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‘Really sharp’: Aston Villa star names teammate who has impressed him in training
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is already impressed with the new summer arrivals at the club. Dean Smith’s side narrowly escaped relegation last season, and they would be looking to do much better in the Premier League this time. They have added two quality players already in the form of Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins, with the latter being the club’s record signing. Villa paid £28 million to sign Watkins this summer from Brentford. Watkins was simply superb for the Championship club, netting 26 goals in all competitions last season. The versatile forward, who can play as a striker or on the wings, has joined the club training and Mings is already impressed with him. “He’s really sharp. He’s getting used to us, we’re getting used to him,” said Mings who also feels that Cash would turn out...
‘Vital to Bielsa’: Arsenal legend hails Leeds man who could be the ‘most important player’
Former Arsenal defender turned popular football pundit Martin Keown has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The Gunners legend has claimed that the 24-year-old might become the ‘most important player’ for Leeds this season. Phillips, who impressed heavily last season in the Championship, made his debut for England recently against Denmark. His performance was not spectacular, but he also played in a different position which is unusual to his role for Leeds. Keown feels that he is vital for Marcelo Bielsa. “Phillips, as the deep midfielder in front of Bielsa’s defence, might be Leeds’ most important player. He impressed Gareth Southgate enough to earn an England call-up and made his debut this week against Denmark,” Keown wrote for the Daily Mail. “His perfo...
‘Worrying signs’ – Gary Lineker tipping West Ham for relegation
West Ham United kick off their 2020-21 Premier League campaign today with a visit from Newcastle United, and the Hammers will be keen to hit the ground running. They came close to getting relegated last season, eventually surviving after finishing in 16th place and five points above the drop zone. David Moyes’ side are yet to make any additions to their squad this summer, and the departure of Grady Diangana to West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis has angered the players and fans. BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has tipped West Ham to have a shaky season, and he reckons they could struggle to hold on to their top-flight status at the end of the campaign. “As for the relegation spots, it could come from any of the rest,” Lineker told The Sun. “There’s been some worrying sign...
‘Bit light’: Gary Lineker makes worrying claim about Tottenham
Former England striker turned popular football pundit Gary Lineker has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur may struggle to challenge for the top four. Lineker claims that Liverpool and Manchester City are expected to fight for the title, while Chelsea and Manchester United are likely to be in the top four. The BBC pundit expects Arsenal to put up a strong fight for the Champions League spot but Spurs may struggle to do so, as he feels their squad is a bit light. “For me they [Arsenal] are more likely to trouble the top four than Tottenham,” wrote Lineker for The Sun. “My old club have a few players who are coming towards the end and to me they look a bit light. “And if Harry Kane or Son Heung-min got injured then they’d be really light, despite the arrival of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Matt Dohe...
‘Vamos Leeds!’: Andrea Radrizzani posts heart-felt message on Twitter
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has posted a brilliant message on Twitter. The Leeds owner gave an interview to Financial Times where he spoke about the club’s transfer budget and his future plans. The Italian business took complete charge of Leeds in 2017 and has gradually transformed the club. Under his regime, Leeds are back in the Premier League after 16 years, having secured promotion last season. Many Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to respond to Radrizzani’s tweet. Here are some of the selected tweets: You’ve changed our city so much since you’ve arrived. Marching on Together — Adam Heigold (@AdamHeigold) September 11, 2020 well done you should feel very proud , we as fans appreciate everything you have done thankyou andrea — shoaib gora (@GoraShoaib) September 11, 2020 Thanks...
Report: Player considering heartbreaking decision amid Wolves interest
According to The Daily Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers will try again for Arsenal youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles. It has been reported that Maitland-Niles is considering making the ‘heartbreaking decision’ to leave Arsenal to play regular first-team football and to enhance his chances of playing for the England national football team. Premier League rivals Wolves are interested in the 23-year-old, and although they have had an offer of £15 million turned down, they are preparing an improved bid, according to the report. Would Ainsley Maitland-Niles be a good signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers? Maitland-Niles is a very good and promising young player who can play as a midfielder, winger, full-back or wing-back. Wolves have recently sold Matt Doherty to Premier League rivals Tottenham, and ...
