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Player Steven Gerrard was reportedly recommended at Rangers will allegedly join Celtic
Celtic are reported to have won the race for Leeds United and Everton target Aaron Hickey, who was claimed to have been recommended to Rangers manager Steven Gerrard earlier this season. According to 90min, Hickey will join Celtic this summer, despite being on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Leeds United as well. The 17-year-old is on the books of Heart of Midlothian at the moment, but the Scottish teenager will reportedly return to the Hoops this summer, having been at the Glasgow giants as a youth player before he switched to Hearts. Rangers interest Interestingly, Rangers were linked with a move for the Hearts left-back in the January transfer window. Earlier this season, The Scottish Sun reported that Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson wanted to sign the Scotland Under-17...
Arsenal, Newcastle reportedly unwilling to pay £44m for player Robert Pires described as ‘great’
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal and Newcastle United are not willing to pay the transfer fee needed to sign Nabil Fekir from Real Betis in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Betis want as much as €50 million (£44.43 million) to sell the 26-year-old, who can operate an attacking midfielder or as a forward. However, according to the Spanish news outlet, neither Arsenal nor Newcastle are willing to pay that kind of money for the former Lyon star, described as “a great player” by his French compatriot and Arsenal legend Robert Pires in The Mirror in July 2018. The Mirror has claimed of interest in Fekir from Arsenal, while Foot Mercato has reported that Newcastle are looking at signing the France international this summer. Stats Fekir joined Spanish club Betis from Fre...
‘I spoke at length to him’ – Caulkin shares what Benitez thinks of NUFC return
Newcastle United have been linked with bringing back former manager Rafa Benitez to St. James’ Park after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover goes through. PCP Capital Partners owner and finance broker Amanda Staveley is currently fronting the bid and is said to be a fan of the Spaniard. The return of Rafa? ⚫⚪ “It’s almost inevitable…” 👀 For all of @SkySports_Keith‘s answers from today’s #NUFC Q&A, head here: https://t.co/tygm3hkpADhttps://t.co/sRawrSMKGH pic.twitter.com/X9GJTIlrGW — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 16, 2020 Sky Sports claimed she would look to convince Benitez to return, but it appears that would be very complicated after The Athletic’s George Caulkin spoke with the Dalian Professional...
Report: Tottenham have made an offer for 18-goal Liverpool target
Tottenham have been linked with the Lille attacker Victor Osimhen for a while now. It appears that they have made their move to sign the player. As per Area Napoli, Tottenham have offered €70m for the highly rated attacker. Furthermore, they aren’t the only ones to make the offer. Premier League giants Liverpool have made a similar offer for the player as well. It will be interesting to see where Osimhen ends up this summer. He is a prodigious talent and he has all the tools to develop into a world class player. Whoever ends up signing him now will have a future star on their hands. If Liverpool and Spurs offer same money for the player, it will be interesting to see who the player picks. Liverpool are certainly the bigger club and the better team. Also, Jurgen Klopp is an excellent manage...
Report confirms Everton’s €45m offer for technically gifted Ancelotti target
Everton are keen on signing the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. It appears that they have made an offer for the 29-year-old already. As per Il Mattino, the Toffees submitted a €45m bid for the player but it has been turned down. It will be interesting to see if Everton come up with an improved offer for Allan in the coming weeks. The Brazilian is up for sale this summer after falling out of favour at the club. He was a key player for Napoli during Ancelotti’s time at the club and it is no surprise that the Italian wants to be reunited with the player at Everton now. Everton could use a technically gifted midfielder like Allan and he would help them control games better. Allan has proven his quality in Serie A and in the European competitions. He is also at an age where he can adapt to...
Report: Argentine has agreed to become Newcastle manager, wants to bring £150m striker to SJP
According to TodoFichajes, Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the next Newcastle United manager and he will look to reunite Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane with him at St. James’ Park. The Argentine was fired by Spurs last November following a woeful start to the campaign, but is now free to negotiate with other clubs after the end of his gardening leave last week. Pochettino is top of the managerial wishlist of the would-be owners of Newcastle, and TodoFichajes claims that he has some conditions that must be met ahead of his move to SJP, with signing a couple of his desired players for the project ahead chief among them. The former Tottenham boss is said to have personally gotten in touch with Kane to convince him to join him at the Toons, but it might cost around £150 million ...
