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Transfer round-up: Antonio Conte wants Chelsea star, Tottenham Hotspur fail with striker bid
The 2020/21 Premier League season officially started earlier this afternoon and the likes of Arsenal and Crystal Palace have already registered three points on the board. A number of other clubs will be aiming to start off on a winning note, but side by side, the transfer window remains active and there should be plenty more signings to come in the next few weeks. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Stories: Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has identified Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso as his preferred target to strengthen the left wing-back department. However, any move could be dependent on the departure of Dalbert, who has returned to the club after a season-long loan at Fiorentina (Sky Sport Italy). Tottenham Hotspur recently made a formal approach to sign ...
Michael Vaughan reacts as Sheffield Wednesday beat Cardiff City
Michael Vaughan has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Sheffield Wednesday’s win against Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon. Wednesday kicked off their 2020-21 Championship campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff away from home at the Cardiff City Stadium. Josh Windass put the Owls in the lead after just four minutes, and Jordan Rhodes made it 2-0 on 44 minutes. Former England international cricketer Vaughan is a Wednesday fan, and he has given his take on the win for Garry Monk’s side. Now -9 … The promotion charge has started … #WAWAW — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 12, 2020 Stats Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hosts Cardiff had 62% of the possession, took seven shots of which two were on target, and earned four c...
‘Seems lost’, ‘So slow’: Some West Ham United fans hammering one player tonight
Some West Ham United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Mark Noble against Newcastle United. Noble was in action for West Ham in their Premier League game against Newcastle at the London Stadium on Saturday evening. The English midfielder started the match and played for 67 minutes, as the London club lost 2-0. According to WhoScored, the 33-year-old central midfielder played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 86.4%, took 47 touches, made one tackle, and put in one cross. Some West Ham fans were not impressed with the display produced by Noble and have criticised him on Twitter. Below are some of the best comments: For the next 6 games, I’m expecting to see noble on bench, Haller start and I’m praying we see a new name at LB — wouis⚒ #GSBOUT (@...
‘He really is some player’: Some Newcastle fans blown away by ace tonight
Some Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Allan Saint-Maximin against West Ham United. Saint-Maximin was in action for Newcastle in their Premier League game against West Ham away from home at the London Stadium on Saturday evening. The 23-year-old winger started the match and played for 75 minutes, as Steve Bruce’s side won 2-0. According to WhoScored, the Frenchman took one shot which was not on target, had a pass accuracy of 95%, took 41 touches, attempted two dribbles, made one tackle and one clearance, and put in one cross. Some Newcastle fans were impressed with the display produced by Saint-Maximin against West Ham in London and have raved about him on Twitter. Below are some of the best comments: So far Wilson has had a better sea...
Report: Leeds United and Arsenal want 21-year-old French winger
According to L’Equipe, Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal are interested in signing Mounir Chouiar from Dijon in the summer transfer window. The report in the French publication has claimed Dijon will ask between €15 million (£13.89 million) and €20 million (£18.52 million) as transfer fee for the 21-year-old winger. It has been added that the French youngster will be left out of Dijon’s Ligue 1 match against Brest on Sunday. Dijon spell According to L’Equipe, Chouiar joined Dijon from Brest in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee of €10 million (£9.26 million). The youngster made 18 starts and two substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Dijon last season, scoring four goals in the process, according to WhoScored. The winger has played twice in the league for his French club ...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want striker who scored 17 league goals last season
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Paulinho from Braga in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign a striker to ease the goalscoring burden of star man Harry Kane. Spurs have identified Paulinho as a potential target, according to the report, which has added that the 27-year-old will be available for less than £30 million. Stats Paulinho has been at Braga since 2017 and has established himself as an important player for the Portuguese club. According to WhoScored, the 27-year-old scored 17 goals and provided one assist in 29 league games for Braga last season. The striker also made seven starts and one substitute appearance in the Europa League for the Portuguese club in 2019-20, scoring four goals i...
