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Goalkeeper closing in on new deal with Liverpool
Goalkeeper Adrian is close to agreeing to a new one-year deal with Liverpool, according to The Daily Mail. The 34-year-old joined the Reds from West Ham United in 2019 as cover to first-choice goalkeeper Alisson. The Spaniard has made just 24 appearances in all competitions over the past two seasons. He featured in Liverpool’s infamous 7-2 mauling against Aston Villa last year, and some fans have called for Caoimhin Kelleher to be the club’s new number two. The Republic of Ireland U-21 international has shown potential at the highest level but still needs to refine his game to challenge Alisson in the future. Since being integrated into the Reds first-team squad in 2019, Kelleher has only made nine senior appearances. It is believed that Liverpool may be open to sending Kelleher out on loa...
Chelsea could sanction exits of up to 11 players
Chelsea are reportedly ready to sanction the exits of as many as 11 players, which could earn them a £180 million windfall, according to a report by the Mirror. After winning the Champions League, the Blues will be looking to challenge for the Premier League next season, a trophy which they have not lifted since 2017. In the past season, the Blues proved that they have plenty of world-class players in their squad. However, they struggled for consistency in the league, which proves that they do need to reinforce a few areas of their squad. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud is set to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this summer. Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Davide Zappacosta, Emerson Palmieri, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Fikayo Tomori and Christian Pulisic are others...
Report claims Celtic chiefs have held talks with 45-yr-old regarding managerial vacancy
Celtic are reportedly closing in on the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager. However, Daily Record have claimed that the club also held talks with Rui Faria’s representatives regarding the managerial vacancy. The former Jose Mourinho assistant is currently a free agent after leaving Qatari outfit Al-Duhail. He has worked with Mourinho at several top clubs for around two decades but took on the challenge of being a manager after the Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United. Faria is inexperienced as a manager, and he would represent a major gamble if Celtic decided to bring him in this summer. Postecoglou is a much safer bet after proving himself at both club and international level during his career. The report from Daily Record adds that Celtic are optimi...
Tottenham have held concrete talks for 25-yr-old, Londoners best placed to sign him
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Lyon defender Joachim Andersen in recent months. According to BT, the player is expected to continue in the Premier League after a successful loan spell with Fulham. Lyon and Spurs have held concrete talks regarding the Danish international, with his representatives meeting with the London club in April. SL View: Ideal solution to their defensive problems Spurs’ most pressing need right now is to resolve their managerial situation, with Antonio Conte heavily tipped to be the new man in charge. He will have a big job on his hands to rebuild Spurs, and addressing their defensive issues will be one of his main priorities. Andersen did well with Fulham and could make an immediate impact at Spurs if the transfer goes through this summer. T...
Season Review: Kane & Son show not enough to save Tottenham
Another season goes by for Tottenham Hotspur, and they remain without any silverware since 2008. The Lilywhites sold their soul to the devil by bringing in Jose Mourinho, who was expected to be the man to finally end the trophy drought at the north London club. But even the Special One couldn’t complete this task, despite a strong start. They ended up in seventh place, qualifying for the Europa Conference League on the final day. Best player – Harry Kane Kane has had another excellent season at Spurs Golden Boot winner, Playmaker award winner – he’s not only been the best player at Tottenham but possibly the best in the league. Harry Kane has enjoyed a phenomenal season, scoring 33 goals in all competitions. His 23 in the league was enough to secure the third Premier League Golden Boot of ...
Mauricio Pochettino desperate for Tottenham return
Mauricio Pochettino has “done all he can” to return to Tottenham Hotspur, reports Italian outlet La Repubblica. Pochettino is currently the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, having taken over from Thomas Tuchel back in January. His time in Paris has not been easy, and he failed to win a fourth straight league title for the club, missing out to Lille. Pochettino failed to retain the title with PSG It hasn’t been all bad for the Argentine, who was able to lift the first trophy of his managerial career after defeating Monaco in the final of the Coupe de France. However, there are widespread reports that he is trying to leave the club this summer. According to La Repubblica, the 49-year-old is desperate for a return to Tottenham, where he spent five seasons in charge. As quoted by journalist Gui...
