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Bamford’s four-word reaction as former Leeds manager asks club to sign top-class striker
Former Leeds United manager David O’Leary has urged the club to sign a really top-class centre-forward this summer. Patrick Bamford led the line for the Elland Road outfit as they emerged as Championship winners this term, scoring 16 goals and assisting two others in 44 league appearances to send the Whites to the top-flight. Bamford has grown in leaps and bounds under head coach Marcelo Bielsa, but he still comes under criticism for his inability to convert most of his chances. O’Leary believes that Leeds need a world-class striker if they are to hit the ground running in the Premier League after securing promotion for the first time since 2004. Bamford wasn’t having none of it, though, reacting thus to his comments on Twitter: And so it starts 😴😴😴 https://t.co/ABM...
‘This is so cruel’ – Heartbroken Phil Hay reacts as Leeds provide update
Leeds United defender defender Gaetano Berardi ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Derby County and is facing up to nine months on the side-lines. The Swiss made 25 appearances across all competitions for the Elland Road outfit during the campaign, playing 22 Championship games and was outstanding as they clinched promotion. Berardi’s contract was due to end at the end of the campaign, but there were plans for him to get a new deal after Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. He has spent six years at Elland Road, featuring in over 140 league games so far and establishing himself as a fans favourite. Despite being close to returning to Italy in the past he was tipped to remain at Leeds following promotion. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has...
Report: Newcastle interested in signing 21-yr-old Celtic target liked by Steve Nickson
Newcastle are interested in signing the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull. As per the Chronicle, Celtic are keen on the player as well and Newcastle have checked him out a number of times this past season. The 21-year-old was expected to sign for Celtic last summer but the move fell through because of an injury. The report adds that Steve Nickson, Newcastle’s head of recruitment, likes the player and he could be signed for a fee of around £3m. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make a move for the player in the coming months. The reported fee should not be a problem for them at all. Also, they can offer him more money than Celtic. The chance to play for a Premier League club might tempt the player. Furthermore, Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover and their potent...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham join the race to sign 27-yr-old Serie A ace
Newcastle and West Ham have joined the race to sign the Serie A defender Omar Colley. Both clubs could use some defensive quality next season and Colley’s performances have caught their eye. As per Sun (via the Chronicle), Southampton are leading the chase for the defender right now. It will be interesting to see if West Ham or Newcastle make an approach for the 27-year-old soon. All three clubs will have to act quickly in order to beat the competition for Colley’s services. It remains to be seen who makes the first formal offer for the defender. Colley has the physical attributes to succeed in English football and if a concrete offer comes along, he is likely to be tempted to move. The chance to play in the Premier League will be hard to turn down. Also, the likes of Newcastle, Southampto...
‘Would be such a bizarre move’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
According to the Athletic journalist, Phil Hay, Huddersfield Town want Carlos Corberan as their new manager. They have approached Leeds United about signing him as their next boss. The Whites want to keep him at the club, but at the same time, they will not stand in the way of his personal growth. Leeds will let him go if he decides to move on. In that case, they will charge a compensation fee. Huddersfield want Carlos Corberan as their next first-team manager. They’ve approached Leeds United who want to keep him but won’t stand in his way if he decides to go. Would expect a compensation fee. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 20, 2020 In a separate tweet, Hay has suggested that Corberan could be interested in a move as well, as he wants to be a first-team boss. I think he ...
Opinion: City boost with Spurs keen to sell 24y/o if Levy makes £25m decision
As reported by The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has cast doubts on the future of Harry Winks at the North London club. The Denmark international is valued £25 million by the Saints, and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will need to balance the books if he decides to sign the midfielder. Winks is the most likely player to leave Tottenham if Hojbjerg arrives, but the 24-year-old isn’t short of options. Manchester City have been linked with the England international, and Spurs could be strengthening one of their rivals should they go ahead with the alleged plans for their midfielder. The Athletic’s David Ornstein claimed back in January that the bulk of City’s recruitment and restructuring will take place when the campaign is over, with manager...
