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‘One of the best’ – Former Celtic star heaps praise on 75-cap Int’l linked with Parkhead move
Celtic have been linked with a move for Joe Hart recently. The 75-cap England international is a free agent right now and it will be interesting to see if Celtic decide to snap him up. Initially, the Hoops were expected to sign Fraser Forster from Southampton but the deal has not worked out yet. Hart is thought to be an alternative. The former Manchester City keeper has regressed a lot over the last few seasons and his signing would be a bit of a gamble for Celtic. That said, he used to be a top-class keeper and if he manages to regain his confidence and form, he could turn into a real bargain for Neil Lennon’s side. Also, Hart is only 33 and for a goalkeeper that is hardly a worry. He could sort out Celtic’s goalkeeping situation for the next few years. Former Celtic star Jonathan Gould h...
‘We will be waiting’ – Jose Mourinho takes a swipe at Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s derby game
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Arsenal after the Gunners’ social media handle mocked Spurs’ defeat to Sheffield United. After the game, Arsenal’s Facebook account posted that it isn’t easy to beat Sheffield United are Bramall Lane and then posted a video of Arsenal winning their FA Cup game against Chris Wilder’s side away from home. Mourinho explained that Arsenal are only enjoying Tottenham’s troubles because they are in that situation themselves. He also pointed out that the Gunners haven’t been any better in the league this season. The Spurs boss also claimed that his team will be waiting for Arsenal. The two teams meet in the north London derby on Sunday. That said, Mourinho is not keen on being the top dog in North London. He wants his side to be more ambit...
Report: Hammers striker wants to retire at club despite recent interest from Wolves
According to The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas, West Ham United striker Michail Antonio believes he could retire at the London Stadium club despite interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Real Betis in recent seasons. The 30-year-old has proven crucial to the Hammers’ survival bid since the Premier League resumed, scoring twice and assisting once to help the side earn four points in their last two games. Manager David Moyes will hope Antonio can keep up the form over the course of the remaining five games, and that shouldn’t be a problem given the teams they will be facing. West Ham host Burnley on Wednesday before travelling to Norwich City on Saturday. They host Watford six days later before a trip to Manchester United, and will finish the campaign with a home clash against Aston Villa. Th...
David Ornstein: Man Utd have expressed interest in 22 y/o winger available for €20-30m
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Premier League clubs are stepping up their interest in Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. After impressing heavily in Bundesliga in the past couple of years, the 22-year-old is now favouring a move to England this summer. The Jamaica international has scored 24 goals in 114 appearances for the German club since joining from Belgian side Genk in 2018. Sky Sports claimed last week that Everton and Liverpool scouts would watch the DFB Cup final between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen in order to keep an eye on Bailey. Ornstein claims that both the Manchester clubs are showing interest in him, although he is not their first-choice target. Bailey and his representatives will hold talks with Leverkusen this week about his situation...
‘Immense’: Matt Le Tissier picks three players for praise in Southampton win vs Man City
Che Adams scored his first goal for the club with a spectacular strike as Southampton won 1-0 against Manchester City at the St Mary’s on Sunday afternoon. Adams, who joined the Saints from Birmingham City for £15m a year ago, scored from 40 yards out lobbying past goalkeeper Ederson. It has taken 30 appearances for 23-year-old Adams to open his account for the Saints. Former Saints player and club legend Matt Le Tissier took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after the game. He has praised Adams, Jack Stephens, and Jan Bednarek for their contributions. What a goal @CheAdams_ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 — Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) July 5, 202...
David Ornstein: Southampton and Crystal Palace closely monitoring £18m player in red-hot form
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Brentford forward Ollie Watkins is likely to be in-demand in the transfer market. The 24-year-old forward joined Brentford in 2017 and has established himself as a key player for the club, alongside Said Benrahma and Bryan Mbeumo. This season he has taken his game to a whole new level, becoming the joint leading scorer in the Championship with 23 goals. Premier League clubs have been alerted about the existence of a buy-out clause, and this would potentially make the prolific striker an appealing addition this summer. Watkins, who joined Brentford for £1.8 million from Exeter City in 2017, had a release clause of £10m in his previous deal. However, no suitors took the plunge to secure his signature. The exciting attacker had signed a n...
