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Newcastle looking to snap up young winger who has 15 goals & 14 assists this season
Newcastle are thought to be keen on signing the Marseille youngster Ilyes Zouaoui. According to Daily Mail, the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are keen on the player as well. Zouaoui will be out of contract this summer and Newcastle must look to snap him up on a bargain. The French U17 international is highly talented and signing him on a free transfer would be a massive coup. With Juventus and Dortmund keen on the player, Newcastle should look to move quickly and secure his signature. Zouaoui has 15 goals and 14 assists to his name this season at the youth level for Marseille. The French outfit will not want to lose their prized asset but the final decision rests with the player. It will be interesting to see what the winger decides. A move to Newcastle United might be tempting f...
‘He made us love football’ – Newcastle-linked manager raves about inspirational Marcelo Bielsa
Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise on the Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa. The former Tottenham manager labelled Bielsa as an inspiration and also claimed that the Leeds boss made him and other young coaches fall in love with football. Bielsa also motivated Pochettino and the other coaches to follow his philosophy. Pochettino said (quotes via Sportwitness): “Bielsa was an inspiration. He made us love football, motivated us to be able to follow this path as coaches. It was that, an inspiration for many of us who were led by him.” The Leeds United manager is well respected around the world and Pochettino clearly thinks of him as a teacher. Pochettino is considered as one of the most talented young managers in Europe right now and it seems that he has learnt a lot from Bielsa in terms ...
‘Would be prepared to move’: Lee Ryder delivers verdict on £53m Newcastle target
Newcastle United could become one of the megarich clubs in England and in Europe if the proposed takeover goes through. A potential £300million buyout of the club, brokered by Amanda Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners but bankrolled by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, who will own 80% of the Magpies, is going through the Premier League’s Owners and Directors checks. With that, the anticipation grows about how Newcastle could fare in the transfer market. According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle could spend in the region of £150m in the transfer market – and that’s a hell lot of money, considering how the economy has been severely impacted across the world. The Magpies have been linked with a host of top-quality players already, but one name keeps coming back – Gareth Bal...
‘I’m surprised’ – Sky pundit quizzes Celtic’s decision, wants £70k-a-wk star signed & trio released
Former Celtic striker Charlie Nicholas has been left surprised with the decision of Hoops manager Neil Lennon to let go of Jonny Hayes and Jozo Simunovic following the expiration of their contracts. The Parkhead outfit are looking to make necessary squad changes ahead of next season’s 10-in-a-row bid, and Nicholas thinks the trio of Boli Bolingoli, Olivier Ntcham and Vakoun Bayo should be the ones to be shown the exit instead. The Sky Sports pundit has urged Celtic to sell the Frenchman in order to fund a permanent move for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster if need be. “Celtic must pull out all the stops to sign Fraser Forster – even if it means making him the club’s highest earner. And if Olivier Ntcham has to be sold to finance the deal, then they should do it. Southampton pay F...
‘It’s just depressing’: Some NUFC fans react to latest reports from Sky Sports
With the Premier League set to resume on June 17, clubs in England have become busy in securing the contract extensions of the players they have signed on loans. The existing deals of the players signed are valid till June 30th, but with the league being delayed due to the global health pandemic, those deals are likely to be extended. Danny Rose falls into that category. The Tottenham Hotspur defender joined Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United during the January transfer window for a loan fee of £1.8m. The 29-year-old has made five Premier League appearances for Newcastle before the campaign was thrown into chaos due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to reports from Sky Sports, Rose could remain at Newcastle for the rest of the season. Newcastle are in talks to extend his loan de...
Newcastle United enter the race to sign Leicester City target, in talks with agent: report
Newcastle United are making progress towards landing the signature of Arnauda Lusamba from Nice this summer, a report from Chronicle Live claims. The Magpies’ proposed takeover from the Saudi-based consortium has been delayed by the Premier League’s owner’s and director’s test but the club are still looking at potential additions for next season. Obviously, owner Mike Ashley is unlikely to sanction any big-money moves under the current situation and the focus appears on pursuing quality players, who could be available for a bargain price or on a free transfer. One of those under consideration is Nice’s Lusamba and Chronicle Live claims that Magpies head of recruitment Steve Nickson has already made contact with the Frenchman’s agent regarding a possible free transfer. Lusamba made 15 ...
