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Kyle Lowry Rumored To Seek $90 Million USD Three-Year Contract in Free Agency
Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry is set to become an upcoming free agent. As an NBA league veteran, many teams are likely interested in the point guard despite entering the latter stages of his career. Lowry is currently a six-time All-Star on a champion-winning team and has been seen as one of the best playmakers in the game. Based on his many years in the league, his upcoming free agency might be the last chance Lowry gets to earn a significant payday. Five Reasons Sports‘ Adam Borai reported that the Miami Heat are still very much interested in a deal with Lowry and are looking into his range of $90 million USD over the course of three years. Lowry’s shooting and ability to read the court would make him a great addition to the Heat roster as a seasoned player in the league. HYPEBEAST als...
Phil Hay: Bielsa ‘very keen’ on summer target but Leeds face competition to land him
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed on Twitter that Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is “very keen” to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea on loan this summer. The popular journalist has also added that the Argentine admires the player’s skillset and attributes. Bielsa is very keen on him. Likes his attributes and skill set — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 24, 2021 Last week, The Athletic reported that Leeds had made an approach to sign the 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder. The Whites have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, but the youngster is expected to join the U-23 ranks. Gallagher, who spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, is seen as a player who can make a useful contribution to the senior team. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with Bielsa keen t...
Goal machine reportedly makes transfer decision amid interest from Chelsea
Chelsea are in the market for a striker this summer. The European Champions are looking to add a seasoned number 9 to their ranks to bolster their goalscoring numbers. One of the targets mentioned is Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku. However, according to The Express, the Belgian is happy to stay at the Italian club as they bid to defend their title next season. In an interview with Sportmediaset (via Goal), Inter CEO Beppe Marotta clearly stated that their star man is not for sale this window. “From our side, we can (say) yes absolutely – Lukaku is not for sale,” he said. “Lukaku is an important piece on the chessboard available to Simone Inzaghi.” He was one of their key players last season, scoring 30 goals in 44 appearances for the Nerazzurri and a vital cog in Antonio Conte’s Scudetto winn...
Newcastle interested in 29-year-old Premier League star, Steve Bruce is an admirer – report
Newcastle United are one of the clubs interested in signing Manchester United defender Phil Jones on a free transfer, 90min reports. Jones did not make a single competitive appearance for the Red Devils last term as he was recovering following an operation for a knee injury. He still has two years left on his £100,000-a-week contract, but the club are eager to release him on a free transfer this summer. Magpies boss Steve Bruce is an admirer of the England international, and the club were linked with Jones’ services earlier last year. The Tyneside outfit would welcome the possibility of signing him for free, but United may have to pay off Jones for him to accept a pay cut. Aside from the Magpies, Everton, West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Burnley have also been credited with an inte...
Arsenal lining up deal for versatile teenage forward, could be signed for just £1m
Arsenal are lining up a move for Pacos Ferreira teenager Matchoi Djalo, The Sun reports. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut during the 2019/2020 season, but he has since registered only eight appearances for his club. Despite the limited exposure, he has caught the Gunners radar through his performances for the reserves and the Portugal Under 19s. He is available for just £1 million. The Gunners see him as a long-term prospect. Sportslens view: The Gunners have recently found success from their academy with Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe standing out with the first-team squad. Folarin Balogun is a player to watch out for this term. There are several other youngsters, who could make the grade in the coming years. Djalo is a left winger by trade, but he has also played as a sec...
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Reportedly Brace for Aaron Rodgers Retirement Announcement
After much speculation, it appears that Aaron Rodgers might just be done with the Green Bay Packers. According to reports, Las Vegas is preparing for a major announcement from the QB as it is expected that Aaron Rodgers will announce his retirement later this week and subsequently, not return to the Green Bay Packers. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk said that “multiple sports books reportedly believe Aaron Rodgers will be retiring next week,” already reflected in the Packers’ over-under win total. PointsBet sportsbook which previously placed the Green Bay Packers in an over-under win total at nine, recently took removed the team from the list of 32. DraftKings also removed the Packers and other related “Team Specials”. First reports of NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers disgruntled feelings towards the ...
