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Report: 24-year-old int’l looks set to be away from Liverpool this summer
Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson is likely to leave the club, either on loan or permanently, this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder is attracting interest from Swansea City. The Swans boss, Steve Cooper, wants to sign the Wales international on loan who is not in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans. The report claims that Wilson, who scored seven goals and contributed 12 assists in 37 matches in the Championship for Cardiff City last season, looks set for another season away from Anfield. Wilson has spent ten years at Liverpool, but he has managed only two senior caps for the Reds. In between, he has spent loan spells at Crewe, Hull, Derby, Bournemouth and Cardiff. He is at that phase of his career when he needs to settle down at a club. Howe...
French giants enter race to sign long-term Arsenal target valued at just £7m – report
Lyon have entered the race to sign Arsenal target Andre Onana this summer, French publication L’Equipe claims. Onana has entered the final year of his Ajax contract, and he has shown no intention of penning a new extension. His FIFA-imposed ban was recently reduced from 12 to nine months, but he won’t be eligible to play until November. However, he can return to team training from the start of September, and the Gunners are one of the clubs interested. They have yet to make a formal approach, and it is now reported that manager Peter Bosz is keen on a reunion with Onana. Bosz, who was previously with Ajax, was appointed as the new head coach of Lyon in May. Sportslens view: Earlier this year, it appeared that the Gunners were in pole position to sign the Cameroonian valued at £7 million. H...
‘Form is temporary but class is permanent’ – PL ace hails Tottenham star’s England display
England captain Harry Kane produced an outstanding display against Ukraine to guide his country to the semi-finals of the European Championships yesterday. The Tottenham Hotspur star scored a brace and the fans will be delighted to see their star player picking up form at the right time. Kane struggled to get on the score sheet during the group stages but he has done well in the knockout rounds so far. The 27-year-old scored a vital goal against Germany and his brace against Ukraine will have given him immense confidence ahead of the semi-final clash against Denmark. Premier League star James Madison has hailed the England international’s display against Ukraine and he sent out a post on social media claiming that the England striker is the best centre forward in world football and that fo...
‘Exceptional so far’ – Popular pundit hails West Ham star’s performance for England
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has had a very impressive tournament with England so far. The 22-year-old has formed a quality partnership alongside the Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips at the heart of England’s midfield. Rice established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League last season and he is showing his quality at the international level now. His ability to break up the opposition play and shield the back four has helped England stay well organized at the back and grind out clean sheets one after another. The Three Lions are yet to concede a single goal in the tournament and the likes of Rice and Phillips have been instrumental to their defensive form. Popular pundit and former Scotland international Chris Sutton has now reacted through the We...
Report: Player ‘keen on a move’ to Aston Villa, sees club as an ‘upgrade’
Aston Villa are interested in luring James Ward-Prowse from Southampton this summer and have been given a boost in their pursuit for his signature. Football Insider say the 26-year-old is ‘keen on a move’ to Villa Park and sees the Midlands outfit as an ‘upgrade’ on Southampton. It’s good news for Villa but bad news for the Saints as they don’t want to lose such an important player. Ward-Prowse made 44 appearances in all competitions last season and had a hand in 16 goals. He captains Southampton and was named in England’s provisional squad for the 2020 European Championships before missing out, so he’s not had a bad year at all. Even if the central midfielder wants to leave, however, Southampton still hold the cards. Ward-Prowse has four years left on his deal at St Mary’s, so the South C...
9 goals and 8 assists last season: Leeds keen on a summer move for 19-yr-old attacker
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven attacker Noni Madueke. According to Football Insider, the player could cost around £20 million this summer, and his valuation has encouraged the Premier League club to make their move. The Whites have been linked with other wide players in recent weeks, and signing Madueke could prove to be a quality long-term investment. The 19-year-old has had an outstanding season in the Netherlands, bagging nine goals and eight assists across all competitions. Madueke can operate anywhere across the front three and would certainly improve Marcelo Bielsa’s attacking unit next season. The player is on the radar of Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund, and Leeds will need to move quickly to fend off the competition. Leeds need to add more qua...
