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‘Does not bode well’ – Newcastle correspondent shares what he’s heard about WTO report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers could soon learn about the fate of their bid to buy Newcastle United with the World Trade Organization expected to release their report on beoutQ today. It could have huge repercussions for the proposed £300 million Magpies takeover, and the Daily Telegraph’s Newcastle United correspondent Luke Edwards has shared what he has heard about the report on Twitter, claiming it doesn’t bode well: Hearing the WTO report condemns Saudi Arabia in the strongest possible terms over piracy… does not bode well, but what do I know, I’m not a lawyer? — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) June 16, 2020 A verdict from the Premier League is expected afterwards, and it’s safe to say that they have found themselves in a huge dilemm...
New report claims Tottenham Hotspur-linked free agent will join Crystal Palace
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Nathan Ferguson will allegedly join Crystal Palace after leaving West Bromwich Albion this summer. According to a report in The Express & Star this morning, Ferguson is expected to join Premier League outfit Palace in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old defender is out of contract at Championship club West Bromwich Albion this summer, and no new deal is in place. This report will come as a blow for Tottenham, who have also been linked with the youngster, who can operate as a left-back or as a right-back. The Birmingham Mail reported back in February that Tottenham were planning to make a move for the teenager this summer. Stats Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Championship for West Brom so far this season, scoring one goal and providing ...
Opinion: Klopp will love what £60m Liverpool target has told his club’s official website
As reported by The Sun last month, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Adama Traore to Anfield this summer, and it will take at least £60 million to prise him away from the Molineux Stadium. The 24-year-old has scored four goals and assisted seven others in 28 league appearances this term, but it is his speed that has likely caught Klopp’s eyes. Liverpool boast of speed machines in Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but Traore is arguably the fastest man in the English top-flight, and what he told Wolves’ official website of recent should be music to the ears of the German manager. “I’ve been working a lot in the house and I’ve been using the plans they’ve given us, because in myself, I want to be the best I can be, so when I get back on the pitch, I ca...
‘Takeover’s dead’, ‘Stuck with Ashley’- Some NUFC fans react as BBC shares WTO report
According to the BBC, the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite station beoutQ says that “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings” #NUFC @BBCSport — Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) June 16, 2020 It’s due to be released to the public today, and while that hasn’t happened, the BBC appears to have gotten wind of it. The report could land a huge blow on the Public Investment Fund’s chances of owning Newcastle United, as the Prem...
Reliable journalist delivers positive Liverpool update ahead of Everton clash
After months of lockdown and intense speculation, finally, football is back in the UK. Finally, the Premier League is back as well. Liverpool will restart their Premier League campaign on Sunday in the Merseyside derby clash at Goodison Park. The Reds are just two wins away from winning their first Premier League title in 30 years. They have been simply outstanding this season, and it remains to be seen how quickly they can wrap up the title. According to Dominic King of the Daily Mail, the Reds have received a massive boost ahead of the clash. Liverpool squad has no fitness worries so far ahead of first game back. There was an inter-squad game at Anfield yesterday, which involved Mo Salah and Andy Robertson after they had sat out Blackburn friendly as a precaution. — Dominic King (@Domini...
‘Announce 5-0 loss’, ‘That’s his season over’ – Some Spurs fans react to latest injury blow
Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has been ruled out of the Manchester United game with an injury. As per The Telegraph, the defender has suffered a stress fracture in his back but he is expected to play again this season. The young defender has made quite the impression so far and he would have been an integral part of Mourinho’s first-team squad for the remaining games. It will be interesting to see how Spurs cope without him. The Londoners have been plagued with injury issues all season but the Coronavirus lockdown allowed their first-team stars to recover properly. The injury to Tanganga will surely frustrate Mourinho and the Spurs fans. Spurs need their key players fit and firing for the remainder of the season. They are trailing in the race for a top-four finish and the Londoners wi...
