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Player discloses what reported Neil Lennon target has told him about Celtic move
Southampton-owned Mohamed Elyounoussi has told BBC Sport that he has spoken to Fraser Forster about a potential move to Celtic in the summer transfer window. Elyounoussi spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Celtic from Premier League outfit Southampton. The 25-year-old Norway international winger has returned to the Hoops on another loan spell for the 2020-21 campaign. The former Basel star, who can also operate as a forward, has said that he has spoken to Forster about a potential return to the Hoops this summer. The former Newcastle United prospect spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Celtic from Southampton and played an important role in manager Neil Lennon’s side winning the Scottish Premiership title. According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic manager Neil Lennon wants to bring Forster ba...
‘God help us’, ‘I’m done’ – Some West Ham fans react to what Moyes has said about midfield ace
West Ham United manager David Moyes has claimed that the team needs experienced players like Mark Noble to get through this tough period. The Hammers are fighting to stay in the Premier League and they have just 27 points from 31 games. Aston Villa and Bournemouth have the same number of points as well but they are below West Ham on goal difference. It will be interesting to see if David Moyes’s side manage to beat the drop this year. Going down to the Championship would be catastrophic for the Hammers. They have spent good money on new players this season and the fans will be expecting them to stay up at the very least. Relegation would not only mean financial losses, it could strip them of their talented players like Declan Rice. Speaking to the media, Moyes said that Mark Noble is a pla...
Phil Hay provides Leeds transfer update on 22y/o in three words
Leeds United still have the obligation to sign Jean-Kevin Augustin from RB Leipzig, but whether they will take that option is a different question. The French striker, who joined Leeds on loan during the January transfer window, played just 48 minutes of first-team football for Marcelo Bielsa. Kevin-Augustin’s loan period has ended, and Leeds have decided not to extend his loan period. It is indeed frustrating for Leeds and the player, as he came with a lot of hope, and the fans were really excited about his signing. Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that the obligation clause it exists. it’s still there. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 1, 2020 In a separate tweet, he added: yes, the obligation is a separate matter. Not sure how they intend to deal with that yet. — Phil Hay ...
‘Looking around’: Ancelotti responds whether Everton are confident of signing £27m Spurs target
It is an open secret that Everton need to sign a defender this summer. Irrespective of where they finish at the end of the season, Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to bolster the squad for next season. The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes this summer. However, the 22-year-old is one of the sought-after players, and several clubs are vying for his signature. Last week, French publication L’Equipe claimed that Everton and Napoli were leading the race for Gabriel’s signature. Ahead of Premier League’s clash against Leicester City, Carlo Ancelotti was asked how confident the club is to sign Gabriel this summer. Obviously, it is unethical to discuss players of other clubs, especially at a time when Everton have seven games left to play i...
Report: Mourinho hints he now has four options at right-back apart from Aurier
Tottenham Hotspur host Sheffield United tomorrow and will need to pick up all three points to boost their chances of playing Champions League football next term. Spurs are seven points off the top-five with a game in hand, and a win against the Blades will be huge. Jose Mourinho’s side will be playing their remaining seven games of the campaign within the space of 24 days, and the Portuguese will certainly need to make frequent changes to his starting XI to keep everyone relatively fresh. Serge Aurier is the only fit right-back available for Tottenham with both Japhet Tanganga and Juan Foyth out injured and not likely to return before the end of the campaign. However, Mourinho has come up with a brilliant plan that has provided Spurs with four other options in the position. The Portuguese ...
Report confirms Tottenham are interested in highly rated Crystal Palace player
Tottenham are interested in signing the Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell. According to The Athletic, Mitchell had a trial with Spurs previously and his performances for the U23s this season have impressed Jose Mourinho’s side. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham make a move for the young defender. Mitchell is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. Signing him now could prove to be a solid long term investment for Tottenham. It could also save them millions in future. Mitchell is obviously not ready to make an impact with the first team yet and he will need to be coached properly. However, he has the talent to develop into a starter for Spurs. It will be interesting to see whether Crystal Palace are willing to sell their talented young player to a London rival....