Report: Chelsea have ‘stepped up their interest’ in £44m West Ham star
According to reports from The Times, Chelsea have stepped up their interest in signing Declan Rice from West Ham this summer. The 21-year-old is arguably one of the finest young talents in the country, and the Blues are looking to sign him ahead of other potential suitors. Chelsea are already active in the summer market having signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £33 million and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner for £45m. However, the Blues are looking to bolster their defence, and Frank Lampard has earmarked Rice as an ideal candidate for that role. Rice has always played as a defensive midfielder for the Hammers, but Lampard feels the 21-year-old could solve their defensive frailties. The report claims that Rice is a boyhood Chelsea fan. He spent seven years in the club’s academy before being r...
‘Having the season of his life’ – Some Newcastle fans in awe of 28-yr-old’s display vs West Ham
Newcastle were held to a 2-2 draw at home to West Ham yesterday. Despite going behind twice in the game, Newcastle managed to fight back and get a point in the end. Michail Antonio gave the visitors a well-deserved lead four minutes into the game. But Miguel Almiron scored the leveller for the hosts on the 17th minute. Tomas Soucek got on the scoresheet once again to restore the Hammers’ advantage. However, the lead did not last long and Shelvey scored two minutes later to secure a 2-2 draw. The 28-year-old Newcastle midfielder put on an excellent display for his side and the fans were left impressed with his passing in particular. He was arguably the best player on the pitch against West Ham. Shelvey has always been a talented midfielder but consistency has been an issue for him. It will ...
‘It made me wonder’ – Alan Shearer questions why Spurs duo are on the bench
Tottenham Hotspur suffered their 11th Premier League defeat of the campaign at the hands of Sheffield United on Thursday, and will hope to make up for the loss with a victory against Everton tonight. There are just six games left for Spurs this term, and how they fare in them will determine if they will be playing European football next term. The defeat at Bramall Lane dealt a massive blow on their chances of playing Champions League in 2020-21, and the performance has got Alan Shearer wondering why Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld were both on the bench given how defensively inept Tottenham looked at the back. “They were simply awful in Thursday’s 3-1 defeat by Sheffield United. It has basically ended any lingering hope they had of qualifying for next season’s Champions League,” the f...
Reliable Journalist: Manchester United plotting move to sign €35m Liverpool target
Liverpool are heavily interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer. The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has showered praise on the former Barcelona midfielder after Liverpool’s Premier League win against Aston Villa. However, according to Bild journalist, Christian Falk, Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in signing the world-class Spaniard. Liverpool is a big topic. There are also rumors about @ManUtd — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) July 4, 2020 Manchester United have plenty of options in midfield and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils would be willing to sign another central midfielder. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for players like Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz this summer. And it seems their transfer prioriti...
‘His agent seems to be very active’: Luke Edwards comments on £16.5m Spurs target
According to latest reports from the Daily Mail, French champions Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin this summer. The 23-year-old winger, who initially struggled to settle down due to injuries, has proved to be a big hit this season. Steve Bruce has hailed him as the signing of the season after landing him on a six-year deal for a reported fee of £16.5m. He has been simply superb for the Magpies and his performances have attracted would-be suitors in the process. The report claimed that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in signing him, but they have a limited transfer budget. The Londoners would be willing to offer players such as Danny Rose and Juan Foyth plus cash. Popular journalist, Luke Edw...
Report: West Ham join the race for 21-yr-old, Everton have already made enquiries
West Ham have joined the race to sign Mohammed Salisu this summer. As per Daily Mail, Southampton, Everton and Manchester United are other Premier League clubs keen on the 21-year-old centre back. The report adds that Everton have already made enquiries for the player. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can beat the competition and secure Salisu’s services this summer. They need a quality young defender to partner Issa Diop and Salisu could prove to be an excellent addition. The player is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League and a chance to join West Ham or Everton could certainly tempt. He has impressed with Real Valladolid this season and he has the talent to succeed in England as well. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. West Ham certainly ...
