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Everton competing with Flamengo to sign 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder – report
Everton are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira, a report from TNT Sports claims. Pereira spent the 2020/21 campaign with Serie A club Lazio, but barely played for them with just over 800 minutes across all competitions. He is unlikely to play a regular role with United this term. It appears likely that he could be shown the exit door before the transfer deadline. It is now reported that the Toffees are interested in signing the Brazil international on loan with the option to buy at the end of the campaign. However, they face stiff competition from Flamengo. The Brazilian champions are prepared to include an obligation to buy as part of a loan deal. Sportslens view: Pereira can operate anywhere in midfield, but he prefers to play in the number 10 position. Th...
Huge boost for Leeds as report claims door could be wide open for Bielsa to sign £10m striker
Leeds target Adolofo Gaich has not been registered to play for CSKA Moscow this season according to a report from Leeds Live. And that is obviously a huge boost to the Whites’ chances of bringing the attacker to Elland Road this summer. Tutto Mercato Web reported last week that Leeds were ready to make an offer for the 22-year-old forward. Leeds target Gaich in action (Photo credit should read LUKA GONZALES/AFP via Getty Images) Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa desperately needs to bolster his centre-forward ranks at Elland Road. More quality competition and cover for Patrick Bamford is required. Leeds boost as Gaich isn’t registered Leeds Live claims that CSKA have failed to register the Argentinian for the upcoming campaign in Russia. Bielsa is allegedly trying to bring Gaich to Leeds thi...
Excuses won’t wash – Chelsea manager is under the cosh after huge outlay
Chelsea head into the new Premier League season with the weight of expectations hanging over them. Winning the Champions League re-established the Blues as genuine big hitters in European football. Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as manager in January transformed the club’s fortunes, with the German quickly highlighting Frank Lampard’s deficiencies. However, the German now has to prove that he can consistently deliver success. SL View Tuchel quickly unravelled the mess left behind by Lampard to guide Chelsea to an unlikely Champions League success. However, winning the Premier League will require the Blues to be consistent over a 38-game season and that is a different challenge. Shelling out nearly £100 million to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Chelsea demonstrates that the club wants to win the ...
Predicted Liverpool XI: Klopp could be without key duo, 25-year-old set to start
Liverpool will get their new Premier League season underway on Saturday with a trip to Carrow Road where they will face newcomers Norwich City. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United have made stellar signings this summer, and it promises to be a tight title race this time around. The Reds have only added Ibrahima Konate to their ranks, but the return of several key players from injuries — notably Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain — feels like new additions. Liverpool finished third in the league table last season, and they will hope to prove that last season’s underwhelming performance was due to bad luck with injuries. Andy Robertson picked up an ankle ligament injury and he could be out for a while. However, Kostas Tsimikas, wh...
Report: Liverpool determined to sign £45m attacker before transfer window closes
Liverpool are hoping to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Adama Traore this month, according to a report from 90min. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is desperately trying to strengthen his attacking ranks at Anfield before the transfer window closes. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all set to turn 30 this season. So the addition of a top-class attacker with pace and youth on his side is a must if Liverpool are to challenge for the Premier League and Champions League titles again over the next few years. Liverpool eyeing Adama Traore swoop 90min reckon Klopp is determined to sign another forward before the transfer window closes at the end of this month. And Adama is a man the Reds boss believes could take his team to another level. The Daily Mail claims that the 25-y...
