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Report: Celtic in the hunt to sign 22 y/o winger in red-hot form
Celtic have shown relentless supremacy in the domestic circuit for the past nine years. With or without Rangers, no one can deny that they have been head and shoulders above the rest. The Bhoys could make history if they win the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21, which will be their 10th title in a row. Needless to say, Neil Lennon will do everything to add enough quality to the side. Signing a goalkeeper (maybe more than one), and a top-quality centre-back should be his top priority, but there are other areas he could look to bolster. According to reports from The Sun (The print edition, 13 July, page 47), the Hoops are showing keen interest in signing Grady Diangana, who is currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion from West Ham. The report claim that the Bhoys are adm...
‘Big Six’ set for busy summer as transfer window looms large
The summer transfer window is on the horizon and clubs across the Premier League are being linked with a host of potential new signings. It has been suggested that many top flight clubs will be reluctant to spend big money during the window, but things will probably start to snowball once the first few deals have been completed. The window will be a particularly crucial period for the ‘Big Six’ clubs, with each of them needing to make differing levels of improvements to their respective squads. Sportslens takes a closer look at the latest state-of-play regarding the key signings the sextet need to make this summer. Manchester United – Milan Skriniar United are very much on an upward curve right now and look a good bet to qualify for next season’s Champions League. A top-class centre-half t...
‘It’ll happen’ – BeIN Sports man shares huge positive update about NUFC takeover
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million deal to take over Newcastle United has entered its 15th week, and it remains to be seen when or if the Premier League will approve it. Piracy has been a huge issue preventing it from going ahead, with Saudi costing Qatar’s beIN SPORTS millions of pounds following an unprecedented scale of piracy via satellite TV beoutQ. The Kingdom is already making moves to ensure the takeover of Newcastle becomes a success, though, and beIN Sports’ Senior Football Anchor and former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys says he is expecting it to happen on Friday. “Any day now the PL will nod through the Saudi bid for Newcastle. This is not for the Newcastle Chronicle because they promised some time ago not to quote me – but I’m told it’ll happen Friday,” K...
Report confirms Everton have offered a 4-yr-deal to 29-yr-old target, Ancelotti a fan
Everton have been linked with a move for James Rodriguez in recent weeks. The Colombian is thought to be keen on an exit from Real Madrid this summer after being falling down the pecking order under Zinedine Zidane. A move to Everton could allow him to play more often and Carlo Ancelotti could help him regain his form. The 29-year-old is a world-class player on his day and he could improve Everton a lot if he can recapture his form and confidence. As per Spanish outlet Sport (via Sportwitness), Everton have offered the player a four-year contract but Rodrigues is not too keen on a move to Goodison Park. Perhaps he is holding out for a bigger club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. Atletico Madrid are thought to be an option for the player. Rodriguez worked with Anc...
Report: Tottenham keen on 23-yr-old Ligue 1 ace, Jose Mourinho a fan of the player
Tottenham are interested in signing the Turkish right back Mehmet Zeki Celik this summer. As per Sporun Dibi, Italian outfit Atalanta are keen on the player as well and Celik will cost around €20-25m. He has contract with Lille until 2023 and the French outfit will look to demand a premium for his services. The 23-year-old defender has done well for Lille this past season and he could prove to be a decent addition to Mourinho’s backline. Spurs need to bring in a quality right-back this summer. They have been linked with the likes of Meunier and Castagne already in recent months. Meunier ended up joining Dortmund and Castagne has been linked with other clubs as well. It will be interesting to see who Tottenham end up with. Celik is quite young for a defender and he has a big futur...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham join the race to sign 25-yr-old Spaniard this summer
Newcastle and West Ham are reportedly keen on signing the Roma keeper Pau Lopez this summer. The Spaniard has done well in Serie A and he has been linked with a move to the Premier League now. As per Calciomercato (via Chronicle), Roma are open to selling the player for the right price. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle or West Ham submit an offer for the player in the coming weeks. It would be quite strange to see Newcastle splash out on Lopez when they have a quality keeper in Dubravka. The Newcastle star is one of the best in the league and they do not need to replace him just yet. Signing Lopez as a replacement seems unlikely as the Roma player would want to play regularly at this stage of his career. A move to West Ham would be understandable though. The Hammers need to repla...
