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Report: Everton can sign 9-cap int’l by paying €5m extra from their latest offer
It is an open secret that Everton need to sign a central midfielder this summer. The departure of Morgan Schneiderlin indicates that Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to sign a new central midfielder. The likes of Fabian Delph and Tom Davies have been disappointing as well this season. The Toffees have been linked with a host of midfielders but one name keeps on coming back, again and again, is Napoli’s Allan. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder has managed 17 Serie A appearances, where he scored one goal and provided one assist. He made five starts in the Champions League as well. Ancelotti knows him very well, having coached him at Napoli, and wants to bring him to the Merseyside club. [embedded content] However, with Napoli, one thing is very clear. It’s not easy to out-haggle them at th...
Report: Celtic plotting move for 29-yr-old ace who has been linked with Rangers
Celtic are thought to be keen on the former St Mirren keeper Vaclav Hladky. Neil Lennon’s side are on the lookout for a new keeper and the move for Fraser Forster has proven to be difficult. The Saints ace was on loan at Celtic this past season and the Hoops want to sign him permanently. However, the finances involved have complicated the deal. As per Football Insider, Hladky is an alternative to Forster. It will be interesting to see if Celtic make their move for the 29-year-old now. The Czech keeper is a free agent right now and he could prove to be a superb addition for a bargain. He has done well in the SPL over the last year and a half. He has been linked with Rangers as well. Celtic need to sign a quality keeper and it remains to be seen who they end up with. They will be going for t...
‘Already done’ – Former PL manager claims Man Utd will sign 24-yr-old star this summer
Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood claims that Jack Grealish to Manchester United is ‘already done’. Sherwood said to Premier League productions (quotes via Metro): “I think Jack Grealish is a deal which is already done. He’s a player that they [Manchester United] need. I honestly believe there’s only one club for Jack Grealish. I don’t think he can stay at Aston Villa, he needs to progress his career. I think he signs for Manchester United.” The midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for weeks now. It will be interesting to see if he ends up at Manchester United next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could use an attacking midfielder like Grealish and he would be a superb signing for the Red Devils for the right price. As for the player, he needs to join a big club in...
Report: Tottenham keen on 24-yr-old ace who will cost £16m, Jose Mourinho is a big admirer
Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing the Lille keeper Mike Maignan this summer. The 24-year-old has done well for the Ligue 1 side and he is being eyed as the long term replacement for Hugo Lloris as per Sun. Jose Mourinho needs to plan for life without Lloris now and bringing in a talented young keeper would be a good move. Lloris is 33 and he is regressing. The Spurs star needs more competition and Maignan would be ideal. The Lille ace has kept 13 clean sheets this past season and he has the talent to develop into a top player. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with Lille in the coming months. The Londoners have limited resources this summer but Lille’s asking price of £16million should be within their reach. The report adds that Jose Mourinho is a bi...
Mark Clattenburg weighs in on VAR decision that potentially cost Spurs against Sheffield
Sheffield United secured a 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane last night to move into seventh place in the Premier League table. The Blades’ first victory since the restart kept their European dreams alive as they are now five points behind Manchester United and Wolves. It however dealt a huge blow on Tottenham’s, with VAR potentially playing a huge role in their defeat. Sander Berge put Sheffield ahead after the half-hour mark, but Spurs immediately hit back through Harry Kane only for VAR to chalk off the goal because of a handball by Lucas Moura in the build-up. It left Jose Mourinho fuming post-game, and even his opposite number Chris Wilder branded the decision a farce. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has weighed in with his opinion, and he believes the blam...
WNBA’s Maya Moore Welcomes Home Man She Sacrificed Season To Help Free From Prison
Source: John Atashian / Getty Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore is known for being on the front lines to fight against social injustice, so when her longtime friend was finally released from prison after being wrongfully convicted—the WNBA icon rejoiced. According to published reports, Jonathan Irons, who was sentenced to a 50-year prison bid for a crime he didn’t commit, was embraced by the WNBA. star, who sacrificed her 2019 season, as he walked out of a Missouri penitentiary on Wednesday (Jul 1) nearly four months after a judge overturned his conviction on charges of burglary and assault. “I feel like I can live life now,” Irons said. “I’m free, I’m blessed, I just want to live my life worthy of God’s help and influence,” Irons said. “I thank everybody who supported me — Maya and her ...