13-Year-Old Skateboarder Momiji Nishiya Becomes Japan’s Youngest Olympic Gold Medalist
13 years old Momiji Nishiya has just made history by becoming Japan’s youngest Olympic champion, and second-youngest individual gold medalist in Olympic history after American springboard diver, Marjorie Gestring (1936 Berlin Olympics). Winning gold in Women’s Street Skateboarding, Nishiya now joins Yuto Horigome and his gold medal from yesterday’s Men’s Street Skateboarding event. The silver medal, coincidentally, also went to another 13-year-old skater Rayssa Leal of Brazilian, where Bronze was awarded to fellow Japanese skater Funa Nakayama. Nishiya kept it cool as she entered the competition with zero expectations of winning a medal. “I wasn’t too worried about getting a medal. I didn’t think I could win, but everyone around me cheered me on so I’m glad I was able to find my groove,” s...
Report: Rangers agree long-term deal to sell highly-rated 23-year-old player
Rangers have agreed to sell defender George Edmundson in the summer transfer window. According to reports from East Anglican Daily Times, Ipswich Town are closing in on the signing of Edmundson. It has been reported that a six-figure fee has been agreed with Rangers to sign the ‘highly-rated’ defender, and the deal is expected to go through shortly. The report claims that personal terms have been agreed with the player. It is expected to be a long-term deal, with just a few loose ends to complete before it is announced. Edmundson has dropped down the pecking order at Ibrox. Championship new boys Peterborough United and Derby County showed interest in signing the defender on loan, but Rangers have agreed to sell him permanently to Ipswich. He spent the second half of last sea...
‘Paperworks time’: Manchester United set to land their second summer signing
Manchester United are set to land the signature of Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Red Devils had already agreed personal terms with the France international, and they have now reached an agreement with Los Blancos to sign him. The final details including paperwork are being completed. It could be a matter of time before the clubs formally confirm the transfer. Raphaël Varane to Manchester United, here we go! 🔴 #MUFC Agreement almost done between Man Utd and Real Madrid, just final details to be completed and then paperworks time. It’s a “matter of hours or days”. Here-we-go. 🇫🇷 Varane has a total agreement on personal terms too. 🤝 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2021 Sportslens vie...
Tottenham confirm €25m signing of 20yo Spain international
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Sevilla winger Bryan Gil. Gil has been at Sevilla since the age of 11, arriving in the academy in 2012. He spent six years in the youth teams and one season in the reserves before earning his first appearance for the senior team in January 2019. The 20-year-old has spent the majority of the last two seasons out on loan at Leganes and Eibar. It was at the latter where he caught the eye, scoring four and assisting three for the bottom-placed side. This form has earned him three caps for the Spain national team and a place in Luis Enrique’s preliminary squad for the European Championships. Now he has completed his much-anticipated move to Tottenham, as confirmed by the club on Twitter. The fee is believed to be worth €25 million, with winger Eri...
Manchester United’s future transfer plans dependent on sale of £50m-rated star – report
Manchester United’s future transfer signings could depend on the potential departure of midfielder Paul Pogba, ESPN reports. The Red Devils have already signed Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million, and they are on the cusp of landing Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane. Varane’s arrival could take the club’s spending to around £113m that is beyond the allocated £100m budget by the Glazers this summer. It is now reported that the club need to cash in on players before they can look into more signings during the ongoing transfer window. The club have been credited with an interest in Kieran Trippier, Jules Kounde and Eduardo Camavinga, but they need to recoup money first. Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Axel Tuanzebe could head for the exit door, but Pogba is regard...
Liverpool to allow forward to leave with Serie A side poised to sign him
Liverpool are set to allow winger Xherdan Shaqiri to leave the club this summer. Shaqiri has been at Liverpool since 2018, arriving for an estimated £12 million fee following his relegation with Stoke City. Since then, he has made 63 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals and winning a Premier League title and a Champions League. Shaqiri helped Liverpool to the Champions League in 2019 However, he has never been a regular starter at Anfield, largely due to the incredible form of star man Mohamed Salah. He made just five league starts last season, with a further nine appearances coming off the bench. Nonetheless, there is no doubting his ability, which he proved at this summer’s European Championships. He scored three goals and registered an assist for Switzerland, as his coun...
