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‘Getting a little bit embarrassing’: Celtic legend aims dig at ‘lucky’ Rangers
Glasgow Rangers finished second in the 2019-20 SPFL behind Celtic after the season was canceled due to the ongoing global health crisis. The Ibrox club were 13 points behind Celtic at the top when football in Scotland was stopped. Rangers felt aggrieved as Celtic were decided champions despite so many games left to be played. However, according to former Celtic striker and club legend Chris Sutton, the Light Blues could’ve been more than 20 points behind if all 38 games were played. As a result, Celtic have now won the Scottish Premiership nine times in a row. Sutton feels that it was getting embarrassing for the Gers as the gap between the clubs could’ve grown. “The best team won, winning 26 out of 30 games is absolutely phenomenal. The gap was so big,” said Sutton. “When you look at...
Report confirms Everton have made multiple moves for Frenchman, offer already on the table
Everton have been linked with the Barcelona defender Todibo for a while now. As per Sport, the Premier League club have made several moves to sign the 20-year-old French defender at the end of this season. However, Barcelona are currently stalling so that they can gauge the interest in Todibo from Italy. Apparently, Everton have put an offer of €25m including bonuses on the table already and Barcelona know that is a good enough offer the player. It will be interesting to see if the Catalan giants decide to accept the offer in the coming days. Everton are understandably frustrated with their stalling and they have sent the Spanish giants an ultimatum. Todibo is a talented young player and he could prove to be a solid long term investment for the Toffees. Carlo Ancelotti could groom him into...
‘What a coup that would be’ – Former star urges Tottenham to break the bank for 14-goal attacker
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has urged the Londoners to sign Kai Havertz this summer. The striker explained that it would be a major coup for Spurs and Havertz could play as the ten behind Son and Kane. Bent also described Havertz as the perfect signing for Tottenham. He said to Football Insider: “He’s a very good player and he’s linked with a lot of big clubs around the world so if you can steal him, then what a coup that would be for your club. If you can get top players like that, you go and get them. “His favoured position is a number 10 so that would be perfect because you’re talking about him, Harry Kane and Heung-min Son – I think that would work really, really well. “At times, I know all teams have a transfer structure where they might go: ‘We need defenders, we need midfie...
Sloppy Schalke Get Punished by Gritty Augsburg
Schalke welcomed Augsburg to the Veltins-Arena in a clash between the two teams with the longest winless streaks in the Bundesliga, knowing that a win would take them back to 6th in the table. Schalke started well but Rami Khedira won a free kick for Augsburg early on, which Eduard Löwen converted with a thumping strike. The Royal Blues dominated possession throughout, but failed to create any clear-cut chances in the first half. The story of the second half was the same. In the 76th minute, a long ball and a mistake from Kenny allowed Sarenren Bazee to score. Another mistake in the dying stages by Levant Mercan allowed substitute Sergio Córdova to capitalise and score. In the end, Schalke’s lack of attacking threat and wastefulness cost them the match, as Augsburg were rock-solid and grit...
One-way Traffic in Mainz as Leipzig Score Five
Mainz welcomed Leipzig, who needed a win to keep their diminishing Bundesliga title hopes alive. Leipzig started well, and Werner ended his goal-drought early on as he arrived late to a low Laimer cross and calmly slotted it in. Poulsen seemed to have picked up an injury, but he was able to continue, and celebrated his 250th game for his club with a header which went in from a Sabitzer cross. A mistake from Kunde saw Leipzig in again. Poulsen tried to cross but it was blocked, Nkuku was denied by Müller from no range, as the ball fell to Poulsen again, who set it up for Sabitzer, who placed it into the top corner. Leipzig dominated possession throughout, and denied Mainz any clear-cut chances. Mainz switched to a back 4 in the second half, but this had no great effect, as Kampl was able to...
Disastrous Draw for Wasteful Düsseldorf
Köln hosted Düsseldorf for the Rhineland derby, with the visitors in dire need of points to keep their survival hopes alive. Köln had the chance to break into the top half of the Bundesliga table with 3 points. It was an even first half. The home side started off well, but Fortuna were able to get a decent amount of chances. There were no clear-cut chances, though. Köln had the majority of the possession, but they couldn’t get anything to show for it. The away side were able to steal in though, and a misplaced pass from Katterbach allowed Karaman to score, as his shot took a cruel deflection to steer clear of Horn. The second half saw more of the same, but they still couldn’t create a major chance. That was, until Kainz drilled a low cross for Uth, who struck the post, drew a save and then...
