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Tottenham negotiating summer move or playmaker, Nuno has given his approval
Tottenham Hotspur have recently been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic. According to Sport, he is keen on leaving the Spanish club and does not want to join up with them for pre-season. The 31-year-old could go out on loan this summer, and the Premier League club are in talks to secure his services. Spurs could definitely use more creativity in their midfield, and Pjanic would be a superb addition. He has a different skill-set to Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The three players could form a quality partnership in the middle of the park. The player has been linked with a move back to Juventus, and Pjanic is reportedly keen on returning to the Italian club. It is understandable why the midfielder wants to return to Italy, given his previous performances f...
‘What a move that is’: Some Leeds fans react to latest transfer update on ‘quality player’
Leeds United have confirmed that midfielder Mateusz Bogusz has joined UD Ibiza on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old midfielder has made three first-team appearances for the Whites and spent last season on loan to UD Logrones. It seems he will now continue his next stage of development away from Elland Road again, after sealing another move to La Liga 2. Many Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to express their reactions after the club officially confirmed the news. Some feel that it will be an excellent move for him, while others are concerned whether he has any chance of making it to the senior team in the future. Good luck to him ! I remember when jet2 opened a base in Malaga and asked fr ‘volunteers’ fr a year,I was out every night and skint every week,came back 2 grand in ...
Wolves set to sell star with 112 PL appearances, Mendes’ client to replace him – report
Serie A outfit Roma are set to land the signature of Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Rui Patricio, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been with Wolves for the past three seasons, appearing in 112 of the 114 Premier League matches. He recently entered the final year of his contract and now appears set to switch to the Italian top-flight with the Giallorossi. Roma have made an official bid of €10 million with a further €3m in add-ons. A deal is set to be completed ‘soon’ with Olympiacos’ Jose Sa lined up as the replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been an undisputed choice in goal for Wolves over the past three seasons, but he looks set to secure a fresh challenge. The departure of manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be a reason behind ...
Journalist provides seven word update on whether Newcastle still interested in £30m player
Newcastle United are still interested in signing Joe Willock from Arsenal this summer. According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. the Magpies are still looking at the exciting young midfielder, but he will cost a huge fee. Would think so. But he costs loads. https://t.co/3cJqgCyuDZ — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 7, 2021 The 21-year-old was deemed well below Arsenal’s standards and was sent on loan to Newcastle in the second half of last season. After scoring seven goals in seven consecutive Premier League games – a brilliant achievement – Willock’s stock has risen. Arsenal are now demanding around £30 million and Newcastle are the only club to have registered concrete interest in the youngster. The Gunners are close to signing Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht, while the north Lo...
German giants enter race to sign €20m Arsenal target with 16 goal contributions last term
Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, German publication SportBild claims. The Austrian has been with the German outfit for the past seven years, registering 52 goals and 42 assists from 227 appearances in all competitions. However, he could be on the move with under 12 months left on his contract. He has a €50m release clause in his deal but could be sold for €20m. Arsenal, AC Milan and Roma have also been credited with an interest in the versatile player. Sportslens view: Sabitzer has been one of Bundesliga’s consistent performers, and he appears set to pursue a fresh challenge at the prime of his career. The 27-year-old vastly played in central midfield last season, but he has been most successful playing on the right wing. His versa...
Crypto.com Signs with UFC in Reported $175 Million Deal
The UFC has signed a 10-year, $175 million USD partnership with cryptocurrency marketplace Crypto.com, according to people familiar with the terms of the agreement, CNBC reports. The deal marks the biggest sponsorship in UFC history. As UFC’s first-ever “Official Fight Kit Partner,” Crypto.com will have logo placement on UFC apparel worn by athletes during competition, as well as by corner staff in the octagon. The first Crypto.com-branded apparel will make its debut during UFC 264 on Saturday, July 10, headlined by a third fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. The crypto company was also named the “Official Cryptocurrency Platform Partner” in an entirely new sponsorship category for the UFC. “This is a partnership between two companies that are the best at what they do,” s...
