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Arsenal interested in signing West Ham United target with 18 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer, The Telegraph’s Matt Law reports. Abraham was the Blues’ joint top-scorer with 12 goals last season, but he played just 16 minutes for them between March and May. It is quite clear that he is out-of-favour under manager Thomas Tuchel, and the Blues are prepared to offload him for around £40 million. West Ham United have been heavily linked with his services this summer, but the London outfit are not in a position to afford the price tag. A move to Leicester City has been ruled out with their recent acquisition of Patson Daka. It is now claimed that the Gunners are keen on signing him. Abraham would reportedly relish the prospect of joining the Gunners as he was a boyhood Arsenal fan, and could secure regular ...
Barcelona friendly cancelled after dispute over location
Israeli club Beitar have cancelled a friendly with Barcelona after the Catalan giants refused to hold the event in Jerusalem, reports Dawn. Three weeks ago, the Times of Israel reported that the two clubs had agreed to play a pre-season friendly on August 4 – less than two weeks before the La Liga season was due to begin. However, La Blaugrana have refused to hold the event in Jerusalem due to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, demanding to play elsewhere instead. Beitar owner Moshe Hogeg viewed the demand as a political gesture and has cancelled the game as a result. Speaking on Facebook, as quoted by the Times of Israel, Hogeg said: “With great sorrow, I had to cancel the game against Barcelona. “A game against Beitar Jerusalem should take place in Jerusalem. This is a very ...
Brentford agree to sign Norwich City target, who has 23 international caps – report
Brentford are on the cusp of signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer after agreeing a club-record deal for his services, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The Norway international has been widely fancied to leave the Hoops in recent months, having turned down the option of signing a new contract beyond next season. Norwich City had been in regular talks for the centre-back, but the Bees have won the race to sign him for a club-record fee of around £13.5 million. Sportslens view: The Bees were promoted to the Premier League through the play-offs last season after missing out at the same stage in 2019/2020. They were the top scorers in the Championship and were also solid at the back with the fourth-best defensive record in the division. The Premier League will present them with a sti...
“It was a tough choice” – former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star announces retirement
Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from football today. The former Netherlands international initially hung up his boots in 2019 before reversing the decision to return to his first club Groningen last season. Injuries and the coronavirus pandemic derailed the winger’s second stint. He has now announced his retirement with an emotional message on Twitter Beste voetbalvrienden, Ik heb besloten om te stoppen met mijn actieve voetbalcarrière. Een heel moeilijke keuze. Ik wil iedereen bedanken voor alle hartverwarmende steun! Groetjes, Arjen pic.twitter.com/aAEdxdL5tU — Arjen Robben (@ArjenRobben) July 15, 2021 “I have decided to end my active football career,” he wrote. “It was a tough choice. I want to thank everyone for their heart-warming support!” The club also issued a statement: ...
“Unbelievably disappointing news” – some Leeds fans react to player signing for Turkish club
Galatasaray are on the verge of signing Ezgjan Alioski from Premier League club Leeds United on a free transfer. Galatasaray are set to complete the agreement with Gianni Alioski to sign former Leeds fullback as free agent. 🇹🇷 #Galatasaray #LUFC Deal at final stages for Alioski to Gala after talks collapsed with Patrick van Aanholt – no agreement on personal terms with the Dutch LB. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2021 As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the deal is at its final stages after talks with Patrick Van Aanholt collapsed due to a disagreement in personal terms. The Macedonian full-back was released by Leeds at the end of June despite making 37 appearances in the Premier League last season. He was hugely popular with the fans, but his legacy is on th...
Golden State Warriors Reportedly Discussed a Trade for Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard has been at the top of NBA trade rumor discussions after recent details about him wanting out of Portland surfaced. Recently, reports indicated that teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers could be looking into trading for Dame, though the superstar point guard denied the rumors. Possibly the most surprising team vying for the guard is Golden State Warriors. The Warriors already have a start point in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson is slated to return next season. However, according to The Athletic, the Warriors are considering a possible trade for Lillard, potentially creating a package around Andrew Wiggins and James Wiseman. It has been confirmed that calls were made to discuss the initial idea surrounding Lillard and acknowledgment that the “theoretical offer would ...
