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Report: Wolves eyeing summer move for 9-goal La Liga midfielder who will cost €15-20m
Wolves are keen on signing the Real Madrid midfielder Oscar Rodriguez this summer. As per Onda Cero, they can sign the 22-year-old for a bargain now. Rodriguez has been on loan at Leganes this season and he has made quite the impression. His performances have caught Nuno’s attention and the Premier League side wants to bring him to Molineux now. The midfielder has 9 goals and 2 assists in La Liga this season. Apparently, Los Blancos could cash in on the player this summer because they might not be able to provide him with regular first team football. Real Madrid are well stocked in the midfield department and Rodriguez should look to leave the club permanently. Wolves would be a superb move for him. Nuno has worked wonders with the talents at his disposal and he could help Oscar Rodriguez ...
Report: Rangers could make an offer for in-demand 20 y/o player
Glasgow Rangers are looking to bolster their squad in the summer transfer window, and the Ibrox club are showing keen interest in signing Djordje Petrovic. According to reports from Foot Mercato, the Gers are one of the many clubs interested in signing the highly-rated goalkeeper. The report claims that the Gers have enquired about the possibility of signing the young goalkeeper from FC Cukaricki in the summer transfer window. A host of European clubs like Nice, Paris FC, Getafe, Anderlecht and KV Mechelen have also registered their interest in the goalkeeper. It has been suggested that along with these clubs, Rangers could make an offer for the Serbian in the coming weeks. The Gers, who finished second behind Celtic in the 2019-20 Scottish Premiership are already acti...
Pundit claims 75-cap international ‘would be a great fit’ for Celtic next season
Former Wolves keeper and pundit Matt Murray has urged Joe Hart to join Celtic this summer. The 33-year-old is out of contract and he has been linked with the Hoops. A free transfer to Celtic could be ideal for both parties. Celtic need to bring in a quality keeper for the next season and they have been linked with Southampton’s Fraser Forster as well. However, the finances of the deal could complicate any move. Hart would be a relatively cheaper option. The 75-cap England international has proven himself at the highest level and he has plenty of winning experience as well. He has performed at the highest level with England and Manchester City. It will be interesting to see if he gets a move to Celtic. A spell in the Scottish Premiership could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. H...
‘So the sooner the better’: Alan Shearer delivers verdict on Newcastle United takeover
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has given his thoughts on the ongoing takeover saga. The club’s all-time record goalscorer has urged the Premier League to come to a decision at the earliest, whatever it is. It’s been nearly 13 weeks since the Premier League have started working on the Newcastle takeover owners test, and they are yet to come to a decision. According to reports from The Chronicle, The Premier League were expected to deliver their verdict on the bid last week, but that has not happened. Instead, with every passing day, new challenges are being brought up. Amidst all these, it is the club and the fans who are suffering the most. Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has also urged the Premier League to come up with a decision. This delay is not helping anyone. As the Sau...
‘Look back and regret it’: Alan Shearer reacts to Newcastle defeat vs Manchester City
Holders Manchester City will face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final after beating Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday. Newcastle were completely outplayed in the first half. After missing several good opportunities, Manchester City opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Kevin de Bruyne, who was simply outstanding once again, slotted past Karl Darlow following Fabian Schar’s needless push on Gabriel Jesus. In the second half, Newcastle came out with a positive outlook. They pressed high up the pitch and created the best chance of the game. Dwight Gayle, who replaced Andy Carroll, wasted Newcastle’s best chance when he skied over from six yards following Allan Saint-Maximin’s low cross. Moments later, Raheem Sterling raced down the other end, drifted inside and found the bott...
Report: Liverpool rectifying 2016 mistake with man set to rejoin Anfield outfit from Arsenal
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal’s head of physiotherapy Chris Morgan is leaving his role at the North London club to rejoin Liverpool’s medical department ahead of next season. The medic left Anfield in 2016 after 10 years as part of a planned restructure of Liverpool’s medical and sports science set-up, joining Arsenal two years later following stints with the F.A, LA Galaxy and Crystal Palace. Liverpool’s current first-team physiotherapist Christopher Rohrbeck is returning to Germany for family reasons, and the Reds view Morgan’s imminent return as rectifying a mistake they made by letting him leave in the first place. [embedded content] He is Steven Gerrard’s favourite medic, and will now reunite with Jordan Henderson and James Milner at the club having enjoyed ...
