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Report: Tottenham could make a move for Crystal Palace target who would cost just £4m
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson. The defender was close to joining Crystal Palace in January but the move fell through in the end. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can bring him to the Premier League this summer. Ferguson is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. Spurs could help him develop into a first-team star and achieve his potential. As per Football Insider, Spurs were keen on the player in the past as well and they have been watching him closely. They could make a move for the player once again. The report adds that Crystal Palace remain interested and they are leading the chase for the young defender. However, Spurs have the resources to pull off the move. Nathan Ferguson will be a free agent at the end of this month and he ...
Report: Club ready to sell two-time EPL winner Crouch believes is perfect for Liverpool
According to The Times, Chelsea are willing to sell French midfielder N’Golo Kanté this summer to raise transfer funds if needed as they have significant plans for further signings. The Stamford Bridge outfit have landed RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and brought in Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £45 million and £37 million respectively, and there are plans to get Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell. Chelsea have done well without Kante for the majority of the campaign and selling him can’t be ruled out. The World Cup winner won’t be short of options if he is transfer-listed, though, and former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch believes he would fit perfectly into Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. The Reds are presently head and shoulders above every other team in the Engli...
‘He has been absolutely unplayable’ – Jack Grealish heaps praise on Aston Villa teammate
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has heaped praise on his teammate Keinan Davis. The midfielder revealed that Davis has been unplayable in training recently. The Aston Villa skipper said (quotes via Birmingham Mail): “He was brilliant. I bet you there are fans of ours who don’t know too much about him and fans who probably didn’t expect him to play. But he’s come back fit and sharp and, honestly, in training he has been absolutely unplayable so from a few people’s point of view it was a no-brainer giving him a start. He has done himself justice out there. It was just a shame he couldn’t get himself on the scoresheet.” Villa were held to a 0-0 draw against Sheffield United earlier in the week and Davis was allowed to lead the line for his side. The surprise starter is expected to featur...
George Caulkin comments on what latest Ashley decision means for Newcastle takeover
Newcastle United have confirmed that season-ticket holders and fans who have bought individual match tickets for the rest of the 2019-20 season can obtain a refund or equivalent account credit for the remaining games set to be played behind closed doors. The St. James’ Park outfit are the last Premier League side to do so, and it took the efforts of the fans and Newcastle Member of Parliament Chi Onwurah for Mike Ashley to reverse the decision. #NUFC are the only @premierleague team not to refund fans for games played behind closed doors! Fans direct debits continue to be taken at the request of @nufctrust & other fans I have written to the Sec of State to see if he will support #NUFC fans in their struggle for a refund pic.twitter.com/8fEhsjZbx8 — chi onwurah (@ChiOnwurah) June 5, 202...
Report: Leeds United and QPR target has already rejected offer from his club
According to Fussball Transfers, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers target Patrick Erras has turned down the offer of a new contract from Nurnberg. It has been reported that Championship trio Leeds, QPR and Brentford are interested in signing Erras on a free transfer this summer. The report has claimed that the the 25-year-old turned down an offer from Nurnberg to extend his stay in early April. Stats Erras made 12 starts and six substitute appearances in the second division in Germany this season, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the 25-year-old made 13 starts an six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Nurnberg, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. Leeds United have advantage? Leeds, QPR and Brentford...
Rangers leading the chase for 26-goal star, Pundit reacts: ‘He knows where the goal is’
Rangers have been linked with a move for the Peterborough striker Ivan Toney this summer. The 24-year-old striker has scored 26 goals in League One this season and he could prove to be a superb addition to Steven Gerrard’s side. Rangers need to add more depth to their attack and Toney seems like an ideal fit. It will be interesting to see if the Ibrox outfit can secure his services in the coming months. Football Insider claims that Rangers are leading the chase for the striker along with West Brom. Popular pundit Noel Whelan has now heaped praise on the striker. The former Leeds ace reckons that Toney would be a good signing for Celtic or Rangers. However, they might not be able to afford his £15m asking price without a big sale. The likes of Odsonne Edouard and Alfredo Morelos have b...
