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22-year-old Liverpool midfielder will join French side on a three-year deal: report
Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella has agreed personal terms with Nantes ahead of a free transfer to the French outfit this summer, 20 minutes reports. The Spaniard joined the Reds academy from Valencia in 2013 and he made his senior debut two years later in a Europa League group stage clash against Bordeaux. However, he has since managed only 10 more appearances for the Merseyside outfit with just one of those coming in the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp in 2016. According to French daily 20 minutes, the 22-year-old will complete a free transfer away from Anfield when his contract expires at the end of the season. It is added that he has already finalised a three-year deal with Nantes and the Ligue 1 side will announce the pre-contract agreement in the next few days. Chirivella has ...
Bojan urges Barcelona to sign Liverpool striker instead of Lautaro Martinez
In an interview with Sport (h/t Goal.com), Bojan has urged Barcelona to land the signature of Roberto Firmino from Liverpool instead of Lautaro Martinez. The Catalan giants are on the search for a long-term successor to Luis Suarez and Martinez has been mentioned as the club’s priority target for the summer. The Blaugrana have yet to make any progress in terms of the negotiations and former graduate Bojan believes the club should focus on signing Firmino from the European champions. He added that Martinez has been a striker throughout his career and he could be confined to playing outside his comfort zone unlike Firmino, who is more versatile and can feature in different attacking positions. “Inter Milan do not usually take the initiative and that makes me think that Lautaro could occupy a...
Report: Big Arsenal transfer hits the rocks – pundit ‘unsure’ that selling club want makeweight
Arsenal’s hopes of using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid appear to have hit a stumbling block. The La Liga club are believed to be willing to sell the midfielder, but their current financial situation leaves them favouring a straight cash deal. Atletico had been linked with Lacazette, sparking talk that he could be used as a makeweight in the Gunners’ bid to secure Partey’s services. However, Spanish football expert Graham Hunter believes that Arsenal will need to meet Partey’s £43.5 million release clause in order to sign the player. “Atleti are currently outside of the top four only by a point, but to not get into the Champions League next season would be very debilitating for the club financially,” he told Sky Sports. “There’s a n...
Report: Aston Villa linked with 24-yr-old who has impressed for Rangers this season
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has done well for the Scottish side this season and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa come in for him. As per France Football, the likes of Brighton are thought to be keen on the player as well. Rangers signed the player last summer and they will not want to get rid of him just yet. His suitors will have to pay a sizeable fee in order to sign him this summer. Aston Villa could use a defensive midfielder like him but Smith’s transfer plans could depend on their relegation battle. If Aston Villa fail to survive, it could really restrict their resources in the transfer market. Also, Kamara might not be keen on moving to the Championship. It will be interestin...
Gary Neville shares his thoughts on prospective NUFC takeover
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are set to takeover Newcastle United in a £300 million deal, with an official announcement expected before the end of this month. Magpies owner Mike Ashley has been in charge of the club since 2007, and he isn’t popular with the fans for plenty of reasons. Newcastle supporters can’t wait for the PiF to take over the club despite Amnesty International’s and beIN Sports’ protests. Saudi’s human rights records and alleged support of broadcasting piracy have both threatened to block the deal from going through, with the kingdom’s attempt to own Newcastle widely dubbed “sportswashing”. Despite the concerns, the Premier League is expected to approve the takeover, and it’s believed the Directors’ and Owners’ test will be passed. Sky Sports pundit and Manchest...
Report: Chelsea open talks to sign 23-yr-old, star keen on a move to London
Chelsea are looking to improve their defensive options this summer and the Blues are keen on Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell. Ben Chilwell is one of the best left-backs in the league and he would be a tremendous addition to Frank Lampard’s side. The 23-year-old is yet to reach his peak and he will only get better with experience. Signing him now would sort out Chelsea’s left-back position for years to come. As per reports (via Express), Chelsea have already opened negotiations with Leicester for the player. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement soon. Apparently, Chilwell has asked his agent to sort out a move to London this summer. The left-back is a key player for Brendan Rodgers and the Foxes will not want to let him leave for cheap. If they are forced int...