Phil Hay: Leeds 23 y/o target has been one of the ‘biggest disappointments’ this season
Leeds United are just within touching distance of securing promotion to the Premier League following their 1-0 win against Swansea City on Sunday. The Whites need just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. They are up against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley in their next game. Once they secure promotion, they will turn their attention towards the summer transfer window, as Marcelo Bielsa will be looking to add quality players to his ranks that can help them stay in the Premier League. One of the players Leeds have been linked to in recent months in Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia. With Norwich having got relegated, a host of clubs will be targeting to sign their best players. And if Leeds get into the Premier League, they could enter into the ra...
Report: Celtic have held talks with 11-goal star’s representatives, Rangers want him as well
Celtic and Rangers are interested in signing the Charlton striker Lyle Taylor this summer. As per Daily Record, both clubs have held talks with the player’s representatives but neither have come forward with a formal offer so far. Taylor is a free agent after refusing to extend his deal with Charlton so that he can play out the remaining games of the season. Apparently, the player was worried that any injury could jeopardise his chances of getting a move this summer. It will be interesting to see if Celtic or Rangers make their move for the 30-year-old this summer. On a free transfer, he could prove to be a useful addition to their squad. Both clubs could use some depth in their attack and Lyle Taylor fits the bill. He managed to score 11 goals last season and Celtic/Rangers aren’t the onl...
Source close to 26-yr-old confirms he is on Rangers’ wish-list, midfielder open to switch
Rangers are interested in signing the CSKA Sofia midfielder Kristiyan Malinov this summer. As per Herald, the player is expected to leave Bulgaria this summer and Rangers are weighing up a move for him. The 26-year-old is a box-to-box midfielder who can play in a deeper or an advanced role. He has already been capped by his country 13 times. If Rangers manage to sign him, it could be a useful addition to their squad this summer. He will add depth and quality to Steven Gerrard’s side. According to a source close to the player, Malinov is on Rangers’ wishlist and it would be an honour for him to play for Steven Gerrard next season. The source has been quoted saying: “Rangers is a brand in European football. Everybody knows them, so having interest from Rangers is a big deal for Kri...
Report: Spurs’ summer target is attracted by the idea of joining Chelsea
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are keen on landing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, and the Cameroon international is attracted by the idea of joining Frank Lampard’s team. There has been regular contact in recent months between the Stamford Bridge outfit and goalie’s representatives, and he could be available for £27 million. Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Onana as they plan for the future, but it doesn’t appear that they have made any concrete moves yet. Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris, 33, could do with quality competition and an eventual long-term replacement, and the Eredivisie star will be a perfect option. Chelsea are considering getting a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga who hasn’t exactly covered himself in glory since his £72 million move to Stamford Bri...
Report: Tottenham keen on 21-yr-old, they are long-term admirers of £63m-rated midfielder
Tottenham are keen on signing the Roma attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer. As per La Repubblica (via Daily Record), Tottenham are long term admirers of the playmaker and he could cost around £63m this summer. It will be interesting to see if Spurs make their move for Zaniolo once the transfer window opens. There have been reports that the Londoners will be operating on a strict budget this summer due to their financial losses because of the current health crisis. If that is the case, it is highly unlikely that Spurs will be able to sign Zaniolo. The 21-year-old midfielder is highly rated at Roma and the Italians will not want to sell for cheap. In theory, he could be a tremendous addition to Jose Mourinho’s side. He could be the long term replacement for Lamela and h...
Gary Lineker’s instant reaction as Manchester City’s Champions League ban is lifted
Manchester City will be playing in the Champions League next season and in 2021-22 after the Court of Arbitration for Sports overturned their initial two-year ban from the competition. The Etihad Stadium outfit will now part with just a £9 million fine after they were initially fined £27 million, with CAS saying most of the alleged breaches reported were either not established or time-barred. City were accused of breaking the Financial Fair Play rules by overstating the sponsorship revenue in their accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016. Failure to play European football for the next two seasons would have dealt a huge blow on Man. City on so many facets, and manager Pep Guardiola, his players and the fans will be glad that the ban has been lifte...
