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Player Everton have reportedly approached will allegedly get another offer imminently
Reported Everton target and Paris Saint-Germain central defender Thiago Silva will make a decision on his future next month. That’s according to Todo Fichajes, which has claimed that PSG will make the central defender an offer in the coming days. The new contract will be for one year and will have a reduction in his salary, according to the report. AC Milan are interested in re-signing the Brazil international, according to Todo Fichajes, while TMW recently claimed that Everton have made an approach to secure the services of the defender manager Carlo Ancelotti worked with at PSG. Good signing for Everton? Silva is 35 years of age and is clearly past his prime, but the Brazilian is a very good central defender who has loads of experience and would be a good short-term signing for Everton. ...
‘Everton that’, ‘Our new James McCarthy’ – Some Toffees fans react to 24-yr-old’s injury blow
'Everton that', 'Our new James McCarthy' – Some Toffees fans react to 24-yr-old's injury blow – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin has suffered a major injury blow. According to Sky Sports, he has picked up an Achilles injury and he will be ruled out of action for the next six months. The former Mainz midfielder has had rotten luck since his move to Goodison Park. He has missed most of this season with a thing injury he picked up in August. Now he is set to miss the remaining games as well. The Premier League is all set to resume next month from the 17th. Gbamin will be devastated with the latest injury blow. Apparently, it was a non-contact injury. It will be interesting to see if Gbamin can recover in time for ...
Report: West Ham keeping tabs on 23-yr-old for a while, will have to pay around €12m
West Ham have been linked with the Argentine defender Gonzalo Montiel in the recent weeks. As per Marca, the Hammers have been following the player for several months and his club are now considering a sale. Apparently, River Plate are suffering financially because of the Coronavirus pandemic and they will have to sell some players in order to cope. Montiel is one of their main assets and the defender is being monitored by several clubs such as Roma, Torino, Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can secure his services this summer. The player is thought to be valued at €12m. If that is the case, the Hammers should be able to pay up without any problems. David Moyes needs to improve his defence and Montiel is highly talented. The 23-year-old is a full ba...
Pundit urges 24-yr-old PL attacker to join Celtic and ‘show everyone what a top player he is’
Former Premier League star and pundit Kevin Phillips has urged Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe to join Celtic. The highly rated winger has had a frustrating spell with the Cherries and he needs a fresh start. He was a tremendous talent during his time at Liverpool but his development has stalled. It will be interesting to see how Ibe performs in Scotland, if he moves to Celtic. Phillips said to Football Insider: “Jordon has frustrated people. He has a load of talent but it has not quite worked out. He might go to Celtic, play week in, week out and winning football matches. “It is amazing when you play for a side that is winning games you do not get as many injuries or pick up as many strains because you want to play every week. “That could be a great move for him. Go and resurrect his career and ...
Report: €25m-rated defender on Everton’s radar, good terms between clubs could help seal transfer
Everton have been linked with Jean-Clair Todibo for a while now. The young Barcelona defender is on loan at Schalke right now and he has shown a lot of potential this season. His performances have attracted Everton’s interest and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can secure his services soon. As per Mundo Deportivo (via Sportwitness), the player is on Everton’s agenda this summer and he would cost around €25m. The Toffees can certainly afford to pay that if they are truly keen on the player. Barcelona are looking to raise some funds by selling some of their fringe players. Todibo is not a key member of the first team and he is likely to be sold if a good offer comes in. A move to Everton would be ideal for him as well. He will get to sort out his long term future and finally con...
‘Goodbye Richard Keys’ ‘Bein goes’ – Some NUFC fans react to Saudi’s planned move to ensure takeover
According to Mirror Sport, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plans to bid for the English Premier League TV rights in order to ensure their takeover of Newcastle United goes ahead. The World Trade Organization has ruled that they are behind beoutQ, a pirate satellite service that illegally broadcasts Premier League matches, and with that delaying their bid to buy the St. James’ Park outfit, they plan to own the rights to air EPL games and neutralise concerns over broadcast piracy. Saudi want to buy Newcastle through their Public Investment Fund consortium, with 80% of the club set to be theirs if the £300 million takeover goes through. However, the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ test continues to delay the Magpies’ takeover, with the beoutQ’s broadcast piracy being the only hu...
