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Manchester United set to loan out 23-year-old star, ideal signing for Aston Villa?
Axel Tuanzebe is expected to leave Manchester United on loan with widespread interest from Premier League and overseas clubs, Manchester Evening News claims. The Red Devils graduate struggled for playing time last season, managing just 918 minutes across 19 appearances in all competitions. He was the fourth-choice centre-back behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly last season and was limited to just four starts in the league. United are lining up a new central defender to partner Maguire. It is reported that Tuanzebe is set to be loaned out to secure regular first-team action. Sportslens view: The 23-year-old had a difficult campaign with United, and he was ignored for the Europa League final, where Bailly got the nod to partner Lindelof. His chances of securing a regular st...
West Ham pushing to sign 23-yr-old this summer, Hammers were keen last season as well
West Ham United are looking to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic during the transfer window. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the London club for a while now, and Sky Italia are reporting that they are set to step up their interest. The Hammers are yet to make a formal offer, but Fiorentina could sanction the Serbian’s departure for the right price the summer. SL View: Much needed defensive signing for the Hammers West Ham need to strengthen their defensive unit, and Milenkovic is regarded as one of the most talented defenders in Serie A. Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Craig Dawson are their current centre-back options, and Milenkovic would be an upgrade on that trio. If West Ham can sign him for a reasonable price this summer, his move could prove to be a massive bar...
Tottenham initiate contact to sign midfielder who has impressed in the Euros
Denmark star Mikkel Damsgaard has been heavily linked with a move away from Sampdoria this summer. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Tottenham Hotspur have already contacted his club regarding a transfer. AC Milan are also keen on signing the 20-year-old and have held a meeting with his compatriot Simon Kjaer to talk about Damsgaard. 💼👥#Tottenham and #ACMilan want Mikkel #Damsgaard. Official contacts with #Sampdoria have begun. 📳AC Milan sporting director #Massara had a meeting with Simon #Kjaer to learn about #Damsgaard.#COYS #THFC #Tottenham #ForzaMilan #SempreMilan #AcMilan pic.twitter.com/4lcEPUU4GB — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) June 23, 2021 He had an impressive campaign with Sampdoria this past season and was outstanding against Russia in the European Champio...
West Ham linked with a move for 30-yr-old La Liga attacker this summer
Denmark international Martin Braithwaite could leave Barcelona this summer, and West Ham United are keeping tabs on the attacker. According to Spanish publication Sport, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley and Norwich City are also monitoring the player. The Spanish club paid around €18 million to sign Braithwaite, and they will be looking to recoup most of their outlay. The player won’t be a regular starter next season, especially after Sergio Aguero’s arrival, and it makes sense for Barcelona to move him on permanently. SL View: Would be an underwhelming addition for the Hammers West Ham must improve their attacking options, but the 30-year-old would not generate much excitement amongst their fans. He bagged seven goals and four assists in all competitions last season, and the Hammers need...
Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester United: Where could Ramos and Varane be playing next season?
Real Madrid recently confirmed that Sergio Ramos would be leaving the club after the expiry of his contract on June 30. The Spaniard wanted a multi-year deal with Los Blancos, but the hierarchy were only prepared to hand him a 12-month extension. The centre-back eventually changed his contract stance, but it was too late as there was an expiry date on the proposal that had surpassed. The 35-year-old is set to pursue a fresh challenge after 16 years, and he could yet be joined by Raphael Varane through the exit door. Varane has only 12 months left on his existing deal with the Madrid giants, and the club are yet to negotiate a suitable renewal with him. He will assess his future following the European Championships, and Los Blancos will be desperate to commit him to a new long-term deal. Le...
Ecuador vs Peru – Copa America 2021 Preview, Head To Head, Players to Watch & Predicted Line-ups
Ecuador’s hopes of reaching the Copa America 2021 knock-outs are on the line as they meet Peru at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico. CONMEBOL’s second-lowest FIFA ranked nation dropped the lead twice against Venezuela to enter this round winless in their opening two Copa America matches. Meanwhile, the Peruvians are very much in contention for a knock-out finish after putting together a spectacular display against Colombia last time out. Ecuador Preview Ecuador’s Copa America 2021 campaign has started with a whimper rather than a bang. After failing to win their opening two Group B fixtures (D1, L1), the Ecuadorians stare at the prospect of exiting the tournament in the group stage for the second time in a row. La Tri will have to improve their recent Copa America record if they want to ...