Report: Newcastle want transfer guru who masterminded £198m & Mbappe’s PSG deals
According to Le 10 Sport, Newcastle United would-be owners are interested in bringing former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique to St. James’ Park after their £300 million takeover goes through. The Magpies were linked with Lille’s Director of Football Luis Campos last week, while the likes of Domenico Teti, Owen Brown, Frank McParland and former Valencia director of football Pablo Longoria have also been linked with the role. Henrique has now joined the list of candidates as the incoming Newcastle owners look to recruit the best hands in the transfer market in their bid to turn the club into one of the best in the world. Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested in the Portuguese, and he helped the Red Devils secure the services of Bruno Fernandes during ...
Report: Newcastle ready to tempt 25-yr-old target by offering him more money than PL duo
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from Serie A in the recent weeks. As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sportwitness), the player’s agent has spoken to Everton and Manchester United recently. However, Newcastle are keen on him as well. The report claims that Newcastle are ready to offer him the richest contract out of all the suitors. The Magpies are in the middle of a takeover and the new owners are expected to invest heavily into the playing squad once the formalities of the deal are completed. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle’s new found wealth can help them secure some quality signings like Rabiot this summer. Rabiot has struggled at Juventus and he needs a fresh start. A move to the Premier League could be ideal for him. The 25-year-old has work...
Report: Mourinho wants to beat PSG to signature of Serie A full-back
According to le10sport, Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Atalanta full-back Timothy Castagne this summer and is hoping to beat Paris Saint-Germain to his signature. The French giants want the 24-year-old to replace the departing Thomas Meunier, and while Atalanta aren’t particularly keen on selling, they are to open to offers and won’t stand in his way if he wants to leave. Castagne is primarily a right-back, but is also capable of playing at left-back, and such versatility makes him more attractive to suitors. Spurs could do with an upgrade on both Serge Aurier and Ben Davies, and they can get one in the Belgium international. Castagne recently told RTBF that he would love to play in the English Premier League, and that could hand Tottenham a huge advantage over PSG in t...
‘Welcome to LFC’ – Some Liverpool fans send message to £55m striker following Klopp meeting
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner scored thrice in his side’s 5-0 thrashing of Mainz 05 this evening, and the Germany international further endeared himself to the Liverpool fans with his performance. The 24-year-old has now scored 30 goals in 38 appearances for the Bundesliga side this term, keeping their title hopes alive, and it is clear to see why Jurgen Klopp wants him at Anfield. According to Bundesliga expert Raphael Honigstein, the German tactician has held a virtual meeting with the Leipzig star in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen if Liverpool will activate the £55 million option to buy him in his contract this summer. The Reds fans would love to see Werner at Anfield this summer, though, and a lot of them have taken to Twitter to react to his hat-trick against Mainz thus: Com...
Agent claims there was ‘strong interest’ from Everton in centre-back
The agent of Dominik Kruzliak has told TMW that Everton were interested in signing the FC DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda central defender. Michal Holescak has claimed that there was strong interest in the 23-year-old from Atalanta in Italy and from Premier League club Everton after the Europa League tie against the Toffees two years ago. The Slovakian was in action for his first club MFK Ruzomberok against the Toffees in August 2017. The two clubs met in the Europa League Qualifying Third Round, with the Merseyside outfit progressing from the tie 2-0 on aggregate. Holescak has claimed that Everton showed strong interest in the youngster after the tie, and he has added that he expects Kruzliak to leave this summer, with the defender having a release clause of €700,000 (£627,442.66). Holescak told...
Paris Saint-Germain in talks to sign key Arsenal star for £34m: report
French champions Paris Saint-Germain are understood to have kickstarted negotiations with Arsenal over a summer deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a report from Todofichajes claims. The Gabon international has been a key player for the Gunners since his move from Borussia Dortmund two years ago and he has registered 61 goals and 13 assists for the club from just 97 games in all competitions. Despite his impressive showing, the club have failed to qualify for the Champions League in recent seasons and they face the possibility of missing out on the same during the ongoing campaign. As a result, he has been reluctant to extend his stay beyond the summer of 2021 and it appears that he could head through the exit door when the transfer window reopens at the end of the season. According to Tod...
