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Report: NUFC player has damaged his medial collateral ligaments, could be out for 12 wks
According to Sportsmail, latest scans have revealed that Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle has damaged his medial collateral ligaments. The 29-year-old injured his ankle during last Tuesday’s pre-season victory over Crewe and will see a specialist on Wednesday ahead of an operation and rehabilitation period. Gayle is set to be unavailable for selection between eight and 12 weeks following surgery, and Newcastle will look to sign a striker before their Premier League opener against West Ham United on September 12. Gayle ended last season with four goals and two assists in 10 league starts, and he was preferred to Joelinton in the starting XI towards the end of the campaign. Andy Carroll is currently Newcastle’s only fit front man, and head coach Steve Bruce will look to add another stri...
‘Can’t wait’: Ex-teammate reacts as player reportedly set to join Celtic
David Meyler has sent a message to his former Republic of Ireland international teammate Shane Duffy on Twitter amid speculation that the defender is on his way to Celtic. The Daily Record reported earlier today that Duffy underwent a medical on Tuesday morning and will join Celtic. The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international will reportedly move to the Glasgow giants on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Former Sunderland and Hull City midfielder Meyler played with Duffy for the Republic of Ireland national football team, and he has congratulated the 28-year-old on his reportedly impending move to Neil Lennon’s team. Congrats @shaneduffy can’t wait to watch you head balls 70 yards for @CelticFC 💚 — David Meyler (@DavidMeyler) September...
Report: Everton finalise the signing of 76-cap Int’l, Ancelotti crucial to transfer
Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is now an Everton player. According to Gol Caracol, the 29-year-old has finalised his move to the Premier League and he will reunite with Carlo Ancelotti once again. Everton were in talks with Real Madrid for a while and the two parties have secured an agreement now. Rodriguez fell out of favour at Real Madrid and he needed the move to resurrect his career. Ancelotti could help him regain his form and confidence next season. It will be interesting to see how the 76-cap Colombian international adapts to English football. He is a world-class player on his day and he should succeed in England. As per the report, Ancelotti was very influential in the move. The Italian rates the player highly and he trusts Rodriguez’ ability to make a difference for Everton. ...
‘Ancelotti called him so many times’: Journalist confirms 29-yr-old will undergo Everton medical
Everton have agreed on deals to sign James Rodriguez and Allan this summer. According to Sky Sports, both players will undergo medicals with the Premier League club later today. It will be interesting to see if the Toffees can complete the signing of Abdoulaye Doucoure after this. The Watford ace is thought to be a target for Ancelotti as well. The Italian will be delighted to have pulled off the signings of Rodriguez and Allan. Both players have worked with Ancelotti before and the Everton manager could get the best out of them at Goodison Park. Rodriguez fell out of favour at Real Madrid and he needed to leave in order to play regularly and regain his form. It was a similar situation for Allan at Napoli. The Brazilian was a key player for the Serie A side but he had fallen down the pecki...
Report: £200k-a-wk Spurs player top of Mourinho’s exit list this summer
According to The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sell Tanguy Ndombele this summer, with the Frenchman top of manager Jose Mourinho’s hit list. The midfielder joined Spurs from Lyon last summer in a club-record £65 million deal and currently earns £200,000 per week, but he started just 12 Premier League games in his debut campaign in England. Ndombele has also not featured in any of the Tottenham’s three pre-season games this summer as they prepare for the 2020-21 campaign. The North London side have brought in Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton, and Mourinho believes he currently has enough options in the middle of the park. Inter Milan have been linked with the 23-year-old as manager Antonio Conte looks to boost his options in the middle of the park. However, the...
Fresh report claims Jose Mourinho ready to sell alleged Leeds United target
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho is ready to sell Juan Foyth in the summer transfer window amid reported interest from Leeds United, according to The Sun. The report in the British tabloid, published at 8:33pm tonight, has stated that the defender is among a number of players Spurs boss Mourinho is willing to offload this summer. Right-back Serge Aurier and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele are also claimed to be on the list of players the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss does not want at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season. The Sun has added that ‘Foyth is being tipped to join Leeds’ to work under Argentine compatriot Marcelo Bielsa. TMW reported in August that promoted Premier League club Leeds want to sign the 22-year-old Argentina international centre-back. Would Jua...
