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‘Tell Lenny I want to come back!’ – Ex-Celtic star sends message to Hoops boss
Former Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal has admitted that he would relish the chance to return to Parkhead this summer and help Neil Lennon’s side land a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership league title. The Israeli international spent four seasons with the Hoops after arriving from Maccabi Haifa in the summer of 2010, making 132 appearances before leaving for Brighton & Hove Albion. Kayal won four Scottish Premiership titles and two Scottish Cups with Celtic, and he dreams of winning more silverware with Lennon. “Tell Lenny I want to come back! At the moment, I have some interest, but I need to wait as clubs are waiting,” the 32-year-old free agent told the Daily Record. “I would like a big challenge and I am open to everything. I know Celtic have many midfielders and have just signed ...
Report: Celtic-linked winger has told Bruce he wants Newcastle move
According to the Daily Telegraph, former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has told Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce that he wants a move to St. James Park this summer. However, the Scotland international is yet to sign the contract that has been offered to him by the Magpies, and he is waiting to see if other suitors can match their offer. Fraser has also been linked to Celtic and Arsenal, but the free agent could prefer to join Newcastle as that would take him closer to his family in Scotland. The Toons actually believe they have agreed personal terms with Fraser, but they are waiting for him to confirm that he wants the move. Bruce wants to get his signings this summer quickly through the door in preparations for the Premier League opener against West Ham United, and Newcastle could...
Report: Celtic want £30k-a-wk winger who was close to joining them in January
According to Sports World Ghana, Celtic have contacted Newcastle United about the availability of attacking midfielder Christian Atsu this summer. The Ghana international has just a year left on his current deal at St. James’ Park, and is expected to be sold before he becomes a free agent. Celtic manager Neil Lennon thought Atsu was close to joining the Hoops on loan last January, but the 28-year-old rejected the move in the last minute of the window, choosing to remain at SJP and fight for playing chances. He played 19 times across all competitions last term but he is way down the pecking order in the selection of head coach Steve Bruce. Atsu currently earns £30,000 at Newcastle and Celtic shouldn’t have a problem meeting his demands. A loan move with an option to make permanent could wor...
Report: Aston Villa make approach to sign 28-yr-old ace linked with Newcastle
Aston Villa have made an approach to sign the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson this summer. Dean Smith needs to add more depth to his attacking positions before the new season begins and Wilson should prove to be a superb signing for Aston Villa. The 28 year old is expected to leave Bournemouth following relegation and he is thought to be a target for quite a few Premier League clubs. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Newcastle United are interested in the player as well. They could offer a swap deal to sign the striker. #avfc have made an approach to #Bournemouth for Callum Wilson, but they will face competition from #nufc– who are prepared to make a cash + player offer, with Matt Ritchie in the bundle. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) September 1, 2020 It will be interesting to se...
WHO harps on virus prevention plans
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the need for effective COVID-19 prevention plans as countries reopen their economies and borders. Its Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, gave the advice during a news briefing from Geneva on Monday. Ghebreyesus said he had observed the eagerness of countries to “get their economies going again”, eight months into the coronavirus pandemic. According to him, if countries are serious about opening, they must prioritise the suppression of transmission and safety of lives. He warned that opening up without efficient and effective prevention measures in place was “a recipe for disaster”. Ghebreyesus said this might seem an impossible balance, but it could be done if countries were in control of the transmission. “The more control they have...
Who will win the 2021 Ballon d’Or? Here are the top six candidates
The decision to cancel the Ballon d’Or award for 2020 left fans across the world wondering who would have picked up the prestigious prize. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated proceedings in recent times, winning the award 11 times between them over the past 12 years. Both players were in the conversation this time around, although it would have been a surprise if either of them had added to their tally. Robert Lewandowski appeared to be a good bet after scoring 55 goals in 47 appearances to help Bayern Munich win the treble. The Polish striker is expected to be a strong contender in 2021, but which other players are likely to challenge him? Read on as we take a closer look. <div align=”center”><iframe width=”600″ height=”350″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/SbhOZj...
