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Report: Everton keen to poach £5m midfielder from Premier League rivals
Everton are keen to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers ace Owen Otasowie, according to a report from Voetbalkrant. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez desperately needs to bolster his central midfield ranks at Goodison Park this summer. The Spaniard should be looking to add more energy, dynamism and tenacity to his engine room. Everton have not been the same since Idrissa Gueye left to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, cash doesn’t seem to be as free-flowing as it once was at Everton. Benitez will have to be thrifty in his player recruitment. Everton target Otasowie in action for Wolves Everton chasing Otasowie Voetbalkrant reckon that the Toffees are in a three-way chase for the young Wolves starlet’s signature alongside Club Brugges and West Ham United. The 20-year-old is available for a bargain £...
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Player may have played final game for Chelsea after manager snub [Opinion]
Tiemoué Bakayoko faces an uncertain future at Chelsea after falling down the pecking order and being ignored by Thomas Tuchel. The Sun recently revealed Chelsea are willing to cash in on the 26-year-old amid interest from Lyon, so the writing appears to be on the wall. Bakayoko has spent the last three years of his Chelsea career out on loan and was overlooked by Tuchel in Wednesday’s Super Cup win, so it’s hard to see him staying at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are likely to take a big hit on his sale as Bakayoko’s stock has fallen considerably since he arrived. The French international joined from AS Monaco for £40 million in 2017 and has made 43 appearances in all competitions. After underperforming in his debut season, Bakayoko was loaned out to AC Milan (August 2018 – June 2019), Monaco...
Turkish giants enter talks to sign Chelsea star who was previously bought for €39m – report
Turkish giants Besiktas have entered negotiations with Chelsea to sign striker Michy Batshuayi, French publication Footmercato claims. Batshuayi has been with the Blues since 2016, but he has been restricted to just 77 appearances for the club across all competitions. He has spent the past two-and-a-half seasons away on loan, and it now appears that he could be heading for a permanent move elsewhere. Besiktas have opened talks with the Blues. Batshuayi is keen to join a club where he can play regularly and secure a World Cup spot with Belgium. Sportslens view: Batshuayi had a productive loan spell with Crystal Palace during the back end of the 2019/2020 season, registering five goals from 11 league outings. He returned to the Eagles on loan last term but was surprisingly ignored by manager...
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Another midfielder could leave Chelsea this summer [Opinion]
Tiemoué Bakayoko could be on his way out of Chelsea before the summer transfer window shuts as he’s surplus to requirements and has interest from Lyon, but the 26-year-old isn’t the only Blues midfielder with an uncertain future. Ross Barkley finds himself in a similar situation as the French international as he’s returned to Chelsea following a loan spell away and doesn’t appear to be in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. Whether Chelsea can find a suitor for the 27-year-old remains to be seen, as he’s struggled with inconsistency for years. Barkley joined Chelsea on a five-year deal from Everton in January 2018 and has made 86 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals with 11 assists. The England international struggled for consistency at Chelsea and no longer commands a starting place....
Naomi Osaka Debuts Takashi Murakami Co-Designed Tennis Racket
Naomi Osaka has officially linked up with famed contemporary, Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to design a limited-edition Yonex tennis racket and accompanying bag. Both Osaka and Murakami have reimagined the iconic EZONE racket to feature Murakami’s signature cherry blossom motif atop a white base. Naomi’s name is printed on the throat of the racket, alongside kawaii silhouettes of a bear and kangaroo. In a recent interview with HYPEBAE, Osaka discussed what it was like collaborating with the legendary artist sharing, “Takashi is one of my favorite artists and we started messaging each other on Instagram a couple of years ago. We were both talking about something cool to work on together, so I suggested that we collaborate on my racket for the U.S. Open… and here we are!” The design motif...
The Top NBA Teams to Watch Out for This 2021-22 Season
2021’s NBA free-agency definitely didn’t disappoint, as the offseason has proven to be a summer of seismic shifts. Though several teams appeared to lack significant cap space to acquire major players, there have been a few stand-outs that have seen a significant shift in fortunes. The basketball community was hit with a series of major moves including seeing players like Russell Westbrook, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Kuzma and Steve Adams amongst those who were traded and shaking up the power rankings in the league. While some deals made were not a surprise, including Kawhi Leonard‘s decision to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers for a four-year $176.3 million USD contract and Luka Doncic agreeing to a five-year, $207 million USD extension with the Dallas Mavericks, some moves have proved t...
