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Premier League 19/20 Review: Liverpool cash in on Guardiola error to storm clear of Man City
The last day of the Premier League season provided its usual share of drama, with issues at both ends of the table decided during the final 90 minutes of play. Liverpool had already ended their long wait to win the title, cashing in on inconsistencies amongst their rivals to claim top spot with ease. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea rounded off the top four to book their place alongside the Reds in qualifying for the Champions League. Norwich City, Watford and Bournemouth were relegated to the Championship, with Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion and the winners of the play-offs replacing them next term. Read on as we take a closer look at some of the key talking points from the 2019/20 campaign and assess which teams are likely to challenge next time around. Liverpool finall...
Alderweireld confirms the exits of Tottenham duo through emotional post
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld has confirmed that goalkeeper Michel Vorm and fellow Belgium international Jan Vertonghen are leaving the North London club. The Dutch goalie returned to Spurs last summer for the second time as a cover for Hugo Lloris and Paulo Gazzaniga, while the Belgian defender is set to end his eight-year stay after he couldn’t agree terms of a new deal with the club. Both played a key part in Tottenham’s campaign this term, and while the club haven’t officially confirmed that they are leaving, Alderweireld has done so through an emotional post on Twitter: Sad to see these two amazing guys leaving the club, both great players but even better persons. We shared countless moments that I’ll never forget. Wishing you all the best for your next steps. ...
Report: Leeds receive massive boost in the race to sign in-demand playmaker
It remains to be seen how Leeds United approach their summer transfer window having secured promotion to the Premier League. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has recently claimed that Leeds would be looking to bolster their squad this summer. However, instead of following the Aston Villa model, they are likely to follow the Sheffield United transfer model. Leeds United are one of the clubs showing keen interest in signing Thiago Almada this summer. However, the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal are also keen to sign the Argentine. The Argentine playmaker, who is dubbed the new Lionel Messi, has been tracked by several European clubs as well. The 19-year-old Velez Sarsfield star has netted four goals in Argentina’s top division this campaign. The likes of Manchester City ar...
Report shares what Leeds plan to do with players’ deferred wages
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Leeds United first-team squad will be getting their deferred wages back and a small goodwill bonus for their generosity when pay day arrives next month. The Elland Road outfit capped wages at £6,000 per week for three months after the players agreed to take voluntary salary deferrals to ease the pandemic’s financial impact after the season was put on hold in March. Earning promotion to the top-flight is set to reward Leeds players financially and their income is now set to return to normal. English Premier League promotion is worth around £200 million and that has changed Leeds’ financial fortunes without a doubt, and it comes as a huge relief following the financial hardship the coronavirus caused over the past four months. The Yorkshire giants ...
Report: Leicester star attracting interest from Man. Utd signs £110k-a-wk four-year deal
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal that will see him earn £110,000 per week. Manchester United and a couple of bigwigs home and abroad were keen on the 23-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window that has now opened today, but he has decided to commit his peak years to Brendan Rodgers’ side instead. The England international will now hope to lead them to a top-four finish next term after they narrowly missed out on it right at the end of the 2019-20 English Premier League campaign. Maddison featured in 31 league games for Leicester, scoring six times and weighing in with three assists, but injury ruled him out of the last six games, and his absence dealt a huge blow on the side. The Foxes str...
Report: West Ham make first move to sign £15m La Liga midfielder
According to a report from the Sunday Mirror (printed edition, page 77), West Ham are showing keen interest in signing Brahim Diaz this summer. The report claims that the Hammers have registered an interest in the highly-rated Real Madrid midfielder, and the La Liga champions are ready to loan him out. Diaz joined Real Madrid from Manchester City in 2019 for a fee in the region of £15.5m. However, he has struggled for game time this season and has only made six substitute appearances in La Liga. Madrid probably feel that he needs to play regularly and are willing to let him go out on loan next season. And West Ham are looking to seize the opportunity. The Hammers, who have secured Premier League status for next season, have made the first attempt to sign the 20-year-old youngster...
Arsenal goalkeeper sends two-word message to Watford striker
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has sent a two-word message to Watford striker Danny Welbeck on Twitter. Martinez has urged his former Arsenal teammate Welbeck to “stay strong” following Watford’s relegation to the Championship. The Hornets suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Gunners away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The loss means that Watford have finished second from bottom in the league table with 34 points from 38 matches. Stay strong @DannyWelbeck @WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/89XauIg82p — Emiliano Martínez (@emimartinezz1) July 26, 2020 Stats According to WhoScored, Welbeck made eight starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Watford this season, scoring two goals in the process. The former Ar...
Newcastle United reportedly join Tottenham Hotspur in race for 24-year-old
According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United are interested in signing Demarai Gray from Leicester City in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle are closely following the situation of Gray at Premier League rivals Leicester. The Magpies, though, are not the only club in the top flight of English football who are on the hunt for the 24-year-old winger. According to a report in The Times earilier this month, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in securing the services of the Englishman. Stats According to WhoScored, Gray made three starts and 18 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Leicester this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the winger made 23 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the l...
Ian Wright admits he didn’t realise just how good reported Leeds target is
Ian Wright has raved about Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and reported Leeds United target Emiliano Martinez, and is worried that Chelsea will make a move for him, as quoted in The Express. The Arsenal legend has admitted that he did not realise just how good Martinez is until he saw him recently in regular action. The Argentine goalkeeper is playing regular first-team football for the Gunners at the moment due to injury to first-choice custodian Bernd Leno. According to The Sun, Leeds – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – are interested in signing the 27-year-old goalkeeper this summer. Wright has also admitted that he is worried that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard could make a move for Martinez due to the mistak...
Report: Newcastle plotting summer move to sign in-demand £25m Everton target
According to reports from the Express, Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old defender, who is rated at £25 million by Lille, has been chased by a host of Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal. Everton, who are looking to sign a central defender this summer, are also heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian defender. Now, it seems Newcastle and Wolves have also joined the race for his signature. Gabriel has enjoyed a brilliant 2019/20 campaign where he has made 23 starts and one substitute appearance in Ligue 1, scoring one goal in the process. He also impressed for the French club in the Champions League this campaign. The Brazilian is a very talented defender and he would be ...
Gary Lineker and Chris Sutton react to Leicester City’s 2-0 defeat on Twitter
Leicester City crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United in the Premier League today. Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard ensured a priceless win for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who will now play Champions League football next season. With Champions League qualification at stake, the Foxes needed to beat the Red Devils at home today. However, Brendan Rodgers’ side continued their miserable run of form with another loss. At one point Leicester were in the title race and since then they have picked up just 23 points from 19 games. Despite their injury issues, the capitulation from Rodgers’ team is simply unacceptable. Although the Foxes will play Europa League next season, this is by no means a successful year for them. Leicester fans will be thoroughly disappointed with th...
Report: Rangers set to open talks with Ligue 1 side for striker Celtic want
According to GFFN, Rangers will open talks with Bordeaux for striker Josh Maja next week as manager Steven Gerrard looks to strengthen his attacking ranks this summer. Rangers to open talks with Bordeaux for striker Josh Maja next week, according to sources contacted by Get French Football News. More follows. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) July 26, 2020 The Ibrox outfit could be without Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos next season with Lille looking to lure him away. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to join Napoli, and Lille’s Director of Football Luis Campos has convinced the Rangers striker about the club’s exciting project. The Light Blues are preparing for Morelos’ potential departure and are looking to bring in Maja as a replacement. The former Sunderland striker has also b...
