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‘Hideous’, ‘Horrible’ – Some Man Utd fans react to their 2021/22 away kit
Manchester United have unveiled their Adidas away kit for the 2021/22 season. Adidas have used cloud white as the primary colour, with the kit inspired by the Manchester United jersey from the 1990s. The new away shirt is a throwback to the club’s famous ‘class of 92’, which helped United reach the top of English football. The kit features a geometric blue graphic print on the front back and the sleeves. It is also referred to as the ‘iconic snowflake design’. The zig-zag design has a fade-out effect, and the kit is complete with blue shorts and white socks with a similar graphical pattern on the shirt. It also features the contemporary Adidas brand symbol on the front along with the TeamViewer logo. The German IT giants were announced as the club’s new main sponsor back in March. United’s...
West Ham must move quickly to sign Leicester City target with 18 goal contributions – SL view
West Ham United recently made their first signing of the summer transfer window with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola arriving on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could make more signings before next month’s transfer deadline, and the priority could lie on pursuing a new centre-back, attacking midfielder and striker. The hierarchy are obviously interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United after his impressive loan stint during the back end of last season. However, there has been no progress towards a transfer, and Lingard appears content to stay with the Red Devils and fight for a potential spot next term. Amidst this, the Hammers are looking at alternative options, and they have recently been in talks with West Bromwich Albion for Matheus Pereira. The Brazilian w...
Report: Arsenal open talks to sign Brazil international likened to Kevin de Bruyne
Arsenal have opened talks with Lyon over a potential £30 million deal for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to Goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta would love to land Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli, but a deal is proving difficult, with Juventus also keen on the Italy international. Arsenal have now identified Guimaraes as an alternative, with the Ligue 1 outfit open to selling as they are struggling to balance the books after losing Memphis Depay on a free transfer to Barcelona. Sportslens View The Gunners need to get in quality players this summer if they want to qualify for Europe next season after disappointingly missing out last term, and their long-term target would be a solid addition. The Brazil international is already valued double the fee Lyon paid for him, and the north...
Report: NUFC & West Ham offered chance to sign midfielder with 3 titles for £6m
West Ham United are interested in Slavia Prague midfielder Lukas Masopust, with Newcastle United also offered the chance to sign him, according to 90min. The 28-year-old could be available this summer for as little as £6 million, but there is tough competition for his signature, with Leicester City, Watford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace also offered the chance to bring him to the Premier League. Sportslens View Masopust has been with Prague since the summer of 2018, helping them win the Czech First League title in each of the last three seasons and winning the Czech Cup in 2018-19 and last term. He plays primarily as a right winger but can also play as a midfielder and right-back, and West Ham and Newcastle could do with such a player. The Magpies do...
West Ham in talks to sign 26-yr-old ace, prepared to pay £20 million for him
West Ham United are interested in signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. According to Kaveh Solhekol from Sky Sports, the Hammers have now opened talks to sign the French defender and they are prepared to pay a sum of around £20 million for his services. West Ham in talks to sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. Willing to pay £20m. Will cost more. — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 29, 2021 The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Hammers. David Moyes needs to strengthen his defence before the start of the new season and Zouma would be an upgrade on the likes of Craig Dawson. The Frenchman needs to leave Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football and a move to their London rivals could be i...
£30m-rated star ready to wait for dream Manchester United transfer – report
Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier believes he can make his dream move to Manchester United during the final days of the summer transfer window, The Telegraph reports. United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has identified Trippier as his prime right-back target as he looks to provide strong competition to Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The club have yet to make any progress towards signing him, and it is reported that they need to recoup funds before they can afford his signature. After an outlay of nearly £120 million on Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, the Red Devils are looking to offload players to facilitate more signings. Trippier, who is a boyhood United fan, dreams of joining the club, and remains hopeful of making the move to Old Trafford before the transfer deadline. Diogo Dalot, who has bee...