Report: Villa set to beat Fulham to signature of £22m hitman after development
According to The Sun, Aston Villa are set to sign £22 million-rated Brentford striker Ollie Watkins after the London side brought in Ivan Toney from League One side Peterborough as a replacement, beating Fulham and Sheffield United to his signature. The Bees failed to secure Premier League promotion after losing the final of the Championship play-offs to Scott Parker’s side, but they are aware that Watkins wants to play in the top-flight and are now ready to cash in on him. The 24-year-old ended last term with 26 league goals and will now look to prove himself in the big time. The Brentford star isn’t short of suitors in the EPL, but Villa have blown Fulham out of the water in the race for his signature by offering him a mouthwatering £70,000-a-week deal. Dean Smith’s side want to have Wat...
Report: Hammers plotting move for £187k-a-wk player Klopp dubbed ‘extraordinary quality’
According to Express, West Ham United are keen on bringing Germany international midfielder Mario Gotze to the London Stadium this summer. The 28-year-old is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season, and he is a wanted man across Europe, with AS Monaco and AS Roma also keen. Hammers boss David Moyes wants to strengthen his options in the attacking third after his side managed to score just 49 league goals last term, and he appears ready to take a punt on the World Cup winner. Gotze hasn’t exactly fulfilled his potential since scoring the winning goal for Germany against Argentina at the 2014 World Cup, ending last season with three goals and an assist in 20 appearances for Dortmund, but a change of scenery could do him some good. The playmaker has been linked ...
Report: Spurs want young Barca midfielder with £89m release clause
According to Diario AS, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Barcelona B midfielder Lucas de Vega and are looking to sign him this summer. The 20-year-old is also wanted by the likes of Sporting Gijon, Malaga, Tenerife and Real Zaragoza after impressing on loan at Segunda Division B side Cartegena last term, making 17 league appearances for the third-tier side. De Vega has two more years left on his current contract at the Camp Nou outfit, with a release clause of €100 million (£89 million) in the deal. However, Spurs are looking to part with just €2 million (£1.8 million), but Barcelona want at least €4 million upfront, an additional €4 million in add ons, and they want a buy-back clause to be included in any deal given his huge potential. Tottenham and two Spanish clubs in for Lucas de Vega. Sp...
Man City top, Man Utd ninth; the Premier League Owners’ Rich List
Newcastle United’s failed takeover by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund leaves Sheikh Mansour as the richest owner in the Premier League. Mansour has transformed City’s fortunes since acquiring the club, but how does his wealth compare to the rest of the top flight? We take a closer look. 1. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – £23.3bn Mansour is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also owns the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation. He completed a takeover of City in 2008 and his huge investment has helped the club win four Premier League titles. 2. Chelsea – Roman Abramovich – £9.6bn It doesn’t seem that long ago that Abramovich was changing the face of English football with his massive investment into Chelsea. However, things have moved on massively since his...
Report: Spurs plotting move for £23m forward after West Ham failed with bid
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur have made an approach to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Jovane Cabral as manager Jose Mourinho looks to boost his attacking ranks. Spurs aren’t light on options on the wings, with Steven Bergwijn, Jack Clarke, Ryan Sessegnon Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela and even Dele Alli all competing for playing minutes in the positions. However, it appears that Mourinho wants more, and he has also been linked with interest in Leicester City’s Demarai Gray. Cabral scored six goals and assisted two others in 16 league games for Lisbon last term, and he isn’t short of suitors in the Premier League. West Ham United are also keen on him, but they had their first offer for the 22-year-old knocked back, with A Bola reporting that the Portuguese giants a...
‘What a man’, ‘Statue deserved’ – Some NUFC fans react at what ASM did during U23s game
Newcastle United under-23s returned to action this afternoon with a friendly against Hartlepool United as they prepare for the new season, and one first-team star has been pictured taking in the game. French winger Allan Saint-Maximin was keen to see the budding talents within the Magpies youth ranks in action, and the fans love him for it, with some of them reacting thus on Twitter to the picture: How can someone be more likeable — Ben (@Forbsey67) August 31, 2020 As if he couldn’t he anymore loved 😍 — Alice (@Alicenufc9) August 31, 2020 Allan loves this club man — adam (@nufcadam_) August 31, 2020 What a guy — BlueBuzzy2 🏴🇮🇪 (@sidthedog2) August 31, 2020 Top man — unknown name (@joselu_goat) Augus...
