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Tottenham still hoping to sign 19-goal target after latest transfer talks
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in recent weeks. We covered reports earlier that the Premier League side have agreed on a fee with the Italian champions for the Argentine international. According to Football Insider, Inter have changed their stance regarding the sale of the 23-year-old striker following their decision to sell Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea. The Italian giants do not wish to sell both strikers in one summer and they are reluctant to part with Martinez now. The report adds that Tottenham have held talks with Inter Milan regarding the 23-year-old and they remain in contact with the player’s camp regarding a summer move. Apparently, the Premier League side are hopeful after the latest talks with the player’s entourage last ...
Thomas Tuchel comments on Romelu Lukaku and Tammy Abraham ahead of Villarreal clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was asked about Romelu Lukaku and Tammy Abraham ahead of the European Super Cup clash against Villarreal on Wednesday. The Blues ended last season on a strong note with the Champions League trophy, and they now have the chance to win another piece of silverware at Windsor Park. Ahead of the game, Tuchel was asked about the impending arrival of Lukaku, but he refused to confirm the transfer agreement or speak about the striker. He said: “I am absolutely not in the position to announce anything, and I will maybe refuse to talk about players who are not at Chelsea, as we are also in a matchday mindset. “This is not the moment for personal discussions of our squad.” Elsewhere, Abraham has been tipped to head for the exit door. Roma are reported to have alread...
Report: ‘World-class’ midfielder linked with Everton & Villa wants to leave London club
Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Anguissa wants to leave the club and was excluded from the matchday squad against Middlesbrough on Sunday as a result, according to The Athletic. The Cameroon international is subject to interest from clubs in the Premier League, and has been linked with Aston Villa and Everton, with the Daily Mail claiming suitors would have to part with £20 million to have a chance of signing him. Anguissa has made it clear he does not want to play in the Championship, and Fulham are expected to part ways with him if a suitable offer is brought forward. Sportslens View The Cottagers co-owner Tony Khan called the 25-year-old a world-class talent after he joined Fulham in the summer of 2018, and he has proven his quality despite ending the two campaigns he has spent with them ...
West Ham have agreed deal for €15m star but he wants Tottenham Hotspur move – report
Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite has the preference to join Tottenham Hotspur over West Ham United this summer, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Hammers are long-term admirers of the Denmark international, and they recently agreed a deal of around €15 million for his signature. Despite the preliminary agreement, Braithwaite has asked for more time to assess his future. He is waiting for an approach from Spurs. Spurs are still uncertain over the future of Harry Kane, and he could make a British-record move to Manchester City in the coming days. In that case, they could reportedly bring in two strikers to fill the void. Spurs have Braithwaite as one of their top targets for the summer. Sportslens view: The Hammers are desperate to add a new centre-forward to their ranks. Michail Ant...
Euro 2020 sensation linked with Liverpool move, Reds would have to pay €45m
Belgian international Jeremy Doku has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer. The 19-year-old had an impressive season with French outfit Rennes and then he followed it up with an outstanding showing for his country in the European Championships. Doku picked up 4 goals and 8 assists for Rennes last season. According to reports via Le10sport, the player could be on his way to Liverpool this summer to join up with Jurgen Klopp’s squad if the Reds agree to pay a fee of around €45 million for him. Doku is one of the most exciting attacking talents across Europe right now and he has the potential to justify the steep asking price in the coming seasons. It remains to be seen whether the Reds are willing to fork out that kind of money to sign the Belgian winger in the coming we...
Valtteri Bottas Hopes to Outpace This Season’s Bad Luck
Valtteri Bottas came into the Mercedes Formula 1 team with the weight of expectation upon him. He was, after all, filling the shoes of outgoing world champion Nico Rosberg, who announced his retirement after 2016. Not only that, by joining Mercedes he was driving alongside the record-tying seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. But over the last four years, it’s fair to say that Bottas has held his ground, and proven his value to the team. Aside from taking 17 poles in qualifying with his astonishing speed, the Finnish driver also stepped onto the podium an impressive 53 times, taking the top step on nine separate occasions. Yet it hasn’t been without its challenges: the driver has faced injuries, vehicle faults, and what seems like a rather persistent run of bad luck — most notably, in...