Reliable Journalist claims Leicester are interested in signing 10-goal Chelsea target
Chelsea are keen on signing the Brentford winger Said Benrahma. According to the reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Blues have already opened talks to sign the 24-year-old player. Apparently, Leicester City and Arsenal are interested in the player as well. Benrahma is one of the best players in the Championship and he has shown that he is ready to make a step up to the Premier League now. It will be interesting to see if the Blues manage to agree on a fee for him. He could prove to be a superb addition to Frank Lampard’s side. Although he is unproven at the highest level, he could surprise everyone next season. Benrahma has immense technical ability and he is an impressive dribbler. If the likes of Pedro or Willian move on in the summer, Chelsea will need players like Benrahma as a replacement...
Report: Newcastle ‘have asked about’ £35m in-demand Leeds target
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Newcastle United ‘have asked’ about Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis. Despite the fact that the Newcastle takeover process is not yet complete, and there’s no indication what the outcome will be, some top-quality players continue to get linked with the Magpies. The report claims that the Magpies have joined a long list of clubs that are showing keen interest in signing the 20-year-old. The youngster has been simply outstanding for Benfica this season. He has clocked up 29 senior appearances for the club, 15 of which have come this season. Serie A giants AC Milan are leading the race at the moment. They have started negotiations for the Portuguese holding player who has been nicknamed ‘the Octopus’. However, Benfica want a figure of over...
Report: Everton could move for Ligue 1 ace if 27-yr-old leaves this summer
Everton are keeping tabs on the versatile Marseille defender Bouna Sarr. The 28-year-old can play as a winger as well as a right-back. Everton want him to join them if they cannot extend Sidibe’s loan spell next season as per La Provence (via Sportwitness). The Toffees do not want to pay the asking price for the 27-year-old French defender and they plan to renew his loan deal. If that falls through, Sarr is an option for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. The Marseille star wouldn’t be a bad addition to Everton. He is a very good dribbler who will improve Everton going forward. Sarr used to be a winger and he will add a new dimension to Everton’s attack if he joins them. He has 2 goals and 3 assists to his name this season. As a full back, he will bring a lot more to the side than just defending. Apa...
‘I’m very surprised’ – Ian Wright can’t believe Spurs star doesn’t get linked with Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action on Friday and will hope to kick off the restart with a victory at the expense of Manchester United. Sealing all three points will boost Spurs’ chances of securing a Champions League spot for next season, and manager Jose Mourinho will be glad he has a fully fit squad. Moussa Sissoko, Tanguy Ndombele, Harry Kane, Steven Bergwijn and Son Heung-min are all raring to go, and the South Korean’s pace will cause opponents lots of problem as always. The 27-year-old has scored nine goals and assisted seven others in 21 league appearances for Spurs so far this term, and no other player in the team has had more hands in goals than him. Son will be crucial to his side’s top-four ambitions in the last nine fixtures, but he remains underrated, and Arsena...
Report: £142m midfielder Spurs want has pleaded with Klopp about joining Liverpool
According to Sunday World, Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has made a personal plea to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in a bid to return to Anfield this summer. Philippe Coutinho hatches a plan to secure a return to Liverpool and the latest on Jadon Sancho’s future on a packed @sundayworld back page #LFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/zQ8iycYUwK — Kevin Palmer (@RealKevinPalmer) June 13, 2020 The Brazil international joined the Spanish giants for £142 million in January 2018 but struggled to impress and is currently on loan with Bayern Munich. Coutinho wants to return to the Premier League and has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy reportedly wanted to bring the Brazilian to North London last summer as he was available on loan, but former boss Mauricio Poc...
Rio Ferdinand sends message to Harry Kane ahead of Friday’s game
Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United on Friday as English Premier League finally resumes action, and the game could have a huge say on both sides’ chances of playing in the Champions League next term. Only four points stand between Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men – fifth in the table – and Jose Mourinho’s side – eighth in the table – and a tough encounter should be expected. Spurs striker Harry Kane can’t wait to return to action for the first time since January, and the England international is raring to go. He uploaded a clip of himself on Twitter which showed his journey through his injury from the Southampton game in January, and Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand has sent this message to him: Good Luck for the rest of the season… no goals Friday pls! Nice One 👊🏽😂 —...
