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Jose Mourinho says 24y/o made a costly mistake against Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Tanguy Ndombele spared Tottenham Hotspur’s blushes yesterday against Bulgarian minnows Lokomotiv Plovdiv, bagging the winner to help his side book a place in the third qualifying round of the Europa League following a hard-fought 2-1 win. Spurs found themselves a goal down with only 19 minutes to go, but Harry Kane drew them level from the spot in the 80th minute, while the club-record signing scored to give them the lead five minutes later. Jose Mourinho’s side had 76% possession, attempted 12 shots compared to the hosts’ two, and registered six of them on target. Plovdiv scored with their only shot on target of the clash from their only corner, and centre-back Davinson Sanchez was to blame for both. The 24-year-old was beaten to the ball by Georgi Minchev for the hosts’ goal having cause...
Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham target is flying to London for his medical tomorrow
Tottenham are all set to finalise the loan signing of Gareth Bale. According to the reliable Fabrizio Romano, the player will fly to London tomorrow for his medical and he will join the club on a one-year deal. Jose Mourinho was keen on signing the Welsh international and it will be interesting to see if he can make an immediate impact at the London club. The 31-year-old needed to leave Real Madrid in order to play regularly and a move back to Spurs could be ideal for him. He is loved by the Tottenham fans and he could regain his form and confidence playing in front of them this season. Bale is a world-class player on his day and he could help Spurs get back into the top four. Jose Mourinho needed to add more quality to his attack and the signing of Bale could prove to be a masterstroke. R...
‘Offers absolutely nothing’ – Some Celtic fans are frustrated with 55-cap international’s display
Celtic picked up a narrow 2-1 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership last night. The champions were 1-0 down in the game after Lee Erwin scored at the back post from a corner. However, new signing Shane Duffy and midfielder James Forrest helped Celtic come from behind to win the game. Neil Lennon’s side were unconvincing despite their win and the Hoops will have to improve a lot in the coming weeks. Celtic are now three points adrift of the top of the table after their fourth consecutive league win. The fans will not be pleased with some of the performances from last night and Scott Brown, in particular, was very disappointing. The 55-cap Scotland international has regressed massively over the past year and he needs to be phased out of the starting lineup. He failed to win tac...
Report: Hammers looking to pip Palace to 17-goal forward valued at £25m
According to le10sport, West Ham United are still very much keen on recruiting the services of Brentford winger Said Benrahma this summer, but they are facing fierce competition for his signature from Crystal Palace. The Bees want £25 million for the Algerian international, but £18 million is the highest bid they have received so far. Benrahma wants to play in the English top-flight after Brentford failed to earn promotion last term, and the Hammers and Eagles are both ready to offer him that chance. West Ham are yet to make a signing this summer but have sold Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion and are looking to invest the fee in other areas. David Moyes’ men suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United in their Premier League opener on Saturday at the London Stadium, and that...
Report: Villa plotting move for England international left-back, Hammers keen too
According to le10sport, West Ham United and Aston Villa want Tottenham Hotspur left-center Danny Rose this summer, with the England international left-back set to leave the North London club in the coming weeks. The 29-year-old, who hasn’t been given a squad number for the season, is no longer in boss Jose Mourinho’s plans and has already played his last game for the club after he fell out with the Portuguese in January. Rose spent the second-half of last season on loan at Newcastle United as a result, and while he has been linked with a move to Serie A outfit Genoa, Villa and West Ham are keen to hand him a Premier League lifeline. The Hammers want a left-back as manager David Moyes is looking for an upgrade on both Aaron Cresswell and Authur Masuaku, and the Spurs star could bring that t...
33y/o to make debut, 20y/o to start: Predicted Spurs XI vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Tottenham Hotspur will face Bulgarian outfit Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second qualifying round of the Europa League today, and Jose Mourinho’s men will look to quickly bounce back from their defeat at the hands of Everton in their Premier League opener on Sunday. Spurs have made the trip out to Bulgaria for the game, and will also have to travel to either Romania or Macedonia to face the winner between FC Botosani and KF Shkendija if they advance to the third qualifying round. Not everyone travelled with the squad, though, with Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and six other players not part of the trip. Nevertheless, Tottenham have enough quality in their squad to stroll to a comfortable victory over Plovdiv, and the trio of Joe Hart, Matt Doherty and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could all be making t...
