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PSG leading the race for Messi after talks with Pochettino
Lionel Messi’s future is likely to become clearer after it was confirmed that he will hold a press conference at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Barcelona confirmed in midweek that Messi had left the club as they were unable to fulfil a new contract that had been agreed due to La Liga’s new salary rules. That left the way clear for Paris Saint-Germain to sign Messi, and he has already held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino, according to Sky Sports. PSG will offer Messi a two-year deal worth £25 million per year after tax, with the option of a further year. PSG move quickly for Messi Following the end of contract renewal talks at Barcelona, PSG quickly emerged as favourites to sign Messi. Club officials contacted Messi’s representatives after the official announcement from Barcelona on Th...
Report: West Ham in talks to sign 23 y/o Spurs target…but there’s a catch
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers are in talks with Fiorentina to sign the highly-rated defender. talks ongoing with West Ham — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021 The 23-year-old is reportedly West Ham’s top defensive target. He is valued at £14 million and has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Squad depth will be key to West Ham’s success this season, particularly with the club set to compete in the Europa League. David Moyes currently has Craig Dawson, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Winston Reid as central defensive options. With Reid likely to be sold this summer, the club need to buy a dynamic defender. Milenkovic fits the bill and woul...
Chelsea confident of signing Serie A star with 40 goal contributions last season – report
Chelsea are confident of signing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku with a final bid, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Blues have been locked in negotiations with the Nerazzurri for the Belgian. They recently submitted an £85 million offer plus Marcos Alonso that was rejected. Inter prefer a straight cash deal for a reported fee of around £102m. It is now reported that the Blues are confident of landing the marksman in the next few days. Sportslens view: The west London giants have been impressive in pre-season, but there has been a similar situation up front with their tendency to squander clear-cut chances. Lukaku, who bagged 30 goals and 10 assists last term, would provide an ideal solution for manager Thomas Tuchel as the club look to mount a title challenge. The Belg...
Toronto Raptors Are Retiring Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 Jersey
Kyle Lowry recently announced that he is leaving the Toronto Raptors to join the Miami Heat after nine seasons playing for the Canadian NBA team. Throughout his tenure in Toronto, he earned six consecutive All-Star appearances between the years 2015 to 2020. He also led the franchise to its first NBA championship title in 2019. The city of Toronto and the country of Canada have been a large part of Lowry’s life and the Raptors are set to honor their long-time leader with a permanent spot up in the rafters of the stadium he has played for the latter decade of this life. The Raptors chairman, Larry Tanenbaum has officially announced the retirement of Lowry’s No. 7 jersey, making him the first player to ever receive this honor for the franchise. Tanenbaum said, “He will retire as a Raptor and...
Report: Striker open to Elland Road move, club would welcome £21 million bid from Leeds
Leeds United now have a good chance of signing Hertha Berlin ace Matheus Cunha, according to a report from Berliner Kurier. The attacker has allegedly been ‘flirting’ with the Whites. And Hertha would allegedly welcome a €25 million (£21m) offer from the Yorkshire club. Marcelo Bielsa will be desperate to bring another top-class forward to Elland Road ahead of the new season. And the 22-year-old Brazilian may well be the man for the job. Leeds target Cunha in action for Hertha Berlin last season Leeds have chance to sign Cunha Berliner Kurier reckon that the Hertha ace is open to moving to Elland Road. It is also claimed that the Bundesliga outfit would be ‘smiling’ if they receive an offer of £21m or more for the South American. The versatile attacker would undoubtedly be a great add...
Report: West Ham keen to sign 24-year-old ace who turned down a move last summer
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Duje Caleta-Car this summer. David Moyes is keen to bolster his defence this summer and wants to sign a top-quality defender. Nikola Milenkovic has been heavily linked with a move, but Fiorentina have not accepted an offer from the Hammers. Caleta-Car, who was linked with a move to Liverpool during the January transfer window, has emerged as a potential option for West Ham. French publication L’Equipe have claimed that West Ham have submitted an offer for the Croatian defender. The bid is thought to be in the region of €17 million including bonuses but the French outfit are holding out for a fee of around €20m for Caleta-Car. However, The Athletic have contradicted the report by claiming that the Hammers have not reopened t...
