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Report: 23-yr-old defender could join West Ham in the next few days
River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel has been linked with a move to West Ham United for a while now. As per the latest report from El Intransigente (via Sportwitness), there is a good chance the defender could move to West Ham in the next few days. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can sign the 23-year-old right back. He would be a necessary addition to Moyes’s back four. West Ham need a good full-back next season. Montiel can play in a number of positions and he can operate as a wide midfielder as well. His versatility will be a bonus for the London club if they manage to sign him. Montiel is unlikely to turn down a move to West Ham if there is a concrete offer on the table. He could play at a higher level with them and he would be able to earn more money as well. As ...
David Ornstein: Arsenal defender wants to leave club, feels Arteta doesn’t trust him
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles wants to leave the club this summer as he feels that manager Mikel Arteta doesn’t trust him. The 22-year-old is primarily a central midfielder but has been deployed at right-back for the majority of his career since breaking into the Gunners senior team. Maitland-Niles has struggled for regular playing minutes of recent despite being a key player when Arteta became boss last December. The Arsenal academy graduate featured in every minute of the Spaniard’s first six Premier League games upon becoming manager, but has featured in only four of the subsequent 12, playing just a total of 70 minutes. As reported back in March, disciplinary issues and the Maitland-Niles’ preference to play in midfield contributed ...
Report: Newcastle offered the chance to sign £142 million star Arsenal want
According to Goal.com, Barcelona have offered Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho to Arsenal and Newcastle United as they look to take his huge salary off their wage bill. The midfielder joined the Spanish giants for £142 million from Liverpool in January 2018 but has failed to impress and is currently on a season-long loan with Bayern Munich. Newcastle have been heavily linked with Coutinho in recent months, and Barcelona reckon a chance to return to the Premier League would excite him. They need funds that will allow them land Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer, but they know that their asking price and his wages could deter suitors. Barca may be willing to sanction another loan exit, and there is no doubt that the 28-year-old will hugely improve the Magpies. The St....
Report: Guardiola wants to sign £45m Arsenal target to bolster one major problem area
Having escaped a potential two-year ban from European competitions, Manchester City are now focussing on bolstering their squad in the transfer market. City would have lost more than £200 million in revenue had they missed out on European football. However, with clubs given relaxations in FFP due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, City will be looking to make the best use of it by bringing in some quality players this summer. The defence has proved to be one of the major problem areas for City in 2019/20, and Pep Guardiola will be looking to rectify that. City have conceded 34 goals already this season in the Premier League, and needless to say, this is one area in which they are looking to add depth and quality. According to reports from The Times, Guardiola is...
‘FFS’, ‘Disgusting’: Many Leeds fans feel Bielsa could make ‘one of the worst decisions’
Leeds United have suffered a massive blow today after Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will not take part in the remaining three matches. While the Argentine has hinted that Ben White is likely to fill the role, he has remained tight-lipped about the goalkeeping situation. Illan Meslier has been simply outstanding in the absence of Kiko Casilla who was suspended for eight matches following an alleged racist comment directed at Charlton Athletic forward Jonathan Leko. However, Casilla has served his suspension, and he is back in contention for selection. Bielsa usually does not like to make unnecessary changes to the side but he didn’t give any hint whether Meslier will keep the gloves against Barnsley in the midweek. “I didn’t define the team yet so I prefer the players t...
‘Hopefully’ – EPL manager comments on the Newcastle United takeover
Newcastle United have been kept waiting by the Premier League for 15 weeks with a verdict yet to be delivered as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund look to complete a £300 million takeover of the club. While passing the Owners’ and Directors’ Test has proven herculean for the would-be Magpies owners, it’s widely believed that the takeover will eventually happen no matter how long it takes. With the summer transfer window steadily approaching, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is hoping things can be sorted out sooner rather than later, and Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has commented on the takeover. “I’m so happy that things went in the right direction for him this season, with a very stable season when he can show he has all the qualities to take the club in the right direction,” Mouri...
