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Report: Celtic eye move for £35k-per-week Arsenal target, he is expected to leave the club
Celtic are reportedly considering a move for Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Bhoys are eyeing a move for the 29-year-old goalkeeper who is expected to leave the club. After a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, Celtic are looking to rebuild under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Signing a new goalkeeper is a priority for the Hoops and Postecoglou is keen to work with Ryan again following their time together with the Australia national side. At this moment, no formal discussion has taken place between both parties. His contract at Brighton is up next summer, and a move away from the club is likely. The 29-year-old wants to be a first-choice keeper at his next club, and therefore he is weighing up his options carefully before decid...
West Ham United approach to sign £22.5m defender with 159 Premier League appearances – report
West Ham United have made a fresh approach to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski, Football Insider reports. The Hammers were eager to land the England international last summer, but their highest bid of £30 million was rejected by the Clarets. The Lancashire outfit also snubbed an offer of around £35m from Leicester City despite the defender’s reluctance to sign a new contract. Tarkowski will enter the final year of his deal next month, and it is reported that the Hammers have revived their pursuit of his services. Sportslens view: The Hammers signed Craig Dawson on loan from Watford last summer after failing to strike an agreement for Tarkowski. The 31-year-old had a solid campaign for the Hammers last term, and he has now joined them on a permanent two-year contract. Despite...
‘He is a superb player’ – Kylian Mbappe raves about Chelsea star
Chelsea attacking midfielder Mason Mount is criminally underrated, but the England international has continued to prove his worth almost every game. The Blues academy graduate provided the assist that won the Stamford Bridge outfit their second Champions League trophy at the expense of Manchester City a fortnight ago. Mount is expected to play a huge role for England at the European Championship, and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he would love to know more about the Chelsea attacker. Mbappe told France Football when asked which three interviews he would love to read next in the magazine: “Gigi (Buffon) because I would like to know what he is going to do next. “Messi, because he does not speak much, so we would discover things. Mason Mount, because he is a su...
Real Madrid offered chance to sign £40.5m-rated Manchester United star on initial loan – report
Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign Manchester United forward Anthony Martial through his representative, reputed journalist Duncan Castles claims. The Frenchman had a disappointing 2020/21 campaign with the Red Devils, registering just seven goals from 36 appearances in all competitions. It is now reported that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is willing to part ways with the attacker to make room for the arrival of an elite forward. The club are willing to offload him on loan with the option to buy. Martial’s agent has made contact with Los Blancos to find out whether they are interested. Sportslens view: Martial has his best-ever return for United in 2019/2020, registering 23 goals from 38 appearances in all competitions. However, he struggled to find consistency last term and ...
‘He is like a tank’ – Mbappe admits he loves one thing about Man City star
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is one of the fastest footballers on the planet, and it is normal for him to admire that quality in other players. The France international has showered praise on Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker, raving about his explosive pace in an interview with Football France. Mbappe experienced the speed of the England international first hand when Man City and PSG met in the first leg of last season’s Champions League semi-finals, and he definitely met his match in Walker. “There are also players less explosive from a standing start like Kyle Walker at Manchester City,” the youngster told the French magazine. “He is like a tank once he hits his speed once he gets into it.” Walker’s pace has been crucial to Man City’s style of play under manager Pep Gu...
Liverpool and Everton stars set for Copa America opener, PSG forward tipped to shine
The 47th Copa America gets underway on Sunday night as nine-time winners and reigning title-holders Brazil take on Venezuela at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia. Brazil enter the tournament as the leading candidates to lift the crown, with Tite boasting a star-studded roster, including the likes of Alisson Becker, Marquinhos, Casemiro, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino and Neymar. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s best-ever result at the final tournament was a fourth-place finish in the 2011 edition. Brazil Preview Brazil are looking to translate their impressive form from the 2020 World Cup qualifying campaign into Copa America as they hope to defend the title as they did in 2004 and 2007. The Selecao won each of their opening six games in the World Cup qualifying series by an aggregate sc...