Julien Laurens provides fresh update on Aubameyang’s contract situation at Arsenal: report
Arsenal have yet to make a contract offer to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, ESPN correspondent Julien Laurens has claimed. Aubameyang’s future with the Gunners has been a regular topic of discussion this year with his contract due to expire at the end of next season. A recent report from The Star claimed that the club have proposed to extend Aubameyang’s deal for another two years and they are hopeful that the forward will accept the offer. However, this has been quickly dismissed by ESPN’s Julien Laurens, who insists that the Gunners have yet to hold any concrete negotiations over an extension for the 30-year-old. Aubameyang has been a key player in the Gunners ranks over the past two years and during this period, he has bagged 61 goals and registered 13 assists from 97 outings. As a res...
Report: Leeds looking to bring in £12m-rated striker wanted by West Brom
Leeds are interested in signing a forward this summer and they are keeping tabs on Adolfo Gaich. According to Football Insider, the Whites have shortlisted the 21-year-old as a summer target and the player has a £12m release clause. Leeds are not the only ones chasing Gaich this summer. The player has attracted interest from West Brom as well. Furthermore, clubs from Italy and Spain are keen on the San Lorenzo player as well. Gaich is a talented young forward who could prove to be a quality long-term addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s team. The Argentine manager could bring out the best in him. Leeds will need more depth in the attacking positions if they manage to secure Premier League football for the next season. Gaich would add goals to the side and he would give Bielsa some much needed opti...
Kia Joorabchian says chances are very high that defender will extend his Arsenal deal
In an interview with Sky Sports, the agent of David Luiz, Kia Joorabchian, has said that the chances are ‘very high’ that the central defender with remain with Arsenal for the 2020/21 campaign. The 33-year-old joined the Gunners from Chelsea last summer on a one-year contract with the option of another 12 months, should he impress at the north London side. It has recently been claimed that the club are reluctant to trigger the extension clause due to his £125,000-a-week wages, but Joorabchian has clarified that the option has already expired. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Brazilian’s representative said that the defender is ‘very happy’ at the capital outfit and he has an extremely good relationship with the manager and everyone associated with the club. “He’s very happy at Arsenal. He ...
Report: Newcastle can sign 28 y/o target on a free transfer, player keen to join SJP
Newcastle have received a massive boost to sign Mark Gillespie this summer. With the Scottish Premier League was suspended for the season due to the global health concerns, Motherwell’s season has come to an end. They are now looking forward to the next season. As a result of that, Motherwell will have to make tough decisions regarding the players whose contracts are coming to an end. Club skipper Peter Hatley is expected to leave the club. The likes of Christian Ilic, Christy Mazinga, Adam Livingstone, and Gillespie are also moving out. Gillespie, the 28-year-old shot-stopper has impressed for Motherwell this season, but he is likely to head back to England. According to reports from the Chronicle, Gillespie is free to talk to other clubs after he left Motherwell on Sunday. The ...
Report: Aston Villa have made contact with Spanish attacker regarding summer move
Napoli winger Jose Callejon will be a free agent at the end of this season. The former Real Madrid player has been linked with a move to Aston Villa now. Apparently, the Premier League side have made contact (via Sportwitness) regarding a summer move but Callejon is keen on a return to Spain. The 33-year-old is no longer a key starter for Napoli and he needs to move in order to play more often. Aston Villa could use a goalscoring winger but Callejon is past his peak. Signing him now wouldn’t make any sense. Dean Smith’s side should look to bring in someone younger with higher potential. It will be interesting to see where Callejon ends up this summer. He has the same agent as that of Reina and Baston. Aston Villa have dealt with the agent before and it remains to be seen whether they can c...
Manchester United favourites to sign playmaker with 12 goals and seven assists this year: report
Manchester United are regarded as the favourites to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz, according to The Sun. The Germany international has enjoyed another fine season with the Bundesliga outfit and he has bagged 15 goals and eight assists from 38 appearances across all competitions. Out of those, 12 goals and seven assists have come following the winter break and he is currently going through one of the best phases of his early footballing career. Arsenal and Chelsea were credited with an interest in the 20-year-old earlier last week but The Sun claims that the Red Devils have the advantage in the player’s pursuit. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are keen on signing a new central midfielder, right winger and a playmaker this summer and Havertz would fit into each of those roles due t...
