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Barcelona interested in signing €30m Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions last season – report
Barcelona are interested in signing Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini but face competition from Liverpool and Atalanta, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Catalan giants were in advanced negotiations to sign Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer, but Paris Saint-Germain have since hijacked the deal. The Blaugrana are now looking into alternative options, and it is reported that they are seriously interested in signing Roma captain Pellegrini. Pellegrini has a €30 million release clause in his contract, but he could be sold for less as he is approaching the final year of his deal. Liverpool are also keen on signing Pellegrini as a replacement for Wijnaldum, but the Blaugrana’s main competition could be Atalanta. The Serie A outfit reportedly have the first option to land Pellegrini for arou...
£54m-rated star breaks silence on his Man United future, responds to Paris Saint-Germain link
French midfielder Paul Pogba has said that Manchester United have yet to make a concrete contract proposal to him. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his deal, and it was recently claimed that discussions were underway over an extension. However, Pogba has emphasised that is not the case, and negotiations will be held following his return to the club after Euro 2020. He told RMC Sport: “I have one year left on my contract, everyone knows that. There have been no concrete proposals for extensions. I’m still in Manchester. “After the season there was the vacation, so I didn’t sit down with the managers and coach. I’m focused on the Euro.” Meanwhile, when asked about possible interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Pogba said that his agent deals with the transfer proceedings. He added that...
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Berlin WTA 5000 Tournament Since Mental Health Break
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Clayton – Corbis / Getty Managing mental health in the public eye is a complicated feat on its own. Throw in being a highly revered Black athlete like Naomi Osaka and it turns into a media circus. Recently, the tennis superstar announced she’s opting not to participate in another sports event, giving her an added couple of weeks to chill out before heading to one of the highly anticipated tournaments of the season. According to ET Online, Osaka withdrew from the Berlin WTA 5000 tournament just weeks after pulling out of the French Open, all to keep her mental health in check. “We have received notification Naomi Osaka cannot start in Berlin. After consulting her management, she will take a break,” Berlin event organizers said in a statement. From the ...
The Greatest: Wheaties Honors Muhammad Ali Via Limited-Edition Century Box Cover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Wheaties / General Mills The late Muhammad Ali is largely considered by anyone with eyes to be the greatest boxer to ever live. Wheaties, currently celebrating 100 years in existence, has unveiled its limited-edition Century Box Series and the first cover athlete to be featured is none other than The Louisville Lip, The People’s Champion, The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali. This past Tuesday (June 8), Wheaties unveiled the first of its Century Box Series with Ali on the cover, which features him in all his fighting glory. Ali’s signature is also present on the box, with wording suggesting that there will be more champions to get featured as Wheaties continues to celebrate its centennial. Beginning in June, folks who want to snag a box of the Century B...
Everton have reportedly made move for Ligue 1-winning manager
Everton have added Rudi Garcia to their managerial shortlist, according to L’Equipe (via GFFN). Everton have approached Rudi Garcia. More follows. (L’Éq) — Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 10, 2021 Sportslens View The Toffees are yet to find a suitable replacement for Carlo Ancelotti despite being linked with numerous managers. Rafa Benitez, Graham Potter, Nuno Espirito Santo, Claudio Ranieri and Antonio Conte have all been tipped for the job, and it appears the search is still ongoing. Garcia left Lyon at the end of the 2020-21 campaign after the French side finished fourth in the Ligue 1 table and missed out on Champions League football. The 57-year-old is ready to return to the dugout immediately from the look of things, and it is unclear whether the Everton project would appeal to...
Manchester City make their transfer decision on £36m-rated star amid Barcelona interest – report
Manchester City have no plans to sell midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid interest from Barcelona, Sky Sports claims. It was recently reported that Gundogan’s uncle and agent met with Blaugrana’s officials to discuss a possible summer move. Furthermore, it was said that the German international would be open to the prospect of joining the Catalan giants. However, the Cityzens have no intention to sell him despite the fact that there has been no progress in contract talks. Sportslens view: Gundogan had the best-ever return of his career last season, registering 17 goals and five assists from 46 appearances in all competitions. He came up with vital goals in the big games for the Cityzens and ended up as their top-scorer for the campaign, much to the surprise of many. After such a standout season...
