ – Some Spurs fans react to links with 24-yr-old Everton target
Tottenham are interested in signing the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. As per Telegraph, the 24-year-old has been a long term target for the Londoners and they could make a bid for him. Hojbjerg has just one year left on his deal and Everton are keen on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a fee with the Saints. Hojbjerg is pretty underrated in the Premier League and he could prove to be a solid addition to Jose Mourinho’s midfield. He will add composure and control to Tottenham’s play. The deep-lying playmaker will help Spurs control games better. The Londoners need someone like him to dominate games. They have a very good box-to-box player in Ndombele who can drive them forward and provide defensive cover. Hojbjerg could recyc...
Former Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool teammate open to Rangers move
Ryan Babel has said during an Instagram Q&A session on SPORTBible’s account that he would play for Rangers if he gets the chance because of his former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard. Babel played with Gerrard at Premier League giants Liverpool, and the Dutch winger is open to working under the former England international midfielder at Rangers. The 33-year-old Netherlands international winger joined Galatasaray in the summer of 2019 and spent the second half of this season on loan at Ajax. The Eredivisie in the Netherlands has been called due to the coronavirus pandemic. Babel has said during an Instagram Q&A session on SPORTBible’s account, as transcribed by The Boot Room: “I think I would play for Rangers just for the fact that Steven Gerrard is the coach.” Should Ranger...
Report: Tottenham keen on 25-yr-old midfield powerhouse, Mourinho an admirer
Tottenham are keen on the Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. As per Daily Mail, Manchester United and Chelsea are keen on the 25-year-old as well. Lazio could sell the player this summer and it will be interesting to see if any Premier League club come up with an offer. Jose Mourinho is reportedly an admirer and he wanted to sign the player during his time as the Manchester United manager. Tottenham could certainly use a top class midfielder like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic next season but a deal seems unlikely right now. Daily Mail claims that Lazio could demand £80m or more for the midfielder and Spurs might struggle to afford him. The Londoners are under financial stress right now and their transfer budget is likely to be limited. The current health crisis has cost clubs millions and...
Manchester United favourites to sign £70m-rated playmaker whom Solskjaer admires: report
According to The Sun, Manchester United are prepared to step up their interest in signing Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish after monitoring his progress over the past 18 months. The 24-year-old has been one of the Villains’ top-performing players on their Premier League comeback and he has contributed seven goals and six assists from 26 top-flight outings. While he has preferred to play in an attacking midfield role for most of his career, Grealish has regularly featured on the left wing this term and that has brought the best out of him. As per The Sun, the Red Devils have been keeping a close eye on his development over the past few years and they are prepared to make a formal move for his signature in the near future. It is added that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains a keen admirer...
