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Journalist: Newcastle ‘definitely keen’ on signing in-demand 116-cap int’l star
Ever since the Saudi-led Newcastle takeover talk was received as genuine news, the Magpies have been linked with a host of top players. All the top agents are taking a close look at the Newcastle takeover situation, and probably the potential owners have been in touch with many of them as well. For the past few months, the Magpies have been linked with a move for Edinson Cavani. The 33-year-old is a free agent at the moment following the expiry of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. A host of European clubs are interested in signing him. According to French journalist, Julien Lauren, La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are leading the race for his signature. Inter Milan and other clubs in Italy are also keen. Among the Premier League clubs, Newcastle are ‘definitely keen’, and they could move ...
‘Welcome to Arsenal’: Some fans respond to £25m star’s six-word Twitter post
Celtic have officially released their new Adidas home kit and the Bhoys have announced that it is available for pre-order. The Hoops confirmed earlier this year that they had agreed a five-year partnership deal with German kit designer Adidas. It is reported to be the biggest kit sponsorship deal in the club’s history, and also across the Scottish Premiership. Many Celtic fans have been urging the club to share the picture of Odsonne Edouard donning the new shirt. The French striker has posted a message on Twitter today. Some things are worth waiting for… @CelticFC 🍀💚 pic.twitter.com/6EQdYTSqhc — Odsonne Edouard (@Oedouard22) July 10, 2020 The 22-year-old was in scintillating form in 2019/20 for the Bhoys. He scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists in the Scottish Premiersh...
Ex-Spurs star admits he would love to coach Rangers
Former Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton has admitted that he would love to coach at Ibrox and Villa Park in the future. The 35-year-old called time on his playing career in February after getting released by Villa at the end of last season following eight seasons at the club. Hutton joined the Villans from Tottenham in the summer of 2011 after four seasons with the North London club, and he is currently doing some media work. The ‘Scottish Cafu’ started his career at Ibrox, making his debut in 2001 and going on to make 122 appearances before leaving to join Spurs. While Hutton isn’t particularly keen on becoming a coach, he has claimed that he will jump at the chance to work at Rangers or Villa. “I must admit, I never wanted to be a coach but if anythi...
Bolasie says 23y/o is the strongest Everton player, names teenager as biggest potential
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has claimed that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the strongest player at Goodison Park based on what he knows and has seen. He also believes that teenage midfielder Anthony Gordon is the biggest upcoming talent at the club. From what I’ve seen and know DCL https://t.co/ERrX4tgO0L — Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) July 10, 2020 AG ….he knows how highly I rate him as we spent a lot of time together in the 23’s https://t.co/Azh9uMYLsG — Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) July 10, 2020 The DR Congo international hasn’t played for the Toffees since 2018 having spent the last two seasons on loan at Aston Villa, Anderlecht and Sporting Lisbon. Bolasie has played just 32 games for Everton since his arrival from Crystal Palace for £25 million in the summer of 2016, ...
Luke Edwards: NUFC are already negotiating to sign two new players for next season
According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, Newcastle United are already negotiating to sign two new players when the summer transfer window opens ahead of next season. The deals are close to being finalised, although it is unknown if they are for players already on loan at the club or for new targets. One of the key extra details in the above article is I’m told #nufc are already negotiating to sign two new players for next season… regardless of takeover. Plans are being made and executed because nobody can afford to wait any longer for an answer from PL. Heading into wk 16 — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) July 10, 2020 Magpies boss Steve Bruce, the players and fans have waited for 15 weeks to hear the Premier League’s verdict on Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeov...
Mourinho shares what Ancelotti told him about the Tottenham Hotspur stadium
Tottenham Hotspur host Arsenal on Sunday, and the North London derby is expected to be a fierce one given what is at stake for both sides. A loss will deal a huge blow on Spurs’ chances of playing European football next term, and the same thing will happen to Arsenal with only a point between both teams in the table. While Tottenham are at home, there won’t be much of a home advantage as the game will be played in an empty stadium. The fans would have played a huge role in potentially spurring Jose Mourinho’s side to victory against their bitter rivals, but that advantage has been lost due to social distancing rules put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a masterpiece to behold, but it’s ordinary without the teeming fans, and Everton manager ...
