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Sterling and Jesus start, Predicted Manchester City line-up (4-3-3) vs Arsenal
Manchester City host Arsenal in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off at the Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens picked up their first victory of the campaign last weekend with a convincing 5-0 triumph over newly-promoted Norwich City. They are firm favourites for the upcoming meeting against the Gunners, with their dominating league record against them since 2017. They have beaten the Gunners in the last eight league encounters. Their only defeat during this period came in the 2020 FA Cup semi-final. Formation: 4-3-3 Predicted Line-up: Ederson has been the undisputed starter in goal for the league and European games. He is expected to start between the sticks ahead of Zack Steffen. John Stones has been working on his fitness in recent weeks after his late return to training after his internat...
Kante and Lukaku start, Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Liverpool
Chelsea travel to Anfield for Saturday’s late Premier League kick-off against Liverpool. The Blues have made the perfect start to the season with successive wins, and they are only behind West Ham United on the table in terms of goals scored. They are scheduled to face the Reds on the road tomorrow. Their recent league record is not great against them, but they won at Anfield earlier this year. Jurgen Klopp’s side were missing several key defenders including Virgil Van Dijk. The tussle between Van Dijk and Romelu Lukaku will be one to watch out for. Formation: 3-4-2-1 Predicted Line-up: Edouard Mendy has started the season with successive shutouts, and he has been faultless with the limited shots at him. He is expected to start in goal ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga. No changes are likely in t...
Cristiano Ronaldo is Returning to Manchester United
In the realm of professional football, the transfer market has certainly been heating up ahead of the August 31 deadline. And now, one of the biggest moves of the Summer has finally been confirmed: Cristiano Ronaldo has officially agreed on a two-year deal to re-sign with Manchester United. This blockbuster move involves Ronaldo coming to terms on a €15 million deal with a potential for €8 million in add-ons. The Portuguese soccer icon had one year left on his four-year, $117 million USD deal with Juventus, but he recently expressed to the Italian club and his agent that he would be unlikely to return. Throughout his illustrious career, “CR7” has captured four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Italy and Spain, give Champions League titles and the European Championship f...
Done deal: Journalist claims Crystal Palace have reached agreement for £5.5m player
Crystal Palace have moved closer to signing Will Hughes this summer. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, the two clubs have agreed a deal in the region of £5.5 million-plus add-ons. Told this is now a done deal. Announcement tomorrow. £5.5m up front plus add-ons. Good signing for #CPFC https://t.co/tZyuBbyZhV — Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) August 26, 2021 Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has added a small update on the story, saying Hughes is close to joining the Eagles and that talks are advanced. Tottenham are working to complete Moussa Sissoko deal with Watford, confirmed. He’s the main name in the list to replace Will Hughes who’s close to join Crystal Palace – talks at final stages. ⚪️ #THFC Serge Aurier move to Lille depends on Çel...
‘A source in London…’ – Phil Hay shares Leeds transfer update in midfielder search
Leeds United have rejected a chance to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks on a temporary basis, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay. The journalist wrote on the website: “A source in London told The Athletic that Leeds turned down an approach offering them Harry Winks on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. “(Marcelo) Bielsa’s comments last week were as good an indication as any that the club are likely to let the deadline pass.” The England international has been linked with an exit from the north London outfit this summer as he is out of favour under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. With Leeds keen on having another midfielder, Winks could have been a perfect addition, but it appears they have other ideas. Sportslens View Leeds manager Bielsa has the final say when it comes to transf...
‘We are here’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer open to sensational Cristiano Ronaldo return
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out a possible return for Cristiano Ronaldo before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. The 36-year-old has decided to leave Juventus after three seasons, and it has been widely reported that he could join United’s arch-rivals Manchester City. There has not been an official bid from the English champions yet, and when asked about Ronaldo, Solskjaer described him as a legend of the club. Ronaldo played for six seasons at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009. Solskjaer refused to rule out a stunning comeback for the 36-year-old. He told Manchester Evening News: “Don’t want to speculate too much – he is a legend of this club, the greatest player of all time if you as me. “I was fortunate enough to play with him, to coach him. Let’s see,...
