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Report: Wolves expected to make bid for £44m ‘phenomenon’ imminently
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leão, according to Corriere dello Sport (print edition, July 23, page 26). Bruno Lage is keen to bolster his attacking ranks at Molineux this summer. The Black Country outfit scored just 36 goals in 38 Premier League games last season – the fifth-lowest tally in the top flight. And it seems as though Lage has already identified the player who could vastly improve his team’s potency in the final third. Rafael Leão celebrates after scoring for AC Milan last season Wolves in advanced talks to sign Rafael Leão The Black Country club are deep in talks with the player’s agent and are ready to submit a bid for the forward in the coming days. The Portugal under-21 international bagged six goals and six assists in 30 S...
Liverpool forward set to complete transfer away from Anfield
Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is set to complete his move to Fulham, reports Portuguese journalist Bruno Andrade on Twitter. Wilson came through the academy at Liverpool, spending nine years in the youth teams before earning his first professional contract in 2014. He made his first-team debut for the Reds in January 2017 in an FA Cup replay against Plymouth Argyle. He has spent most of the last few seasons out on loan, having spells at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City, Derby County, Bournemouth and Cardiff City. His performances at these clubs have earned him 29 caps for the Wales national team, scoring on five occasions. During his time on loan, he began to make a name for himself, becoming renowned for his excellent left foot and threat from set-pieces. The winger was believed to possess imme...
Roman Abramovich gives green light for British-record bid for top Chelsea target – report
Chelsea are prepared to submit a British-record bid to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer, Football Insider reports. The Blues ended the previous campaign on a high note with Champions League glory, but they were still disappointing with their finishing in the final third. Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham were the joint top-scorers with just 12 goals, and the former was guilty of missing several clear-cut chances. The Blues are now searching for another elite striker, and Haaland has been earmarked as their prime target for this summer’s transfer window. They recently proposed a player-plus-cash deal for Haaland involving either Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi. It was rejected by the German club. Dortmund are reluctant to sell Haaland unless a club meets their ...
Mahrez & Lingard react as attacker announces Everton arrival
Demarai Gray has joined Everton from Bayer Leverkusen, penning a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year in a £1.7 million move. The 25-year-old announced his arrival on Merseyside on Instagram, and Manchester United man Jesse Lingard and Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez reacted to his Premier League return. Sportslens View Gray left Leicester City for the Bundesliga club in January on an 18-month contract but could not impress, having also struggled in his last days at the King Power Stadium. He is back in the English top-flight six months later as the Toffees’ third signing of the summer. Gray won the top-flight title with the Foxes in 2015-16 after joining from Birmingham City in January 2016 but has struggled to fulfil the potential he showed in his early playing days....
Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Sambo Receive Full Olympic Recognition
At the 138th International Olympic Committee session, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and sambo federations received full recognition. While this isn’t a guarantee of inclusion into the next Olympic Games, it’s a huge step in that direction. A realistic goal for the newly recognized sports would be a 2028 Olympics debut in Los Angeles. To be recognized by the IOC means the federations have met Olympic Charter requirements such as the number of events, global acclaim, and WADA-compliant testing programs. Other sports that received the IOC stamp of approval include lacrosse, cheerleading, and ice stock (a winter sport similar to curling). There are currently five combat sports in the Olympics: boxing, taekwondo, karate, wrestling, and judo. With the growing popularity of combat sports, the annou...
Baseball’s Cleveland Indians Change Name to Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Indians are officially changing their name to the Cleveland Guardians. The Major League Baseball team announced their new name this morning on Twitter through a video narrated by Tom Hanks. “You see, there’s always been a Cleveland — that’s the best part of our name,” Hanks says over a montage of video clips. “And now it’s time to unite as one family, one community, to build the next era for this team and this city.” Together, we are all… pic.twitter.com/R5FnT4kv1I — Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 23, 2021 The team’s old moniker has been a source of controversy for decades, especially in recent years as brands reexamine their use of stereotypes and logos that are widely considered to be racist. In 2018, the team scrapped their offensive Chief Wahoo mascot, and this past De...
