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‘Amazing’, ‘Absolutely class’ – Some Celtic fans react to 28-yr-old’s display vs Hibernian
Celtic picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Hibernian in the Scottish league earlier today. Goals from McGregor, Ajeti and Elyounoussi sealed the three points for the defending champions. The win leaves Celtic in second place, one point behind Rangers who have played one extra game. Lennon will be delighted with the performance from his players today and Celtic looked in control from start to finish. The Hoops will be hoping to build on this and put together a winning run in the league now. Celtic will be hoping to win their tenth title in a row and they cannot afford to slip up. Meanwhile, midfielder Nir Bitton put on a splendid display for Celtic and his performance has impressed the fans. Bitton has been a useful squad player for Lennon and he has managed to deliver whenever called upon...
‘Covered every blade of grass’ – Some Rangers fans are in awe of 28-yr-old’s display
Rangers picked up an impressive 5-1 win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership earlier. Goals from James Tavernier, Jordan Jones and Cedric Itten helped Steven Gerrard’s side pick up an easy win away from home. The win takes them to the top of the table and Rangers will be hoping to stay there for the entire season. They will be desperate to stop their rivals from winning the league ten times in a row. It will be interesting to see if Rangers can build on this performance and improve in the coming weeks. The Ibrox outfit have looked solid at the back this season and they are impressing in the attack as well now. Defender James Tavernier put on a remarkable showing against Motherwell today and he managed to score a brace. Defensively, the Rangers captain did not put a foot wrong either...
Report: Talks ongoing between Everton & EPL giants for 25y/o star on Leicester radar
According to Le10sport, Everton are keen on bringing Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma back to Goodison Park on a permanent basis before the end of the summer transfer window. Discussions between all parties are ongoing, but the Toffees will need to part with around £36.5 million to have a chance of convincing the Stamford Bridge outfit into parting with the Frenchman. Zouma spent the 2018-19 season on loan at Everton, featuring in 32 league games and while manager Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t in charge at the time, the Italian wants him in his squad. Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old having brought in Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain, and the Frenchman isn’t short of suitors with Leicester City also keen. Injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite and Mason Holgate have dealt a ...
Phil Hay shares what he’s heard about LUFC’s interest in Bayern Munich midfielder
Leeds United are keen on bringing Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance to Elland Road, according to various reports from France, and the Bundesliga giants are currently listening to their proposal. Bayern are ready to do business and let the France youth international leave the Allianz Arena on a permanent basis despite Marseille’s offer of a loan deal. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is keen on the 21-year-old, and The Athletic’s Phil Hay has shared what he has heard about the club’s interest in Cuisance on Twitter: No comment from Leeds United but reports of serious interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance are accurate. Talks have taken place and all sides are open to the possibility of a deal. One to watch closely this week. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 28, 2...
Report: Leeds move in recent hrs to land midfielder who won UCL last season
According to Le10Sport, Leeds United have moved in recent hours to land Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance, and are looking to pip French giants Marseille to his signature. The Bundesliga giants are currently listening to Leeds’ proposal and are ready to sell the France youth international despite the departure of players in that position this summer. They reckon Cuisance needs to have regular playing chances going forward for his development to continue, and a move to Elland Road could be on the cards in the coming days. Marseille are only able to sign the 21-year-old on loan, but Leeds want a permanent move and are favourites in the race. Cuisance won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup with Bayern in 2019-20, featuring in 12 games across all compet...
Report: Leeds could come forward with €12m offer for 26-yr-old midfield ace
Leeds United have been linked with the Fiorentina midfielder Erick Pulgar this month. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Leeds could come forward with a €12m offer for the defensive midfielder before the window closes. The report further claims that an offer of around €14/15m could tempt the Italian club into selling the Chilean. Pulgar has done well in Serie A and he could be a superb signing for Bielsa and Leeds. The Chilean could form a solid partnership with Phillips at the base of Leeds United’s midfield. His arrival would improve Leeds United defensively and allow their creative players to play with more freedom this season. The 26-year-old is at the peak of his powers and he could make an immediate impact at Leeds this season. Furthermore, Pulgar can chip in goals as...