Villa star’s inclusion could help Spurs man shine as England start their Euro 2020 adventure
England’s pursuit of Euro 2020 glory begins at familiar Wembley Stadium as they take on Croatia in the Group D opener on Sunday afternoon. Widely considered as one of the top-three favourites to win the competition, England are looking to exact revenge on Croatia for heartbreaking 2018 World Cup elimination. After reaching the round of 16 at Euro 2016, the Croatians are hoping to qualify for the tournament’s knock-outs twice in a row for the first time in the country’s history. Note: You can watch all Euro 2020 games via live streaming. England vs Croatia Head-To-Head The last meeting between these two teams at a major tournament left a bitter taste in England’s mouths, with Croatia running out 2-1 extra-time winners in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. However, the Three Lions dismantl...
Ligue 1 agrees new TV deal with Amazon
Ligue 1 has signed off on a new broadcasting rights deal for the next three years. The league had been plunged into an economic crisis following the collapse of the previous deal with Spanish broadcasting company MediaPro. The company had promised to pay €3.25 billion for the broadcasting rights to the French league for four years but pulled out not long after having paid under 10% of what they owed. Previous owners Canal Plus and beIN SPORTS have both been in talks to repurchase the TV rights, while giants Amazon have also been looking to strike a deal with the LFP. Today, the LFP chose between two different broadcasting packages, with all three companies securing the rights to French football. The new deal (Canal Plus, Amazon, BeIN Sports) Amazon pay €250m per year for the rights to show...
Jurgen Klopp keen on 24-yr-old with 16 goal contributions, star will cost more than €40m
Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus. According to Florian Plettenberg from Sport1, Jurgen Klopp wants the 24-year-old to replace Gini Wijnaldum. The Dutchman recently left the Premier League club to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Plettenburg claims that the Reds are yet to submit an offer for Neuhaus and things could progress after the European Championships. The highly-rated German midfielder is expected to cost more than €40 million this summer. Liverpool need more depth in central midfield and will have to shell out a considerable fee if they want to sign Neuhaus. He chipped in with eight goals and eight assists last season and would be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool. Wijnaldum was a solid performer for the Reds, ...
West Ham linked with a move for 24-yr-old, La Liga outfit prepared to sell the player
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo. According to Calciomercato, AC Milan are also keen on signing the young defender. Firpo has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at the Spanish club and needs to leave to play regularly. Aaron Cresswell is West Ham’s first-choice left-back, but Firpo could prove to be a quality long-term investment. The Barcelona defender would add a new dimension to West Ham’s attack alongside his defensive abilities. Furthermore, the London club will be playing Europa League football next season, and they need more depth in their squad. Barcelona are prepared to cash in on the 24-year-old as they are under financial pressure. Firpo played just seven games in the Spanish league this past season, and he will be ke...
Leeds star makes grand entrance at Euros’ national team camp after Tuesday blow
Leeds United centre-back Diego Llorente is back with the Spain squad after returning a negative coronavirus test. The Whites defender was sent home on Tuesday after testing positive, and he feared his dreams of playing at the European Championships were over. However, Llorente returned two negative tests yesterday and is now back with the others at the camp. The Leeds star made quite the entrance as he was welcomed by his fellow Spanish international teammates with applause and “guard of honour”. 🚨 OFICIAL | @diego_2llorente se reincorpora a la concentración de la @SeFutbol. El central internacional acaba de regresar a las instalaciones de Las Rozas tras conocer el último resultado negativo en las pruebas PCR. ℹ️ https://t.co/YTM2iBJ93H#SomosEspaña pic.twitter.com/bOd...
West Ham to follow 23-yr-old closely during Euros, could make a move this summer
Leicester City and West Ham United are keen on signing Hungarian defender Attila Szalai. According to NTVspor, the two Premier League clubs will monitor Szalai during the European Championships and may make a move when the tournament ends. Fenerbahce are not keen on selling the 23-year-old this summer unless there is a lucrative offer on the table. The highly-rated defender bagged six goals and three assists this past season and would be a useful acquisition for Leicester or West Ham. The Foxes have some talented defenders in their squad but need to find a long term replacement for Jonny Evans. West Ham are also searching for defensive reinforcements as they prepare to compete in next season’s Europa League. The Hammers narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification last term a...