‘Incredible’, ‘Magnificent’: Some Manchester United fans praise 26-year-old’s display vs Everton
A selection of Manchester United fans on Twitter heaped praise on Bruno Fernandes following his sublime display against Everton on Saturday. The Portuguese recently returned to training after his delayed vacation due to European Championship duty. He continued from where he left off last season against the Toffees. Fernandes looked his old self as he pressed aggressively and demanded the ball. He also bagged a sublime free-kick in his 45-minute appearance. The Red Devils sealed a comfortable 4-0 win at Old Trafford. Some United fans were delighted with the response from Fernandes in his first pre-season outing. Twitter reactions: BRUNO FERNANDES WITH A 20 YARD PENALTY WE ARE REALLY BACKKK — Trey (@UTDTrey) August 7, 2021 Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring a brilliant FK in front of 55,000 ...
Brendan Rodgers reveals when Wesley Fofana could return to action for Leicester City
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Wesley Fofana will be sidelined for the rest of the year after his horrific leg break against Villarreal. The Frenchman suffered the horrendous injury after a reckless challenge from Fernando Nino. Rodgers has now confirmed that the Frenchman has a long road to recovery. Speaking after the 1-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City, Rodgers said that the centre-back will have an operation on Monday, and will recover at the club. In his interview, he also confirmed that Fofana will miss a vast chunk of the 2021/22 season. He was hopeful over his return at some time next year. He said: “He will play in 2022 at some time. Unfortunately the ligament damage is quite bad. He is in great spirits, he wants to stay here in and be aro...
Report: West Ham need to pay £17m to sign 27-year-old target
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Genk striker Paul Onuachu this summer, according to reports from The Athletic. The report claims that the 27-year-old is known for being a target man, and doubts remain whether he is the type of player David Moyes wants. The Hammers boss is looking at someone with a similar playing style to Michail Antonio’s. Nevertheless, Onuachu is a clinical finisher who enjoyed a remarkable 2020-21 campaign for the Belgian club, scoring 35 goals across all competitions. Genk are looking to secure a high transfer fee for the striker, and the Hammers are reportedly vying for his services. The Athletic claim a fee in the region of €20 million (£17m) should be enough to secure his signature. SL View The Hammers are desperate to sign a new strik...
Report: Chelsea agree deal to sign £195k-per-week star, club expect to complete move by Sunday night
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer, according to The Athletic. The Blues have agreed a deal worth a club record €115 million (£97.5m) to re-sign their former striker. The Belgium international is expected to sign a five-year contract worth around €12-13 million-a-year, (about £195,000-per-week after tax), which will make him the highest earner at Stamford Bridge. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has also provided an update on Twitter supporting The Athletic’s story. Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, confirmed and here we go! The agreement is set to be completed after further talks. €115m to Inter and no players included. Paperworks to be signed once details are fixed. 🔵🤝 #CFC Lukaku will sign a long-term contract for €12...
Report: Leeds reignite interest in signing £45k-per-week star from PL rival club
Leeds United have reignited their interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. James, who is on £45k-per-week wages at United, was very close to joining Leeds when they were in the Championship. Leeds made another attempt to sign him last summer, but the deal failed to materialise and he joined the Red Devils. However, Marcelo Bielsa remains a keen admirer of the Welsh winger, and the Whites could make a move for him this summer. The signings of Junior Firpo (£13 million) and Jack Harrison (£11.5m) show that Leeds are ready to spend money to keep their place in the top flight. The 23-year-old has a contract at the club until 2024, and it is doubtful that United will offload him permanently unless they receive a massive offer. James ha...
Arsenal identify £63m-rated playmaker as alternative target to James Maddison – report
Arsenal have identified Bernardo Silva as a potential alternative to Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, The Mirror reports. The Gunners are searching for a creative midfielder, and they have recently been linked with a move for Maddison, who could cost £70 million. It is now reported that Silva has emerged as an alternative target after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he wants to leave. Sportslens view: Silva has been with the Cityzens for the past four seasons, registering 35 goals and 44 assists from 201 appearances across all competitions. He was in-and-out of the starting lineup last term with the emergence of Phil Foden and could drop further down the pecking order with Jack Grealish’s arrival. It is not surprising that he would like to leave the club b...
