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Journalist responds when asked if Celtic have any chance to sign 24 y/o winger
Reliable journalist Alan Nixon of The Sun was asked on social networking site Twitter about whether Celtic have any chance of signing Daniel Podence this summer on loan from Wolves. He replied that Podence is a ‘good player’, but feels Wolves will need him and use him. Right good player. But surely Wolves will need him and use him. https://t.co/ibAXAOBLa3 — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 12, 2020 The 24-year-old winger joined Wolves during the January transfer window from Olympiacos for a reported transfer fee of £17m. According to reports from The Mirror, he is attracting interests from several clubs, with Glasgow giants Celtic having enquired about taking the winger on loan next season. The report claims that Nuno’s plans for him are unknown as he has barely featured for Wol...
‘Hopefully that’s a good sign’: Caulkin provides latest update on NUFC takeover
It’s been over three months but there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the Newcastle takeover saga. The club entered the Owners and Directors tests some 14 weeks ago, and the potential owners – Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and the Saudi Public Investment Fund – are still waiting for approval from the Premier League. Premier League chief Richard Masters said he was hopeful of a decision shortly, but it has become all quiet at the moment. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has urged the Premier League to come to a decision quickly. George Caulkin of the Athletic, who is arguably one of the best journalists around covering Newcastle, has been sharing updates from the beginning. He feels that this quietness is hopefully a good sign. It’s all gone quiet. Hope...
Journalist: Chelsea preparing £62m bid to sign 17-goal star
According to reliable journalist and transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Chelsea are preparing their first offer to sign Kai Havertz this summer. Having already secured the signing of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner on big-money deals, Frank Lampard is looking to bring in more quality players this summer. Bolstering the attacking midfield is one of his top priorities, and the Blues have earmarked Kai Havertz as a potential option. Schira claims that Chelsea are preparing to submit a bid in the region of €70M + add-ons – (roughly £62m + add ons) – to sign the highly-rated 21-year-old forward from Bayer Leverkusen. The Blues are looking to raise funds by selling players like Bakyoko, Emerson Palmieri, and Jorginho. #Chelsea preparing 1st offer (€70M + add-ons) for Leverkusen’s Kai #Havertz. To...
‘We can’t describe the emotion’: Many Leeds fans flock to Henry Winter’s tweet
Leeds United are within touching distance of securing promotion to the Premier League after earning a 1-0 victory against Swansea City in the Championship on Sunday. Swansea made life tougher for Leeds throughout the game, and just when it looked like the visitors will have to settle for a draw, Pablo ‘magician’ Hernandez produced a low shot rolled in off the post in the 89th minute. It is a massive win for the Whites. They are now three points ahead of West Bromwich Albion at the top, and the Yorkshire club just need four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. The Times journalist, Henry Winter, has posted a brilliant tweet after the result. It was a year that saw three Leeds United legend passed way, but Henry rightly pointed out that the club is i...
‘This stinks to high heaven’: Many NUFC fans react to latest reports on takeover
The Newcastle United takeover saga is approaching 100 days now, and potential owners – Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and the Saudi Public Investment Fund – are still waiting for approval from the Premier League. As we all know, two issues are sticking up as stumbling block for the takeover to go through – the issue of piracy and the problem relating to human rights. While Matt Slater of The Athletic has recently claimed that the human rights problems are not a bigger issue for the Premier League, but the one with the piracy is a massive barrier for the takeover to get the green signal. However, it seems, the families of human rights campaigners are not giving up as yet. According to reports from The Independent, families of human rights campaigners held in Saudi jails have...
Salim Lamrani reacts to Leeds United win against Swansea City
Salim Lamrani has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Leeds United’s late win against Swansea City on Sunday afternoon. Leeds defeated Swansea 1-0 away from home at the Liberty Stadium in the Championship. Pablo Hernandez scored for the West Yorkshire outfit in the 89th minute when it looked that the match was going to end in a draw. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s former translator Lamrani was following the match, and he has delighted with the result for the club. We’re going back home !!!MOT — Salim Lamrani (@SalimLamraniOff) July 12, 2020 Stats Against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Leeds had 58% of the possession, took 12 shots of which four were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport. Promotion to the Premier League The win against Swan...
