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13-goal attacker high on Liverpool’s list of attacking targets this summer
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Canadian international Jonathan David. According to TSN Sports, the Reds have been keeping tabs on the 21-year-old forward and will look to make their move if Lille decide to cash in on him this summer. English sources tell @TSN_Sports, if Lille look to sell Canadian striker Jonathan David to raise funds because of the club’s financial challenges, Liverpool has David very high on the team’s list of potential strikers. Liverpool has long kept tabs on the Canadian’s development. — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 2, 2021 The French champions are under financial pressure and could sell some of their key players to balance the books. Liverpool need to add more depth to their attacking department, and signing a quality forward should be a prior...
£100,000-a-week star ‘expected’ to sign new four-year contract with Arsenal – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to sign a new four-year contract after a move to Roma failed to materialise, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Switzerland international was heavily touted to join the Giallorossi earlier this summer, and it was claimed that personal terms were already agreed. However, the Serie A outfit failed to meet the Gunners’ transfer demands, and Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Xhaka will be staying at the club. The club have now decided to renew his £100,000-a-week contract expiring in less than two years. He is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal until June 2025. Sportslens view: Xhaka had divided opinion among the Gunners fans with his ill-discipline and poor conduct on the playing field on several occasions. His shirt-throwing antics after...
‘Would be a terrific signing’ – Some Newcastle fans react to links with 67-cap international
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent months. According to Goal.com, Newcastle have now asked about the 67-cap Welsh international and are keen on bringing him back to England. The discussions between the two clubs have been informal, and they are yet to engage in transfer talks. The 30-year-old has a contract with the Italian club until 2023, but he is not a key player for them and a return to the Premier League could be ideal. Ramsey played just 22 league games for the Turin giants this past season. His move to Juventus has not worked out as expected, with Ramsey struggling to showcase his peak form in Italian football. Newcastle need more depth and quality in central midfield and Ramsey would be a superb addition to the squad. Ste...
Arsenal have free run to sign £65m star with 30 goal contributions last season
Arsenal have a free run to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez during this summer’s transfer window, Eurosport’s Dean Jones reports. The Gunners have been fancied to sign a new centre-forward, and it has recently emerged that Martinez is the prime transfer target. It is now reported that Inter value the Argentine at £65 million, and the Gunners have a free run to sign him with no rival offers. Tottenham Hotspur could enter the pursuit of the marksman, but that depends on how they deal with the future of Harry Kane. The Gunners are actively in talks with the Nerazzurri to sign Martinez, who is very interested in a Premier League move. Sportslens view: The Gunners appear determined to sign a new striker this summer. This could coincide with the departures of Alexandre Lacazette an...
NBA Announces Special Plans for its Upcoming 75h Anniversary Celebrations
The forthcoming 2021-2022 NBA season marks the league’s 75th anniversary so the professional basketball entity has announced its all new “NBA 75” initiative which will aims to commemorate over seven decades of basketball excellence. “The 2021-22 season will be truly special as we celebrate 75 years of NBA basketball,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “We look forward to honoring the players and teams – both past and present – who have inspired generations of fans around the world.” Perhaps the most striking component of this celebration is the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. A blue-ribbon panel of media, current and former players, coaches, general managers, and team executives will participate in voting on the 75 greatest players of all time and this team will be unveiled in October. Elsewhe...
Steph Curry Signs Four-Year $215 Million USD Contract Extension With the Warriors
Stephen Curry has agreed to a whopping four-year $215 Million USD contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. The three-point assassin is now the first-ever NBA player to sign two $200 million-plus deals in his career, and he now holds the top spot for having the highest annual salary in the league’s history. There’s no question that Curry is still in the middle of his prime and the MVP-caliber numbers that he was racking up last season is a clear indication of that. Despite losing plenty of fire power on his Warriors squad throughout the regular season due to injuries, the sharpshooter made a strong statement by averaging 32 points, five assists and five rebounds a night. This contract extension solidifies his place with the San Francisco-based franchise for the next four years whe...