‘Phenomenal season’: Beckford raves about 26-year-old Leeds player but fans may not agree
Former Leeds United striker and club icon Jermaine Beckford has showered praise on Whites striker Patrick Bamford. While speaking on talksport, Beckford has claimed that Leeds have been the best footballing side in the Championship this season. He has also claimed that Bamford has done well in 2019/20 and that the 26-year-old striker has enjoyed a ‘phenomenal season’ for Leeds. ⚽️ “Leeds have been the best footballing side in the league.” 👏 “In my opinion, Patrick Bamford has had a phenomenal season.” 💪 “Without him being the focal point Leeds don’t make as many chances.”@Patrick_Bamford has been crucial for #LUFC, insists Jermaine Beckford. pic.twitter.com/JzyzqwHzdX — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 8, 2020 Leeds United are top of the Championship tabl...
Gary Lineker reacts to Wilfried Zaha’s goal against Chelsea
Chelsea pipped Crystal Palace to a narrow 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park yesterday, with goals from Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham securing all three points for the visitors. The Eagles attempted to come back twice after Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke both found the back of the net, but they were unlucky in their search for an equalizer, with Scott Dann’s back-post header striking the inside of the post in the closing minutes of the game. It was Palace’s 14th loss of the Premier League campaign, but it was one of their best attacking performances and manager Roy Hodgson will expect his side to bounce back and get a win when they visit Aston Villa on Sunday. Benteke finally scored at Selhurst Park for the first time since April 2018, but it was Zaha’s belter tha...
‘Genuine intent’ – Sutton & Lineker react after Arsenal striker was sent off last night
10-man Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium last night, with Jamie Vardy’s 84th-minute equalizer cancelling out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 21st-minute opener. The Gunners were looking to make it four straight Premier League victories and boost their chances of playing in the Champions League next term, but a red card to Eddie Nketiah with 15 minutes remaining proved costly in the end. The young striker replaced Alexandre Lacazette as manager Mikel Arteta looked to add fresh legs to his attack and find another goal, but he lasted just four minutes on the pitch and didn’t even touch the ball before he was sent off following a high challenge on Leicester’s right-back James Justin. While Arteta agreed that it was the right call to send off the Arsenal...
Gary Lineker shares what he has noticed about Arsenal under Arteta
Arsenal were six minutes away from securing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory last night, but it wasn’t meant to be as Jamie Vardy drew Leicester City level to snatch valuable two points away from the hosts. Victory would have seen the Gunners gone six points behind the top-four but the draw left them nine points behind the Foxes, and they will need to pick up a win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to keep their hopes of playing in the Champions League next season alive. Nevertheless, getting a point after playing with 10 men for the last 15 minutes of the game is commendable, and Arsenal are clearly getting better under Mikel Arteta. How they fare in their remaining four games will determine if they will be playing in Europe at all next term, but BBC Match of the Day presente...
‘Two ways out of this’: The Athletic journalist shares fascinating insight on NUFC takeover
When the Newcastle United takeover process started, it was initially thought that the Premier League would hardly take four weeks to deliver their verdict. It’s nearly three months now, and no one has got any clue about what the outcome will be. Newcastle are doing well on the pitch but without any direction off the pitch, the Magpies are in limbo. According to the Athletic journalist, Matt Slater, it is the issue of piracy that is yet to be resolved, and that is the only stumbling block at the moment. Two ways out of this: proceed with PIF-led takeover but make real progress on piracy or repackage the deal to create distance between KSA state & NUFC (this is what many thought they should have done in the 1st place but will be hard now as they’ll look like shadow directors) — Mat...
Report: Arsenal very interested in signing 22-goal star linked with Newcastle recently
Arsenal are very interested in signing the French striker Moussa Dembele this summer as per Foot Mercato. The former Celtic ace has been a sensation in Ligue 1 ever since he joined Lyon. If the Gunners manage to sign him, it would be a coup for them. The player has recently been linked with Newcastle United and Manchester United. Mikel Arteta has Lacazette and Aubameyang at his disposal but the Frenchman has been linked with an exit this summer. Also, Aubameyang is yet to commit his long-term future to the club. Nketiah and Martinelli are talented but they are too young to lead the line on a weekly basis. Someone like Dembele would be a fantastic replacement if the likes of Lacazette move on this summer. Dembele will add pace, flair and goals to the side. Although he is a centre forward, h...
