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Report: PL rival set to make £15m bid for Leeds and Newcastle target
Crystal Palace are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. According to The Sun, Palace are planning a £15 million bid for the midfielder this summer. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion but could not help the club avoid relegation. The report claims that the youngster wants to impress Thomas Tuchel to be part of his long-term plans. However, the Blues could be willing to offload him if they receive a good offer. SL View Leeds United and Newcastle are reportedly keen to sign Gallagher. However, Palace may make the first move despite their managerial situation remaining unresolved. Frank Lampard has been linked with the job, and Gallagher could be tempted to link up with the former Chelsea boss. Newcastle are likely to operate on a ...
Real Madrid man stars in entertaining afternoon – Austria 3-1 North Macedonia Player Ratings
Austria collected three points in their opening game despite an encouraging performance from tournament debutants North Macedonia. It was a strong start from Austria, who got on the front foot early on. And, in the 18th minute, their pressure paid off. Marcel Sabitzer played a brilliant pass to the back post for fellow Bundesliga man Stefan Lainer. The full-back guided his volley into the far corner. The Austrians continued to dominate, with Sabitzer once again the architect. The RB Leipzig midfielder put in another cross this time for Sasa Kalajdzic, but the forward’s finish was disappointing. However, North Macedonia were not deterred, and the underdogs managed to find an equaliser in admittedly fortunate circumstances. After a mix up in the Austria backline, goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann s...
Aston Villa and Wolves interested in defender with 19 goal contributions last season
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Rangers left-back Borna Barisic this summer, Football Insider reports. Barisic had a splendid 2020/21 campaign for Rangers, registering five goals and 14 assists from 50 appearances across all competitions. The 28-year-old still has three years remaining on his contract, but it is reported that he could make the switch to the Premier League. International broker Simon Conning is said to be playing a key role, having brought several Croatian players to English football in the past. Sportslens view: Barisic is currently with the Croatian national side at the European Championships, and he is likely to play a back-up role. A move to the Premier League could be a lucrative one for him with the prospect of earning h...
Colombia vs Ecuador – Copa America 2021 Preview, Players to Watch & Predicted Line-ups
Colombia’s Copa America 2021 campaign gets underway on Monday as they go head-to-head with Ecuador at the Arena Pantanal. Before thumping Colombia 6-1 in their most recent meeting, Ecuador succumbed to back-to-back H2H losses, drawing a blank on each occasion. The clean sheet theme has highlighted the recent encounter between these two teams as nine of the last 11 have seen one or both sides fail to get on the scoresheet. Colombia Preview Heading into the tournament, Colombia have enjoyed a slight upturn in form, going from back-to-back defeats to two consecutive matches without losing (W1, D1). Despite Colombia’s form wobble, Los Cafeteros have been an exciting team to watch of late, with each of their last six international games featuring over 2.5 total goals. Since lifting ...
James Rodriguez on his Everton future, Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid
James Rodriguez has said that he could stay for another season with Everton despite the recent departure of manager Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti played a pivotal role in signing him for the Toffees last summer, but the Italian is no longer at the helm, having returned to Real Madrid. Rodriguez had previously worked with Ancelotti at Madrid and Bayern Munich, but he has ruled out the prospect of another reunion. The Colombia international is looking forward to next season with the Toffees, and admitted his cycle with Real Madrid is now closed. He told Habla Deportes (via MSN): “I don’t know. I think not…. If I stay another year [at Everton] that’s fine.” “I don’t think Ancelotti is going to take me. The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed.” Sportslens view: Rodriguez had an injury-pl...
Report claims what 28-year-old has told his club amid interest from Arsenal & West Ham
Jesse Lingard wants to continue at Manchester United. The 28-year-old was struggling for regular games last season and joined West Ham on loan in the second half of the campaign. The move turned into a huge success, as he scored nine goals and provided four assists in 16 Premier League games for the Hammers. West Ham, understandably want to sign Lingard on a permanent deal, and the England winger hasn’t ruled out a potential move. Arsenal are also reportedly keen to sign Lingard. Back in April, The Sun reported that the Gunners are planning to sign him, with leading Emirates bosses having made tentative inquiries about him. Lingard has just 12 months left on his current contract, but United have an option to extend his deal to another year. He has now reportedly informed Ole Gun...
