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Tottenham star ‘confident’ of leaving the club after Euro 2020 – report
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has made it clear that he wants to leave the north London club this summer. According to reports from The Atheltic, the Belgian defender wants to end his six-year stay at Spurs, and he is confident that a move can be completed after Euro 2020. The 32-year-old joined Spurs from Atletico Madrid in 2015 and has made over 240 appearances for the club in all competitions. In December 2019, the Belgian centre-back signed a contract extension at the club till 2023. However, he is now looking to leave Spurs this summer, and the club won’t stand in his way if they get a good offer. It has been reported that Alderweireld has been getting attention from his hometown club Royal Antwerp, as well as from clubs in Italy and Spain. A move to his forme...
Chris Sutton’s two-word reaction as midfielder snubs Rangers for EPL loan move
Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan, with the newly promoted side pipping Rangers and co to his signature. According to the Daily Record, Light Blues boss Steven Gerrard was interested in taking the 20-year-old on a one-year deal if Chelsea agreed to a temporary exit. Although Rangers could have offered Gilmour the chance to play in the Champions League next season, with only two qualifying rounds between them and a place in the group stages of Europe’s elite competition. However, Chelsea preferred to keep him in the Premier League, and the Scottish Premiership giants would have to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements. Celtic legend Chris Sutton appears to have mocked Rangers for missing out on their academy graduate, reacting thus on Twitte...
‘It’s up to Rafa Benitez’ – Fabrizio Romano provides latest Everton transfer update
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Everton are negotiating a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Moise Kean. It was previously claimed that PSG had made a €40m bid for the 21-year-old striker. However, Romano has rubbished such claims, saying both the clubs are still negotiating a loan deal for the striker. Kean, who moved to PSG on loan last season and where he duly impressed scoring 17 goals in all competitions, wants to stay in France. PSG want to sign him on loan, with an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. The final decision now rests with the new Everton boss, Rafa Benitez. Paris Saint-Germain want Moise Kean back and it’s only loan negotiation with buy option included, as reported one month ago. NO permanent deal bid. 🔵 #PSG Kean...
Man United have held ‘extensive talks’ with £63m-rated star, player keen on transfer – report
Manchester United have held extensive talks with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential transfer this summer, Independent claims. The Red Devils recently completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho after a long saga that lasted for nearly an entire year. They can now focus on bolstering other areas of the pitch, and it has been reported that the club are keen on signing Varane from Los Blancos. It is now revealed that United have held ‘extensive talks’ with the World Cup winner, and the player believes the club are the ‘best option’ for him. Varane’s contract at Madrid expires in 12 months. The Spanish giants appear open to parting ways with him rather than handing an improved deal. A move to Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely with the French heavyweig...
Postecoglou wants to sign 24-year-old int’l for Celtic this summer – report
Celtic have set their sight on bolstering their forward department, and the Bhoys are keen to sign Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Celtic have started working on establishing how much it would cost to lure Nisbet from Easter Road. The Edinburgh outfit are reportedly holding out for more than £4 million for the striker, who came on as a late substitute in all three of Scotland’s Euro 2020 games against the Czech Republic, England and Croatia. The 24-year-old will return to pre-season training this week. Celtic are not the only club vying for his signature. Birmingham City had a package worth £3.2m rejected in January, while a host of Championship clubs – Swansea, Brentford, Nottingham Forest – are his admirers. Nisbet scored 18 goals in all...
Arsenal look to avoid another Serge Gnabry situation, 21-year-old offered new deal
Arsenal have offered a contract extension to Reiss Nelson, but there is no guarantee that the forward would be willing to sign, CBS Sports’ James Benge claims. The Gunners are looking to reinforce the squad, but there could be limited activity in the attacking department with most positions covered. They are currently aiming to extend contracts of their graduates, and talks are already underway with Emile Smith Rowe over an improved deal. It is now reported that the north London giants have offered an extension to Nelson whose contract expires in a couple of years’ time. However, the Gunners plan to loan him out after the renewal with interest from several Bundesliga clubs as well as Greek outfit Olympiacos. Nelson has given no indication that he would put pen-to-paper on a new deal. ...
