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Report: Liverpool need to increase opening bid by £25m to sign ‘exquisite’ league winner
Liverpool have had an opening bid worth €40 million (£35 million) for Saul Niguez rejected by Atletico Madrid according to a report from Mundo Deportivo. Atleti are ready to sell the Spaniard to the Reds, as covered on Sportslens earlier this week (Click here to read more). It seems as though the fee for the 26-year-old could be a big sticking point, however. Jurgen Klopp has allegedly convinced FSG to make an opening £35 million offer for the Atletico Madrid ace. Liverpool have allegedly made an opening offer for Saul – breton-realvall210522_np5BZ PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xJosexBretonx The La Liga giants want closer to £60 million according to a recent report from The Times. Liverpool keen to get Saul signed up The energetic midfielder would be a tremendous addition to Klopp...
Copa America: Colombia seal third place in thrilling match
It’s almost time for the Copa America final, with South American giants Brazil and Argentina facing off for the crown. Before then, there was one slightly smaller match between Colombia and Peru to decide the winners of the bronze medals. Here is how things played out. Colombia 3-2 Peru Cuadrado celebrates after converting from a free-kick Colombia were perhaps a little bit unlucky not to reach the final, having taken Argentina to a penalty shootout in the semi-finals. Peru were also not far off the final, losing 1-0 to Brazil in the previous round. It was all set up for an exciting 90 minutes. Peru had the better of the first half and were rewarded just before the break with the opening goal. Christian Cueva slipped a ball through for Yoshimar Yotun, and the captain finished to put his si...
Tactical Analysis: How Argentina’s disciplined defending helped them beat Brazil in the Copa América final
After 27 matches of enthralling South American football, we reached the final of the 2021 Copa América, where Brazil and Argentina were set to do battle. The Seleção were the defending champions, and with an unbeaten record to this stage involving just one draw, they certainly were the team to beat. Argentina, on the other hand, had the chance to become the joint-most successful side in the competition’s history with a 15th title, but it would be the first since 1993 as Lionel Messi had never won a major international trophy for his country. An intense battle ensued, with crunching challenges and utterly disgusting fouls flying everywhere, but in the end, Argentina triumphed thanks to the only goal of the match. The standard of football on show was not particularly high for the a...
‘They are interested’: Agent confirms club are in talks to sign 25-year-old Arsenal target
The agent of goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed that Lyon have entered talks with Ajax over a potential transfer this summer. The Cameroon international has entered the final year of his contract with the club, and he is widely expected to leave in the coming weeks. Premier League club Arsenal were deemed favourites to sign him a few weeks ago, but they have not made any formal approach for his services. A recent report claimed that Lyon have moved ahead of Arsenal in the player’s pursuit, and they could sign him with the assurance of game time and European football. His agent Albert Botines has now confirmed that talks are underway between Ajax and Lyon over a possible transfer agreement this summer. He told Voetbal Primeur: “Yes, they are interested. The clubs are in talks.” Sport...
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier III Live Round-by-Round Updates
Following a week of intense back-and-forths, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are now set to face off for the third time in the Octagon. Taking over T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first time since March 2020, UFC 264 sees a packed crowd anticipating the end of the trilogy. With both fighters holding knockout victories over one another, the fight will feature five, five-minute rounds and put an end to the rivalry between “The Notorious” and “The Diamond.” The upcoming Lightweight bout will also undoubtedly help dictate the future of the division. Check out the Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier III main event live round-by-round below. Walkout-Conor McGregor walks out first accompanied by his signature walkout theme.-Carrying the Irish flag, “The Notorious” has the crowd behind...