Player linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton reportedly wants £10m a year
According to RMC Sport, reported Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton target Thiago Silva wants €11 million (£9.83 million) per year as salary. It has been reported that some clubs from the Premier League have enquired about the Paris Saint-Germain central defender, but they have been put off by his wage demands. Bleacher Report has reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Silva, who will become a free agent when his current contract at PSG runs out at the end of the month. Le10 Sport has claimed of interest in the former AC Milan star from Everton, while 90min has reported that Arsenal and West Ham United are looking into the possibility of signing the 35-year-old centre-back. Worth the risk? Silva may be in his mid-30s, but he remains one of the best centre-backs in the w...
Ranking the Possible Winners of the Golden Boy Award
The nominees for the Golden Boy Award, run by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, are out. Let’s take a look at the best of the bunch. 5. Ozan Kabak He’s gone far under the radar and is a real outside shout, but he’ll probably be glad if he made the top 20. However, in my view, he’s the best centre-back on the list. He has made 56 appearances at the senior level – for Galatasaray (18), Stuttgart (15), and Schalke (23), where he has made 204 clearances – that’s 4.2 per 90 minutes! He’s strong on the ball too, as he completes 52.1 passes per 90 minutes. When you combine those stats with the fact that he has played for a relegated Stuttgart side, and a sub-par Schalke side, you can start to see the quality this man possesses. The Turkish centre-back is a very smart and mature player too, as he ...
‘Get in there’, ‘best news I’ve heard’: Some Leeds fans react to latest transfer update
Leeds United will be looking to bolster their defence in the summer transfer window, irrespective of where they finish at the end of the season. The Whites are top of the Championship table with nine games left to go. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are firm favourites to secure promotion this season. If Leeds make it to the Premier League, they are expected to be busy in the transfer market, and the central defence is one area where reinforcement is required. Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White, who has been in sensational form for the Whites whilst on loan, is set to return to his parent club at the end of the season. Leeds may try to make a permanent move for him, but he is key to Graham Potter’s long-term plans. Leeds have been linked with a host of defenders including Middlesbrough’s Da...
Report: Spurs want to sell star for £5m, Mourinho was once willing to pay £50m for him
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sell out-of-favour left-back Danny Rose for just around £5 million this summer. The England international is currently on loan at Newcastle United, and with just a year left on his current deal, Spurs won’t hesitate to cash in on him in the coming weeks. Rose’s value has plummeted heavily in recent seasons, and his current value is a surprise given that Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was once willing to part with £50 million for his signature while at Manchester United. Spurs sold Walker to Manchester City for £50 million in the summer of 2017, but refused to let go of Rose despite the fact that Pep Guardiola was keen. United were keen to make a move the following summer, but nothing materialized, and Rose hasn’t quite been the...
Tottenham in talks with the agent of 88-cap Int’l, Mourinho wanted him at Man Utd as well
Tottenham are interested in signing the Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic at the end of this season. Perisic is currently on loan at Bayern Munich and he has managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants have an option to sign him permanently, but they are not willing to match Inter Milan’s €20m asking price. Apparently, they are prepared to offer half of that amount. The report from FcIN adds that Spurs have now spoken to the player’s agent regarding a transfer. Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer of the 31-year-old and it will be interesting to see if he can get his hands on the player this time. The Portuguese manager wanted to sign Perisic during his time as the Manchester United boss as well. However, the Red Devils did not manage to bring the winger to Old Trafford. P...
‘Hate this premier league chief’, ‘Weak leadership’ – Some NUFC fans fuming at Masters’ comments
The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has commented on the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The station illegally broadcast sporting events, including Premier League games, and WTO’s 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi. It also ruled that the Kingdom is in breach of their obligations under international law, and Masters has reacted thus: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what we said in the past. In relation to takeovers, I can’t say anything about the substance or timing.” Premier League CEO Richard Masters with @skysports_bryan;on today’s WTO report/impact on proposed NUFC takeover: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what...
