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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...
Report: Liverpool could offer £53m plus Origi in order to land 28-yr-old target
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly for a while now. As per Napoli Magazine, the Reds are now prepared to submit an offer for the 28-year-old defender. The report claims that Liverpool would like to offer around €60m (£53m) and a player for the defender. It is believed that the player plus cash deal could involve Liverpool striker Divock Origi. Matip and Lovren are some of the other names mentioned in the report. The Belgian is not a key starter for Klopp and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him leave the club this summer. Origi has the talent to be a quality striker but he needs to join a club where he can play regularly. He has impressed during his cameos at Liverpool and he was instrumental to their Champions League win last season. It will b...
‘This week’ – Jason Burt sends message to the Premier League on NUFC takeover
Newcastle United fans have been kept waiting for up to two months as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover bid of the club drags on. The Magpies faithful can’t wait to see the back of owner Mike Ashley after 13 years at the club, but they might have to wait a little longer as the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test is taking forever to determine if the would-be owners are fit to own the club. However, The Telegraph’s Jason Burt has revealed that sources close to the deal (not just those from the buying side) have indicated more than once in the past couple of weeks that the test has been completed and the takeover was ready to be considered by the Premier League’s executive board. While the green light should have been given, the Premier League are in...
James Pearce reveals the two players behind Liverpool’s brilliant tribute to George Floyd
According to The Athletic’s James Pearce, The Netherlands international stars Virgil Van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum were behind Liverpool’s tribute to George Floyd on social media. The African American was killed by a police officer who knelt on his neck for nine minutes in Minneapolis, USA last week, and there have since been numerous protests in the country. Unity is strength. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/sSu2sarAXa — Liverpool FC (at 🏠) (@LFC) June 1, 2020 Sports stars have also taken to social media to unite in the fight against racism, and other Liverpool players supported Van Dijk and Wijnaldum when they suggested a collective show of solidarity before Monday’s training session at Anfield. Twenty-nine Reds players took positions around the centre circle on their home p...
Wilshere says West Ham legend made him fall in love with football
West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere has named Paolo Di Canio as the player who made him fall in love with football. The Italian spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Hammers, scoring 51 goals in 141 appearances before leaving for Charlton Athletic ahead of the 2003-04 season. Di Canio was the Hammer of the Year after his second season at the London club, winning the BBC Goal of the Season for his a flying volley against Wimbledon. Apparently, the Italian was inspiring a young Wilshere who attended his first West Ham game in April 2000, and he took to Twitter to react thus to the club’s post: Di canio 😍😍 sorry skip 🤫😘 https://t.co/WgNWVGikB4 — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) June 1, 2020 Wilshere is a lifelong Hammers fan, but the England internation...
Report: Spurs readying huge bid for 28-goal Arsenal target after scouting mission
Report: Spurs readying huge bid for 28-goal Arsenal target after scouting mission – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Sunday Times, Tottenham Hotspur have scouted Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard on a number of occasions this term and are prepared to test the club’s resolve with a huge bid when the summer transfer window opens. The 22-year-old has been in sublime form this term for the Hoops, scoring 22 league goals before the Scottish Premiership campaign ended abruptly and weighing in with six others across other competitions. Spurs want to sign a quality challenger, cover and potential replacement for Harry Kane this summer, and they reckon Edouard could be their man. Kane is open to leaving North London for greener pastures if the team don’t start win...
