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Report: NUFC in talks to land £36m winger as they look to beat Ancelotti to signing
According to Arena Napoli, Newcastle United are interested in bringing Napoli forward Hirving Lozano to Saint James’ Park this summer and have already started talks with the Serie A club. The Magpies aren’t the only English Premier League club interested in landing the Mexico international, though, with Everton and West Ham United also keen. Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti signed Lozano from PSV Eindhoven last summer after he bagged 40 goals in 79 appearances for the Eredivisie side, and is eyeing a reunion at Goodison Park. The Mexican has scored just thrice in 23 appearances for the Italian team, but that hasn’t stopped would-be Newcastle owners and Everton from registering an interest in him. Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that 24-year-old won’t be sold for cheap, and suit...
Shay Given’s brilliant transfer plan that would see Newcastle rival Man. City
Newcastle United fans are dreaming of how life will be at Saint James’ Park under the prospective new owners, and many of them are hoping the club can become the next Manchester City. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are expected to complete a £300 million takeover before the end of the month, and a massive squad overhaul has been tipped to take place afterwards. However, Financial Fair Play will prevent would-be Newcastle owners from spending with reckless abandon in the coming transfer windows, with Sky Sports claiming that immediate mega squad investments aren’t on the cards despite reports regularly linking the club with big names. Former Toons goalkeeper Shay Given has a brilliant transfer plan that could turn the club into a Man. City in the long-run, though, detailing how Newca...
‘Go and join them’ – Noel Whelan urges playmaker to join Rangers this summer
Noel Whelan has urged the Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella to join Rangers this summer. The Spaniard has been a part of the club’s youth team for a while now and he has been given some first team chances this season. Chirivella has managed to impress in the cup games and he has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer. The midfielder is out of contract in June and it will be interesting to see if he signs an extension with Liverpool. Whelan said to Football Insider: “You could be in a worse position. He could try and kick start his career at Rangers and if he does well he can come back to the Premier League as a ready-made player in a few years’ time. It is tough because it is difficult to turn down a five-year deal at a club like Liverpool but I am not sure if he is goin...
Report: Celtic and Rangers weighing up move for 26-year-old attacker
Glasgow Rangers are interested in bringing former Premier League player Saido Berahino to Ibrox in the summer transfer window. However, the Gers are likely to face strong competition from arch-rivals Celtic. According to reports from Teamtalk, both Celtic and Rangers are weighing up a move to sign the Zulte Waregem attacker this summer. The report claims that both the clubs had scouted the attacking midfielder before the suspension of football due to the global health crisis. The 26-year-old attacker showed a lot of promise when he first broke into the team. But his bad attitude – arrested for drunk-driving twice and agitating transfer move to Tottenham in 2015 – has had a bad effect on his career in England. Berahino scored 20 goals in 2014-15 but he failed to fulfil his po...
Tottenham star admits his Liverpool counterpart is the best in Europe
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose has claimed that his Liverpool counterpart Andy Robertson is the best in the position in Europe. The England international is currently on loan till the end of the season at Newcastle United after falling out of favour with Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. In his heydays, Rose was the best left-back in the Premier League, making the PFA Team of the Year at the end of both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons as Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs challenged for the title. The Tottenham star has most likely played his last game for the North London club as he is expected to leave permanently this summer with just a year left on his deal, but he is hoping to return to the top of his game someday, and has revealed that he aims to catch his Liverpool counterpart. “Andy Rober...
Tottenham star reveals he watched Celtic UCL games because of 22y/o
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose has revealed that he used to watch Celtic’s Champions League games following Brendan Rodgers’ glowing appraisal of Kieran Tierney. The Leicester City boss was the Hoops’ manager prior to joining the Foxes, and he once dubbed the Scotland international as one of the best left-backs on the continent. Rodgers’ remarks caught the attention of Rose, and the England international was keen to see Tierney in action on TV. Celtic were regular in the Champions League group stages at the time, holding Manchester City to a 3-3 draw at Parkhead in September 2016. “I tried to watch the Celtic games in the Champions League when they were on the television,” Rose said on The Lockdown Tactics podcast. “Brendan Rodgers said at that time that Kieran was one of the best ...
