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Don Hutchison claims recommending £9m Bayern Munich player to West Ham
Don Hutchison has claimed on Twitter that he recommended Bayern Munich midfielder Mickael Cuisance to West Ham United and Crystal Palace. The former West Ham midfielder has stated that he recommended the 20-year-old midfielder to both the Hammers and Palace when he was at Borussia Monchengladbach. And Crystal Palace. @Mark__Bright 😉 https://t.co/wBumJvxDBd — Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) June 13, 2020 Bayern Munich Spell Cuisance joined Bayern from German rivals Monchengladbach in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee reported by 90min to be worth €10 million (£8.97 million). According to WhoScored, the youngster has made one start and six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern so far this season. The midfielder has also played five times in the third division in Germany ...
Report: Spurs want Brazilian star Ancelotti called best centre-back in the world, Arsenal keen too
According to Bleacher Report, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in bringing Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Thiago Silva to the Premier League this summer, but they face competition from Arsenal and Everton. The 35-year-old is set to leave Parc des Princes in the coming weeks after both parties couldn’t agree to terms of a contract extension, and it appears Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wants him. Tottenham need another centre-back with Jan Vertonghen leaving at the end of the campaign, and while Silva won’t be a long-term replacement, the fact that he will be available for free has made him attractive to suitors. The Brazilian’s representatives have been relatively surprised at just how much interest there has already been from Premier League clubs, and it will be interesting to see where he en...
‘Bielsa will regret the loss’: Phil Hay provides Leeds transfer update on 22-year-old player
Leeds United are facing a curious situation ahead of the restart of the Championship. Earlier this week, it was reported that Leeds striker Jean Kevin Augustin has suffered a recurrence of his hamstring strain and may not play any part for the rest of the season. Augustin has played just thrice for Leeds since his arrival from RB Leipzig on loan in January. He got himself into good shape during the lockdown period but it appears like he might have played his last game this season. It leaves Leeds with just one striker once again in the form of Patrick Bamford. But most importantly it leaves a serious question mark on Augustin’s future. According to reports from The Athletic, when Augustin’s loan was agreed, Leeds United were obligated to convert the deal into a permanen...
Report: Newcastle ‘most interested’ in signing 23 y/o midfielder, club ready to listen to offers
Newcastle United could be one of the most active clubs in the transfer window if their proposed takeover goes through. The potential new owners are expected to spend big in the transfer market. However, at the same time, it could turn into a bleak and frustrating window if the takeover falls through, and Mike Ashley still remains in charge. The Magpies have been linked with a host of quality players in recent months. But they all seem to be agent fuelled PR stories because Newcastle first need to get their structure right. Even if we assume that they will avoid relegation, there is a high chance that Steve Bruce will not be in charge. And without knowing who the new manager would be, it’s difficult to think that the club would make any effort to make a shortlist of players for the summer. ...
Report: Club director says Spurs target will leave, Everton have allegedly offered him a deal
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo Araujo has confirmed that Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva will leave Parc des Princes at the end of the season. Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared a quote from the PSG chief on Twitter, and it could send Tottenham Hotspur and Everton into overdrive. Leonardo: “Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva will leave PSG at the end of the season, it’s confirmed”. 🔴 #PSG #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2020 Both teams have been linked with an interest in the 35-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window, with Arsenal, AC Milan and Manchester United also said to be interested. Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to reunite with Silva at Goodison Park, while Spurs manager Jose Mourinho also wants...
Report: Everton could make a move for 28-yr-old Manchester United target
Everton have been linked with the Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez once again. The Colombian is unwanted at Santiago Bernabeu and Los Blancos want to sell him for a fee of €50-55m. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), two Premier League sides are keen on the player – Manchester United and Everton. It will be interesting to see if Everton make a move for the 28-year-old in the coming weeks. James is a top-class player when he is on form. He needs to regain his confidence first. Ancelotti could be the man to bring out the best in the midfielder once again. He has worked with the player before and he is aware of Rodriguez’s strengths and weaknesses. Everton could use an attacking midfielder like the Colombian and the move would be beneficial for them as well. However, Real Madrid’s asking pr...