Tottenham keen on 23-yr-old who impressed in the Premier League last season
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Sheffield United keeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer. According to Daily Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keeping tabs on the 23-year-old shot-stopper. Spurs are preparing for life after Hugo Lloris, and Ramsdale could be the long term replacement for the French international. The 34-year-old has just one year left on his contract, and an extension seems unlikely at this stage. SL View: Long term replacement for Lloris? Ramsdale did well for the Blades despite the club suffering relegation to the Championship at the end of the season. He is good enough to play in the Premier League, and Spurs will hope to agree a deal with the Yorkshire outfit. According to FBREF, Ramsdale had a save percentage of 68.6% last season, saving 3.57 shots out of t...
Another Manchester United bid rejected as La Liga club push back on initial offer
Manchester United’s initial £12 million bid for Kieran Trippier was knocked back by Atletico Madrid, but the Red Devils remain confident of getting the deal over the line this summer. United are keen on adding the English right-back to their squad, but their first attempt to strike a deal with Atletico came a cropper, per Spanish publication AS. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to have an attack-minded right-back to compete with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a place in the Red Devils starting line-up. The former Crystal Palace defender has been impressive with his tackling and ball-winning ability but has often failed to deliver in the attacking third. It is also reported that the Old Trafford chiefs are preparing another assault, but their hopes of closing the deal with Atletico hinge on Trippier’s pre...
Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting update on fastest EPL centre-back NUFC reportedly want
Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo can leave Craven Cottage for just £10 million this summer. Tosin Adarabioyo could leave Fulham this summer. There’s a buy-out clause for £10m included into his contract – many clubs interested as he’s ‘good opportunity’. ⚪️⚫️ #Fulham #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2021 The Manchester City academy graduate has the buy-out clause in his deal, and it can be activated following the London side’s relegation. The revelation comes as a huge boost for Newcastle United, who have been credited with an interest. Daily Mail claim that the clause expires 30 days before the 2021-22 Championship season starts. The new campaign is scheduled to kick off on August 7...
Report: Arsenal keen to sign versatile 22-year-old int’l this summer
According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal are keen to sign RB Leipzig defender Tyler Adams in the summer transfer window. The Gunners will be looking to offload several high-earning first-team players to make space for new arrivals. Arsenal are looking to bolster their full-back options this summer and have earmarked the United States international as a potential option. The 22-year-old made 27 appearances last season in the Bundesliga, where he bagged one goal and one assist for the club. He is a versatile young player who is capable of play both as a right-back and as a central midfielder. He is a good fit for Arteta’s ‘inverted’ system on that flank. Leipzig are reluctant to lose Adams following the sales of centre-backs Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate to Bayern Muni...
Chelsea favourites to sign €80m-rated star, personal terms already agreed – report
Chelsea have moved ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi this summer, Football Insider claims. Les Parisiens recently made a £56.1 million (€65m) bid for the Moroccan, but the offer was quickly matched by the European champions. Both bids have fallen short of Inter’s £68.8m (€80m) valuation, but it is reported that the Blues have the edge over Les Parisiens. The club have already agreed terms with Hakimi through his agent and believe they can offer players in part-exchange. Inter need to balance their books by June 30. It is claimed that the Blues could also negotiate separate player deals with them. Sportslens view: Hakimi had a superb debut campaign for Inter, registering seven goals and 11 assists from 45 appearances in t...
Tottenham and Everton set to battle it out for 18-goal attacker this summer
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have been linked with a move for Uruguayan international Diego Rossi. The Los Angeles FC forward is available for around £10 million this summer, and the two Premier League clubs are keen on adding him to their ranks as per the Telegraph. They are looking to add depth to their attacking options, and Rossi could prove to be a quality addition for a reasonable price. Spurs are unlikely to sign Carlos Vinicius permanently, and Rossi could come in as the back-up for Harry Kane next season. Similarly, Everton have released Joshua King and need another attacker to support Dominic Calvert-Lewin. SL View: Much-needed backup option for both clubs The 23-year-old can play across the front line, and his versatility would be an asset for Spurs or Everton. The forward scor...