Everton and Tottenham among the three Premier League clubs chasing 26-goal ace
Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and West Ham United have been linked with a move for Benfica striker Haris Seferovic in recent weeks. According to A Bola (via Sport Witness), all three Premier League clubs remain keen on signing the 29-year-old who had an outstanding 2020/21 season. Seferovic bagged 26 goals and seven assists across all competitions for the Portuguese giants last term. He was also impressive in the European Championships, scoring three goals for Switzerland during the tournament. It is no secret that Everton must bring in someone to support Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Seferovic seems like an ideal fit. West Ham also need attacking reinforcements, with the club heavily reliant on Michail Antonio last season. The Hammers forward is not a natural striker, and his injury record ...
Chelsea enter race to sign €60m-rated star, who recently rejected Tottenham Hotspur – report
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, who recently rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman was tipped to join Spurs in a part-exchange deal involving Davinson Sanchez, but the deal fell through as Kounde rejected the transfer due to the lack of Champions League football. It is now reported that the Blues have entered the race. The recently-crowned European champions are said to appeal to the centre-back, who is valued at around €60 million. Sportslens view: The Blues are actively searching for an elite centre-back. They are reportedly prepared to part ways with Kurt Zouma to recoup some of the transfer funds for the new signing. Kounde has been on their radar for a while, and it appears that they are ...
Bayern Munich star considering transfer, with Man City and Real Madrid interested
Robert Lewandowski is considering leaving Bayern Munich this summer, according to Sky Sports journalist Marc Behrenbeck (via Football Daily). Lewandowski joined Bayern Munich in 2014 on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at rivals Borussia Dortmund. Since then, he has enjoyed a highly successful time at the Allianz Arena. Lewandowski has been sensational for Bayern Munich In his 329 appearances in all competitions for the Bavarians, he has scored a staggering 294 goals. This has helped his side to seven Bundesliga titles, three DFB Pokals, and a Champions League. However, there are rumours that the Poland international could be on his way out of the Bundesliga this transfer window. Behrenbeck claims that the striker feels like his story at Bayern is complete and now wishe...
Barcelona man could be set for €15m Premier League move
Barcelona are confident that they will sell Martin Braithwaite in the next few days, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Braithwaite arrived at Barcelona in February 2020 for a €18 million fee from Leganes. The club had to be granted special permission from La Liga to sign him outside of the transfer window, following an injury crisis in forward areas. Braithwaite at Euro 2020 The Danish striker has often been a bit-part player at the Camp Nou, making more appearances as a substitute than as a starter. In his 53 outings for La Blaugrana, he has scored eight goals, including a winner in last season’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla. With the arrivals of Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, the 30-year-old is moving further down the pecking order. As a result, it is looking increasingly l...
PXG 0311 GEN4 Irons Gets an Xtreme Black Finish
PXG introduces the new Xtreme Dark finish as an option for the 0311 GEN4 irons. The new surface coating features a black diamond-like carbon finish, an implementation that yields a lustrous appearance. This PXG Xtreme Dark finish was first initiated in the PXG irons GEN1 series, and later available in the GEN2 irons. The matte-black veneer for the latest PXG 0311 GEN4 irons was achieved by a three-layer ionization process, DLC (diamond-like carbon) is a dense, graphite-like, carbon-based coating that is applied to the external portion of the club head. The glaze has been utilized in an assortment of high-wear resistance technologies, including fuel injection systems, and is known for its resilience. Lastly, the 0311 GEN4 Irons incorporate a hollow composition charged with proprietary XCOR ...
Conor McGregor’s Coach Reveals Reason Behind UFC 264 Leg Break
As the dust settles from the happenings of UFC 264, Conor McGregor‘s coach John Kavanagh has now revealed why “The Notorious” suffered a broken leg that brought his fight with Dustin Poirier to a disappointing doctor stoppage. Speaking to UFC on ESPN Analyst and Reporter Laura Sanko, Coach Kavanagh noted that Conor McGregor had suffered an injury during his training camp for the trilogy fight. Despite keeping exactly how the injury occurred, Kavanagh noted that McGregor’s left leg was definitely compromised which was confirmed by a medical scan, opting to nurse the hairline fracture to try and stay healthy. A recent The Joe Rogan Experience episode saw UFC commentator Joe Rogan further breakdown the leg break showing moments in the fight where Conor McGregor’s leg was further damaged. From...
