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Report: Celtic identify 29-goal Spurs target as potential replacement for in-demand Odsonne
According to The Telegraph, Celtic have identified Wolfsberger AC striker Shon Weissman as a potential replacement should they lose Edouard Odsonne to an English Premier League club this summer. While the Hoops want to hold on to the Frenchman for next season’s 10-in-a-row bid, the likes of Arsenal are keen on him, and it could prove difficult to keep him beyond this term. Neil Lennon’s side are already preparing for Odsonne’s potential departure, and they are keeping tabs on Weissman ahead of a possible swoop. The Austrian Bundesliga star has bagged 29 goals in 30 appearances this season, including strikes against the likes of AS Roma and Borussia Monchengladbach in the Europa League, and he has already attracted Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester and ...
‘Rangers can cause Celtic problems next season’ – Sky Sports pundit makes bold claim
Rangers have been left aggrieved at the way the Scottish Premiership campaign ended. The SPFL stopped the season after the majority of the clubs voted in favour of the decision, with Celtic emerging league champions on a points-per-game basis. Rangers had a game in hand with eight other fixtures still left to be played, and they reckoned they could have caught up with the Hoops despite being 13 points behind. Steven Gerrard’s men will now focus on stopping Celtic from winning a consecutive 10th league title next season, and former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes landing Ianis Hagi permanently gives his former side a realistic chance of stopping 10-in-a-row. “He’s prepared to risk and lose the ball, which I think is a big thing in football nowadays. There are too many people who are robo...
‘Ticks all the boxes’: Reliable journalist delivers latest update on NUFC takeover
The waiting game continues regarding the Newcastle transfer saga as we head into another month. Although there is a firm belief that the takeover will eventually take place, the wait is not only causing frustration but is creating doubts amongst the fans as well. Last month, at one point it looked like the deal would get the green signal shortly. However, Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, has poured cold water over the excitement by saying there’s no time limit within which they have to come to a decision. 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. There’s ...
Report: Everton dealt massive injury blow with £120k-a-wk star facing several weeks out
According to The Times’ Paul Joyce, Everton centre-back Yerry Mina is set to miss the resumption of the Premier League season due to injury. Yerry Mina will miss the resumption of the season for Everton. He faces several weeks out after tearing a thigh muscle in training last Friday. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) June 2, 2020 The Colombian international is facing several weeks out after tearing a thigh muscle in training last Friday, and the development has definitely dealt a huge blow on manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. Mina, who earns £120,000-a-week, has been a key player for the Toffees this term, featuring in 25 league games thus far and weighing in with two goals and an assist. Everton are currently 12th in the league table after picking up 37 points from 29 games, and they are looking ...
Report: Newcastle midfielder offered more than 30 times what he currently earns at SJP by Italian side
According to Sky Sports, Serie A side Udinese have offered Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff a lucrative offer that will see him earn more than 30 times the wages he currently earns at St. James’ Park. Matty Longstaff has been offered a lucrative contract by Serie A side Udinese, Sky Sports News understands. — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 2, 2020 BTW: that’s more than THIRTY times what he’s currently earning at Newcastle, who are set to net £450,000 compensation for the 20-year-old #NUFC https://t.co/cu3g42Nxrd — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) June 2, 2020 The academy graduate is currently on an £850-a-week development player contract, and Udinese are ready to offer him £30,000-a-week. Newcastle are due a £450,000 compensation for the 20-year-old should he leave when hi...
Report: Everton in talks to secure agreement for €25m-rated target, Ancelotti wants him
Everton are keen on bringing Jean-Clair Todibo to Merseyside this summer. The young defender is expected to leave Barcelona permanently and Carlo Ancelotti has identified him as a target. The Toffees need to strengthen at the back and Todibo could prove to be a quality long-term addition. The 20-year-old is on loan at Schalke this season and he has managed to impress in the Bundesliga. With experience and coaching, he could develop into a key starter for Everton. The likes of Mina are quite injury prone and Ancelotti needs to bring in a centre back to add more depth to his defensive unit. A talented young player like Todibo would make a lot of sense. He can be a useful squad player for now and then develop into a starter eventually. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), the player’s future lies...
Report claims Tottenham are insistent on signing Newcastle-linked star this summer
Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with quite a few Premier League clubs already. The latest club linked with a move for the 28-year-old is Tottenham. As per Il Mattino (via Sportwitness), Jose Mourinho’s side are insistent on signing the world-class centre back. Spurs are set to be without Vertonghen next season and their interest in signing a centre back is hardly surprising. However, Koulibaly might be out of their price range. The Londoners are expected to have a limited transfer budget this summer and Koulibaly is valued at around €70m-80m based on various reports. The report claims that even if Spurs manage to convince Koulibaly to join them, the transfer is not just dependent on the player. The defender’s suitors will have to pay Napoli’s asking price and Koulib...
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...