Leeds star reacts in five words after 21-year-old star pens new deal
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has penned a new deal at the club today. The France Under-21 international has signed a new five-year contract that will run until 2026. Marcelo Bielsa made a bold decision last season to make Meslier his first-choice keeper, and the Frenchman didn’t disappoint him. He was outstanding at times during his breakthrough season at the club, and Leeds have now rewarded him with an improved deal. The 21-year-old has taken to social networking site Instagram to express his reaction after signing a new deal at the club. Some of his current and former teammates responded to the post, including Pascal Struijk. Meslier said, as quoted by The Athletic: “I am so proud and happy to sign a new deal in Leeds. It’s a big club. It’s home, so it felt natural to sign a ne...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho and Premier League title challenge
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media ahead of the club’s Premier League opener against Leeds United on Saturday. The Red Devils finished an impressive second in the league standings last term, but they ended the season on a low note with a Europa League final defeat. Ahead of the new campaign, United have been fancied to mount a better challenge for the title, and Solskjaer believes his team has the potential to be in the race. He said: “Well, we have gradually closed the gaps. Nothing is beyond these players – I wouldn’t put it past them.” “It will need a very, very good season. You want to come to April and May and be in that.” Meanwhile, Paul Pogba’s future has been a regular talk of speculation. The Frenchman has under 11 months left on his contract and has de...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury blow plus Romelu Lukaku update
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the club will be without three players for tomorrow’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. Hakim Ziyech dislocated his shoulder during the UEFA Super Cup over Villarreal, and he is now expected to remain on the sidelines for a period of time. In a press conference, Tuchel confirmed that the Moroccan does not require surgery but will be treated conservatively to make his comeback. Alongside Ziyech, it appears that N’Golo Kante could miss the season opener after picking up an injury. He was substituted shortly after the hour mark on Wednesday. Tuchel said: “Hakim is out for sure. It will be treated conservatively – we don’t need surgery which is good news. “There is an issue with N’Golo Kante from the [Super Cup] final we need to sort...
‘My information is that’ – The Athletic journo delivers exciting transfer update for Spurs fans
The Athletic journalist Jack Pitt-Brooke has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign at least two more players before the transfer window closes. This has been an excellent transfer window for Tottenham, with Cristian Romero, Bryan Gil and Pierluigi Gollini joining the club. However, the central talking point is still about the future of Harry Kane, who has been targeted by Premier League giants Manchester City. Pitt-Brooke has claimed that Spurs want an attacking player, and they are willing to spend money to bolster that area. Lautaro Martinez has been linked with a move to Spurs this summer, and he remains a top target for the club. Spurs also want to sign at least one more defender, with a centre-back and right-back their main priorities. Tottenham have sold Toby Alderw...
Why Arsenal should be challenging for the top four this season
Arsenal fans have not had an easy time of things over the past few seasons, with the club failing to deliver in the Premier League. Four FA Cup successes in the last eight seasons have helped the Gunners save face, but the London outfit are no longer the force they once were. However, with their Premier League opener against Brentford under a couple of hours away, there are reasons to believe that Arsenal could be set for a better future. SL View Arsenal have not won the Premier League since 2003/04 – flower it up any way you like, but that is not good enough for a club of their stature. Mikel Arteta’s appointment as manager in December 2019 was tipped to be a pivotal moment, with the Spaniard widely viewed as one of the best up-and-coming coaches in football. There have been signs that Ar...
Tottenham have opened talks to sign 23-yr-old who has been linked with West Ham
Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months. West Ham United are keen on signing the 23-year-old Serbian who will be a free agent next summer. However, Sky Sports are reporting that West Ham’s move for Milenkovic has now stalled, and Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks to sign him. Both London clubs need defensive reinforcements this summer, and Milenkovic could prove to be a useful option. He is in the final year of his contract and is likely to be available for a knockdown price. Milenkovic has shown his quality in Serie A and has the attributes to shine in the Premier League. The Hammers are competing in the Europa League this season, and adding Milenkovic to their squad would boost their hopes of progression. While West Ham s...
Leeds pushing hard to sign Euro 2020 sensation, Spurs keen on the player as well
Leeds United remain keen on signing Mikkel Damsgaard from Sampdoria this summer. The 21-year-old made quite an impression in the European Championships with Denmark and his performances have caught the attention of the Premier League clubs. According to La Repubblica (h/t Sportwitness), Marcelo Bielsa is pushing hard for the highly-rated attacking midfielder but Leeds are not the only Premier League club interested in signing the Danish international. Apparently, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the player as well. Leeds could definitely use more creativity in the final third and Damsgaard could prove to be a superb long term investment for them. The 21-year-old can operate as the number ten as well as in the wide roles and he will add goals and assists to the side. A move to Elland R...