5 goals & 10 assists this season: Leeds plotting summer move for Championship ace
Leeds are thought to be keen on signing the Reading midfielder John Swift. The Whites were keen on the player last summer as well but they did not make a formal move. It seems that they could make their move now as per Football Insider. Swift has been a key player for Reading this season and he could prove to be a very useful addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. He will add goals and assists to the team. Furthermore, he can play in the central midfield and in the attacking midfield role as well. His versatility will be a bonus for the Whites if they manage to sign him. The 25-year-old has five goals and ten assists in the Championship so far. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the player in the coming months. Swift might be tempted to join Leeds if ther...
‘Absolute garbage’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
Leeds United managed only a draw against relegation-threatened Luton Town on Tuesday night at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s side came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw. It wasn’t a convincing performance at all from the Whites who are struggling with consistency since the restart. Harry Cornick gave the visitors a shock second-half lead with a superb curling finish. Leeds equalized through Stuart Dallas in the 63rd minute. They created enough chances in the second half but failed to convert their chances. Phil Hay, the Athletic journalist, who was covering the game, posted a series of tweets after the game. He has praised Pablo Hernandez and Ezgjan Alioski for the impact they made after coming from the bench. It’s a point but you wanted three. That felt like harder work than it ...
Report: Southampton ready to take a £5 million loss on player
According to The Scottish Sun, Southampton want £5 million as transfer fee for Celtic target Fraser Forster. It has been reported that Celtic want to bring Forster back to Celtic Park for the 2020-21 campaign. The 32-year-old goalkeeper spent the 2019-20 season on loan at the Hoops from the Saints and played an important role in Neil Lennon’s side winning the Scottish Premiership title. The Scottish Sun has claimed that Southampton want £5 million as transfer fee for Forster, having signed him from Celtic in 2014 for £10 million, meaning that the Premier League club are willing to take a £5 million loss on the England international goalkeeper. The report has stated that Celtic find the £5 million asking price too much, further adding of the Glasgow giants’ interest in David Marshall a...
NBA Will Paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ On Courts When Play Resumes: Report
Source: Michael A. McCoy / Getty When the NBA restarts, the league will definitely make sure to remind viewers that ‘Black Lives Matter.’ According to reports, the NBA will paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on NBA courts when the action tips off at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The NBA’s players have been very outspoken following the death of George Floyd while he was in police custody. Some players led by Kyrie Irving and Avery Bradley were worried that playing basketball would be a distraction to fight for social justice. Viewers can expect to see ‘Black Lives Matter’ “inside the sidelines of all three arenas at Disney World in Orlando, ESPN reported Monday.” USA Today further reports ‘Black Lives Matter’ will be on two sides of each court, in front of the b...
Report: Tottenham confident of signing 24-yr-old, star keen on joining Mourinho’s side
Tottenham are confident of signing the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. According to The Telegraph, he is a top target for Jose Mourinho and Hojbjerg prefers a move to Spurs over other options. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee now. Southampton want around £35million for their star midfielder but Spurs want to sign him for less. The report adds that Tottenham will have to raise money through sales this summer before they can invest in new players. The 24-year-old will be out of contract next summer and he is likely to be sold this summer. Saints won’t want to lose him for free and it would be wise of them to cash in on the player now. Hojbjerg is well settled in the Premier League and if he moves to Tottenham, he should be able ...
‘Sell him’, ‘Get rid’ – Some West Ham fans react to Cresswell’s comments regarding teammate
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell has claimed that teammate Declan Rice would improve further if he left the club to play with better players. Cresswell explained that he doesn’t want the England international to leave the club but the reality is Rice would be able to achieve his potential if he plays next to top-quality players. He said (h/t talksport): “He’s close to 100 Premier League games already, and I’m not just saying that because he’s a West Ham player and a good mate of mine, but I really do believe he’s one of the top talents in the country. “I wouldn’t like to see him leave, but if he were to ever leave he would become another level with better players around him. “He’s come in at centre-back over the last couple of games due to injuries we’ve had and he can play either. I...
