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Report: When PL could make proposed Newcastle United takeover decision after fresh development
According to The Daily Mail, the Premier League are likely to make a decision on the proposed Newcastle United takeover next week and probably beyond. A report in The Sun last week claimed that the Premier League were going to give the go-ahead to the proposed takeover of Newcastle by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. It was claimed by the British tabloid that there was no problem in the owners’ and directors’ test, and that the official announcement was going to be made on or around June 1. However, The Daily Mail has claimed that the Premier League are now likely to delay their decision until next week and probably beyond after fresh development this evening. According to The Daily Mail this evening, the Premier League have been presented with a World Trade Organisation report stati...
Player Brendan Rodgers compared to UCL winner announces he’s leaving Celtic
Celtic youngster Calvin Miller has announced on Twitter that he is leaving the club. Miller, who can operate as a full-back or as a winger, has made the announcement on the social networking site in an emotional tweet this evening. The 22-year-old is over the moon to have lived his dream of playing for Celtic and is pleased to have enjoyed the success that he had with the Hoops. The Scottish youngster has added that he is looking forward to the next step in his career. Football Insider reported last week that Celtic did not plan on offering Miller a new contract, and that the youngster would leave the Glasgow giants when his current deal expires this summer. Miller, who has not played any competitive football since September after undergoing surgery, is available on a free transfer this su...
Representative comments on Odion Ighalo situation amid Newcastle United speculation
Odion Ighalo’s representative has dismissed speculation that Manchester United loanee and reported Newcastle United target has been offered a £400,000-a-week new contract by his parent club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, as quoted in Foot Mercato. Eye-watering salary The Times reported on Monday evening that Chinese Super League club Shanghai want Ighalo back from his loan spell at United next month. The 30-year-old striker joined the Red Devils on loan in the January transfer window, and that spell runs out at the end of this month. Although the Nigerian wants to stay at Old Trafford, his parent club Shanghai want him back, unless United are ready to pay £20 million to make the transfer permanent, according to the report. United do not plan to sign the former Watford striker on a permanent c...
Fresh development on player Rangers reportedly plan to sell for £9m
Genk have announced on their official website that Rangers have completed the signing of Ianis Hagi on a permanent contract. Hagi, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a forward, joined Genk on loan from Rangers in the January transfer window. The Belgian club have announced on their official website this evening that the Gers have decided to use their option to make the deal permanent. Rangers loan spell Hagi did well during his loan spell at Rangers, especially in the Europa League, as the Romania international showed his quality and tricks. According to WhoScored, the Romania international scored two goals and provided one assist in the Europa League, and scored one goal in seven matches in the Scottish Premiership for Steven Gerrard’s side. Could Ianis Hagi be sold now? The Su...
Report: Jurgen Klopp has personally called Wolves ace, Liverpool in talks
According to Todofichajes, Liverpool are interested in signing Adama Traore from Premier League rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has personally called the former Aston Villa winger. The report has added that talks between Liverpool and Wolves are well advanced, and that the two Premier League clubs plan to reach an agreement in the coming weeks. Todofichajes has claimed that the Reds are planning to bring the 24-year-old as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane, adding that the Merseyside outfit know that there is a good chance that the Senegal international attacker will leave Anfield this summer. The Sun also reported last week of Liverpool’s interest in former Barcelona prospect Traore, adding that Wo...
Report: Liverpool want to sign PSG defender this summer, Mourinho also interested
According to le10sport, Liverpool are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his backline. The Belgian is set to become a free agent next month after the Ligue 1 giants decided against handing him a new deal. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in landing Meunier, and the full-back could have more suitors emerge for his signature this summer when he becomes available on a free. Liverpool need a quality cover and competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the 28-year-old could fancy his chances of forcing his way into Klopp’s first-team. With the Reds offering Champions League football next term, the Belgian international could prefer a move to Anfield ahead of North London, with Jose Mourinho’s side’s chan...
