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Report: Spurs linked with Wolves target, Mourinho could give them edge in chase
Tottenham have been linked with the Portuguese midfielder William Carvalho. As per Record (via Sportwitness), Wolves and Leicester are keen on the player as well but Jose Mourinho’s presence at the helm is an advantage for Spurs. Mourinho is a world-class manager with a great track record of winning trophies and Spurs have an interesting project. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit a bid for Carvalho in the coming weeks. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder could be a handy option for Mourinho next season. Spurs have Ndombele and Winks as their first-choice central midfielders and neither possess Carvalho’s skillset. He could complete Tottenham’s midfield trio next season, if the transfer goes through. Carvalho is a key player for Betis and they will not want to part ways...
Report: Rangers stance on Celtic being crowed champions now
According to The Daily Record, Rangers will not object to Celtic bring crowed champions of Scotland. Rangers are as many as 13 points behind leaders and bitter Old Firm rivals Celtic in second place in the Scottish Premiership table at the moment. Steven Gerrard’s side have a game in hand, and there are also two Old Firm derbies left to be played this season. The Scottish Premiership is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the divisions below all have been called off. The Daily Record has reported that Rangers will not object if it is decided that the Scottish top flight will end now, with Celtic crowned champions of Scotland. All the 12 top-flight clubs have decided that they will not stop in the way of Celtic being declared champions and Heart of Midlothian being ...
Leeds United now reportedly want a player Marcelo Bielsa desired at Lille
According to Football Insider, Leeds United are interested in signing Juan Foyth from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Leeds – who are aiming to clinch automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign – is aware of the availability of the Argentina international central defender. It has been claimed that the Whites have had previous loan enquiries for the 22-year-old – who can also operate as a right-back – turned down by Tottenham. Interestingly, Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wanted his Argentine compatriot when he was the manager of Lille in France, as reported by TyC Sports in 2017. Good signing for Leeds United? Much was expected of Foyth when he joined Tottenham, but the defender has not progressed m...
Former Rangers defender urges player to leave Celtic on loan
Former Rangers right-back Alan Hutton has told Football Insider that Celtic will send Marian Shved out on loan in the summer transfer window. Hutton, who started his professional club football career at Rangers before moving to Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, believes that it is important that Shved starts playing regular first-team football from now. Hutton told Football Insider about Shved when asked about a loan exit: “I would have thought so. You can’t just sit there and train all day. “They’ll be hoping in the summer that other options either in England or even in Scotland come up for him so he can jump to it and get back. “You need to play, just sitting about doing nothing for half a season or a season is no good to anybody. It’s important that he goes out and play...
Teammate says reported Tottenham and Everton target has ‘tough decision’ to make
Aston Villa central midfielder Conor Hourihane has told Sky Sports that his teammate Jack Grealish has a tough decision to make, amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Manchester United. According to The Daily Star, Tottenham and Everton are interested in signing Grealish from Premier League rivals Villa in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Spurs and the Merseyside outfit are prepared to pay over £50 million to sign the 24-year-old, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. The Manchester Evening News has reported of interest in Grealish from United. Republic of Ireland international central midfielder Hourihane has raved about his Villa teammate Grealish, and has admitted that the summer will be tough for the 24-year-old in regard t...
Newcastle United reportedly join Tottenham Hotspur in race for 19-year-old
Newcastle United have reportedly joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race for AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile. Earlier this month, Football Insider reported of interest in the 19-year-old defender from Tottenham. The report claimed that Spurs are among a number of clubs who have asked to be kept informed of the teenager’s situation. RMC Sport has now reported of Newcastle’s interest in the defender, and has claimed that the Magpies could make a move for the youngster once Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, have bought the club from current owner Mike Ashley. Stats According to WhoScored, Badiashile made 16 appearances in Ligue 1 for Monaco this season, and he also played two matches in the Coupe de la Ligue and the Coupe de France each. During the 2018-19 campaign, the teenager scored...
