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Crystal Palace in talks to sign Southampton target with 34 goal contributions last term – report
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations with Blackburn Rovers to land the signature of Adam Armstrong, Sky Sports reports. The 24-year-old had a fine campaign for Rovers last term, bagging 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances in all competitions. His form has attracted plenty of Premier League interest. Rovers have yet to receive a suitable offer, but he could leave before the transfer deadline. Palace recently entered the pursuit of the striker, and it is now reported that they have lodged an opening bid that has been rejected by Rovers. Southampton are also keen on signing Armstrong despite multiple failed approaches, but they are now looking at alternative transfer targets. Blackburn owners Venky’s want around £20 million for the striker. Armstrong was bought from Newc...
Manchester United star reportedly set to stay despite interest from elsewhere
Paul Pogba is set to start the new season at Manchester United. According to The Telegraph, the Frenchman will begin the upcoming campaign at Old Trafford amid heavy interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old midfielder’s current contract expires in 11 months. Pogba has never formally rejected United’s offer to stay at the club but is ready to take his time over his next move. After joining up with United’s squad this week, he will be in contention to face Leeds United in their Premier League opener on August 14. The Frenchman was due back last week, but his return was delayed when the club suffered a COVID-19 outbreak. PSG’s season starts this weekend, which means that speculation regarding Pogba’s future will remain until the end of the transfer window. While returning to Paris l...
Liverpool set €15m price tag for wantaway attacker with 22 Premier League goals – report
Liverpool have placed a €15 million price tag on Xherdan Shaqiri amid interest from multiple European clubs, Sky Sports reports. The Swiss has been a fringe player during his three seasons at Anfield. He was limited to just 819 minutes across all competitions last term. The 29-year-old is currently the subject of interest from Villarreal and Sevilla in La Liga, while Serie A club Napoli have also been linked with his services. Meanwhile, Shaqiri has personally acknowledged that he would like to join Lazio, but he recently said that he is looking forward to another season with the Reds. It is now reported that the Merseyside have set an asking price of €15m and are reluctant to accept anything less for the former Stoke City attacker. Sportslens view: Speaking to the club’s media t...
Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for ‘UNTOLD Vol 1: Malice at the Palace’
Netflix has unveiled the teaser trailer of its upcoming documentary series, UNTOLD Vol 1: Malice at the Palace, which takes a deep dive into the infamous brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons in 2004. For the first time ever, fans will be given access to never-before-seen footage of that fateful November 2004 night and the firsthand accounts of Metta World Peace, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal and Reggie Miller: “November 19, 2004, is a moment the NBA would rather soon forget, but for the players, coaches, referees, and fans who lived through it, it’s simply a night they can’t shake from their memory or their reputation. It was an early season game, but for the perennially losing Indiana Pacers, there was no better place to stamp their newfound dominance than against the d...
FIFA Requests Uruguay to Remove Two of Its Four World Cup Stars on Jersey
FIFA has requested that the Uruguay football team remove two of the four World Cup stars on its jersey. Puma revealed on Tuesday after submitting kit designs for Uruguay that FIFA had asked for the removal of two of the four stars above Uruguay’s team crest by the next World Cup in 2022 because the national team has only ever won two World Cups. Obviously unhappy with the request, the Uruguay Football Association (AUF) argues that the other two stars represent their Olympic victories in 1924 and 1928, which were both hosted by FIFA itself, and they were officially considered world championships. “FIFA has always recognized, even publicly, that Uruguay has four World Cups because in 1924 and 1928 it [the Olympic football tournament] was organized by FIFA and it’s in 1930 when they decided t...
23-yr-old arriving in to London to seal Spurs move today, first part of medical complete
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to complete the signing of Argentine defender Cristian Romero later today. The Premier League club have agreed a fee with Atalanta, and Romero will fly into London to complete the formalities of the transfer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the player has already completed the first part of his medical with the Londoners. Cristian Romero successfully completed first part of his medical as new Tottenham player in Italy. He’s flying to London today to complete the second part and then sign with Spurs until 2026. Here we go confirmed. ⚪️🛬 #THFC Tanganga-Galatasaray loan deal – up to the player. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021 #Romero started today in Italy his medicals for @SpursOfficial: late tomorrow he’ll be in London. #...