Brazil vs Colombia – Copa America 2021 Preview, Head To Head, Players to Watch & Predicted Line-ups
Brazil’s imperious Copa America 2021 charge continues on Thursday as they take on out-of-sorts Colombia at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. Saying the Brazilians have impressed at the tournament would be an understatement, given their +7 goal difference from their opening two Group B matches are off the charts. Meanwhile, Colombia will surpass Brazil in the standings with a win here despite enduring a torrid Copa America 2021 campaign so far. Brazil Preview Reigning Copa America champions Brazil have become the first nation to qualify for the 2021 knock-out stages following a perfect start to their Group B campaign. After dismantling Covid-hit Venezuela 3-0 in their Copa America 2021 opener, the Brazilians put four unanswered goals past Peru to claim a place in the quarter-finals. Despi...
Euro giants aiming to sign three Chelsea players including 28-year-old star – report
Serie A giants AC Milan are looking to raid Chelsea this summer. The Rossoneri already signed Fikayo Tomori from the Blues on a permanent deal, after enjoying a successful loan spell last season. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Serie A giants are looking to sign three more players from Chelsea this summer. Milan are heavily interested in signing Olivier Giroud, Hakim Ziyech, and Tiémoué Bakayoko, and they are emerging as leading targets for them. The report claims that of the three main targets, Giroud is close to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, after his agent has already agreed on a two-year deal for the striker at the San Siro, worth 3.5m euros per season plus bonuses. Sky Sports claim that Milan could also turn to defensive midfielder Bakayoko, who previou...
Tottenham Hotspur could rival Everton to sign in-demand £30m defender – report
Tottenham Hotspur could compete with Everton and Manchester United to sign Norwich City defender Max Aarons this summer, Sky Sports reports. The north London club are braced for the departure of Serge Aurier, and they are actively looking for a quality young replacement. A move for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Tariq Lamptey was recently touted, but a deal seems unlikely due to the hefty £50 million price tag. Spurs appear to have revived the pursuit of Aarons, who could be available for £30m. They could face competition from Everton and United. Sportslens view: Aside from Aurier, Spurs have Matt Doherty and Japhet Tanganga, who can operate in the right-back role, but the latter is naturally a central defender. Doherty has had a tough time with Spurs, having had to cope with more defen...
Glazers’ lead Tottenham and Newcastle owners in taking the most money from their clubs – report
As famously quoted by Sir Matt Busby, ‘football is nothing without fans’. In England, the sport has always been ingrained with tradition and rivalry. The authenticity and competitiveness of the English top-flight have made it stand out from the rest of the leagues around the world. With the advent of globalisation, many Premier League clubs have been subject to takeovers from foreign owners. Investment in training facilities, stadium development and the possibility of a greater budget in the transfer market can be a fruitful proposition. However, many of these owners have used the clubs as cash cows, extract...
€20m Everton star offered to top European clubs, possible move to AC Milan?
Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have been offered the opportunity to sign Everton playmaker James Rodriguez through his agent, Spanish journalist Pipe Sierra claims. Rodriguez joined the Toffees in a surprise move from Real Madrid last summer after getting the chance to reunite with manager Carlo Ancelotti. He had an injury-plagued campaign for the club but still impressed with six goals and nine assists from 26 appearances across all competitions. Earlier this month, Ancelotti left the Toffees to secure a return to Real Madrid, and this has led to serious doubts over Rodriguez’s future at the club. It is now reported that Atletico, Milan and Napoli have been offered his services by his agent. A return to Madrid with Ancelotti is deemed difficult. Rodriguez reportedly arrived on a free transf...
‘Best news’, ‘Missed the bus’: Some Villa fans react as 24-year-old joins PL rival
A section of Aston Villa fans have reacted on Twitter after Norwich City confirmed the signing of Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen. The 24-year-old was heavily linked with Villa last summer, but the threat of relegation may have contributed to his decision to stay with Bremen. Ironically, Bremen have now been relegated from the Bundesliga, and Rashica has joined the Canaries, who could face a tough relegation fight next term. Norwich are back in the Premier League after a solitary season down, and they have already shown better transfer ambition than last time around. Their deal for Rashica came out of the blue. Some Villa fans believe the Kosovo international could have a tough season with the Canaries. Twitter reactions: Watch him score against us 😂 — Joe (@Joe43097071) June 22, ...