Journalist claims Newcastle have started talks over the signing of £50m CB & £105m midfielder
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Manchester City centre-back John Stones and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho to St. James’ Park this summer, and talks have already started. #Newcastle are interested in central defender John #Stones (#ManCity) and advanced midfielder Philippe #Coutinho (#Barça). First talks started. #transfers #NUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 26, 2020 The English defender cost the Etihad Stadium outfit £50 million in the summer of 2016, while Barca splashed £105 million on the Brazilian in January 2018. Newcastle will have to pay similar fees to have a chance of landing the duo, and that wouldn’t be a problem post-takeover. The Magpies are set to have new owners in Saudi Arabia’s Pub...
The Best Fantasy Football Team Names
Who knew that picking your Fantasy Football team name would be more difficult than picking your team itself? Sure, juggling the allotted budget can be tricky, particularly if you are trying to squeeze Sergio Aguero, Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane and Virgil van Dijk into the same (perfect) Fantasy Football team. However, after a bit of head-scratching, every player manages to get the job done and the team is eventually ready to take on the Fantasy Football world. At this point, there is just one last thing that needs to be resolved – and it’s an important one – what should your Fantasy Football team name be? Over the years there have been some truly brilliant examples of names in Fantasy Football as players have used their creativity to make their team stand out from the rest. If you want some ...
Popular pundit urges Rangers to ‘get the deal done quickly’ for technically gifted ace
Noel Whelan has urged Rangers to complete the signing of Ianis Hagi soon. The midfielder was on loan at the club and he managed to impress for Steven Gerrard’s side. The Ibrox outfit have an option to sign the player permanently this summer as well. It is expected that the Scottish giants will take up that option and keep Hagi at the club. Whelan believes that there is uncertainty surrounding the player’s future right now and Rangers must act quickly so that Hagi can his future sorted out and concentrate on his football. “I do not think Stevie would have brought him in to start with if he did not think he could improve the side,” he told Football Insider. “A very technical player and the sort of player that Gerrard wants at Rangers. “It is important that they get the deal done quickly so h...
‘Hopefully he can find another club’ – Former Leeds star urges Bielsa to get rid of experienced ace
Former Whites star Noel Whelan thinks Leeds United should get rid of Kiko Casilla in the summer. The Spaniard has made quite a few costly errors since his move to Elland Road and it will be interesting to see what happens with him in the coming months. Whelan said to Football Insider: “After the allegations and the guilty charge of racism, even though it was a probability charge, I think the best scenario for player and club is that he leaves. “Leeds United are all for keeping racism out of the game. Hopefully he can find another club. “We have also seen too many mistakes from Kiko this season. I do not want to put a shadow over his time at Leeds because he has made some fantastic saves but his horrific decision making will probably be what he is remembered for, unfortunately. “He has made...
Report: West Ham keeping tabs on 27-yr-old, but face competition from Leeds United
Rangers ace Connor Goldson has been linked with a move to West Ham and Leeds this summer. As per Football Insider, both clubs are keeping tabs on the 27-year-old and they could make a move to sign the player in the coming weeks. David Moyes needs to improve his back four this summer and it is no surprise that he is looking at defenders. However, Goldson would be an underwhelming signing for the fans. He is good enough for Rangers but he is yet to show that he can succeed at the top level. West Ham should be looking at better players with their resources. Meanwhile, Leeds need a defensive signing as well if they fail to sign Ben White permanently. Goldson would be a decent addition for the Championship outfit but White is the better player. Bielsa must do everything in his power to sign Whi...
Report: Tottenham and Everton target available for €25-30m this summer
Tottenham and Everton are keen on the Hellas Verona player Marash Kumbulla this summer. As per Gazzetta dello Sport (via SempreInter), the Italian side are looking for a fee of around €25-30m for the player. Both Spurs and Everton can afford to pay that for a player that interests them and it will be interesting to see who makes the first move. Both sides could use someone like Kumbulla next season and the 20-year-old is a player with immense potential. Kumbulla is wanted by other clubs as well and Hellas Verona will be hoping for a bidding war. It would help them drive up the price. If they are to lose Kumbulla this summer, they will want to recoup as much money as possible. With Spurs expected to lose the likes of Vertonghen and Foyth this summer, they need another centre back. Kumbulla ...