Report: Dean Smith leading race to sign Aston Villa ace’s brother
Aston Villa are front-runners to sign Northampton Town ace Caleb Chukwuemeka this summer, according to a report from All Nigeria Soccer. Tottenham Hotspur were keen to sign the 19-year-old attacker, but the Villans are now thought to have a big advantage. Chukwuemeka’s younger brother Carney Chukwuemeka is on the periphery of Villa’s first team. And that is thought to be the factor that could tip the scales back in Villa’s favour. Aston Villa leading Chukwuemeka race All Nigeria Soccer reckon that Dean Smith’s Villa side are now leading the race for the talented teenager’s signature. The young striker would be an exciting signing for the Villans. He only scored one goal in 22 league games for Northampton last season. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Chukwuemeka po...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester United vs Leeds United
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for tomorrow’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils finished as runners-up in the league last term, but they ended the campaign on a disappointing note with a defeat in the Europa League final. They will kickstart the new league season with an early kick-off on Saturday. The club are favourites against old rivals Leeds, and Lawrenson has backed them for a 2-1 win. He said: “I’m looking forward to seeing Jadon Sancho in action – I think everyone is except for Leeds fans. “This will be a lot closer than the 6-2 win that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side enjoyed at the end of last year, but I’d still expect them to take the points.” “They need to improve on their home form from la...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Brentford vs Arsenal
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for the Premier League curtain-raiser between Brentford and Arsenal tonight. The Bees have returned to the top-flight after 74 years. They are set to host the Gunners, who were their last opponents before they were relegated back in 1948. Thomas Frank’s side will be motivated ahead of the season opener on their home turf, and Lawrenson has backed them to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. He said: “I fancy them to get something out of this one, because they are at home and in front of their fans, and we also don’t know what to expect from Arsenal yet, in terms of form or how their fitness will compare with the Bees.” Sportslens view: The Bees were the best attacking outfit in the Championship last term, registering 79 goals during t...
Report: Everton plotting move to sign 23-cap international from Premier League rivals
Everton are keen to sign Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer according to a report from The Telegraph. The Villans signed the 27-year-old ace from Club Brugges in the summer of 2019 for around £11 million (Telegraph). And it is claimed that the Toffees will have to pay at least that amount if they want to bring the Zimbabwean to Goodison Park this summer. Rafa Benitez will be very keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Goodison Park this summer. And the Villa ace could be just the man for the job. Everton target Nakamba in action for Aston Villa last season – Copyright: xRichardxHeathcotex 59965522 Nakamba to swap Aston Villa for Everton? The Telegraph reckon that Rafa is keen to bring the 23-capped Zimbabwe international to Merseyside this summer. It its alleg...
TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 Wedges Are Manufactured With Raised Micro-Ribs
TaylorMade has built the Milled Grind 3, with tour-proven performance using their RAW Face Technology. RAW wedges are preferred by most players and provide a consistent spin while also giving quality and function in rainy settings. TaylorMade’s Raised Micro-Ribs cover the complete face and sit among the traditional grooves. Its coarse and grained surface area gets better interaction between clubface and ball on pitch and flop shots. They are crafted to increase spin and improve the capability of shots on every side of the green. The latest iteration of the Milled Grind 3 wedges is offered in two finishes — Satin RAW Chrome and Satin RAW Black. Golfers have a range of loft choices which include 46°, 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60°. In addition, an update from the previous Milled Grind 2 is ...
Lionel Messi’s PSG Jersey Sold Out in Just 30 Minutes
Lionel Messi‘s Paris Saint-Germain jerseys have sold out in just 30 minutes of being revealed on the online store. Fans also queued outside the PSG club shop for hours in a line that weaved all the way back to a nearby subway station. It’s reported that Neymar offered to give up his Number 10 jersey, but Messi refused and opted for Number 30, his debut number at FC Barcelona back in 2004. Around 832,000 copies were sold, earning the club a total of 90 million EUR (approx. 10.56 million USD) on its first day of jersey sales. This surpasses the 520,000 Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys sold when the star moved to Juventus in 2018. Following Messi’s move to PSG, the club jumped in rankings to become the third most valuable football club in the world, behind Manchester City and Chelsea FC. FC Barcelon...