‘It will be a blast’: La Liga striker delivers verdict on potential NUFC takeover
Spanish striker Joselu has said that it will be a blast if the Newcastle United takeover goes through. The 30-year-old left the Magpies just a year ago to join Spanish club Alaves. Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Joselu has spoken highly of the club and the Magpies fans. Joselu was one of the poor signings made by former manager Rafael Benitez during his time at St James’ Park. The 30-year-old managed just seven goals in 52 league and cup appearances for Newcastle. The Spaniard has been enjoying his life in Spain where he has regained his scoring touch. He has netted nine goals in 26 La Liga appearances. “Newcastle is a very big club with an incredible fans. The stadium is spectacular and if this new project goes well it will be a blast,” Joselu said in an interview with AS. If...
Report: Klopp has personally called £100m Everton & Newcastle target
According to le10sport, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has personally called Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly as he looks to convince the Senegalese to agree to an Anfield move this summer. The defender is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, while Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to be reunited with him at Goodison Park. Koulibaly is also a Newcastle United target, with the new owners willing to offer him €12million-a-year, but he is keen to move a club offering Champions League football, with the Reds clear favourites. The Senegal international is expected to leave Napoli this summer, and the Serie A giants have slapped £100 million on his head. However, the coronavirus pandemic could see them agree to a much lesser fee, and it will be interesting to see if Liv...
Reliable Journalist claims Everton have made £13.4m bid for in-demand midfielder
Everton have made the first move for Brazilian midfielder Wendel. According to Goncalo Lopes, who is a very reliable journalist covering Portuguese football, the Toffees have submitted a bid in the region of £13.4m (€15m) for the midfielder. Everton has already made his first offer for Wendel https://t.co/V4iQUvAoFo — Gonçalo Lopes (@_GoncaloLopes) May 28, 2020 Earlier this month, Esporte News Mundo claimed that Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti had personally phoned the player. The Toffees are looking to bolster their defensive midfield region in the next transfer window and have earmarked Wendel as a potential option. The likes of Morgan Schneiderlin is expected to leave the club, and Wendel would be a superb addition to the side. Cash-strapped Sporting are looking to sell some...
Why Timo Werner To Liverpool Doesn’t Make Sense
RB Leipzig’s star forward, Timo Werner has caught the eye of pretty much every football fan in this world. With his lightning pace and clinical finishing, the 24 year-old German international has been scoring for fun, with 30 goals to his name this season in all competitions for Leipzig. His passing and hold up play is strong as well – he has maintained an average of 1.5 key passes per game, and 77% of his attempted passes have been successful this season. All of these characteristics have made him hot property in the transfer window, as he has drawn interest from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and even Barcelona. But of these sides, Liverpool have always seemed to be most likely to sign him. That is, until fresh reports have suggested that the club’s hierarchy are not too keen...
Report: In-demand 26-year-old Spurs target ‘has agreed to enter into talks’ with Euro giants
With the global economy in decline, and it could hit a spiral downfall in the months to come, thanks to the pandemic, football clubs around the world are bound to be affected. That is why for the first time in many years, we could witness a different type of transfer window where clubs would restrict themselves from a massive spending spree and instead will largely focus on free signings, swap deals, and loan moves. Enter the picture, Ryan Fraser. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has been lined up for a shock move to Galatasaray who could lure him to Turkey with an offer of Champions League football. The versatile forward is out of contract at the end of the season at AFC Bournemouth. He will be a free agent in the summer and is poised for a fresh start after spending seven years ...
Manchester United keen on signing 30-goal striker despite Liverpool interest: report
Manchester United are said to be closely monitoring the situation of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner despite the fact that the German has the preference to join Liverpool this summer, ESPN reports. The 24-year-old has been in superb form for the Bundesliga outfit this term and he has bagged a sublime tally of 30 goals and 12 assists from just 39 appearances across all competitions. According to ESPN, the Red Devils are continuously keeping a watch on Werner’s position at Leipzig, given he fits into their profile for potential new signings in the next transfer window. The club have yet to make any formal offer for the ex-Stuttgart graduate but there is the underlying belief at Old Trafford that the forward will choose their arch-rivals, suppose he leaves Leipzig. As per The Mirror, Liverpool...