‘He should be a top priority’ – Ameobi reveals what NUFC owners must do after takeover
Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has claimed that the new owners should look to sort out Matty Longstaff’s future as soon as the takeover is complete. He said (quotes via Chronicle): “All the staff here want Matty to sign a contract. The likes of Matty is a product of Newcastle, it should be one of the top priorities should the new owners come in. We have to keep the players that we have. He should be a top priority. We need to lock him down for the future.” The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The 20-year-old is out of contract in June and a new deal has not been agreed yet. Losing Longstaff for free this summer would be a huge mistake from Newcastle. The youngster is a prodigious talent and Newcastle would be missing out on a...
Gary Neville picks the best striker between Henry and Kane
Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has chosen Arsenal legend Thierry Henry over Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane when asked to pick who his favourite striker is between the duo. The former defender conducted a Q&A session on Twitter, and he replied thus when a Spurs fan asked “Kane or Henry”: Henry https://t.co/RZkqPKphVc — Gary Neville (@GNev2) May 9, 2020 Neville played against the former Arsenal striker and that would have influenced his decision to an extent, but without a doubt, Henry was a better striker than Kane in his days. The Frenchman won two Premier League titles with the Gunners, scoring 175 goals in 258 appearances as he picked up four Premier League Golden Boots. Henry made the PFA Team of the Year six times and was crowned PFA Players’ Play...
Report: Chelsea told to splash the cash – big target will not come cheaply
Chelsea have been told that they will not sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana on the cheap this summer. Onana has been a standout performer for Ajax, keeping 74 clean sheets in 178 appearances in all competitions. The 24-year-old has an agreement in place to leave the Dutch giants, sparking talk of moves to some of Europe’s biggest clubs. The Blues have been heavily linked with Onana, with current goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga failing to impress since his big money move to Stamford Bridge. However, Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar has insisted that Onana’s potential suitors can forget about securing a cut-price deal for the goalie. “Last year, we made verbal agreements with Onana, (Nicolas) Tagliafico, (Donny) Van de Beek to stay another season. “We then we look to help each other and find t...
15 goals this season: 26-yr-old Spurs target dreams of playing under Mourinho
Fenerbahce striker Vedat Muriqi is thought to keen on a move to Tottenham this summer. The 26-year-old forward has been linked with the Londoners for a while now and it seems that Jose Mourinho could help the Premier League side seal the transfer. As per Fanatik (via Sportwitness), the player dreams of playing under Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager brought out the best in Milito and Drogba in the past and Muriqi reckons that Mourinho could take his game onto the next level as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a fee with Muriqi’s club now. The 15-goal striker has a contract with the Turkish club until the summer of 2023 and therefore Fenerbahce are under no pressure to sell. Spurs will have to agree to their terms if they want to sign the striker. The Londoners ...
Report: Moyes wants 23-yr-old defender, West Ham star thinks he ‘would fit in well’
West Ham remain interested in signing the River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel. As per Clarin (via Sportwitness), River Plate are expecting an offer from West Ham for the 23-year-old. Apparently, the Hammers tried to sign the player in January but the transfer collapsed. The player’s agent has claimed that West Ham continue to be interested in the player. David Moyes is keen on bringing the player to London this summer and he has received a recommendation from one of his star players as well. Manuel Lanzini knows Montiel well and he claims that the 23-year-old would fit in well at West Ham. He also revealed that Montiel has asked him about the Premier League. Lanzini said: “Montiel would fit in well at West Ham. I know they looked for him and couldn’t bring him. The coach asked me, I talke...
Report: Everton keen on French defender, but face competition from Inter Milan
Everton are interested in signing the Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), Everton are very keen on the defender. Barcelona have already received offers of around €25m for the player and it will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. Everton could certainly use someone like him next season. They need to tighten up at the back and Todibo has the talent to succeed in the Premier League. He was outstanding against Inter Milan in the Champions League this season and he has impressed during his loan spell at Schalke as well. Barcelona are unlikely to use him anytime soon and therefore a sale might be on the cards this summer. The Catalan giants could use him to raise some cash for this summer’s transfer window. Everton have the means to afford the ...