Club want to resolve future of €40m Arsenal target, won’t sell after August 8 – report
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali has set a transfer deadline for midfielder Manuel Locatelli, who is on the radar of Juventus and Arsenal. The Italy international made a good impression at the European Championships this summer, and he has been fancied to pursue a bigger challenge. The Gunners are keen on luring him to the Premier League, and they have reportedly made an opening bid worth €40 million for his services. However, Locatelli has the preference to stay in the Serie A with his dream club Juventus, which has stalled their prospects of signing him. In an interview with Sky Sport Italy, Carnevali confirmed that the club will hold direct talks with the Bianconeri to discuss the future of Locatelli. He added that the club are willing to sell their prized asset to the Turin giants,...
23-yr-old expected to join Tottenham, selling club confident an agreement will be reached
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Argentine international Cristian Romero for weeks now. The 23-year-old was the best defender in the Italian league last season and Tottenham could certainly use someone like him. The Londoners will have to find an upgrade on Davinson Sanchez and they will need to replace Toby Alderweireld as well. Romero has been outstanding for club and country over the past year and he has a massive future ahead of him. The 23-year-old is a prodigious talent who has the potential to develop into one of the best defenders in the world. According to Corriere di Bergamo, the Premier League side have already offered a sum of around €45 million-plus bonuses for the Argentine international and Atalanta are confident of reaching an agreement with the L...
Manchester City enter talks to sign £100m star with 19 goal contributions last season – report
Manchester City are in direct contact with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Jack Grealish, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Cityzens have identified the England international as one of their top targets this summer, and they have now made a formal approach. However, Villa remain hopeful of convincing the 25-year-old to stay. They have offered a new and improved contract to their captain. Sportslens view: Pep Guardiola is a keen admirer of Grealish, and he reportedly plans to play him in his preferred number six position at City. Romano has not specified any further details, but City may have to pay a British-record fee of around £100 million to sign the Englishman. The valuation is not out of the reach of the Mancunian giants, who will have boosted their revenue after anot...
Top Arsenal target could be available for €50m if he decides to leave – report
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Martin Odegaard for €50 million this summer if he insists on leaving, ESPN reports. Odegaard played under 400 minutes under Zinedine Zidane during the first half of last season before making the loan move to Arsenal. The Norwegian played 20 games for the Gunners. He had a positive influence with two goals and two assists while creating several other chances. The Gunners are keeping a close eye on him this summer, and they could be handed a boost in re-signing him permanently in the coming weeks. Odegaard is still undecided over his future at the Madrid giants. If he decides to leave, the club plan to demand around €50m for his sale. They won’t entertain the prospect of another loan deal, considering their lingering debts and the need to ease some ...
‘Wouldn’t take him on a free’ – Some Liverpool fans react to links with 28-yr-old ace
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly been offered to Premier League rivals Liverpool by his agent Mino Raiola. We covered reports earlier that the World Cup winner is in the final year of his contract with the Red Devils and his agent has spoken to the representatives of the Merseyside club regarding a potential transfer. The 28 year old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks and Paris Saint-Germain have been mentioned as a potential destination as well. Although Pogba is a world class player on his day, a move to Liverpool seems highly unlikely given the rivalry between the two clubs. There has not been a direct transfer between the two clubs since 1964. Furthermore, the Frenchman is likely to demand massive wages and the Reds will simply...
Charles Barkley Keeps It All The Way Real, Says People Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated Are “A**holes”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cliff Hawkins / Getty Charles Barkley is not known for biting his tongue, so when it comes to his feelings towards people who don’t want to get vaccinated, the Chuckster didn’t sugarcoat them. Speaking with CNBC, the Hall of Famer wasn’t shy about revealing his vaccination status, sharing that he did indeed get the COVID-19 vaccine and kept it all the way real about the people who still have not gotten the shot. “Everybody should be vaccinated. Period,” he said, before letting the chopper spray adding, “The only people who are not vaccinated are just assholes.” The brutally honest Inside The NBA host also believes that all sports leagues should mandate that athletes have to be vaccinated to play. “Can you imagine if one of these guys that are not vaccinat...