Lionel Messi Officially Signs With Paris Saint-Germain
After an emotional farewell to his lifelong club Barcelona recently, Lionel Messi has now officially signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Following speculation and negotiations — in which PSG quickly emerged as the only likely destination — the news was announced through a video posted on PSG’s Instagram. While the video does not show Messi, and the caption hints at a more formal reveal to come, it features his Ballon d’Or trophies in front of the Eiffel Tower, and a vacant dressing room seat between Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé. According to reports, Messi has signed a two year contract with the option of a third year. Over the course of the deal, the Argentinian player will be earning around $35 million USD a season, substantially lower than than his earnings at Barcelona. PSG hav...
TaylorMade P790 Irons Deliver Power, Distance and Feel With SpeedFoam Air
TaylorMade Golf introduces the third generation of the P790 irons. To address the mission of enhancing one of the most lavish irons they have produced, engineers launched into regenerating the technology that stands at the core. TaylorMade Golf’s proprietary technology, SpeedFoam Air, is an ultralight urethane foam that lays in the inner part of the forged hollow body fabrication. The blend of an ultra-thin face, hollow-body construction and SpeedFoam produced a forgiving route to maximum distance and playability. The addition of SpeedFoam Air holds noticeable weight savings with an average of 3.5g in individual irons. The redesign gives a sizable redistribution of mass to lower the center of gravity placement and improve launch properties. In addition, it opens the doors to the thinnest f...
West Ham will strike gold if Moyes can sign £60k-per-week Liverpool star – SL View
West Ham United have been recently linked with a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi, and the Belgian would be a smart signing. The Hammers are looking to improve their attacking options and are desperate to sign a new striker this summer. West Ham sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax in the January transfer window, and they are currently left with injury-prone Michail Antonio as the only option ahead of the new season. The Hammers are yet to sign a striker despite being linked with several players including Odsonne Edouard, Paul Onuachu, Boulaye Dia and Giovanni Simeone. According to Football Insider, the Hammers have opened preliminary talks with Liverpool regarding the Belgian striker. Origi joined Liverpool in 2015 and played a crucial role in helping the club wi...
Journalist: Norwich have agreed deal to sign €11m target who was in scintillating form last season
Norwich City have reached an agreement to sign PAOK winger Christos Tzolis, according to journalist Giannis Chorianopoulos. The Sportstime newspaper journalist has claimed that the Canaries have agreed a deal in the region of €11 million for Tzolis. The 19-year-old is a highly-rated winger, and Norwich have been targeting him throughout the summer. The newly-promoted Premier League club needed to sign a winger following the departure of Emiliano Buendia who has joined Aston Villa. Chorianopoulos claims that the youngster will sign a five-year deal at Carrow Road. His contract will also have a 17% sell-on clause. BREAKING: PAOK and Norwich City have agreed terms for Christos Tzolis. €11m. plus 2,5m. add-onns plus 17% sell on clause! 5 years contract for 19yo Greece internatio...
Wolves struggling to offload 23-year-old due to his £65,000-a-week wages – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling to find buyers for Patrick Cutrone this summer due to his high wages, Football Insider reports. Cutrone joined Wolves from AC Milan two years ago, but he has since made just 28 appearances for the club across all competitions. The 23-year-old spent time on loan with Fiorentina and Valencia last season but barely made an impact as he was a regular on the bench for both clubs. With two years left on his contract, Wolves are aiming to recoup some of the £16 million spent, but there have been no offers on the table. The major stumbling block appears the striker’s £65,000-per-week wages. The Italian is currently one of the top earners at the Midlands outfit. It is reported that Wolves may have to loan him out once again with a salary share. Sport...
Report: Everton could be on the verge of signing Portuguese ace for bargain seven-figure fee
Everton are set to make a £3 million bid for Antwerp defender Aurelio Buta according to a report from The Sun. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will be desperate to bolster his right-back ranks at Goodison Park this summer. Seamus Coleman will be 33 in October and there have been signs recently that the Republic of Ireland international is on the downward curve of his career. Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to Everton all summer. It seems as though Inter Milan may well now be favourites for his signature though. Everton target Buta in action for Antwerp last season – Photo by Vincent Van Doornick/Isosport Everton ready to bid for Aurelio Buta The Sun claims that the Toffees are readying a £3 million offer for the 24-year-old right-back – a bid that should be accepted by ...