Report: West Ham looking to sign 25-yr-old midfielder, ready to meet his wage demands
West Ham are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer. As per reports (via Sportwitness), the player is no longer in Frank Lampard’s first team plans and he will be allowed to leave. West Ham are prepared to sign the 25-year-old on a permanent deal and they are ready to meet his wage demands as well. AC Milan are keen on the player as well but they are not financially as well equipped as the Hammers. It will be interesting to see if West Ham manage to sign the player in the coming months. Bakayoko has done well in Serie A and Ligue 1 during his loan spells with Milan and Monaco after struggling to make his mark in the Premier League. If West Ham can get the best out of him, he could improve them a lot. The midfielder was highly rated during his time in Fran...
‘Doesn’t make sense’, ‘I’m a fan’ – Sutton left disappointed with Celtic’s decision on winger
Irish winger Jonny Hayes has left Celtic after the club decided not to hand him a contract extension. The 32-year-old joined the Hoops from Aberdeen for £1 million in the summer of 2017, featuring in 68 games across all competitions and helping the team to the last three Premiership titles. While Hayes was never the first name on the team sheet, the versatile winger was the perfect squad player, offering manager Neil Lennon an option at left-back. He had thought that a new deal was on the cards following contract chats with the Celtic boss in December, but none was offered, and the decision has left former Hoops star Chris Sutton disappointed. “Whatever you feel about the rights and wrongs of Jonny Hayes and Jozo Simunovic being let go, it cannot be argued their removal from the ...
‘Boris is a geordie’, ‘Very positive sign’ – Some NUFC fans react as UK government letter on takeover leaks
According to The Times, while the British government has made supportive noises about the £300 million bid of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to buy Newcastle United, it has insisted that it cannot be involved in the Premier League’s vetting process of the takeover in a leaked letter. A campaign group, just like Amnesty International and beIN Sports, has called for the Magpies takeover bid by the Saudis to be rejected, and that has prompted the government to react thus: “There is no government role in this [Premier League] process. The UK government supports Saudi Arabia’s continued diversification efforts under its Vision 2030 strategy. “Saudi Arabia’s investments through its PIF form part of these efforts. The PIF invests in many sectors internationally, with their potential stake ...
Report: 26-yr-old Tottenham target’s decision could hand them a major transfer boost
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser this summer. As per Football Insider, the 26-year-old has now refused to sign a short-term extension with the Cherries and he won’t finish the season with them. Apparently, Fraser is worried that he could pick up an injury if he plays during the remainder of the season. The Premier League has been put on hold since March and players are lacking in match fitness. It is understandable why players like Fraser are worried about picking up injuries. The winger does not want his big move scuppered due to an injury. It will be interesting to see if Spurs snap him up in the coming weeks now. Fraser will be a free agent at the end of this month. However, he won’t be able to play for Tottenham even if his signing is confir...
Report: 23-yr-old’s agent claims West Ham are set to submit an offer for his client this summer
West Ham have been linked with a move for the Argentine full-back Gonzalo Montiel. The player’s agent has now claimed that the Hammers are likely to make an offer for his client soon. His agent said (via Sportwitness): “There are several teams that have called and are interested in Montiel. West Ham already sent an offer in January and I think they’ll also make one in this market. And on the Italian side an offer could also come”. David Moyes needs to improve his defensive options and Montiel could prove to be a good signing for his team. The likes of Fredericks are simply not good enough for an ambitious Premier League side and West Ham must look to bring in better players if they want to progress. Montiel is highly talented and he could develop into a star for West Ham with a bit of coac...
Report: Klopp losing patience with Liverpool player, eyeing £50m move for Portuguese City want
According to The Sun, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves at Anfield this summer. The Portuguese is rated £50 million, and the Reds boss reckons he can help freshen up his midfield for next season’s Premier League title defence. Neves has impressed for Wolves over the last two seasons and is also attracting Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The Catalan saw his side’s title challenge crumble this season and is looking to strengthen his squad for next season’s domestic battle with Liverpool. The Anfield outfit aren’t short of options in the middle of the park, but Gini Wijnaldum is stalling on signing an extension with just a year left on his current contract, while Klopp is said to be losing patience with Naby Keita. The Guinean arrived f...