Spurs in talks to appoint PL-winning manager, 48-yr-old could arrive as sporting director
Tottenham Hotspur have begun talks with former Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte, according to The Athletic. The former Chelsea boss is the leading candidate to replace Jose Mourinho and could be joined in London by former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici. Widely touted as one of the best managers in European football, Conte recently guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title. He previously won the Premier League with Chelsea and has the ability to transform Spurs fortunes if he is appointed. Some of their key players have been linked with a move away, but Conte’s arrival could convince them to stay with the club. England international Harry Kane is wanted by Manchester City, and the player is keen on joining a club capable of winning silverware. Conte and Paratici would br...
Graham Roberts reacts as Tottenham hold talks to appoint 51 y/o as their new boss
It’s a big summer transfer window ahead for Tottenham Hotspur, but they need to appoint a manager quickly before getting down to business. A host of managers have been linked in the past few months, but it seems Spurs may have found their man. The north London club have reportedly been trying to bring back Mauricio Pochettino who is currently managing at Paris Saint-Germain. With PSG refusing to let Pochettino go, Spurs have turned their attention towards Antonio Conte who surprisingly left his role after winning the Serie A title with Inter Milan. ⚪️ #THFC Antonio Conte in advanced talks with Tottenham board about… – Long term contract.– Project, salary, new signings.– Former Juventus Paratici as new director of football.– Official bid made to Paratici but he’ll decide soon....
‘I feel good’: £90 million-rated star speaks about his future amid reported Chelsea interest
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has spoken about his future with the club amid interest from former club Chelsea. The Belgium international had a superb 2020/21 campaign for the Nerazzurri, registering 30 goals from 44 appearances across all competitions. 24 of those came in the Serie A as the San Siro giants ended Juventus’ nine-year dominance, winning the Scudetto for the first time since 2010. Shortly after the title success, manager Antonio Conte opted to cut ties with Inter amid a disagreement over the transfer strategy this summer. It was recently reported that Lukaku could follow him through the exit door with strong interest from newly-crowned European champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has now dismissed the speculation by confirming that he is staying. He added that he had a ‘ve...
‘Our starboy’, ‘frame-worthy’: Some Arsenal fans react to Bukayo Saka’s debut England goal
A selection of Arsenal fans were delighted for Bukayo Saka as he netted his maiden England goal in an international friendly against Austria on Wednesday. The 19-year-old was the standout performer for the Gunners last term, registering seven goals and 10 assists from 46 appearances in all competitions. Earlier this week, Saka made the cut for the 26-man squad for the European Championships, and he opened his goalscoring account for the Three Lions last night. It was a tap-in into an empty net, but Saka found himself in the right position to take advantage of the loose ball after Jack Grealish was intercepted. His 56th-minute goal ended up being the winner (1-0 victory). Here is how some of the Gunners’ faithful reacted after his maiden goal for his country. Twitter reactions: “Why is Saka...
Report: Villa keen to sign 25-year-old PL midfielder, face competition from Everton
A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Thomas Tuchel wants to strengthen his side with at least four to five new signings. The European champions are reportedly looking to sign a striker, a centre-back, a centre midfielder and a wing-back. The Blues are set to offload several fringe players, with Tammy Abraham, Emerson, Ross Barkley, and Olivier Giroud amongst the players who could be on their way. According to the Daily Mail, Loftus-Cheek could be sold this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has a contract at the club until 2024. However, another loan move is “not on the cards” for the powerful midfielder. Tuchel wants to offload him permanently, with Aston Villa, Southampton and Everton all previously credited...
Aston Villa planning surprise move for £30m-rated star with 47 Premier League goals – report
Aston Villa are weighing up a surprise bid to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood this summer, Football Insider reports. The Villans had an impressive 2020/21 Premier League campaign as they finished 11th in the standings with 55 points. The club were in contention for Europe at one stage, but the injury to captain Jack Grealish coincided with their dip in form. The Midlands outfit are searching for attacking reinforcements ahead of next season, and a new striker appears a priority. Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham has been linked with a return to the club, but manager Dean Smith is unconvinced over a move. It is now reported that the club are lining up a surprise approach for Wood, who is also on the radar of two other Premier League teams. The Clarets apparently value Wood at £30 million, but his pri...