Rangers correspondent claims mistake in Ianis Hagi transfer announcement this evening
Some Rangers fans must have been over the moon this evening when they heard that the Ibrox club have completed the signing of Ianis Hagi from Genk. Hagi, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a forward, joined Rangers on loan from Genk in the January transfer window. The Belgian club announced on their official website this evening that Rangers have exercised their option to sign the Romania international on a permanent contract. That announcement was widely covered on the internet by publications such as The Daily Record, The London Evening Standard and The Scotsman. Sportslens covered the breaking news, too, but Genk have since taken it down. The Athletic’s Rangers correspondent, Jordan Campbell, has said on Twitter that the Belgian club “mistakingly published” the story. Howe...
‘Da Boss’ – Raheem Sterling sends message to Spurs star on Instagram
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has sent a two-word message to Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier after he uploaded a picture from training on Instagram. Premier League players are back to training ahead of Project Restart, and the Spurs man looks fit as ever, prompting the Man. City star and his Tottenham teammate Jan Vertonghen to react thus: Dier has a lot of prove should action indeed resume in the coming weeks, and the England international will hope to further convince boss Jose Mourinho of his quality. The 26-year-old has featured in 25 games across all competitions, playing at both centre-back and defensive midfield. Dier prefers to play in the former, but has both Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld ahead of him in the pecking order. The duo are Mourinho’s first-cho...
9 goals and 11 assists this season: Leeds very keen on signing attacker this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing Cyle Larin this summer. The player has impressed during his loan spell at Zulte this season and he has 9 goals and 11 assists to his name so far. The Whites could use more attacking quality and Bielsa’s side are thought to be serious about signing the player as per reports (via Sportwitness) It will be interesting to see if Leeds can agree on a deal with Besiktas now. Apparently, the player could be signed for a fee of around €2.5m. Zulte have an option to sign him permanently for that price. If the Belgian outfit do not act soon, Leeds might get the chance to snap him up this summer. The reported valuation is quite reasonable as well and Leeds should be able to afford the player without any problems. Their finances are set for a boost if they can sec...
Jack Wilshere’s honest admission will be music to the ears of West Ham fans
West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere has opened up on his decision to leave Arsenal and link up with the Hammers in the summer of 2018. The 28-year-old joined West Ham as a free agent in July despite being offered a contract extension by the Gunners in March. Arsene Wenger’s successor Unai Emery made it clear from the very beginning that Wilshere wasn’t going to be a part of his first-team and starting XI, and the midfielder didn’t hesitate to leave. His West Ham career hasn’t gone as expected as he has struggled with injuries thus far, playing just 16 games across all competitions since joining them. Wilshere earns £100,000-a-week at the London Stadium outfit, and it remains to be seen if he will be handed another deal with just a year left on the current one. He is currently back tra...
Rice admits he would love to have a particular trait of Bayern Munich star
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that he would love to have the same pace as Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies. The Canadian has been in impressive form for the Bundesliga giants since establishing himself as a regular player this term, and has caught the eyes of everyone. Bayern and Borussia Dortmund went head to head this evening with the title at stake, and Davies’ performance caught the eyes of a watching Rice, prompting the West Ham star to tweet thus: Wish I had Alphonso Davies pace🤣⚡️ — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) May 26, 2020 Love Kimmich, top top player👏👏 https://t.co/wZjKmXCnGa — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) May 26, 2020 A Declan Rice with the pace of an Alphonso Davies will definitely be very frightening, but pace isn’t...
Report: Everton keen on 24-yr-old who has 7 goals in 10 Bundesliga starts this season
Everton have been linked with a move for the Roma striker Patrik Schick. The striker is currently on loan at RB Leipzig and he has done reasonably well in the Bundesliga. It will be interesting to see if the German outfit decide to sign him permanently at the end of this season. As per reports (via Sportwitness), Leipzig have an option to make the move permanent for €29m. The 24-year-old has scored 7 league goals (10 starts) so far this season. He has picked up 3 assists in his 20 appearances as well. If Schick is back on the market this summer, Everton could make a move for him. Apparently, €25m will be enough to convince Roma to part with the player. Everton could use some attacking depth next season and Schick could prove to be a good signing. The striker has the talent to develop into ...
