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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...
Report: Tottenham keen on 9-goal attacker but face competition from Leicester City
Tottenham are keen on the Borussia Moenchengladbach forward Alassane Plea. According to Bild, Leicester City are keeping tabs on the player. The Londoners need to improve their attacking options this summer and Plea would be a good signing for them. The Bundesliga ace will add goals and creativity to the side. He has done well in Germany since moving to Gladbach and he has the quality to shine in the Premier League as well. He has 9 goals and 7 assists to his name in the league this season. Spurs are overly reliant on Harry Kane for goals and Plea’s arrival will give Mourinho another option. Also, the Gladbach ace can play across the front three and he would give Spurs the option to try out other formations. Plea can be the alternative to Kane or he could partner the England international ...
Report: Wolves have secured agreement in principle to sign 24-yr-old midfield player
Wolves are close to signing the Portuguese defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha. According to reports (via Sportwitness), the Premier League club have an agreement in principle to sign the 24-year-old. Wolves are expected to pay around €15m for the player. It will be interesting to see if the transfer is confirmed in the coming weeks. Nuno needed to add more depth to his midfield and Palhinha’s signing makes a lot of sense. He could partner Neves at the heart of Wolves’ midfield next season. The 24-year-old will add defensive steel alongside Neves’ creativity. His arrival will add more balance to Wolves’ midfield next season. Furthermore, the Sporting ace will improve Wolves at the back by shielding the back four. It would also allow the creative players to operate with more freedom. Palhinh...
Report claims Everton have submitted an ‘attractive’ offer for Frenchman
Everton have been linked with the Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo in the recent weeks. Now reports (via Sportwitness) claim that the Toffees have offered around €25m for the player. Barcelona view the offer as an attractive one as they initially valued the player at around €22m. It will be interesting to see if Everton can secure his services in the coming weeks. Juventus are keen on the player as well and they could offer Barcelona a swap deal with one of their own players in exchange. Todibo is a talented young player who would improve Everton defensively. Furthermore, a manager like Carlo Ancelotti could develop him into a star in future. It remains to be seen what the player decides in the end. For him, a move to Everton would be ideal. He is unlikely to get first-team chances at ...
Report: Celtic keen to snap up talented forward from Premier League club this summer
West Ham starlet Veron Parkes has turned down the chance to sign a professional contract with the club and Celtic are looking to snap him up this summer. As per Football Insider, Monaco, NY Red Bulls and other clubs are keeping tabs on the player as well. Parkes will be available for a very reasonable compensation this summer and it will be interesting to see if Celtic can secure his services. The 18-year-old forward is highly rated at the Premier League club and they will not want to lose him just yet. However, the player wants first-team football and West Ham might not be able to fulfill his demands. On the other hand, Celtic could provide him with some first-team opportunities in Scotland. The Scottish giants can include him in their cup games and allow him some minutes in the league as...
LeBron James & Uninterrupted Partners With Quibi For Docuseries About The Cheating Houston Astros
Source: Loren Elliott / Getty The Last Dance might be over, but there is another spicy sports documentary on the way. LeBron James and his sports media company Uninterrupted are continuing the hammer out the content. It was announced that both entities will be teaming up with Quibi for a docuseries that will focus on the MLB’s darling cheaters, the Houston Astros. It will focus on the elaborate sign-stealing scheme that helped the team engineer one of the most impressive from worst to first turnarounds and winning one championship. After they got caught, the Astros’ managers during the teams cheating exploits A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow were fired, and the MLB fined the team $5 million. Most players, especially players who faced the Astros during those seasons, felt the punishment wasn’t en...
‘Do the sporting thing’ – Celtic legend Chris Sutton sends message to Rangers
Celtic legend Chris Sutton has asked Rangers to do the sporting thing and congratulate the Hoops for emerging as the Scottish Premiership league winners for the season following the SPFL’s decision. Neil Lennon’s men are 13 points clear at the top of the table and are the best team in the land on a points-per-game basis. However, Rangers had insisted on resuming the campaign as they fancied their chances of catching up with their Old Firm rivals with a game in hand and eight rounds of games to go. The Ibrox outfit are yet to respond on social media to Celtic’s victory, with their players and manager Steven Gerrard yet to comment too. It remains to be seen what Rangers’ next decision will be as they were tipped to take their case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport or the civil courts aft...