‘Has believed his own hype’: Some Wolves fans hammering one player tonight
Some Wolverhampton Wanderers fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Adama Traore against West Ham United away from home on Sunday evening. Traore was in action for Wolves in their Premier League game against West Ham away from home at the London Stadium this evening. The 24-year-old winger started the match and played for 62 minutes, as Nuno’s side lost 4-0. The former Aston Villa and Barcelona man failed to make a huge impact in the game this evening. According to WhoScored, Traore had a pass accuracy of 78.3%, won two headers, took 47 touches, attempted eight dribbles, and put in eight crosses. Over the course of the 90 minutes at the London Stadium on Sunday evening, visitors Wolves had 63% of the possession, took 10 shots of which two were on target, an...
‘Absolutely superb’: Some West Ham fans very impressed with one player tonight
Some West Ham United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Arthur Masuaku against Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Sunday evening. Masuaku was in action for West Ham in their Premier League game against Wolves at the London Stadium this evening. The 26-year-old is a left-back by trade, but the DR Congo international was deployed further upfront by Hammers manager David Moyes, as the London club won 4-0. The defender was superb in the role and was a constant threat to the Wolves defence. According to WhoScored, Masuaku played four key passes, had a pass accuracy of 81.3%, won two headers, took 77 touches, attempted two dribbles, made three tackles, one interception and one clearance, and put in three crosses. Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Londo...
Report: Leicester keen on signing 23-yr-old but face competition from Everton
Leicester City are keen on signing the Torino centre back Gleison Bremer this summer. The 23-year-old has done well for the Italian outfit and he could prove to be a solid investment for Rodgers and Leicester City. The Foxes need to bring in a quality long-term partner for Soyuncu and Bremer certainly fits the profile. Leicester have been linked with Wesley Fofana and James Tarkowski as well this summer. According to Football Insider, Everton want to sign the 23-year-old as well and it will be interesting to see where Bremer ends up. Both clubs need to add more defensive depth and they have the means to pull off the transfer. Furthermore, both have started the season impressively and there is no reason why they cannot challenge for European qualification this year. Bremer is likely to get ...
Report: Tottenham looking to sign 28-yr-old from Championship outfit this summer
Tottenham are interested in signing Joshua King from Bournemouth this summer. As per the Telegraph, he is one of the attackers on their radar and it remains to be seen whether they can agree on a deal with the Cherries before the window closes. King has been an impressive player for Bournemouth over the years and he could be a good backup for Harry Kane at Tottenham this summer. The 28-year-old Bournemouth striker scored 6 goals in the Premier League last year. He is too good to play in the Championship and he is likely to be tempted to move if a Premier League club like Spurs come calling. Convincing the player should not be a problem for the Londoners. Tottenham have been linked with the likes of Milik and Seferovic as well and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing e...
‘There has been contact’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Bielsa likes
Leeds United are reportedly in contact to sign Todd Cantwell, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic. Marcelo Bielsa said recently that Leeds are looking to make a couple of additions before the window closes, and it seems the Whites have earmarked Cantwell as a potential option. The 22-year-old midfielder was not included in Norwich City’s squad for their trip to AFC Bournemouth amid speculation about his future. there has been contact. Cantwell not in Norwich’s squad today and wants to come back to the Premier League. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 27, 2020 Mike McGrath of the Telegraph has also tweeted about Cantwell today, suggesting Leeds have spoken to Norwich about the availability of the player. However, the Whites are yet to table an official bid for the England Under-21 in...
‘We are all for it’ – Aubameyang reacts to Arsenal’s reported interest in 22-yr-old star
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer. The 22-year-old is a top-class player and it is no surprise that the Gunners want to sign him. His craft and flair in the midfield could transform Arteta’s side. Star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has now shared his thoughts on the potential transfer. He said to Canal Plus (h/t GFFN): “Of course we are all for it, I won’t hide that. Even though he is a Lyon man!”. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can get the deal over the line in the coming days. The fans will certainly be excited with these comments from Aubameyang. The Londoners have had a bid turned down for Aouar but they are preparing an improved offer now. The player is likely to be tempted to take the next step in his career and ...