Report: Liverpool now want to sign £43m giant touted as ‘Van Dijk 2.0’
Liverpool are showing interest in signing Lille ace Sven Botman, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has already bolstered his central defensive ranks at Anfield this summer. Ibrahima Konate arrived from RB Leipzig a couple of months ago for around £36 million. However, it seems as though Klopp could be eyeing further centre-back reinforcements. Sven Botman in action for Lille Liverpool targeting Botman? TMW reckon that the 21-year-old Lille defender is on the Reds’ radar. Standing at 6ft 4in tall, the young Dutchman cuts an imposing figure. He has very similar attributes to his fellow countryman Virgil van Dijk. In fact, he has been touted as the next Van Dijk by Who Scored. He’s a very good player and has so much talent and potential. In 37 Ligue 1 outings for Lille...
Alan Nixon: NUFC & Wolves plot late move for free La Liga attacker, Hasenhuttl keen too
Newcastle United, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Valencia attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. The South Korean international is available on a free after the La Liga outfit decided to terminate his contract, and he is also wanted by Mallorca. A late summer swoop is on the cards for the Asian, and the Premier League trio are now looking to win the race for his signature. Wolves Southampton and Newcastle taking a look at a late move for Kang-In Lee. Valencia midfielder. South Korean international. Being freed. Mallorca also trying. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Free https://t.co/QSgmPMXTtc — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Sportslens View The 20-year-old will be looking to prove himself elsewhere afte...
Brentford hold talks with 20-year-old international striker linked with Everton – report
Brentford have held talks with Schalke over a possible deal for Matthew Hoppe, The Telegraph’s Mick McGrath reports. The Bees have made a sublime return to top-flight football with four points from their first two games of the campaign. However, they can’t get carried away from the bright start, and there could be more inward transfer activity before the deadline. Hoppe has been linked with several clubs over the past few weeks. Everton were recently credited with an interest in signing him. It is now reported that the Bees have entered the pursuit of the United States international, who is valued at £8 million by Schalke. Sportslens view: Hoppe made his senior club debut last term. He showed plenty of promise with six goals from just 1,309 minutes of Bundesliga football. He has ...
Tottenham in advanced negotiations to sign midfielder from Euro giants
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Barcelona starlet Ilaix Moriba this summer. According to Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo, the Premier League club are currently in advanced negotiations with Barcelona for the youngster. Confermato, trattativa in fase avanzata tra #Tottenham e #Barcellona per Ilaix #Moriba: intermediari al lavoro per sistemare diversi dettagli ma c’è fiducia di arrivare al 🏁 https://t.co/1r73SKwpX3 — Daniele Longo (@86_longo) August 26, 2021 Meanwhile, Mario Conterio from TuttoMercatoWeb claims that Moriba is unlikely to renew his contract with the Spanish club, and Tottenham are the most likely destination for him. 📢 ⚪ Ilaix Moriba può lasciare subito il #FCBarcelona. Trattativa in corso col #Tottenham, il crack dei blaugrana è lontano dal r...
Liverpool make their opening move for £40m-rated ace, two other PL clubs keen
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma. According to Daily Express, the Premier League giants have made their opening move with Brighton demanding around £40 million to sell him. Manchester United and Arsenal have also been tracking the 24-year-old over the past few months. Liverpool lost Gini Wijnaldum on a free transfer earlier this summer, and they must make it a priority to replace him adequately before the transfer window closes. Bissouma has established himself as a quality Premier League midfielder and has the potential to succeed at a big club. The 24-year-old has a different skill set to Wijnaldum, but he could be the ideal fit alongside Thiago and Fabinho. The Mali international would add power, presence and defensive cover ...
Tottenham keen on versatile 22-yr-old target, summer transfer ‘remains possible’
Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked with a move for Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu this summer. According to The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, the transfer remains possible despite talks between the two clubs stalling. The defender is valued at £17 million, but the two clubs have not reached an agreement regarding the structure of the payments. #Spurs move remains possible for Takehiro Tomiyasu in final days of the window. Talks over £17m deal stalled over structure of payments to #Bologna but is one of the players they will look at — Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) August 26, 2021 The Japanese international represented his country at the Summer Olympics, which contributed to the deal being held up. The 22-year-old can play at full-back and centre-back, and his versatility will be a bon...