Report: Serie A giants have a strong interest in 22y/o Spurs defender
According to The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare, Serie A giants AC Milan have a strong interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth ahead of the summer transfer window. Am told on Juan Foyth, that as well as a couple of Spanish clubs, AC Milan have a strong interest. Back in December, we reported on his willingness to leave #THFC if he didn’t start to play more regularly. He’s yet to play in 2020. https://t.co/cnMNwMfI8J — Charlie Eccleshare (@CDEccleshare) May 14, 2020 The Argentina international is out of favour under boss Jose Mourinho at the North London club and isn’t in his first-team plans. Foyth, 22, is willing to leave Tottenham if he finds regular football hard to come by, and having not played in 2020, a summer exit appears to be very much on the cards. A couple ...
Arsenal loanee gives his honest take on reported Newcastle United target
Arsenal loanee Daniel Ceballos has praised reported Everton and Newcastle United target Gareth Bale, as quoted in Football.London. Ceballos, who joined Arsenal on loan from Spanish and European giants Madrid in the summer of 2019, has said that Bale has given a lot to Los Blancos. According to Marca, Newcastle are interested in singing the former Tottenham Hotspur winger, while 90min.com has claimed of interest in the 30-year-old Wales international from Everton. Football.London quotes Ceballos as saying about Bale: “[The Premier League] is a league that suits him quite well, but he’s an important player for Real Madrid. “Let’s not forget everything he has given the club. Whoever does not trust him has to put on the Champions League finals. He has given enough to the club.” Leaving Real Ma...
Report: Everton looking to sign highly rated midfielder from PL rivals this summer
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff. As per Football Insider, the Newcastle midfielder is a man in demand this summer and the Toffees are one of the several clubs after him. Longstaff will be a free agent this summer and the Magpies have not managed to agree on an extension with him. If it stays this way, Everton can sign him for a fee of around £400,000 in July. It would be quite a coup for the Toffees if they managed to sign him for the reported amount. Everton could use some depth in their midfield and Longstaff is a massive talent. He could develop into a star for them in future. Carlo Ancelotti is a world-class manager and he will certainly help the youngster grow as a player. The 20-year-old might be tempted to make the move if the Toffe...
‘I’ve spoken about it’: Blockbuster reported Newcastle United target comments on his future
Paris Saint-Germain striker and reported Newcastle United target Edinson Cavani has said that he does not know where he will be next season, as quoted in Goal.com. Cavani is out of contract at PSG this summer, and no new deal is in place for the Uruguay international striker at the moment. According to Foot Mercato, Newcastle are interested in signing the former Napoli striker on a free transfer this summer. The Magpies look set to be bought by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, according to Goal.com. Goal.com quotes Cavani as saying: “My career will last for maybe several years still, here or elsewhere, I don’t know. “I’ve spoken about it a lot with my entourage. I’ve always said that I would like to quit football rather than football quitting me.” Blockbuster signing for Newcast...
‘Take revenge’: Dutchman makes transfer claim about Tottenham Hotspur player
Louis van Gaal has said that Ajax should sign Tottenham Hotspur central defender Jan Vertonghen in the summer transfer window, as quoted in Football.London. The former Manchester United manager has explained why Vertonghen would be a good signing for Ajax. The Belgium international central defender started his professional club football career at the Dutch club before moving to Spurs in 2012. The 33-year-old is out of contract at the North London outfit this summer, and there is no new deal in place. It seems very likely that Vertonghen will leave Tottenham on a free transfer this summer, and former Ajax boss has suggested that the Eredivisie could should bring him back. Van Gaal said about Vertonghen, as quoted in Football.London: “I am against bringing players back. When Frank ...
Report: PSG want Aston Villa loanee this summer
According to L’Equipe (via GFFN), Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Pepe Reina this summer. The 37-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa till the end of the season and could find himself in the French capital next season. Dean Smith’s side brought Reina in during the January transfer window following a long-term injury that initially ruled Tom Heaton out of the season, but a permanent move isn’t on the cards and the goalie has since revealed he wants to return to Milan at the end of his loan deal at Villa Park. The Spaniard told fans during an Instagram Q&A last month that: “After the loan to Aston Villa I have to go back. The idea is to see out the last year of the contract that I have left.” Reina hasn’t particularly done enough to warrant ...