David Ornstein claims Euro giants in talks with Arsenal over player transfer
According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Arsenal are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Hector Bellerin to the French powerhouse. It has been reported in the report in The Athletic that PSG have made an approach to Arsenal and have expressed their interest in signing the right-back. The Gunners and the French giants – who reached the final of the Champions League in 2019-20 – are reportedly in talks at the moment and are aiming to find an agreement in the coming weeks. Although Arsenal would like Bellerin to stay and discuss a new contract, the Premier League club will not stop the 25-year-old if he wants to leave for European giants PSG if the two clubs agree on a fee, according to the report. Step-up Arsenal have a global fanbase, but PSG have established ...
Report: Liverpool want Celtic 22-year-old this summer
Liverpool are interested in signing Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Star. It has been reported that Liverpool want to sign a central defender among other players this summer. The report has claimed that Celtic centre-back is in manager Jurgen Klopp’s sights, with the Premier League champions taking a closer look at the Norway international, who can also play as a defensive midfielder. Would Kristoffer Ajer be a good signing for Liverpool? With Dejan Lovren having left earlier this summer, Liverpool could do with a new central defender in their squad. Ajer is one of the best players in his position in the Scottish Premiership, and he has progressed a lot during his time at Celtic. The 22-year-old is still very young and is developing as a fo...
Report: Wolves in talks with Jorge Mendes, could sign 29-yr-old in a few weeks
Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer. As per reports from Italy (h/t sportwitness), his agent Jorge Mendes is currently talking to Wolves and the transfer could be completed in the next few weeks. Ghoulam has fallen down the pecking order at Napoli and he needs to leave the club in order to play every week. A move to Wolves could be ideal for the 29-year-old right now. Wolves have a great rapport with Jorge Mendes and it could help them finalise the transfer soon. Ghoulam will add quality to Nuno’s backline. The Molineux outfit sold Matt Doherty to Tottenham earlier and although Ghoulam is not his direct replacement, the Napoli defender will add some much-needed depth to the side. Furthermore, Jonny picked up a serious injury in the r...
Report: England international wants to join Newcastle ahead of West Ham & Mourinho’s side
According to Sportsmail, Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson wants to join Newcastle United this summer ahead of other suitors. The Sun recently reported that West Ham United are leading the chase to sign the 28-year-old in an £18 million swoop, with sources close to him saying he is leaning towards a switch to the Hammers. However, it appears that Wilson wants a move to St. James’ Park instead and is waiting for Bournemouth and Newcastle to agree a deal on a proposed move. The relegated Cherries are still waiting for an official approach from the Magpies, but expect that an offer is incoming and hopeful of movement in the next 48 hours. Moyes is keen on Wilson who has proven his quality in the Premier League, but from the look of things, the West Ham boss may have to look elsewhere for the ...
Report: Leeds United have made bid for Rangers defender, get response
According to Sportske Novosti, Leeds United have had a bid for Rangers left-back Borna Barisic turned down. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa reportedly wants to sign Barisic, and the promoted Premier League club made a bid of €9 million (£6.23m) for the Croatia international left-back. Rangers turned down the English club’s offer for the 27-year-old, according to the report, although it is not clear exactly when Leeds made the bid. It could have been last month. On August 6, Football Insider reported that Leeds were planning to make a move for Barisic, with Bielsa looking for a new left-back this summer. Easy decision for Rangers Barisic is one of the best left-backs in the Scottish Premiership and is a key figure for Rangers. The left-back has had injury problems and a dip in form during h...
Report: West Ham and Newcastle keen on 27-yr-old, will have to pay around €15m
Sampdoria defender Omar Colley has been linked with a move to England this summer. As per reports (h/t sportwitness), the 27-year-old is thought to be on Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham’s radar. It is believed that the player is willing to move if he can make a step up in terms of quality. Both West Ham and Newcastle could prove to be ideal destinations for the defender. Colley has done well in the Serie A and a move to the Premier League would give him the opportunity to showcase his talent on a bigger platform. The player is valued at €15m and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Newcastle or West Ham come forward with an offer in the coming weeks. Both clubs could use some defensive depth and Colley wouldn’t be a bad option. Moyes needs to bring in a quality partner fo...
