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‘I’m pretty sure’: Former Bayern star’s comments on Thiago to Liverpool will excite Reds fans
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been linked with a move to Liverpool recently. The Spaniard wants to pursue a new adventure and a move to the Premier League could be perfect at this stage of his career. He has nothing left to prove in Germany anymore. Liverpool need to add a bit of craft to their midfield and Thiago would be a tremendous addition for them. If the midfielder can get past his injury issues, he could be one of the best players at the club next year. Former Bayern Munich star Lothar Matthäus reckons that the midfielder is on his way out of the German club. He has backed the Premier League champions to land him this summer. He added that Thiago would be a good fit for Liverpool and the player would love to play the way the Reds play under Jurgen Klopp. Furthermore...
‘Would take him in a heartbeat’ – Solskjaer’s transfer hint has got some Man Utd fans excited
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might have accidentally dropped a transfer hint after the Bournemouth game. He was caught on camera speaking to the Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake and he said to the player that United are on the hunt for a left-footed centre back and the 25-year-old should ‘keep going’. It seems that Solskjaer is impressed with Ake’s performances and he could make a move for the Dutchman this summer. Solskjaer has been quoted saying to the player: “We need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.” As per The Telegraph, the Manchester United manager wants to replace Marcos Rojo and he wants a left-footed centre back. Ake could be the ideal replacement. He has shown his quality with the Cherries and he could improve a lot when he is playing alongside better p...
‘Sick of signing these nobodies’: Some Celtic fans react after knowing who Lennon wants to sign
Celtic fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Rapid Vienna midfielder Dejan Ljubicic. According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, Celtic are one of the clubs interested in signing Ljubicic this summer. The report claims that the in-demand 22-year-old midfielder is also wanted by Championship outfit Brentford. The Bees are weighing up a move for Ljubicic. However, Celtic have also discussed a move for the midfielder who has also attracted interest from clubs in Russia and Germany. Many Celtic fans feel that Ljubicic won’t be a good move for the Scottish champions as they already have plenty of midfielders, and the club should look to bolster other areas of the pitch. Here are som...
‘It was disappointing’ – Moyes reacts to what Hammers midfielder did before NUFC’s equalizer
West Ham United were pegged back twice by Newcastle United at St. James Park yesterday, and the 2-2 draw almost felt like a draw given that the visitors were the better side in the final third. The Hammers attempted 17 shots, with seven of them hitting the target, and they will hope to be better at both ends of the pitch when they host Burnley on Wednesday. Michail Antonio opened the scoring for West Ham four minutes into the game, but it took 13 minutes for Miguel Almiron to draw Newcastle level. David Moyes’ side took the lead 20 minutes after play resumed for the second-half, but the Magpies equalised again just 92 seconds later through midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. However, it wouldn’t have been possible had Pablo Fornals not kept Dwight Gayle onside in the build-up to Newcastle’s second g...
‘All depends on the takeover’: Many Magpies fans react to PL star’s comments on NUFC move
Danny Rose has stated his desire to stay at Newcastle United and has admitted that he is playing for his future. The 30-year-old is currently on loan at St James’ Park from Tottenham Hotspur. Rose is not in Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans, and the left-back will be sold in the summer. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle take up the decision to sign him permanently at the end of the season. Rose has made seven appearances for the Magpies (six starts) so far. While he looked decent, many Newcastle fans are not convinced whether the club should sign him permanently. “First and foremost, I’m playing for my future,” Rose told the matchday programme. “I don’t think I need a bigger motivation than that. I’ve settled in very well, I love the lads and members of staff, and the fans. “It doesn’...
‘Can’t believe’: Gary Lineker reacts to record breaking event during Southampton win vs Man City
With fans prohibited from entering the stadium for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic, TV broadcast and live streaming could become the new habit of watching games. In the UK, all the Premier League matches are being televised by Sky Sports, BT Sports, BBC and Amazon prime network. For the first time in the Premier League era, BBC is telecasting games, and it is free for all the viewers in the UK. Gary Lineker, the former great England striker turned popular football pundit, has tweeted that an audience of 5.7 million has watched Sunday’s game between Southampton and Manchester City. He has claimed that it’s the most-watched Premier League match of all-time. With an audience of 5.7 million on the BBC the @SouthamptonFC v @ManCity game was the most watched Prem...
Report: Celtic want to sign Gareth Southgate’s godson this summer
According to the Chronicle, Celtic are interested in bringing Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Parkhead this summer. The 23-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with English Championship side Swansea City and is expected to go out on another loan next term after the Magpies signed former Motherwell goalie Mark Gillespie. Celtic want to sign a goalkeeper after Fraser Forster returned to Southampton following the end of his loan deal at Parkhead and vowed to fight for his place at St. Mary’s, and Woodman could be their man. The England youth international knows all about the Scottish Premiership having had loan stints at Kilmarnock and Aberdeen, and he has proven his quality at Swansea all over again. He is hoping to get a call-up to the national team from his godfather ...
‘Disappointed’ – Spurs star explains why he will miss Everton clash
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has confirmed through his Instagram handle that he will miss tonight’s clash against Everton. The 24-year-old is currently down with a hamstring injury and hasn’t made the matchday squad. Alli came off the bench to play the last 19 minutes in Thursday’s 3-1 defeat against Sheffield United but sustained the knock during training on Saturday. The Tottenham star has had problems with his hamstring in the past, and it also saw him miss some games at the beginning of this season. Spurs will have to face Everton without one of their star players and it’s a blow on their chances of winning given his creativity and quality. Alli has featured in 24 league games for the North London giants this term, scoring eight goals and assisting four times. Tottenham trave...
‘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...