‘Clueless’, ‘Lost for words’ – Some NUFC fans react to Bruce’s tactical decision involving 28-yr-old
Newcastle crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Watford in the Premier League yesterday. A Troy Deeney brace in the second half was enough to get the three points for the Hornets. Newcastle took the lead through Dwight Gayle in the first half but they failed to defend properly in the second half and were rightly punished. The Magpies are now 13th in the table with 43 points and their chances of breaking into the top half seem bleak. Steve Bruce’s decision to play Fabian Schar in the midfield has not gone down too well the fans either. The Newcastle manager revealed after the game that Schar was used in the middle of the park because of his physicality. However, the 28-year-old Swiss international struggled to make much of an impact. Schar has been in poor form all season and he hasn’t quite...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur have made a decision on £25m player
According to The Daily Star, Tottenham Hotspur do not plan to sell Ryan Sessegnon amid interest from Barcelona. Spanish and European giants Barcelona are interested in signing Sessegnon from Premier League outfit Tottenham in the summer transfer window, according to the report. However, Spurs do not want to sell the left-back they signed from Fulham for £25 million in the summer of 2019, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Sessegnon, who can also operate as a left-winger, has made four starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Spurs this season. The 20-year-old also made two starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League for Spurs this campaign, according to WhoScored. Tottenham Hotspur stay Sessegnon has had fitness issues this season...
‘Levy will offer £4m’, ‘Bargain basement’: Many Spurs fans react to latest transfer update
It is an open secret that Tottenham Hotspur need to sign a centre-back this summer. With Jan Vertonghen all set to leave after the end of the season, Spurs need new players in that position. And they have earmarked Norwich City’s Ben Godfrey as a potential option. According to reliable journalist and transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, the north London outfit are keen on the young defender. Norwich City were relegated to the Championship yesterday after they lost 4-0 against West Ham United in the Premier League at Carrow Road. The Canaries could be forced to sell some of their key players this summer, with the likes of Max Aarons, Todd Cantwell and Emiliano Buendia being targeted. If the reports are to be believed, Spurs are also willing to let Juan Foyth leave the club. Godfrey, who can also...
Report: Wolves to sign Montenegro international once he leaves PL rivals
According to The Sun on Sunday (print edition, page 61, July 12, 2020), Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Matija Sarkic, who is leaving Aston Villa. It has been reported by the British tabloid that Sarkic will leave Premier League club Villa at the end of the season. The 22-year-old goalkeeper will become a free agent, and Wolves reportedly want to secure the services of the Montenegro international. The report in The Sun on Sunday (print edition, page 61, July 12, 2020) has suggested that the youngster will then be sent out on loan. Interesting move Sarkic is a good goalkeeper, but the 22-year-old has failed to break into the Villa starting lineup. The Montenegro international has been out on loan at a number of clubs in recent years, including Wigan Athletic and Livi...
‘Absolutely carnage’: Woodhouse urges Manchester United to raid Tottenham for 26-year-old
Curtis Woodhouse has urged Manchester United on Twitter to make a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in the summer transfer window. The former Sheffield United and Birmingham City midfielder made the comments on Thursday evening when both Tottenham and United were in action. Tottenham played out a dull and boring goalless draw with Bournemouth away from home at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Thursday evening. The result means that Spurs’ chances of finishing in the Champions League places have pretty much gone out of the window. As for United, the Red Devils maintained their good run of form with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa away from home at Villa Park in the league. The result means that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are just a point behind fourth-placed Leicest...
‘We all need some good news’: Karren Brady says ‘West Ham are lucky’ after PL latest decision
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady in her regular column for The Sun has once again voiced frustration about the VAR. She said recently that VAR should be scrapped from next season as it is failing to deliver the correct decision. The Premier League have admitted that three contentious decisions from the mid-week fixtures have been wrongly handled by VAR. However, Brady has welcomed Premier League’s idea of bringing football fans gradually to the stadiums. Fans are not allowed to enter the stadium as a precautionary health measure, but the football audiences are hitting record TV numbers in the UK and globally. Brady says that getting supporters back into the stadiums is the most complex part. The Premier League, the Government and the SAG (the Safety Advisory Group who issue the lic...