Los Angeles Lakers Have Signed Carmelo Anthony to a One-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a mission to put themselves in the best possible position to add title number 18 to their trophy case. As if signing Russell Westbrook and bringing back Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, and Kent Bazemore wasn’t already a lot to absorb, the SoCal franchise is now welcoming 19-year veteran Carmelo Anthony to the squad. Per his manager Bay Frazier, Melo and the Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal. While Anthony isn’t necessarily the scoring machine he once was when he was a member of the Denver Nuggets or the New York Knicks, he certainly still give the Lakers bench some much needed depth. Last season with the Portland Trailblazers, the 10-time All-Star averaged just over 13 points a game and shot over 40% from beyond the arc, so there’s no question that he can sti...
Report: Tottenham can now sign lethal 29-year-old striker for absolute bargain fee
Tottenham Hotspur can sign transfer target Simy for a bargain £3 million this summer, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs news went crazy yesterday when Harry Kane failed to show up for training. The 28-year-old clearly wants to leave Tottenham this summer. If he does, Nuno Espirito Santo will have a seriously difficult task on his hands to replace the England captain. The north London outfit will undoubtedly target an elite striker but signing just one forward won’t be enough. Tottenham target Simy Sin action for Crotone last season It could be argued that with the £100m plus that they will undoubtedly receive for Kane, Nuno should look to bring in three centre-forwards. Tottenham could sign Simy for a bargain The Crotone striker is on Spurs radar, as reported b...
28-yr-old not keen on playing for Spurs again, some of their fans react: ‘No integrity’, ‘Want him out’
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane seems determined to force a move away from the London club this summer. Kane skipped pre-season training yesterday and a report from the Athletic claims that he has no intention of training or playing for the club again. The 28-year-old has also informed Manchester City of his transfer desire, but they are to make a formal offer for him. Kane believed he would be allowed to leave because of a rumoured gentleman’s agreement with club chairman Daniel Levy. However, Levy is reluctant to sanction his sale, forcing Kane to take drastic action as he strives to take the next step in his career. Kane has failed to win trophies with Spurs and is desperate to join a club that can offer him a genuine chance of challenging for silverware. However, his antics will c...
Brighton & Hove Albion agree €18m deal to sign 23-year-old versatile star – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are on the verge of signing defender Marc Cucurella after finalising a transfer fee with Getafe, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida claims. The Spain international has been one of the top targets for the Seagulls this summer, and it appears that they have finally reached an agreement to sign him. Graham Potter’s side have agreed to pay €18 million for the 23-year-old, who is currently participating for Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sportslens view: Cucurella started his career at left-back, but over the past few seasons, he has played at left wing-back or on the left side of midfield. The Spaniard could be ideally suited to the Premier League as he is good aerially and solid with his ground work with key tackles and interceptions. He still needs to work o...
Sky journalist: Chelsea need to pay €20m more to sign Premier League proven star – report
Chelsea could land the signature of Inter Milan striker with an improved offer of €120 million plus Marcos Alonso, Sky Sport Italy’s Angelo Mangiante reports. The Blues recently made a bid of €100m plus Alonso for the Belgian, but the transfer proposal was immediately rejected by the Nerazzurri. The San Siro outfit consider Lukaku as a key player, but it is reported that a €20m increase would convince the Nerazzurri to sanction his sale. Lukaku has repeatedly said he is happy at the Serie A champions, but he has yet to say no to a potential return to the west London giants. Sportslens view: Lukaku was hugely influential for the Nerazzurri last season, registering 30 goals and 10 assists from 44 appearances in all competitions. He helped Inter lift the Scudetto after 11 years...
Lonzo Ball Heading to the Chicago Bulls on Four-Year Deal Worth $85 Million USD
Lonzo Ball is headed up north to the Chicago Bulls through a sign-and-trade deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, as per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With a four-year deal worth $85 million USD, Ball will be traded off for Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. This will be his third team in five seasons in the NBA. The 23-year-old guard was the No. 2 overall draft pick in 2017 as he kicked off his career with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers team for two seasons. He was then part of a trade deal for the Lakers to acquire Anthony Davis once LeBron James came into play. Afterwhich, he played for the Pelicans for the past two years and continued to bring up his 3-point shooting percentage. Coming from connecting 31.5 perce...