Report: West Brom looking to hijack Turkish giants’ move for Villa striker
According to The Sun, West Bromwich Albion are looking to hijack Fenerbahce’s move for Aston Villa striker Mbwana Samatta. The Tanzanian international would be allowed to leave Villa Park this summer after struggling to impress in the Premier League since arriving from Genk in January, and the Turkish giants appear to be closing in on a move. However, West Brom manager Slaven Bilic believes Samatta has what it takes to help his side and is hoping Villa will allow him sign the 27-year-old on loan or permanently. Dean Smith’s side spent around £9 million on the striker when they brought him in as replacement for injured Brazilian Wesley, but he has since signed Ollie Watkins from Brentford after his side struggled in front of goal and narrowly escaped relegation. West Brom suffered a 3-0 los...
Gary Lineker’s six-word reaction as Spurs secure hard-fought win v Plovdiv
Tottenham Hotspur booked a place in the third qualifying round of the Europa League following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second qualifying round in Bulgaria. Jose Mourinho’s men found themselves a goal down with 19 minutes left on the clock after a goalless first-half, but they were handed a huge boost eight minutes later after a Plovdiv player was sent off. Harry Kane equalized from the spot afterwards, and the hosts were further dealt a huge blow after another player was sent off three minutes later. Tottenham scored just two minutes later and with five minutes to go through Tanguy Ndombele, and the Frenchman’s goal was enough to send them through to the next round. Going out at this stage would have been hugely embarrassing for Mourinho and his boys, and the...
‘I don’t see that happening’ – David Ornstein shares why Bielsa no longer wants £20m player
Leeds United are looking to sign Udinese midfielder Rodrigo de Paul this summer, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa keen to strengthen his squad in the middle of the park. The Whites were earlier linked with Liverpool’s Harry Wilson, and while they were working on a deal for him much earlier in the summer, nothing developed. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed that Bielsa isn’t a fan of the 23-year-old and he doesn’t think he will fit his style of play at Elland Road, hence Leeds’ decision to go after de Paul instead. Liverpool want £20 million for Wilson, and it remains to be seen if Leeds or other suitors will return for his services. Liverpool. Want 20 million for Harry Wilson. That is keeping admirers Newcastle Leeds and Villa from coming in at this point. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantni...
Journalist: 26-yr-old ‘wants to come to Leeds’, personal terms wouldn’t be a problem
Leeds United remain keen on signing Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese. According to David Anderson, the Premier League club are now playing a waiting game for the player. They are not prepared to pay the £35.7m asking price for the player. Leeds are refusing to pay Udinese’s asking price of 40million euros or £35.7m for Rodrigo De Paul. Leeds are playing the waiting game because they know De Paul wants to come to Leeds and that personal terms would not be a problem. #lufc — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) September 17, 2020 It will be interesting to see if Udinese are willing to lower their valuation of the Argentine in the coming weeks. Anderson claims that De Paul wants to join Leeds United this summer and personal terms would not be a problem. Bielsa needs to add some quality and depth...
Spurs star reacts to tweet predicting he won’t be in starting XI after Bale’s arrival
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is closing in on a return to Tottenham Hotspur seven years after he swapped North London for Spain. The Wales international could be announced tomorrow as a Spurs player from the look of things, and his arrival will surely see reduced playing minutes for some of the club’s attackers. England international midfielder Dele Alli has already been linked with an exit after he was left out of the squad for today’s Europa League qualifying match against Lokomotiv Plovdiv, and he was reportedly mentioned in discussions between Spurs and Madrid over the deals to sign Bale and left-back Sergio Reguilon. The Welsh star will be a starter for Tottenham as long as he is fit, and Alli may have to do with a place on the bench in the imminent shake-up. The 24-year-old has rea...
Report: Spurs make approach over striker, his club feel he’s as important as £75m star
According to The Daily Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Southampton for England international striker Danny Ings but the Saints are hugely reluctant to sell their most important player this summer. Spurs are yet to table a firm bid, and it remains to be seen if they will have a chance of landing the former Liverpool striker. Ings ended last season with 22 Premier League goals, playing a huge role in helping Southampton hold on to their top-flight status following a shaky start to the campaign. They are hoping he will sign an extension soon, and they feel he is as important individually to the club as Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman joined Liverpool for £75 million in January 2018, and Tottenham clearly won’t be able to tempt the Saints with anything close to such a juicy o...