Report: Leeds ‘very keen’ on 25-year-old Liverpool target, player wants to leave
Liverpool and Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Adama Traore this summer. According to a new report from 90min.com, Wolves are looking to offload Traore in the summer transfer window. The report claims that Wolves are willing to sell both Traore and Ruben Neves to raise funds for new arrivals. The 25-year-old hasn’t been at his best in the past 12 months, but several Premier League clubs are still interested in signing the Spaniard. 90min can exclusively reveal that Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is particularly keen to land Traore. Liverpool are also interested in signing him and have tracked him for some time. The report adds that Chelsea and Manchester United are also in the mix, but both the clubs have other targets. SL View A couple of seasons ago, he was va...
‘A mistake to let me go’ – 26y/o tells NUFC after classy Euros performance
Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu put in a top performance for Switzerland during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Wales at Euro 2020, with Newcastle United fans left wondering ‘what could have been’. The 26-year-old spent three and a half years at Newcastle before leaving for Young Boys permanently in the summer of 2017. Mbabu featured in just five first-team appearances while with the Magpies, failing to establish himself in the squad due to injuries and lack of playing opportunities. He has since established himself as one of Bundesliga’s best right-backs, helping Wolfsburg to a fourth-place finish last term. The former Newcastle man will be playing Champions League football next season as a result and has revealed that leaving St. James’ Park inspired him to become a better player. “When I lef...
Man City star tests positive for Covid19 ahead of Euros game, Man Utd man replaces him
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has tested positive for the coronavirus, and his Manchester United counterpart Diogo Dalot will now replace him in the squad. Portugal kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Hungary on Tuesday, and the Man City star has now been put in isolation. The country’s players and coaching crew were tested on Saturday, and they all tested negative except for Cancelo. The Man City defender played a huge role as Pep Guardiola’s side won the Premier League and League Cup in 2020-21, and Portugal were relying on him to replicate those excellent performances at the Euros. However, they have been dealt a huge blow in their attempts to defend their European Championship title and will now look to count on Dalot. The Man Utd fu...
‘A transfer warchest from Ashley’ – Reliable journo shares exciting NUFC summer update
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce is set to be handed a huge summer transfer boost, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. Newcastle. Bruce will get a transfer warchest from Ashley. Around 50m for this window. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) June 13, 2021 The reliable journalist claims Magpies owner Mike Ashley is ready to provide around £50 million in transfer funds as the club look to bolster their squad this summer. Newcastle will look to impress next season and hopefully avoid a relegation battle as they eye a top-10 finish in the Premier League table, and landing quality players in the coming weeks would help boost their chances. Bruce wants to sign Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock permanently after he impressed on loan at St. James’ Park during the second-half of 2020-21, and that can...
Aston Villa make approach for Premier League ace with 16 goal contributions
Aston Villa recently completed the signing of Emiliano Buendia for a club-record fee from Norwich City. According to Football Insider, Dean Smith is not satisfied with his midfield options, and the Midlands club have now made an approach for Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse. The Villa manager is unimpressed with Morgan Sanson’s performances, and Douglas Luiz’s long term future is also unclear. Ward-Prowse has been a reliable Premier League midfielder in recent years, and he could prove to be a quality addition to Smith’s squad. The 26-year-old is an excellent passer and lethal from set-pieces. His arrival would add a new dimension to Villa’s attack. The West Midlands club have an excellent dribbler in Jack Grealish, who tends to win numerous free-kicks, and Ward-Prowse could benefit. H...
Liverpool should move for 27-year-old Spurs target available at bargain price – SL View
Liverpool could be looking to sign a new midfielder this summer following Gini Wijnaldum’s departure, who is likely to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds have been recently linked with a move for German star Florian Neuhaus. The Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder has been a key player for the club, and he would cost around €40 million (£34.3m). However, Liverpool may look for cheaper alternatives, and Marcel Sabitzer would be a handy option. The RB Leipzig midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with football.london reporting in March that they would make a move for the 27-year-old this summer. Jose Mourinho, who will take charge of Roma this summer, wants to sign the Austria midfielder who has just over 12 months remaining on his contracts...
