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Conor McGregor Announces 2022 MMA Return On Twitter Q&A
Conor McGregor logged on Twitter the other day to answer fans’ most desired questions regarding his return to the octagon. With extra time in between his weight training and recovery from his broken leg, McGregor started the long string of tweets with the hashtag “#asknotorious.” In his replies, he continued to address his ongoing beef with Daniel “DC” Cormier while starting new commentary with UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. The Notorious also gave insights into his approach to his businesses, his wealth, and the status of his leg. The biggest takeaway from the Irishman’s tweets was his estimated timeframe for his return to the sport of MMA and at what weight class — 2022, and possibly in the 170-pound division. Let’s go. #asknotorious — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 16...
Leeds an bring ‘magnificent’ 24-year-old attacker back to England for just £15m – report
Leeds will have to pay £15 million if they want to sign Rangers attacker Ryan Kent this summer according to a report from the Express. GiveMeSport reported at the start of the month that Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring the 24-year-old Gers ace to Elland Road from Ibrox. Rangers chief Steven Gerrard will surely have a lot to say about that, however. The Gers boss raved about Kent when speaking to the Herald: “Ryan has all the tools and the ability and talent to get to a different level. People judge Ryan on goals and assists and, of course, we do to a certain degree but we also judge him on his application on a daily basis. He’s in magnificent shape. He trains extremely hard. I’m a huge fan of Ryan Kent. He can go again, for sure, and it’s imperative that we ke...
Watford considering move for box-to-box midfielder with 16 goal contributions last season – report
Watford are keeping tabs on Fenerbahce midfielder Ozan Tufan with a view to a formal approach, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hornets made an excellent start on their top-flight return last weekend with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa in front of their home supporters. Despite this, there is plenty of room for improvement, and they are reportedly eyeing another midfielder before the transfer deadline. Tufan has now emerged on their radar, and it is claimed that there may be ‘official contacts’ for the Turkey international in a ‘short time’. Sportslens view: Tufan is a central midfielder by trade, but he can also operate in the number 10 role. He has been a key figure for Fenerbahce over the years. Last season, he bagged six goals and 10 assists from 37 appearances in the Super Lig. ...
Report claims Everton can now sign ‘unbelievable’ midfielder for just £17.1m
Everton can sign Sporting ace Matheus Nunes for just €20 million (£17.1 million) this summer according to a report from Correio da Manha. Record (print edition August 17th, page 8) also back up those claims. In fact, it is suggested that the Toffees are showing the strongest interest in signing Nunes. Central midfield is certainly an area where Rafa Benitez will want to strengthen at Goodison Park this summer. And it seems as though the Merseyside outfit have a great opportunity to sign a top class player who plays in that position for a very reasonable fee. Nunes in action for Sporting last season – PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY xGerardoxSantosx Nunes could cost Everton just £17.1 million CDM and Record claims that the Toffees can sign the Sporting midfielder for a real b...
European giants in advanced talks to sign Wolves star valued at £17m – report
Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Rafa Mir, Football Insider reports. The Spaniard has been with Wolves since 2018, but he has made just four appearances for them in all competitions. He has spent time out on loan at three different clubs, with the most recent being Huesca. Mir played a key role in their promotion from La Liga B and he rejoined them on another temporary deal last season. He bagged 16 goals from 39 outings with 13 of those coming in La Liga. Despite his efforts, the club were relegated. However, he was able to build his reputation and Atletico are now keen on sealing an agreement for his services. Jorge Mendes, who is the representative of Mir, is playing a key part in the negotiations. Wolves value the striker at £17 million...
Arsenal warned target won’t come cheap – ‘If you ask me if I want to sell him for £100m, I say no’
Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic has told Arsenal they will need to offer ‘a lot of money’ to secure Aaron Ramsdale’s signature. The Gunners are in the market for a new goalkeeper to challenge Bernd Leno. Ramsdale is said to be Mikel Arteta’s preferred choice. The 23-year-old has had a promising start to his career and is a bright prospect. According to The Telegraph, the Championship club want more than £30 million for the goalie, but Arsenal are unwilling to commit more than £20m. Jokanovic has said it is ‘natural’ for Ramsdale to want to return to the Premier League but insisted that he does not want him to leave the club. “I can understand that there is interest in him, as one of the most talented English players,” said Jokanovic. “But because he’s one of the best players in ...