£12m player report implied Celtic are targeting wants to join Rangers
According to Herald and Times Sport, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy is interested in a move to Rangers this summer. The Ibrox outfit are keen to secure the services of the Magpies forward on loan, but head coach Steve Bruce wants him to remain at St. James’ Park and fight for his playing chances having been impressed with him during pre-season. Murphy also appears to be on the radar of Rangers Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. According to Yorkshire Live, the 25-year-old is being tracked by a number of Championship clubs and teams north of the border, and while any names weren’t mentioned, the Old Firm duo are clearly the only Scottish clubs able to attract a player of Murphy’s calibre and pay his wages. He spent last season on loan at English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday,...
Gary Lineker hails one player’s performance in two words after Liverpool win vs Leeds
Liverpool just about saw off Leeds United in their opening Premier League game at Anfield on Saturday. Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick as the Reds earned a 4-3 win against the Premier League newcomers. It has been a real thriller between winners of the top two divisions in English football last season, although some of the defending from both sides were very questionable. Former great England striker turned popular football pundit Gary Lineker took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after the final whistle. Leeds came back three times from behind, but Liverpool finally managed to seal all three points, with Salah scoring the winning penalty. Lineker says it has been a ‘cracking game of football’, and has lauded Liverpool’s mentality to grind out results. They do kno...
Di Marzio: Spurs have tabled loan bid & £46m option to buy 22-goal striker
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Tottenham Hotspur have registered an interest in bringing Torino striker Andrea Belotti to the English Premier League this summer. Manager Jose Mourinho wants another striker for the new season and is hoping to land one before the transfer window shuts next month. Spurs have tabled a bid for Belotti, asking to sign him on loan with an option for a permanent move worth £46 million. However, Torino have rejected the idea, and they have told Tottenham that they will only consider an offer for an outright sale. Belotti ended 2019-20 with 22 goals in 44 games across all the competitions for the Serie A side, and he definitely has the quality to help Spurs return to the top-four and win silverware this season and going forwa...
‘Fascinated’: Gary Lineker makes bold claim about Bielsa’s Leeds United
Former great England striker turned popular football pundit Gary Lineker has hailed Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League campaign. The brand new Premier League season is set to begin from today, with newly-promoted Leeds traveling to Anfield to face the champions, Liverpool. The Whites are making a return to the top-flight after a long gap of 16 years, but Premier League fans are eager to see how they perform after their mesmerizing performance last season in the Championship under Marcelo Bielsa. Lineker has claimed that of the three newly-promoted clubs, the other two being West Bromwich Albion and Fulham, Bielsa’s side have a better chance of staying up. Lineker has said that he’s fascinated to see how Leeds perform under the Argentine in the Premier L...
‘Get back in your box’: Popular pundit has strong message for Leeds fans
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder turned football pundit Jamie O’Hara feels that everyone is getting way too excited about Leeds United. The Whites have made a return to the Premier League after a long 16-year absence, and they will start their Premier League campaign with a trip to Anfield to face champions, Liverpool. Leeds won the Championship last season by playing an attractive brand of football under Marcelo Bielsa. And many pundits, including Gary Lineker, has predicted that they will do well in the Premier League. However, talkSport pundit O’Hara is not convinced with the hype going on around Leeds. He feels that everyone is getting carried away and warned the Leeds fans that the Whites will struggle this season. “I think they’re getting way overhyped with everything that is gett...
Report: Villa have submitted a bid for Newcastle attacking target
According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Aston Villa have submitted a £16 million (plus bonuses) bid for Lyon attacker Bertrand Traore. The Burkina Faso international is also on the radar of Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Fulham, and he is expected to be sold this summer. Lyon have knocked back Villa’s opening bid, though, and are holding out for around £23 million. Traore is also looking to leave having seen very limited playing minutes last term, and the Villans and Newcastle will be able to offer him the playing opportunities he craves. Manager Dean Smith is looking to further bolster his attacking ranks after signing Ollie Watkins from Brentford during the week, while his St. James’ Park counterpart Steve Bruce also wants to do the same after landing Callum Wilson. Traore, 25, ha...
