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Southampton win the race to sign Brighton target with 13 goal contributions last season – report
Southampton have beaten Brighton & Hove Albion to the signing of Chelsea right-back Tino Livramento, Goal.com reports. The 18-year-old starred for the Blues’ development squad last term, bagging three goals and 10 assists from 26 appearances. He had the chance to sign a new contract beyond June 2022 but has turned down the proposal to pursue a new challenge. Brighton seemed favourites to sign him last month. The Seagulls wanted him to compete with Tariq Lamptey for a starting role. However, the Saints have beaten them to the youngster’s signature after agreeing to pay an initial fee of around £5 million. The Blues will retain a buy-back clause in excess of £25m as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Livramento has excelled in the Blues’ youth ranks with his versatility to play...
Bayern manager confident of keeping Man Utd target at the club
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is confident of Leon Goretzka extending his contract at the club. According to Sky Sports, the manager has held concrete talks with the 26-year-old midfielder to keep him at the club. After Bayern’s 3-0 friendly loss against Napoli, Nagelsmann said. “I stay out of these issues. Of course, I have talked to him about my plans for him.” “I’ve told him I’d be happy if he extended, and I’m also confident. There are several topics involved when it comes to discussing a contract extension.” “I’ll continue to focus on the sports side of things and show him he can be one of the most dangerous midfielders in Europe. He has potential to get even better.” With a year left on his current deal, Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for the German midfield...
Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard To Become Unrestricted Free Agents
Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard have officially declined each of their player options, both now set to become unrestricted free agents. Both NBA All-Stars have rejected very lucrative options, with CP3 forgoing $44.2 million USD and Leonard declining his $36 million USD. Reports have indicated that Phoenix Suns‘ star point guard is seeking a long-term deal with the team around the $100 million USD mark. Given Paul’s previous season with the Suns and his vital role in the NBA finals, CP3 is hoping to continue his career and potentially bring home the championship with Phoenix. In his 16th season in the NBA, Paul averaged 16.4 points, 8.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. Leonard has also reportedly declined the player option with the Los Angeles Clippers even after tearing his ACL. As an unre...
Jamaica Sweeps Women’s 100m Sprint at Tokyo Olympics
For the second time during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, a single country has taken all three spots at the podium. A week after Switzerland’s performance at the women’s cross-country mountain bike event, Jamaica has won all three medals in the women’s 100m race. Elaine Thompson-Herah took gold with 10.61 seconds (she is now the fastest woman alive after passing Florence Griffith Joyner’s 1988 Seoul Olympics record of 10.62), while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson took silver and bronze. They both ran 10.74 and 10.76, respectively. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce now holds the record for having four medals from four different Olympic Games in women’s 100m. The three Olympians also have other chances to bring home more medals to Jamaica as all three will also be competing in this week’s 4x100...
Simone Biles To Compete in Balance Beam Event at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles, the headliner of Team USA gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics has announced that she will be competing in the balance beam final on August 3. This will be the final event she can compete in with Team USA gymnastics. Biles recently withdrew from the all-around and three other events, citing mental health issues being a barrier for the athlete to perform at an optimal level. The USA Gymnastics team took to Twitter to make the announcement, sharing, “We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow – Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!” The news has been what many Team USA fans have been waiting for since she withdrew from the first event at the team finals. Should Biles wins her balance beam event, the athlet...
Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi’s Decision to Share High Jump Gold Warms Hearts
In a show of true sportsmanship, high jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy have decided to share gold. Known for their friendship outside of the sport, both Olympians successfully cleared a 2.37-meter jump but missed the tie-breaking 2.39 meters bar. What happened next warmed the hearts of spectators on an international level. After a brief huddle, the two proceeded to ask the officials if they could tie for gold — which was confirmed possible. Embracing each other, the two went on to celebrate their shared victor with friends, family, coaches, and fans. For Tamberi, this moment was extra special as he carried on to the track his cast from the career-threatening injury that sidelined him from Rio 2016. His cast read, “Road to Tokyo” with “2021” in place of a s...