Report: Leeds United players think in-demand man will leave this summer
According to The Daily Mail, Leeds United players believe that Carlos Corberan will leave the club for Huddersfield Town. It has been reported that Championship club Huddersfield want to appoint Leeds coach Corberan as their new manager. The Terriers are on the hunt for a new manager following the departure of Danny Cowley at the weekend. Although Leeds want to keep the Under-23 coach, the players believe that the Spaniard will leave for their Yorkshire rivals, according to the report, which has added that he wants to manage an English club. Leeds will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship. The report in The Daily Mail has claimed that Corberan is in advanced talks with Huddersfield. Ambition Leeds are a massive club and will ...
Report: Newcastle managerial target rejects offer to become boss of Ligue 1 giants
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, AS Monaco approached former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino upon parting ways with Robert Moreno over the weekend, but the Argentine rejected their offer. He has been out of work since he left North London, and reuniting with Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell after they worked together at Spurs and Southampton would have made sense. However, the Newcastle United managerial target wasn’t keen, and ex-Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac was appointed in the end. Juventus and Inter Milan have also been linked with Pochettino, and it remains to be seen what is on his mind. Newcastle potential new owners want Pochettino to lead the club after they complete their £300 million takeover, and it appears that the Argentine is very much i...
Report: Liverpool want 23-year-old, 2 bids from Tottenham Hotspur rejected
Liverpool are interested in Kim Min-jae, but Tottenham Hotspur are confident of signing the central defender in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Beijing Sinobo Guoan want £15 million as transfer fee for Kim, but Tottenham are yet to make an offer more than £10 million. The report has added that two bids from Spurs have already been rejected, but the North London outfit are confident that with talks still going, a deal will be struck in the summer transfer window. 90min has added that Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton are among the clubs who have monitored the South Korea international central defender. Tottenham Hotspur or Liverpool? Kim is a very good and promising young central defender who will be an asset for Tottenham or Liverpool. Spurs a...
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal staff really ‘delighted’ with 23-year-old
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has raved about Kieran Tierney to Football.London. Arteta has said that everyone at Arsenal is delighted and pleased with how the former Celtic left-back has been performing in recent weeks. The former Manchester City coach has added that he really likes the 23-year-old, and that the Scotland international is a good role model for any player in the squad. Arteta told Football.London about Tierney: “I can talk with all the staff, we are all delighted. He’s a joy of a kid. “He had some difficult moments but hopefully now he feels we really like him. He’s a really good role model for any player in the squad.” Arsenal spell Tierney joined Arsenal from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic in the summer of 2019. Much was expected of the 23-year-old when he arr...
Report: Midfielder has completed medical & signed terms as Spurs pip six clubs to signing
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur have sealed the signing of Wigan Athletic midfielder Alfie Devine after he completed a medical and signed terms over the weekend. Leeds United, Celtic, Rangers, Brighton and Hove Albion, West Ham United and Chelsea were also all keen on the teenager, but it was Spurs that emerged top of the pursuit having monitored his development closely over the past 12 months. The 15-year-old was released by Liverpool when he was 11 but has since developed into one of the best youngsters around, and he impressed Tottenham chief scout Brian Carey. Devine regularly played for Wigan’s under-23s and was part of the Championship side’s FA Youth Cup side that defeated their Spurs counterparts 2-0 back in January. Wigan potentially relegating after ...
Report: Wolves want Norwich City player, £20m transfer fee
According to The Sunday Mirror, Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Max Aarons from Norwich City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Norwich – who have already been relegated to the Championship from the Premier League – value Aarons at £20 million. Wolves manager Nuno reportedly thinks that the 20-year-old right-back would be a ‘valuable addition’ to his squad. Stats According to WhoScored, Aarons has made 35 appearances in the Premier League for Norwich this season, providing one assist in the process. During the 2018-29 campaign, the England Under-21 international scored two goals and provided six assists in 41 Championship matches for the Canaries, according to WhoScored. Leaving Norwich City With Norwich having gone down to the Championship, it is ha...