‘Rightly so, well done Jamaal’ – Some NUFC fans react to what club skipper has told Ashley
According to the Mirror, Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles has spoken to club owner and chairman Mike Ashley on behalf of the other players asking for clarity over the club’s stalled takeover. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund wants to buy the St. James’ Park outfit in a £300 million deal that involves PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers. However, the Magpies would-be owners are still waiting for the green light from the Premier League after almost 15 weeks of scrutiny by their legal team. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce and the players want clarity over the club’s ownership status, but Ashley hasn’t spoken with him about it and has also blocked PIF and co. from reaching out to him. Lascelles’ decision to reach out to the Sports Direct owner has p...
‘The Poch legacy lives on’ – Spurs legend reacts as 19y/o shares pic, tips Argentine’s return
Tottenham Hotspur academy forward Maurizio Pochettino has shared a picture of himself (alongside his father Mauricio Pochettino) putting pen to paper on a new deal. He was within days of seeing his contract expire at the North London club, but the Premier League confirmed on their retained lists that Spurs had offered him a new deal. The 19-year-old has been a player for the under-23s since making the step-up last term, and he will hope to quickly break into the senior team going forward. Pochettino will have to impress his father’s successor Jose Mourinho to have a chance of featuring for the first-team, and Tottenham legend Graham Roberts reckons he can, reacting thus on Twitter to the picture: The Poch legacy lives on at @SpursOfficial 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.co...
Report: Tottenham begin talks with 24-yr-old’s representative regarding a summer transfer
Tottenham have opened talks with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s agent regarding a summer move. The Southampton midfielder has been linked with a move to the London club in the recent weeks and it appears that Spurs are already preparing for the transfer. As per Santi Aouna from Footmercato, the Premier League club have begun talks with the player’s representative, Pini Zahavi. Hojbjerg has been a key player for the Saints since joining them and he should prove to be a good addition to Mourinho’s midfield. The Danish midfielder is adept at controlling the tempo of the game and Spurs need someone like him alongside Ndombele/Sissoko. It will be interesting to see how much Southampton demand for their star midfielder. Hojbjerg was recently stripped of the club captaincy because of the speculations su...
Scott Brown & Arsenal technical director send message to Tierney
Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Sheffield United yesterday to book a place in the semi-finals of the F.A Cup. Nicolas Pepe put the Gunners ahead from the spot 25 minutes into the game, but the hosts equalized through David McGoldrick in the 87th minute and it had appeared that they had forced the game into extra time. However, Dani Ceballos’ 91st-minute winner snatched victory at the death, and Manchester City now stand between Arsenal and a place in the F.A Cup final. Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney put in a top performance against the Blades, and he was responsible for Arsenal winning the penalty after his pass found Alexandre Lacazette in the box before he got fouled. The former Celtic star took to Instagram to comment after the hard-fought victory, and his former teammate Scott Brown ...
Report: Newcastle looking to beat AC Milan to midfield powerhouse
According to Greek newspaper FOS (via Sdna), Newcastle United are interested in bringing Olympiacos defensive midfielder Mady Camara to St. James’ Park this summer as boss Steve Bruce looks to bolster his squad. The Magpies are looking to make quality signings in coming transfer windows with their £300 million takeover bid from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund expected to go through. Camara is also wanted by AC Milan and Sheffield United after helping Olympiacos win their first Greek Superleague title since 2017 over the weekend, and he can help improve Newcastle’s midfield with his power and quality. The 23-year-old caught the eyes of scouts for his performance as the Greek champions knocked out Arsenal in the last round of the Europa League prior to the lockdown, and he could b...
‘Would be an amazing signing’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants 19-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing the RB Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. According to Italian Journalist Alessandro Jacobone, Jose Mourinho’s side want to sign the player along with Arsenal. The 19-year-old is highly rated in Austria and he is regarded as a top class talent. If Spurs manage to sign him, it would be quite a coup for them. The midfielder has all the tools to develop into a star for them. RB Salzburg have already sold the likes of Minamino and Haaland recently and it will be interesting to see if they are open to selling another player. The Austrian outfit are under no pressure to sell and Spurs might have to offer an astronomical sum to turn their heads. Szoboszlai can operate in the wide areas as well but he is a natural central midfielder. The 19-year-old...