‘Rare quality’: Manager gives verdict on reported Celtic target he let go
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has told The Daily Echo that reported Celtic and Crystal Palace target Jordon Ibe can be a success at another club. Leaving Bournemouth Ibe left Bournemouth at the end of last month after his contract with the Premier League club ran out. The 24-year-old winger moved to the Cherries from Liverpool in the summer of 2016 for a transfer fee reported by The Daily Echo to be worth £15 million. Much was expected of the winger when he joined the Cherries, but the 24-year-old failed to progress and develop as much as he would have liked, and could not do much of note when he got his chances on the pitch. Howe has explained why Bournemouth did not make any effort to keep Ibe at the club, and he has said that he does have the qualities to succeed at another club. Celti...
Director claims Everton have given response to transfer request
Schalke director Jochen Schneider has told Kicker that the club want to sign Jonjoe Kenny from Everton for the 2020-21 campaign. Loan spell The 23-year-old right-back spent the 2019-20 season on loan at German outfit Schalke from Premier League side Everton. According to WhoScored, the former England Under-21 international made 31 appearances in the Bundesliga this past season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. The defender also played three times in the DFB Pokal for Schalke this past campaign, according to WhoScored. Schneider has said that Schalke want to keep Kenny on loan at the club for next season as well, but Everton have decided against such a move. Schneider told Kicker, as translated by Sport Witness: “Jonjoe fitted Schalke like a glove. We have depos...
‘Master of mind games’: Hartson reacts to what Jose Mourinho has said about Liverpool
John Hartson has given his take on Twitter on Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho’s recent comments about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp. The former Arsenal striker believes that Mourinho praising Liverpool for giving manager Klopp time is a mind-game from him, an indirect message to his club Tottenham to do the same for him. Klopp was appointed the Liverpool manager in October 2015, and it was only this season that he has guided the Reds to the Premier League title. In his pre-match press conference ahead of this evening’s Premier League game against Sheffield United away from home at Bramall Lane, Mourinho praised Liverpool for giving Klopp time and showing patience to build a title-winning team, as quoted in The Liverpool Echo. Former Arsenal striker Hartson believes that it could be...
‘Really poor’: Some Liverpool fans are hammering 23-year-old tonight
Some Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Joe Gomez against Manchester City on Thursday evening. Gomez was in action for Liverpool in their Premier League game against City away from home at the Etihad Stadium. The 23-year-old central defender started the match and was taken off at the half-time interval, as the Citizens hammered the Reds, who won the league title last week. The defender was at fault for two of the three goals that Liverpool conceded in the first half and had one of his worst games of the season. According to WhoScored, against City on Thursday evening, the England international had a pass accuracy of 85.4%, took 49 touches, and made one tackle. So far this season, the youngster has made 15 starts and six substitute appearances ...
‘Absolute wizard’: Former teammate floored by Sheffield United player tonight
Swansea City midfielder George Byers has sent a message to Oli McBurnie on Twitter, praising the Sheffield United striker’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur this evening. McBurnie was in action for United in their Premier League game against Tottenham at Bramall Lane. The 24-year-old started the match and played until the first minute of injury time, as Chris Wilder’s side won 3-1. The former Swansea striker played well for the Blades and scored the home team’s third goal in the 84th minute. According to WhoScored, McBurnie took two shots of which one ended in goal, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 45.2%, won 12 headers, took 56 touches, attempted two dribbles, made three tackles, one interception and two clearances, and put in two crosses. So far this season, the Scot...
Everton will reportedly scout a player this weekend who turned down Liverpool in 2017
Scouts from Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City will watch Leon Bailey in action for Bayer Leverkusen against Bayer Munich this weekend, according to Sky Sports. Bayer will take on Bundesliga rivals Bayern in the final of the DFB Pokal on Saturday evening, and Bailey is expected to start for his side. Sky Sports have reported that scouts from Everton, Liverpool, United and City will be in attendance and will watch the 22-year-old winger in action. The report has claimed that the Jamaica international could be available for between £20 million and £30 million, and that the he wants to play in England and is keen on a move to the Premier League. Stats According to WhoScored, Bailey made 12 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayer this season, sco...