‘I don’t think he’ll be around’ – Player tipped to leave Celtic this summer
Odsonne Edouard faces an uncertain future at Celtic as he is in the final year of his deal and has plenty of interest from clubs in Europe. The Bhoys are desperate to keep the striker, but Frank McAvennie believes he’ll leave before the new season starts. The 23-year-old joined Celtic on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and turned the move permanent in 2018. He’s made a total of 168 appearances in all competitions, scoring 83 goals with 37 assists. However, he struggled for consistency last season as the Bhoys failed to win a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. Edouard bagged 22 goals with six assists in 40 games across the board, but a closer look highlighted his inconsistencies. He failed to score in nine of his first 12 league games and ended the campaign with one goa...
West Ham plotting new deal for 28-yr-old, star disappointed with the terms offered
West Ham United are hoping to agree a new contract with star defender Vladimir Coufal. The Czech Republic international joined West Ham on a three-year deal last summer, and he has been a key player for David Moyes. The former Slavia Prague player was one of the best signings in the Premier League last season, and it is no surprise that the Hammers are looking to tie him down to a long-term contract. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club feel that Coufal is an important player and they are prepared to hand him an improved contract. However, the report also states that the defender is currently disappointed with the terms West Ham have offered him. The Hammers will be playing in the Europa League next season and need to hold on to their best players to progress in the competition...
Report suggests Manchester United are prepared to pay £26m for 63-cap Int’l
Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Bozovic this summer. According to a report from Italy via Daily Star, the Premier League giants are prepared to pay around £26 million for the 63-cap Croatian international. Brozovic has been a key player for club and country and could prove a quality addition to United’s midfield. The 28-year-old could prove to be an upgrade on Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to add more quality to his midfield to challenge Manchester City next season, and Brozovic seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils have already signed Jadon Sancho to improve their attack and have also been linked with Raphael Varane. If they can sort out their midfield with the signing of Brozovic, there is ...
Liverpool keen on £35m ace who impressed in the Premier League last season
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge for quite some time. The Sun are now reporting that Liverpool are also keen on signing the Norwegian international. The 23-year-old has been a quality player for the Blades, but he is likely to leave them following their relegation to the Championship. There is a £35 million release clause in his contract, but his suitors are unwilling to fork out that kind of money for the midfielder. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with Roma, and it is no surprise that they are looking to bring in a replacement. Berge has proven himself in the Premier League and could prove a quality addition to the Gunners’ midfield. Despite his team’s struggles, his performances were impressive. He has the potential to dev...
Report: Club agree to sell £60m midfielder to Liverpool
Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell Saul Niguez to Liverpool this summer, according to a report from La Razon. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield, having lost Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool need to splash the cash this summer to reassert themselves in the Premier League. Last season may have been a blip caused by a freakish run of serious injuries to key players. Manchester City laid down the gauntlet, and the Reds now have to respond. Saul Niguez to Liverpool? La Razon reckon that could become a reality with Atletico now prepared to sell the 26-year-old Spain international to the Merseyside outfit. The Times recently claimed that Saul is valued at around €70 million (£60m). That is a serious amount of money ...
Serie A full-backs impress again, Tottenham and Chelsea men also perform – Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark Player Ratings
Denmark defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in an eventful quarter-final in Baku on Saturday. The Danes made the perfect start to the game, taking the lead in the fifth minute. Jens Stryger Larsen’s corner found Thomas Delaney unmarked ten yards out, and he planted his header into the bottom corner. They looked to extend their lead and twice came close in the next ten minutes. First, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg floated a beautiful through ball over the top for Mikkel Damsgaard, but he couldn’t finish when through on goal. Then Delaney found himself in another good position from a Stryger Larsen cross, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder couldn’t direct his effort on target. But it wasn’t all one-way traffic. Petr Sevcik volleyed over the crossbar from inside the box, and Kasper Schmeichel was forced in...