‘Incredible transfer business’: Many Everton fans react to club’s ‘exciting’ official update
Everton have confirmed today that Leighton Baines has returned to the club to take up a new role, along with David Unsworth. Both Unsworth and Baines are arguably two of the finest defenders in Everton’s history, and they are taking on new, prominent roles at the Club’s USM Finch Farm training headquarters. The Toffees have made ‘exciting’ changes to the club’s player development structure where Unsworth has become the club’s new Director of Academy. Baines, who retired at the end of last season, re-joins the club in a new coaching role. Unsworth will take on his new position whilst continuing as manager of the Club’s Under-23s. The additional role for Unsworth will allow him to bring all of the teams below the senior men’s squad into one management structure. As a result, it wil...
Transfer round-up: Chelsea close to new signing, Aston Villa prepare attacker bid
The 2020/21 Premier League season officially starts from tomorrow afternoon and many clubs will be aiming to pick up three points from the opening matchday. Each top-flight side has made at least one signing ahead of the new campaign and there will be more arrivals with the transfer window open until October 5. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories today. Top Transfer Stories: Chelsea have been on the hunt for a new goalkeeper in recent weeks with Rennes’ Edouard Mendy being their main target. It has now been confirmed that the club have reached a transfer agreement with the Ligue 1 side and the shot-stopper will travel to London in the coming hours to complete the necessary formalities (Fabrizio Romano). Aston Villa recently made the headlines with their club-record purchase of Ol...
Report: Leicester submit £27m offer for target, German Int’l lined up as alternative
St Etienne defender Wesley Fofana is keen on a move to Leicester City this summer. According to L’Équipe (h/t GFFN), the defender has already accepted a five year deal from the Premier League outfit and the French outfit have a €29m offer on the table. It will be interesting to see if St Etienne are willing to accept the offer eventually. The player has reportedly asked his club to go through with the transfer. Speaking to L’Equipe, the player has revealed that it would be crazy to turn down a club like Leicester especially because of the finances involved. He said: “This time, I cannot refuse. Where I come from, the northern suburbs of Marseille and with a family that is not well off, it is not possible. I would be crazy to say no to Leicester. This contract could change my life...
Report: 23-yr-old linked with Man Utd expected to sign for Tottenham soon
Tottenham have been linked with the Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon this summer. According to Forbes, the player could soon join Jose Mourinho’s team. He has been linked with Manchester United as well but the Red Devils are not keen on making a bid. The report further claims that United believe their name is being used to drive up interest in the 23-year-old. Reguilon was on loan at Sevilla last year and he was very impressive for them. He needs to keep playing regularly in order to fulfill his potential and Real Madrid clearly cannot provide him with that platform. Los Blancos have Marcelo and Mendy ahead of him in the pecking order. A permanent move away from Santiago Bernabeu would be ideal for the player this summer. Spurs could give him the opportunity he needs right now. Reguilo...
Will Everton Succeed This Season?
Everton fans have experienced bitter disappointment in recent years. Meanwhile, their neighbours, Liverpool, have gone from strength to strength, winning the Champions League and Premier League. However, with the right signings and the unique double-act of serial winner Ancelotti and Everton legend Ferguson, can the Toffees finally break into the ‘Big Six’ and move forward as a club? What do they have to get right if they are to have a successful season? Recruitment has been the biggest problem in recent years for Everton. In 2016/17, Everton went big in the transfer market, under Ronald Koeman, signing 8 players. With Vlasic, Sigurdsson, Rooney, Sandro, Martina, Pickford, Keane and Klassen all signing. By October, Everton were in a relegation battle and Koeman had been sacked. Whilst, som...
Report: Arsenal actively trying to sell player, he has turned down Unai Emery
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has turned down the chance to join his former manager Unai Emery at Villarreal, according to ESPN. It has been reported that Villarreal manager Emery wants to sign the French midfielder, but he has turned him down. Valencia and Atalanta are also interested in the 21-year-old, but the youngster has rejected them as well, according to the report. The report has added that Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain want the youngster, with Arsenal actively trying to offload him and trying to find a club who will buy him. Is Arsenal exit inevitable for Matteo Guendouzi? It seems that Arsenal do not want Guendouzi in their squad any more, and it appears that it is inevitable that the Frenchman will leave. While the 21-year-old is very talented and promising, he was not ...
