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Report: Everton have had contacts with 25-yr-old target, Ancelotti knows him well
Everton have had informal contacts with the Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer and the Toffees are interested as per TMW. Carlo Ancelotti needs someone to control the tempo of his midfield and recycle possession. Rabiot could be the ideal fit for him. The Italian manager knows all about the player from their time together at PSG and he could bring out the best in Rabiot. The Frenchman’s development has stalled due to lack of regular first team football and he must leave Juventus this summer in order to achieve his potential. Everton can provide him with regular first team football at a high level. Also, they have an ambitious project and Rabiot could soon be playing European football with them. Carlo Ancelotti has ...
‘There’s not much we can do’ – Steve Bruce provides an update on Newcastle ace’s future
Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 20-year-old will be a free agent soon and the Magpies are keen to hold on to his services. However, the player has not signed an extension yet. Manager Steve Bruce has now confirmed that Longstaff’s future is in his own hands now. Bruce claims that the club has made him a ‘wonderful’ offer and the player has reportedly turned it down. He said to Sky Sports: “The ball is in Matty’s hands. I’ve gone public with it; I think we’ve made him a wonderful offer and for me, it should be his way forward in his career. Being a Newcastle lad and having the season he’s just had, it’s his way forward. Of course, we would all love him to stay but, as young as he is, it’s his prerogative. If players want t...
Report: Tottenham in talks to sign 21-yr-old attacker, deal could be done for £16m
Tottenham are keen on re-signing Marcus Edwards this summer. The 21-year-old joined Vitoria de Guimaraes in 2019 after loan spells with Norwich and Excelsior. He failed to establish himself as a first-teamer at Tottenham and left the club without making his senior debut. However, his move to Portugal has worked out very well so far. Edwards has picked up 7 goals and 8 assists this season. Tottenham are now keen on bringing him back. Mourinho could use some depth in the wide areas and Edwards has the potential to be a key player for him. The likes of Lamela have been inconsistent and injury-prone for a while now and Spurs must look to upgrade on their fringe players this summer. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with Vitoria for the winger. As per Todoficha...
Bruce says it ‘would be terrific’ to have a player like 28-yr-old who has 11 goals & 18 assists
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has heaped praise on Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne. He also joked that it would be terrific to have a player like that in his team one day. Bruce said (quotes via Chronicle): “Let’s hope he gets fed up with Man City and comes and gives us a hand! That would be terrific one day to have that sort of quality. He is a wonderful, wonderful player who has that bit of humility about him as well.” De Bruyne has been one of the best players in the world ever since his move to Manchester City. He has been in sublime form this season as well. The Belgian has produced 11 goals and 18 assists in all competitions so far. Newcastle take on Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend and Bruce hailed De Bruyne’s quality during his pre-ma...
‘Direct dealings with the sellers’: George Caulkin provides latest update on Newcastle takeover
While all the attention has been diverted to Liverpool in the media following their Premier League title win, it seems everything is still in a stalemate in regards to the Newcastle United takeover saga. Earlier this week, multiple reports claimed that the Premier League will finally give the green signal for the takeover to go through after Saudi Arabia authorities have taken strong measures to counter piracy in the state. So, where does it stand at the moment? Who are involved in the dealings? To what effect is ‘the club’ involved in the dealing process as some journalists like Duncan Castles has claimed that Newcastle, the club, are not confident of it going through. The Athletic journalist, George Caulkin, in a series of tweets, has answered all of those questions. He said th...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs Norwich: Solskjaer to make five changes, 26-year-old to start
Manchester United will face Norwich City in the FA Cup quarterfinal at Carrow Road on Saturday. The Red Devils brushed aside Sheffield United 3-0 on Wednesday as they continued their impressive form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, the focus now shifts on to the FA Cup and United will be hoping to extend their run to the semi-final stage. They are up against Norwich who have lost both their games since the Premier League restart. Ahead of the match, the United boss has confirmed that midfielder Jesse Lingard is back in contention to play. Lingard was left out of the squad on Wednesday due to illness. However, he is expected to play on Saturday. United will face Brighton in the Premier League next so Solskjaer will be looking to shuffle his squad to keep his players fit. The U...