‘I’ve been told’: Caulkin suggests how would-be Newcastle owners are feeling about setbacks
It is over three months now since the potential new owners have started their “fit and proper person’s test” taken by the Premier League. Initially, it was thought that it would hardly take a month for the Premier League to give the green signal. However, the saga has dragged on, and no one really knows (apart from Richard Keys) when the official verdict will arrive. As of now, a deal in the region of £300m has been sanctioned by Mike Ashley while the potential owners – Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and the Saudi Public Investment Fund – are still waiting for approval from the Premier League. George Caulkin of The Athletic, arguably one of the best journalists around, has been covering every detail of the takeover saga. He has been providing the fans with all the latest up...
‘I hesitated’ – Former West Ham star regrets turning down the chance to join Spurs
Former West Ham star Cheikhou Kouyaté has admitted that he regrets turning down a move to Tottenham a few years ago. When Kouyate was playing for West Ham, Spurs tried to sign the player and he hesitated on the move. The player claims that Slaven Bilic was the manager of the Hammers at the time and he wanted to keep Kouyate at the club. The midfielder further added that big clubs do not come calling all the time and he missed his chance. He said (quotes via Sportwitness): “Tottenham wanted to sign me. I was being pushed to go there, but I hesitated. Slaven Bilić was my manager and wanted to keep me at West Ham, who were offering me a great contract. “We’d come out of a good season after often being in the relegation zone. I preferred to stay. I changed clubs a bit later. Maybe to...
‘Something I’ll need to think about’: 26 y/o PL player comments on future Celtic move
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has suggested that he would be open to joining Scottish champions Celtic in the future. The Premier League winner, who joined the Reds from Hull City for just £8m, has proved to be one of the bargain signings for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. He has progressed immensely under Klopp and is arguably one of the best left-backs in the world at the moment. The Scotland international joined Celtic as a kid. However, he was released by the club, and the defender moved to Queen’s Park. Robertson has said that it would be hard to say ‘No’ to Celtic straightaway and that it is something (a future move) he will need to think about in the future. At the same time, he has admitted that he loves playing for Liverpool and it is an incredible feeling to play at Anfi...
Journalist: Tottenham set to meet with club to discuss the signing of 18-goal forward
Tottenham could make their move for Victor Osimhen in the next few days. As per Manu Lonjon, the Premier League club are set to meet with Lille and the player to discuss a transfer. Osimhen is a target for Italian giants Napoli as well and the Serie A side have already made contact. Lille will make a final decision on Osimhen’s future by the end of the week. Osimhen has been outstanding for the French club this past season and he could be a superb long-term addition to Mourinho’s attack. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can beat the competition for his signature. Mourinho needs to add more depth to his attack and Osimhen would be ideal. The 21-year-old has 18 goals and 4 assists to his name this past season and he could partner Harry Kane in the attack. When the England international...
Journalist: Mourinho ‘likes’ 26 y/o Spurs target…but ‘his agent has been making noises’
In the latest Q/A session with Tottenham Hotspur fans, Football London journalist Alasdair Gold has shared the latest update on Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik who happens to be one of the targets for Spurs this summer. The north London club have been heavily linked with a move for the 27-year-old striker this summer, but it seems the Polish international has reservations about moving to the Premier League club. Gold writes that Jose Mourinho likes the player, but his agent is making noises about potential lack of game time. He wrote for Football London: “He appears to be someone Mourinho likes the look of but his agent has been making noises about the old Harry Kane problem and a lack of game time. It’s something that seems to dog Spurs more than other club, perhaps because they ...
‘Rumoured constantly’: Phil Hay suggests whether Leeds could sign ‘extremely expensive’ player
Last year, Liverpool midfielder James Milner claimed that he would really love to play for his former club Leeds United once again. Since then, the 34-year-old has been linked with a move to Elland Road, with former player and pundit Noel Whelan having expressed his desire to see Milner returning to Yorkshire. However, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United are not interested in signing the versatile Premier League winner. Hay claims that the rumour keeps on resurfacing because of his past allegiance with Leeds, but financially it would be an extremely expensive signing for the Whites. Moreover, Milner has said recently that it would feel strange to be playing against Leeds next season, so it suggests that he is not thinking of a move just yet. Hay wrote for The Athl...