Conor McGregor Breaks Leg in Dustin Poirier Trilogy Fight
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Spurs reportedly want 23-goal French striking duo as Kane’s potential replacements
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the possibility of losing Harry Kane this summer. They have identified Borussia Monchengladbach striking duo Alassane Plea and Marcus Thuram as his potential replacements, reports Le10Sport. The French news outlet claims that Spurs greatly appreciate the understanding the French striking duo have struck on the pitch but are yet to make contact with the Bundesliga club. Sportslens View Although Tottenham are ready to put up a fight in their bid to hold on to Kane, nothing is guaranteed, and they are preparing for the worst. Plea and Thuram bagged 23 goals between them last season across all competitions and are among the best striking partnerships in Europe. Spurs know replacing their star striker’s goals would prove extremely difficult, and they reckon s...
Liverpool transfer target’s move to Bundesliga club at risk
With Jadon Sancho’s move to Manchester United nearly finalised, Dortmund will look to reinvest the money to strengthen the team after the loss of one of their greatest stars. One of the rumoured replacements is PSV Eindhoven’s Donyell Malen. The 22-year-old shone in the Eredivisie this past season, scoring 19 goals in 32 domestic games and notching five more in the Europa League. However, reports from Bild indicate that the deal may not be as straightforward as once thought. The two clubs remain far apart in their valuation of the young Dutch attacker, with Dortmund unwilling to pay more than €27 million, while the Eredivisie club are demanding over £30m. Another sticking point is the player’s salary demands and agent, as Dortmund are reluctant to deal with super-agent Mino Raiola, who aim...
Tottenham keen on South American attacker with 17 goal contributions last season
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Colombian international Luis Diaz. The highly-rated winger had an impressive season with Porto last year, helping them reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Diaz has also had an impressive Copa America campaign with this country, and his performances have attracted the attention of several clubs across Europe. According to Antena2, Inter Milan and Roma are keen on signing the attacker this summer. The 24-year-old, who can play on either flank, bagged 11 goals and six assists this past season. Tottenham could definitely use a quality wide forward, and the Colombian seems like an ideal fit. Steven Bergwijn and Erik Lamela have not been at their best over the past year, and the Londoners need to bring in proper reinforcements in the fina...
Tottenham and Leeds keen on 21-yr-old midfielder, Paratici a big fan of the player
Denmark international Mikkel Damsgaard has been outstanding for his country at the European Championships. According to Club Doria 46, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing him, with newly appointed director of football Fabio Paratici a big fan of the youngster. The 21-year-old is highly rated at Sampdoria, and they will probably demand a premium if Spurs come calling this summer. They are not the only Premier League club interested in Damsgaard, with Leeds United, Southampton, Crystal Palace and West Ham United also keeping tabs on him. Tottenham need to add more creativity to their midfield, and Damsgaard could be the ideal long-term replacement for Christian Eriksen. The Londoners have missed a specialist creator since the Danish international’s departure, and his compatriot could impro...
The Olympics Isn’t Cancelled. But is it “Cancelled”?
Things in Japan aren’t looking great. With the Tokyo Olympics set to start in just over two weeks, the country’s exponential rise in COVID-19 cases has led to an extended state of emergency across the capital and three other major districts. Earlier this year foreign spectators were ruled out from attending the games as a result of the ongoing pandemic, but now reports suggest the Japanese government has banned spectators completely. While the issues caused by COVID-19 continue to be a major cause for concern, a flurry of recent events have raised further concerns around the games and those who run it — leading some to ask: even if they go ahead, is it time we “cancel” the Olympic Games? Last week, American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was controversially handed a one-month ban after test...
Michael Jordan’s 1984 Olympic Trials Sneakers To Be Sold in Sotheby’s Auction
To celebrate the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Sotheby’s is gearing up to launch an online auction, dubbed “The Olympic Collection,” featuring a range of rare memorabilia and collectibles spotlighting historic achievements across the Games’ decades-spanning archive. Open for bidding on July 23, in tandem with the commencement of this year’s Games, the auction offers more than 50 lots, though two momentous pieces claim center stage: a pair of Converse Fastbreak sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during the 1984 Olympic Trials and a pair of “Prototype Logo” track spikes handmade by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman for Canadian Track and Field sprinter Harry Jerome in the 1960s. The former is expected to garner between $80,000 USD and $100,000 USD, while the latter is estimated to achieve between $800,000 U...