Player set to inform club that joining Tottenham is a priority for him this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are working on the signing of Cristian Romero from Atalanta. According to Fabrizio Romano, the defender is keen on a move to the London club. Romero is set to inform the Atalanta board and the club’s manager that joining the Premier League club is a priority for him and it is an opportunity he cannot afford to miss. The player’s determination to join the club will come as a major boost to Spurs and the fans. Meanwhile, Spurs have already submitted an improved bid for the player on Friday and they are now waiting for the Italian outfit to accept their offer. Cristian Romero will tell Atalanta board and manager tomorrow that he wants to join Tottenham as priority – and as ‘opportunity he can’t miss’. ⚪️🇦🇷 #THFC Tottenham are waiting for Atalant...
West Ham submit £14m bid for 23-yr-old, Moyes keen on 26-yr-old as well
West Ham United are looking to improve their defensive options before the transfer window closes and David Moyes has identified the likes of Nikola Milenkovic and Kurt Zouma as potential targets. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Hammers have now submitted a £14 million bid for the Fiorentina defender who is in the final year of his contract. The Italian outfit cannot afford to lose the player on a free transfer and they will be under pressure to cash in on him this summer. #WestHam have made a £ 14m bid for #Fiorentina for #NikolaMilenkovic. David #Moyes wants Kurt #Zouma or Nikola #Milenkovic‘s transfer completed.#COYS #WHUFC #ForzaViola pic.twitter.com/6rVeH010QT — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 1, 2021 The 23-year-old defender had an impressive season in the Italian leag...
‘The lad is a beast’ – Some Spurs fans are excited about links with 25-yr-old ace
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore in recent weeks by Daily Mail. The 25-year-old Spaniard is expected to move away from Molineux this summer and Leeds are thought to be keen on his services as well. Traore had a mediocre season with Wolves last year but there is no doubt that he has the potential to develop into one of the best attackers in the Premier League. Spurs could definitely use more depth and quality in the wide areas and they have already completed the signing of the Sevilla winger Bryan Gil. Nuno Espirito Santo could use more quality on the right flank and Traore seems like an ideal fit for them. The Spanish international will add pace, power and creativity to the Tottenham attack and he could complete their front ...
Journalist claims £65k-a-wk ace could leave Tottenham with £43m incoming on the cards
Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez is a transfer target for Sevilla according to football journalist Ekrem Konur. The 25-year-old joined Spurs from Ajax in the summer of 2017 for what was a club record £42 million fee at the time (BBC). Sanchez has never really hit the heights that were expected of him in north London, however. The Colombia international still seems very wet behind the ears. And despite impressive physical abilities, he has often seemed like a disaster waiting to happen for Tottenham. Davinson Sanchez is allegedly a transfer target for Sevilla – Copyright: xAndrewxFosker/BPI/Shutterstockx 11795266j The former Ajax man’s days in north London could now very well be numbered. Davinson Sanchez a target for Sevilla? Ekrem Knaur reckons that the La Liga side are eyeing a move t...
Barcelona enquire over 23-year-old Euro 2020 champion
Barcelona have asked about the future of Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli. Locatelli has been in the headlines lately, following his impressive breakthrough displays at the European Championships. He featured in five of Italy’s fixtures, scoring a brace in the group stage against Switzerland and helping the Azzurri lift the trophy in July. Locatelli celebrates at Wembley with teammate Marco Verratti These performances have attracted attention from all over Europe. Arsenal have been linked with the 23-year-old, while Juventus are tracking him. Barcelona are also keeping an eye on the situation, knowing that his next move could impact the sale of Miralem Pjanic. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have been in touch with Sassuolo for an update surrounding his future. Pjanic’...
30-year-old La Liga winner pushing for Man Utd move
Kieran Trippier is hoping to complete a move to Manchester United this summer, according to Spanish publication Sport (via The Faithful MUFC). Trippier has spent the past two seasons in Spain with Atletico Madrid, following his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur in 2019. His time in La Liga has been highly successful, assisting ten goals and winning one league title in the last two terms. Trippier lifts the La Liga title with Atletico Madrid He has enjoyed similar success on the international stage in recent years. The right-back was one of England’s standout players in the 2018 World Cup, scoring a free-kick against Croatia in the semi-final. He followed up with an assist in the final of this summer’s European Championships. The Englishman has been linked with a return to the Premier League,...