Haein Kim and Tayfun Pekdemir Illustrate Vibrant Poster Series for Nike Football
Nike Football has commissioned illustrators Haein Kim and Tayfun Pekdemir to create five posters which portray an expressive approach to playing the beautiful game. For this latest release, Kim and Pekdemir, illustrate some of the game’s leading lights — from Erling Haaland to Marcus Rashford — in their characteristically vibrant aesthetic. Speaking on the latter, the young England and Manchester United forward has been widely praised in his fight against homelessness and child hunger, reinforcing the influence that sport can have for the greater good of society. At just 23-years old, Rashford is becoming the face of Nike Football, in an attempt to encourage players to express themselves without fear. In conjunction with Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, the artwork will be shown across Amste...
Arsenal star tipped to make surprise return after injury
Italy booked their place in the final of the European Championships with a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Spain on Tuesday. Spain exited the tournament despite racking up more than one million passes against an Italian team that were happy to let them have the ball. England are favourites to join them in the final, although it would be foolish to underestimate the threat posed by Denmark this evening. Saka set to start England have been tipped to make one change to their line-up for the semi-final, with Bukayo Saka replacing Jadon Sancho. The 19-year-old missed the last-eight clash against Ukraine after picking up a knock, and Sancho was hugely impressive in his absence. 🚨 England expected to make one change for tonight’s #EURO2020 SF v Denmark — Bukayo Saka set to regain...
QPR announce signing of former Tottenham man
Queens Park Rangers have signed goalkeeper Jordan Archer on a two-year contract, the club have confirmed via their official website. The Rs were in need of a new goalkeeper this transfer window. Joe Lumley departed to Middlesbrough upon the expiry of his contract, and Liam Kelly returned to Scotland to play for Motherwell. Lumley left QPR this summer This left them with just one senior goalkeeper on the books. However, they have now solved this problem, bringing in Archer on a free transfer. The 28-year-old, who has one cap for the Scotland national team, began his career at Tottenham Hotspur. Following several loan spells, he eventually moved on a permanent basis to Millwall. Since leaving the Den in 2019, he has had brief stints at Oxford United, Fulham, Motherwell, and Middlesbrough, le...
Journalist: Arsenal keen to sign 23 y/o star who ‘could leave’ club for £24m
According to reliable journalist, Rudy Galetti, Arsenal have a growing interest in French international Houssem Aouar. The Gunners were heavily interested in signing Aouar last summer. They were prepared to bid €35m for him, but Lyon were adamant that they wouldn’t sell the 23-year-old for less than €60m. This summer, Les Gones are more flexible with Aouar’s situation. Galetti claims that the 23-year-old could leave the club in the summer transfer window. The midfielder has a contract at the French club till 2023, and that Arsenal now have a strong interest in signing him. He would be available for around €28-30m (£24-26m). ⚠️👀 #Arsenal‘s interest in Houssem #Aouar grows. The 🇫🇷 midfielder (expiring in 2023) could leave #...
19 goal contributions last season: Liverpool make enquiry for 26-yr-old midfield star
Liverpool have reportedly made an enquiry for the Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. According to Calciomercato, several clubs are keen on the 26-year-old Serbian midfielder but the Italian club will only consider selling him for a massive offer. Apparently, the player dreams of playing for Real Madrid but the Spanish outfit are not interested in signing him. Liverpool are thought to be looking at a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum and their interest in Milinkovic-Savic certainly makes sense. The 26-year-old has been an exceptional player for Lazio and he is undoubtedly one of the best box to box midfielders in Europe. Liverpool need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and the Serbian seems like an ideal fit for Jurgen Klopp’s side. He will add drive and presence to the...
ESPN Clip Reveals Conor McGregor’s Financial Impact on Las Vegas During Fight Week
With just days left until the highly anticipated UFC 264 trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, Dana White took to Instagram to preview one of ESPN‘s features on what a McGregor fight does for the city of Las Vegas. Aside from becoming the UFC‘s first double champion, The Notorious is known for his insane ability to draw a crowd and his climb to becoming one of the wealthiest athletes — just ask Forbes. In the clip, several Vegas establishments like Red Rock Casino and Circa Resorts are interviewed where they compare Conor’s fights to massive events like the Super Bowl or March Madness. There’s so much traffic in the city for a McGregor fight that Red Rock’s suites can climb up to $6,000 USD a night, where only guests with a credit line north of $250,000 USD, or A-list ce...