‘That’s the takeover off’ – Some NUFC fans fuming following Sky Sports man’s post
According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with Newcastle United after leaving Scottish Premiership side Motherwell as a free agent. Goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with boyhood club, Newcastle. He’s a free agent after leaving Motherwell. Gillespie will be a replacement for Rob Elliot and will compete with Martin Dubravka & Karl Darlow 🧤 #NUFC — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) June 27, 2020 Rob Elliot left St. James’ Park during the week after nine years at the club, and the 28-year-old has arrived as his replacement. Newcastle-born Gillespie is expected to now provide quality cover and competition for Martin Dubravka & Karl Darlow, and it is safe to say that the club are done with transfer business i...
‘It’s just a pity’ – Crouch shares major concern ahead of Newcastle clash with City
Newcastle United host Manchester City tomorrow in the F.A Cup quarter-finals and both teams will be looking to book a place in the semi-finals. The Magpies boss Steve Bruce hopes to lead his side to silverware, and this could be his only chance to do so with his future at St. James’ Park uncertain due to a possible £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Pep Guardiola’s side remain favourites ahead of the clash, but former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is hoping that Newcastle can cause an upset. However, the fact that the game will take place in an empty SJP doesn’t please him. “The best game is in Newcastle. Obviously, Manchester City are favourites to go through, but I really hope the home team win and I would love Steve Bruce to lift a trophy this season,” Crou...
Lebron James and Jamie Carragher react as Liverpool win Premier League title
After three decades of hurt, Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a top-flight title was over last night, after Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp was moved to tears last night, and the Reds fans, despite the rules of social distancing, went crazy and took to the streets at Anfield after the final whistle. Fans, pundits, former players, celebrities took to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction after Liverpool were crowned champions. Famous basketball player, and a Liverpool fan, Lebron James, took to Twitter to express his reaction last night. He tweeted: PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET’S GO 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 @LFC #YNWA♥️ 🙏🏾💪🏾🏆&#x...
Report: Rangers looking to beat La Liga side to the signing of 27y/o
According to France Football (via GFFN), Rangers want Amiens defensive midfielder Bongani Zungu this summer and have already made an approach for his signature. The South African international is also wanted by La Liga side RCD Mallorca and was approached in January. With Amiens relegated to the Ligue 2, Zungu wants to move on, and around £2 million could be enough for Rangers to land his signature. The Ibrox outfit have asked about the quality of the 27-year-old from various sources, but they also face competition for his services from Strasbourg. Stopping Celtic from winning the Scottish Premiership title is Rangers’ main objective for next season, and landing a quality player like Zungu will help boost their chances. They have already made four summer signings with Jermain Defoe and Ian...
Spurs favourites to land 23-yr-old, some of their fans react: ‘Absolute unit’, ‘Yes please’
Tottenham are now favourites to sign the South Korean international Kim Min-Jae. The defender has been linked with a move to the London club and reports (via Xinhua) are claiming that Jose Mourinho’s side are in talks with the player’s club Beijing Guoan. The 23-year-old is being monitored by the likes of Leipzig, Lazio, Porto, Eindhoven, Southampton and Inter Milan as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can secure his services this summer. Min-Jae is an international teammate of the Spurs star Son Heung-Min and the attacker could help his club seal the transfer. He could play a big role in convincing the defender to join the Premier League club. The report also claims that Son could be key to the transfer. Kim Min-Jae is a powerful defender who will improve Tottenham at...
George Caulkin: NUFC prospective new owners kept tabs on 6ft 4in goalie
According to The Athletic’s George Caulkin, Newcastle United’s prospective new owners kept tabs on Dan Rose before he joined Schalke 04 from Everton. The 16-year-old goalkeeper rejected the Toffees’ three-year professional contract to sign with the German outfit as a free agent. The Magpies and Barcelona were also keen on Rose, but he only wanted to move to Schalke as he believes the club can help him become the best goalkeeper on the planet. Rose will become the first non-German youth goalkeeper at Schalke and their first-ever English/Irish youth player. The teenager was with Everton U18s last term but wasn’t able to make any appearance as he was behind Jack Barrett, Jack McIntyre and Zan-Luk Leban in the pecking order. The would-be Newcastle owners wouldn’t be gutted to have missed out o...