Arsenal set for financial boost as Dortmund close in on signing
Arsenal are set to receive a financial boost with the transfer of Donyell Malen to Borussia Dortmund. According to Chris Wheatley (via football.london), the Gunners will receive around £250,000 for the transfer of their former academy player from PSV Eindhoven. The 22-year-old is on the verge to move to the German club as per Fabrizio Romano, with the deal in its final stages. Borussia Dortmund are at final stages to sign Donyell Malen on a permanent deal from PSV. Last details to be fixed between clubs. 🟡⚫️ #BVB Personal terms agreed until June 2026 with his agent Mino Raiola. Possible medicals in the next days as @RikElfrink reported. https://t.co/0ZynpoJs0i — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2021 Malen joined Arsenal aged 17 after leaving his boyhood club...
‘Just another Ben White’ – Some Leeds fans react after being linked with ‘very good player’
Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Conor Gallagher. According to The Athletic, Leeds are keen to sign the Chelsea midfielder on loan this summer. The 21-year-old spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, and Marcelo Bielsa feels he is perfect for the Whites. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield, with Bielsa keen to sign a back-up option for Kalvin Phillips. Gallagher has been earmarked for the role. The report claim that Leeds have tracked the midfielder throughout the summer, and it looks like a well-planned move. Crystal Palace are equally keen, but Leeds have made an initial approach. Leeds signed Lewis Bate yesterday from Chelsea, but the exciting teenager will be ...
How is COVID-19 vaccination affecting the Premier League?
The COVID-19 vaccine is gradually bringing normality back to life in the United Kingdom. Lockdown restrictions were lifted earlier this month, with social distancing rules and mask-wearing no longer a requirement – although it is still advised in places. However, that hasn’t stopped the pandemic from having an impact. Cases are still high, with over 300,000 new cases being reported over the last week. With more and more people gathering in close spaces to make up for lost time, this figure is expected to increase. One of the latest controversies to develop from the pandemic is the suggested introduction of ‘vaccine passports’. The NHS COVID Pass allows you to show proof of your vaccination status, which may be compulsory to attend certain events. Here is where football comes in. According ...
Neymar reacts as Everton star makes Premier League history
Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison made history yesterday, becoming the first Premier League player to bag a hat-trick at the Olympic Games as Brazil secured a 4-2 victory over Germany. The 24-year-old put his country’s Copa America disappointment aside to fire the South Americans into a 3-0 lead in the opening 45 minutes of the Group D clash. Richarlison’s international teammate and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Junior was impressed with his performance against the Germans, reacting on Instagram. Sportslens View Everton granted the winger’s request to play at the Olympics following long talks with him, with manager Rafa Benitez giving the final approval. Richarlison has missed the Toffees’ pre-season tour of the United States as a result and is also likely to miss their first Prem...
Aaron Rodgers Declines Green Bay Packers Extension That Would Have Made Him the Highest Paid Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers has reportedly turned down a two-year extension contract with the Green Bay Packers this offseason. Had Rodgers agreed to the deal, Rodgers would be tied to the Packers for five additional seasons, making him the highest-paid quarterback and player in the NFL. Sources have confirmed that Rodgers does not want to return to the Packers due to issues with management. The Packers, however, have remained adamant on keeping the three-time MVP, promising to not trade him. In the past, Rodgers touched on his issues with the team, including the lack of communication between himself and the team’s general manager, Brian Gutekunst. In 2020, Rodgers made it known that he was not notified in advance when the team decided to trade up to draft Jordan Love as a quarterback. Back in May, he t...
Kevin Durant Is the Highest Paid Athlete at Tokyo Olympics
Kevin Durant is without a doubt one of the best players in professional basketball. With his many accolades in the NBA, it also comes as no surprise that he is viewed as one of the best scorers in the league. His ability to create shots at any angle has been admired by many throughout his career, cementing his title as a superstar in the NBA. As a star player, it is obvious that KD is going to be paid very well. His base salary alone for the 2020-21 season was $39,058,950 USD. Forbes recently reported that Durant is at the top of the list of the highest-paid professional athlete in the Tokyo Olympics, raking in over $75 million USD in the last year. The publication reported, “With two Olympic gold medals under his belt, the Brooklyn Nets star has seen his investments off the court, rival h...