Newcastle keen on playmaker who impressed in the Championship last season
Newcastle United are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp, as per Daily Mail. The 20-year-old is unlikely to get regular game time at the London club, and a loan move would be ideal for him next season. The Magpies need to add more imagination and craft in the middle of the park, and Skipp could be a superb short term addition. Newcastle loaned Joe Willock from Arsenal last season, and the youngster made a big impression under Steve Bruce. The Magpies will be hoping for a similar impact from Skipp if they sign him. Newcastle are reportedly keen on signing Willock permanently, but a loan deal for Skipp may be viewed as a more cost-effective option. Skipp is highly talented and has a big future ahead of him. He will be hoping to continue his development with first-team f...
Report: Everton told to pay just £7.2 million for Olympics star
Everton can sign CF America ace Jorge Sanchez for around $10 million (£7.2m) this summer, according to a report from Record. Right-back is clearly an area at Goodison Park where Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will want to strengthen this summer. Seamus Coleman turns 33 in October, and there have been recent signs that the Irishman is on the downward curve of his career. However, it seems as though Everton aren’t exactly flush with cash at the moment. Either that or the owners have decided to hold fire on backing Benitez in the transfer market until he proves himself. Everton target Jorge Sanchez in action for Mexico Everton eyeing Jorge Sanchez swoop The Merseyside outfit could make a move to sign the Mexico international this summer, according to Record. And the 23-year-old would reported...
West Ham continuing talks to sign 23-year-old, player keen to play for them – report
Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic is keen on joining West Ham United this summer, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hammers are eager to bring in a new centre-back and have been linked with several players, including long term target Milenkovic. The club failed with a bid of around £23 million to sign him last summer. However, with under a year left on his contract, they have now tabled £14m for his services. La Viola have not accepted the proposal, and talks are continuing between the clubs to reach an agreement. Milenkovic is eager to join the Hammers. Sportslens view: Milenkovic has been with the Serie A outfit for the past four seasons, registering 133 appearances across all competitions. With a height of 1.95m, it is unsurprising that he has been good aeriall...
Crystal Palace join Southampton and Canaries in race to sign in-demand £20m star – report
Crystal Palace could compete with Norwich City and Southampton to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, LancsLive reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals across all competitions. He ended the season with a stunning three hat-tricks. His performances bagged him the Championship’s PFA Fans Player of the Year award ahead of the likes of Teemu Pukki, Ivan Toney and Emiliano Buendia. He has since been fancied to make the switch to the Premier League. Rovers are looking for at least £20 million despite him entering the final year of his deal. Southampton have been linked with his services throughout the summer and they could make a serious approach after the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. However, they appear set to face comp...
Ligue 1 2021/22 Season Preview: PSG aiming to wrestle title back from Lille
Lille staged a massive upset in 2020/21 as they defied the odds to beat overwhelming favourites Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 crown. Managed by Christophe Galtier, Les Dogues put together a memorable campaign to halt PSG’s three-year dominance in France. Although the sides went head-to-head throughout most of the season, Lille’s heroic 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes swayed the title race into their favour. However, after leading the Stade Pierre-Mauroy outfit to a historic success, Galtier took charge of Nice. Meanwhile, PSG backed Mauricio Pochettino during the summer transfer window. Following the signing of European Championship winner Gianluigi Donnarumma, Les Parisiens brought in Sergio Ramos and Giorginio Wijnaldum, all for free! The €70 million acquisition of Achraf Hakimi fro...
Report: Everton could move to sign £12.5 million Brazil international
Everton could make a move to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Neto this summer according to a report from Sport. The Toffees currently have Jordan Pickford as their undisputed number one goalkeeper. João Virgínia and Asmir Begovic are at Goodison Park as back-up for the England international. So Rafa Benitez signing another goalkeeper at this moment in time would be a rather strange move. Unless the Spaniard is planning to move one of those names mentioned above on this summer. Barcelona goalkeeper Neto could be a transfer target for Everton Everton eyeing Neto? Sport reckon that the Merseyside outfit could take advantage of Barcelona’s crippling financial issues and snare the Brazilian stopper this summer. The 31-year-old is available for around €15 million (£12.5 million) according to Sport. Th...