Ukraine vs England – Euro 2020 Quarter-Final Preview, H2H, Team News, Players to Watch & Predicted Line-ups
England’s pursuit of the Euro 2020 title continues at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as they take on Ukraine in an intriguing quarter-final showdown. Ukraine came out on top of an extra-time drama against Sweden in the last-16, with Oleksandr Zinchenko’s breathtaking display nudging the Ukrainians to a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, England’s quest to win their first European Championship title saw them crash out fierce rivals Germany 2-0 in the first knock-out round on the back of another Raheem Sterling’s heroic. But be aware that this will be England’s first match at the tournament away from Wembley. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. Ukraine Preview Artem Dovbyk’s last-gasp strike fired Ukraine past Sweden last time out, helping them reach the quarter-finals in ...
David Ornstein claims Tottenham make official £13m bid for 23-capped international
Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for Bologna ace Takehiro Tomiyasu according to David Ornstein. The offer from Spurs is thought to be worth €15 million (£13m) plus add-ons. The north London outfit’s need for a new centre-back has been well-documented over the past few weeks. Nuno Espirito Santo’s priority will be to strengthen his side’s backline, having been handed the gig at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tomiyasu bid lodged by Spurs That’s according to David Ornstein: Tottenham pursuing deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu. #THFC believed to have bid €15m + add-ons, Bologna want €17m guaranteed + add-ons. Atalanta keen but they’ve been told 22yo wants Spurs. Also on #MUFC list but not priority. With @CDEccleshare @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/pcw3AWFdyS — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) ...
‘Could be deal of the season’ – Many Celtic fans react to club’s latest announcement
Celtic today have confirmed that striker Leigh Griffiths has signed a one-year contract extension at the club. The 30-year-old’s deal had technically expired at the end of June, but he will be staying on for at least another year. The news sparked wide reactions among the Celtic fan base. Griffiths has struggled with form and fitness for the past two seasons, and many fans feel that he hasn’t contributed enough to be given a contract extension. However, others think Griffiths has done well in the past. When fit, he is one of the best strikers in Scotland and deserves a chance to get his career back on track. Here are some of the selected tweets: I never seen that coming. Hopefully Leigh can kick on, get himself fit & stay that way. He’s an out & out goalscorer, if we get...
Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and co: The top five free agents available this summer
For the first time in 17 years, Lionel Messi has become a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30. The Catalan giants are optimistic about keeping the Argentine, but they have yet to make any progress over a new contract. The deal could be complex with La Liga’s new salary cap. Messi would be considered a new signing as per the latest regulations. The Blaugrana may need to offload players first to reduce their wage bill before handing a new deal to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. We look at the top five free agents available this summer. Lionel Messi Messi is effectively a non-Barcelona player for the first time in his career, though the Catalan giants are positive about keeping him. At 34, he remains one of the best (probably the best) in the business. He had a superb ...
Club ‘confident’ Newcastle target will sign new deal after rejecting recent bid – Report
According to The Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers are confident that Newcastle United target Dion Sanderson will sign a new deal with the club. They report that the 21-year-old has rejected a recent contract offer at Molineux, with the player also the subject of a £1 million bid from the Magpies. The Athletic insist that Newcastle’s offer is well below Wolves’ valuation and has been swiftly turned down as a result. It’s believed that talks are ongoing regarding a potential new deal for the defender and that Wolves have an option to extend his contract by a further year. Newcastle could well return with a second offer, although it seems any new bid would need to be upped considerably if Steve Bruce is to get his man. Sportslens view: Considering that Wolves have an option to exte...
Manchester United want to sign €60m-rated star and Raphael Varane this summer – report
Manchester United are interested in Raphael Varane and Pau Torres from Real Madrid and Villarreal respectively this summer, Manchester Evening News reports. The Red Devils recently announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho, thus ending a year-long transfer saga. They are now likely to focus on bolstering the heart of the defence. Varane is the priority target for the transfer window. The club are making progress toward signing him, but it is reported that they are also keen on landing Torres from Villarreal. Torres has a €60 million release clause in his contract, but Villarreal are willing to negotiate with their interest in re-signing Eric Bailly. Sportslens view: Varane’s move to the Red Devils appears close to completion, with reports suggesting that they co...