Journalist claims Newcastle are in ‘pole position’ to sign £62m Liverpool target
For the past few years, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been linked with a move to the Premier League. The 28-year-old centre-back is arguably one of the best defenders in the world and has been setting high standards in Serie A for the past few years. Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Senegal star who would cost in the region of £62m. Jurgen Klopp could be looking to sign a defender this summer especially with Dejan Lovren’s future in doubt. In theory, Koulibaly and Virgil van Dijk would form a great partnership at the back. However, according to journalist Paolo Esposito, Newcastle United are in ‘pole position’ to sign the Napoli defender. He claims that the Magpies have offered a better financial package to the centre-back than...
‘Shuffle a few more papers’: Alan Nixon sheds light on NUFC takeover process
As we move into another week, Newcastle United fans are gradually getting impatient over the takeover saga. The journalists are trying their best to provide the latest information to the fans. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the Newcastle potential owners. The potential new owners paid a part of the payment and have signed a contract as well. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – are simply awaiting the official confirmation from the Premier League. However, it could take some time, according to Alan Nixon. The popular journ...
Leicester looking to beat PL giants to the signing of forward dubbed as the next Wayne Rooney
Leicester are looking to sign the Wigan striker Joe Gelhardt this summer. As per reports (via Leicester Mercury), Liverpool are keen on the player as well and the Foxes plan to beat the Reds to the striker. Gelhardt is highly rated around England and Everton have been linked with him as well. He is regarded as the next Wayne Rooney. It will be interesting to see if Leicester can agree on a fee with Wigan for the player. The Latics shouldn’t be too hard to convince if the right offer is submitted. Leicester certainly have the financial means to tempt them. Also, they should be able to convince the player as well. The Foxes could be in the Champions League next season and they have a very exciting project. Furthermore, manager Brendan Rodgers has a good track record of developing young playe...
Report: West Ham eyeing 44-yr-old to replace David Moyes, Sullivan likes him
West Ham are thought to be looking at alternatives to David Moyes this summer. Moyes hasn’t done too well at West Ham so far and the Hammers looking at other managerial options is hardly a surprise. The West Ham boss has failed to deliver for years now. His last good managerial spell was at Everton. Moyes is clearly looking out of his depth in the Premier League now. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers bring in someone else once this season is done and dusted. As per reports (via Sportwitness), the Londoners are keen on Ivan Juric. The 44-year-old Croatian has done well with Hellas Verona and David Sullivan has been impressed with his coaching. The Italian outfit will not want to lose their manager in the summer but West Ham have the finances to tempt him. If they can convince Jur...
‘A top player’: Paul Robinson urges Tottenham Hotspur to avoid selling 28-year-old attacker
In an interview with Football Insider, Paul Robinson has urged Tottenham Hotspur to keep hold of Erik Lamela even if they make additions to their attacking department this summer. The Argentina international has been with the north London side for nearly seven years and during this period, he has made 214 appearances across all competitions. In the current season, he has managed 27 outings with the capital outfit but only 13 of those appearances have come from the starting lineup. Still, he has made a decent impact with four goals and six assists and Robinson believes the 28-year-old has more to offer to the club. “I like Lamela. He has been a top player for Spurs and he has been there a long time,” He told. “He has come on a couple of times this season and really made an impact going forw...
Agent reveals Chelsea are leading the race to sign young Barcelona defender
The agent of Xavier Mbuyamba has revealed that Chelsea have made an interesting proposal to sign the young defender from Barcelona. The 18-year-old only joined the club’s under-19 side from MVV Maastricht last summer but his potential appears to have caught the eye of elite European teams. Speaking to Voetbal International, agent Carlos Barros revealed that Real Madrid, Juventus and Inter are some of the high-profile clubs, who have enquired about his client. However, he added that the most exciting proposal has come through Frank Lampard’s Chelsea, who believe the teenager can break into their first-team in a couple of years’ time. “Almost all major clubs in Europe have asked about Xavier,” He told. “Real Madrid are also there, they are serious about their youth system, but that woul...