Celtic agree fee to sign 26-yr-old target, personal terms yet to be agreed
Celtic have repeatedly been linked with a move for Legia Warsaw defender Josip Juranovic this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Scottish giants have now agreed to pay around £2.5 million for the 26-year-old right back. The two clubs are currently locked in talks regarding the final details of the deal, and Celtic will also have to agree personal terms with the player. Exclusive: #CelticFC have agreed a fee of £2.5m with #LegiaWarsaw to sign Josip Juranovic. Talks remain ongoing about the final details of the deal as well as personal terms for the player: https://t.co/OzHTtF6aQx — Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) August 17, 2021 Ange Postecoglou needed to sign a quality full-back this summer, and the Croatian international appears to fit the bill. However, they have opted to move for the C...
Arsenal in advanced talks to sign 22-yr-old, deal could be done in the next few hours
Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard was on loan at Arsenal during the second half of last season and the Norwegian was quite impressive for the London club. There have been reports that the Gunners want to sign the 22-year-old midfielder permanently this summer and AS are reporting that the two clubs are currently locked in talks regarding a summer move for the attacking midfielder. The report adds that negotiations are currently at an advanced stage and Odegaard could complete his move to the Premier League club in the next few hours. 💣 Las negociaciones entre el Madrid y el Arsenal por Odegaard están muy avanzadas. Hoy ni siquiera ha entrenado con sus compañeros. El acuerdo podría ser oficial en las próximas horas. 📰 @diarioas https://t.co/fQeaURZ9Oj — Picón (@JorgeCPi...
Arsenal make fresh move for 23-year-old star, club ready to accept £24m up front – report
Arsenal have revived negotiations with Sheffield United to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, The Athletic reports. The Gunners have already failed with two bids for Ramsdale, and they were recently put off by United’s £35 million plus price tag for the shot-stopper. It appeared that they had switched their focus elsewhere, but it is reported that the discussions have restarted after contact between intermediaries. Ramsdale is eager to make the return to the Premier League this summer. The Blades are now ready to accept an initial fee of around £24m for his services. Sportslens view: The Gunners’ pursuit of Ramsdale has been met by criticism from some fans. A few of them were pleased that the talks had recently broken down. The club are set to face backlash if they secure an agreement fo...
Spurs keen on 26-yr-old Premier League player who could cost around £25m
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with quite a few defenders in recent months and the latest name linked with the move to the London club is that of Kurt Zouma. The 26-year-old Chelsea defender is expected to leave Stamford Bridge in search of regular first-team football and Spurs are keen on signing him according to Sky Sports. The report further states that the French defender could cost around £25 million this summer. Zouma needs to leave Stamford Bridge in order to play regular first-team football and fulfil his potential. He could prove to be a useful addition to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. The player is a target for West Ham United as well but the Hammers might not be able to meet Chelsea’s valuation of him. Tottenham have already signed Cristian Romero to improve their defensive o...
Crystal Palace enter race to sign Brighton target with 28 goal contributions last season
Crystal Palace have become the latest club to be linked with Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, according to The Telegraph. The Frenchman has entered the final year of his Hoops contract, and he has been widely touted to secure a fresh challenge elsewhere. Leicester City were the first club to be linked with Edouard’s services, but they ended up pursuing Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg. The 23-year-old has since been linked with West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion, and the latter were said to have held talks. However, the Hoops are yet to receive any bid. Palace have now entered the pursuit with Patrick Vieira eyeing a striker before the deadline. Sportslens view: Edouard was far from his best for the Hoops last term, but he still registered 22 goals and six assists from 40 appe...
Celtic in talks to sign 26-goal star, Postecoglou has called him up personally
Celtic are currently in talks to sign the Greece international Georgios Giakoumakis this summer. According to Daily Record, a fee of around £2.5 million could be enough to sign the 26-year-old. Giakoumakis was in outstanding form in the Dutch league last season and he managed to score 26 goals in 30 league appearances for VVV Venlo. His side have been relegated to the second tier of Dutch football and he deserves to play at a higher level. A move to Celtic would be ideal for the striker who is at the peak of his powers right now. Celtic could provide him with the platform to showcase his talents at a higher level and he will be able to play European football with them as well. French striker Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead this summer and the 26 year old Gree...
