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Everton and West Ham linked with a summer move for 64-cap international
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been heavily linked with a move away from Turin this summer. Premier League clubs Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Everton are reportedly keeping tabs on his situation. According to Calciomercato, Ramsey’s suitors are in constant contact with Juventus regarding a summer move. The 64-cap Welsh international earns around €7.5 million per year and has a contract with Juventus until the summer of 2023. Ramsey has failed to establish himself as a key player for the Italian giants, and his wages have now become a burden. It appears that Juventus are willing to cash in on the player, and a return to the Premier League would be ideal. SL View: Return to the Premier League would be ideal for Ramsey Ramsey has not been at his best since leaving Arsenal, and he...
Championship club keen on appointing highly-rated Fulham manager
Bournemouth are interested in recruiting Fulham’s Scott Parker as their next manager, according to The Guardian. The 40-year-old was most recently relegated from the Premier League with Fulham. However, his stint at Craven Cottage has been impressive in context, and it is hard to fault him for the club’s relegation from the top-flight. Keeping the Cottagers in the Premier League was always going to be a challenge considering the club’s lack of resources and players who are proven performers in the upper ranks of English football. After being appointed as permanent first-team boss of Fulham in 2019, Parker impressively guided the club back to the Premier League after they were relegated the previous season. Due to the structural changes that unfold at clubs after relegation, it is always im...
Brighton & Hove Albion in contract negotiations with two-time FA Cup winner – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are in negotiations with Danny Welbeck over a new contract, according to The Argus. The England international joined the Seagulls on a free transfer last summer after the termination of his contract with Watford. Welbeck was restricted to only 24 Premier League appearances due to a knee injury but still impressed with six goals and three assists. He ended the campaign on a high with four goals and two assists from the final 10 games. The club are now eager to extend his deal. Sportslens view: Welbeck was only handed a 12-month contract last summer, which was justifiable considering his injury troubles over the years. He suffered a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines for five weeks this year but proved his worth with a fine end to the season. It appears a n...
Report: Spurs join the race to sign 24 y/o after Liverpool submit £25m bid
Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Lorenzo Pellegrini this summer. According to reports from La Repubblica (h/t The Express), the north London club are keen to sign the highly-rated Roma playmaker. A change in transfer strategy is expected from Spurs under the guidance of managing director of football Fabio Paratici, who was officially appointed to his new role last Saturday. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will be hoping that Paratici can bring in the right quality of players to improve Spurs’ fortunes/ The north London club are close to appointing Paulo Fonseca as their next manager. He was replaced by Jose Mourinho at Roma earlier this year, and it looks increasingly likely that he will occupy the vacant managerial role at Spurs. The report claims that Fonseca is lo...
Report: Five-times league winner Everton and Leeds target has made his decision already
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo wants to stay at the Bernabeu Stadium next season. According to reports from Defensa Central, the Brazilian wants to continue at Madrid, even after knowing that he won’t be the first-choice under Carlo Ancelotti. The report claims that Marcelo has had conversations with Ancelotti. The Italian boss has told him that he won’t be a major part of his plans. Marcelo accepts that Ferland Mendy is in better shape at the moment, and he will be the first-choice left-back next season. However, Marcelo still wants to continue at the Spanish club. The 33-year-old joined Los Blancos in 2007 and has made over 525 appearances in all competitions. The 58-times capped Brazil international has enjoyed rich success with Madrid, winning five La Liga titles and four Champions Leag...
Report: Arsenal expected to submit bid for 23-year-old versatile ‘primary target’
Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign a centre-back this summer. According to reports from The Athletic, the Gunners are expected to submit a bid for Ben White over the coming weeks. Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City have watched the 23-year-old closely, while Liverpool scouted him extensively when he was on loan at Leeds United. White is currently with the England senior squad for Euro 2020. He had to cancel his summer plans after he was drafted in to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold. The report claims that the Gunners are looking to sign a new right-sided centre-half, and White has emerged as the club’s ‘primary target’. SL View White impressed heavily at Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier Lea...
Euro 2020 Diary: Arsenal star has a shocker, pundit has lost the plot
Day 4 of the European Championships provided the standout moment of the tournament to date as Czech Republic beat Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park. Patrik Schick’s stunning long-range strike caught goalkeeper David Marshall on the hop and left most England fans smiling. Wonder goals aside, there has been plenty going on around the tournament – here’s what has caught our eye over the past 24 hours. Blondes have more fun? Phil Foden’s new Paul Gascoigne inspired haircut appears to have started a trend, with Granit Xhaka the latest player to join the ice cream club. He revealed his new ‘style’ during a video call with his wife Leonita, who understandably looked a little shocked at what she saw. Granit Xhaka has a new look for the rest of #Euro2020… pic.twitter.com/djqcV4m4QK — Sky Sports Premier ...
‘There is a deal to be struck’ – Ornstein provides latest update on €20m Arsenal target
Arsenal have reportedly made a formal move for Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Gunners are keen to bolster their midfield this summer and have made a formal move for the Anderlecht midfielder. According to reports from The Athletic, the 21-year-old midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time. He has impressed heavily in the Jupiter Pro League, making 50 first-team appearances in the last two seasons. A few weeks ago, Arsenal made an enquiry about Lokonga. They have now come up with a formal bid – an opening offer of €15m (£12m) – for the Anderlecht midfielder. The Belgian club want a guaranteed fee of €20m (£17m) for the youngster. Arsenal just need to improve their offer to secure his signature. David Ornstein of The Athletic has claimed that ‘there is a deal to be...
‘Worrying lack of ambition’: Some Liverpool fans react to news coming out of the club
Liverpool confirmed yesterday that goalkeeper Adrian has penned a new deal at the club, and many Reds fans have expressed their views on Twitter. The Spanish goalkeeper joined the Reds in August 2019 on a free transfer, and has served as a back-up for Alisson Becker. He featured more in the first season in the absence of the Brazilian, but last season, he found his game time hard to come by. Adrian has suggested that the club have shown confidence in him and that it’s a pleasure for him to stay at a big club like Liverpool which he considers as a “family club”. The 34-year-old is not a popular figure among the fans, mainly because a majority of the fan base feels that he is not really good enough to play for Liverpool. However, he is vastly experienced, and it seems Jurgen Klopp trusts him...
Chelsea and Bayern stars the focus on Super Tuesday at Euro 2020
France and Germany go head-to-head in their Euro 2020 Group F at the Allianz Arena in a mouth-watering clash on Tuesday night. Both teams are hopeful of progressing from a ‘Group of Deat’ that includes the likes of European Championship titleholders Portugal and minnows Hungary. Though France and Germany won the last two World Cup editions, both sides have failed to live up to expectations at the Euro finals and will be desperate to make this appearance count. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. France vs Germany Head-To-Head France and Germany have met five times at final tournaments so far, with each side picking up two wins apiece and drawing once. Les Bleus ran out victorious in their only previous meeting at the European Championships, claiming a 2-0 win i...
Three key chances, 100% passes completed: Tottenham Hotspur star shines on international duty
A selection of Tottenham Hotspur fans were impressed with the performance of Giovani Lo Celso during Argentina’s 1-1 draw against Chile in the Copa America. Lo Celso was picked as part of a three-man midfield, and he produced a solid display over 67 minutes before he was taken off the field. The 25-year-old managed only 21 touches of the ball, but completed all of his 14 passes attempted against Martin Lasarte’s side. He won the free-kick which led to Lionel Messi’s stunning strike in the 33rd minute, while providing three key passes in the final third. The Argentine was unfortunate to not register an assist. Some Spurs fans were impressed with the showing of their player last night. Twitter reactions: We have to find a way to get this level of production out of Lo Celso at Tottenham....
Manchester United suffer blow with €60m defensive target keen on Paris Saint-Germain move – report
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane could snub interest from Manchester United to return to France with Paris Saint-Germain. The centre-back has spent the past decade with Los Blancos, but he could be on the move with his contract expiring in June next year. United have been heavily linked with his services, but El Confidencial claims that the Frenchman is keen on returning to his homeland this summer. The Red Devils have monitored him closely over the years, but Varane is reportedly leaning towards moving to Ligue 1 with PSG. Los Blancos are holding out for around €60 million to sanction the defender’s sale but could be willing to lower their price tag up to €50m. Sportslens view: United are searching for a new centre-back partner for Harry Maguire, and Varane would be a world-c...
