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Report reveals Levy’s requirements as he continues search for new Spurs manager
Tottenham Hotspur are yet to appoint a permanent successor to Jose Mourinho and have been linked with several names in recent months. According to a report from Football Insider, club chairman Daniel Levy is now looking to appoint someone who would be a low maintenance option with cheap or zero compensation involved. The Londoners have been linked with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte in the last few days. Pochettino is unhappy with the situation at Paris Saint-Germain, and a potential return has been discussed. Conte left his position as Inter Milan’s manager after guiding them to the Serie A title, and the former Chelsea boss is available this summer. Spurs need to bring in a top-class manager who can help them end their trophy drought and convince the top players to st...
Premier League Player of the Season nominees announced
The eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season award has been announced. Manchester City are, rather unsurprisingly, the most represented team in the shortlist, boasting two nominees. One player from rivals Manchester United features, as well as one each from Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa. Three Englishmen have been selected in the final eight, as well as two from Portugal. The fan vote is open on the Premier League’s website, with the announcement expected to be in about a week’s time. It is worth noting that this is NOT the PFA Player of the Year award. However, seven of the last eight winners have scooped both prizes. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City De Bruyne won the award last season Hoping to become the fourth playe...
‘Agreement will be completed soon’ – Chelsea set to pocket €28m for 23-year-old player
Chelsea are set to make a big profit from the sale of Fikayo Tomori. The 23-year-old, who progressed from the club’s youth ranks at Chelsea, joined Serie A giants AC Milan on loan during the second half of last season. Tomori made 22 appearances in all competitions for Milan, making a strong impression during his short loan spell. During the 2019-20 campaign, Tomori impressed under Frank Lampard in the first half of the campaign, where he made 15 Premier League appearances. He is a player with huge potential, but Chelsea are prioritising the financial side. Milan are offering a sum of €28m, and they are expecting to secure him permanently. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Tomori will sign a long term contract with the seven-time European champions. Chelsea will receive €28m f...
107-cap international set to leave Chelsea, agent in talks with Euro giants
Olivier Giroud’s representatives are currently in talks with AC Milan regarding a free transfer. AC Milan are ‘confident’ and still working to complete the signing of Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal from Chelsea for €28.5m buy option. 🔴⚫️ #ACMilan AC Milan are also in direct talks with Olivier Giroud agents – he’s considered a ‘potential opportunity’. 🇫🇷 #CFC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2021 The 34-year-old is no longer a key player for Chelsea and needs to leave the club to play regularly next season. A move to Serie A could be ideal for Giroud at this stage of his career. The slower pace of Italian football is likely to suit his style of play, and he could prove to be a handy option for Milan. They could definitely use more depth in...
‘Good footballer’, ‘Very high ceiling’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 23-yr-old could join
Newcastle United are expected to complete the signing of Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic this summer. The 23-year-old Norwegian defender has been heavily linked with a move away from Parkhead in recent months. The Daily Mirror (via Chronicle) are reporting that the Magpies will sign him for a fee of around £6 million. The Celtic star has a big future ahead of him, and Newcastle manager Steve Bruce will be hoping he can help him fulfil his potential. Newcastle need defensive reinforcements this summer. Centre-back is not the only department that needs strengthening, with a right-back amongst their priorities. The reported £6 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of Ajer’s talent, and he could represent a good value signing for Newcastle. It has been a disappointing season for Celti...
Manchester United 2020/21 Season Review: Has Solskjaer done enough?
Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, Manchester United have struggled to relive the glory days of the past. This season, they arguably got the closest they’ve been in the last eight years. There was a brief time when they topped the league, as well as a couple of deep runs in knockout competitions. However, it all ended without any silverware. Best player – Bruno Fernandes Fernandes has been Man Utd’s standout player A special mention has to go to Luke Shaw, who has silenced many of his doubters over the last few months. If there was a ‘Most Improved Player’ award, he’d be the recipient. However, Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League record, scoring more goals than any top-flight midfielder in all competitions with 28. Yes, a lot of them were penalties (13 to be exact), but it’...
Arsenal interested in £21m winger, who scored twice against Real Madrid last season – report
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon is keen on a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Arsenal, football.london claims. The 21-year-old was linked with a possible move to the north London club in January, but they did not make any approach for his services. The winger is still interested in playing in the English top-flight, and his agent Pini Zahavi has been in contact with Gunners technical director Edu. Solomon, who has 17 caps for Israel, is valued at £21 million by Shakhtar Donetsk following a promising season, where he netted 11 goals. Sportslens view: Solomon built his reputation during the first half of last season by scoring in both group stage wins over Real Madrid in the Champions League. The youngster is capable of playing in both flanks, but he ...
Hammers & Spurs dealt blow as chairman says 33-goal hitman is no longer for sale
Brentford striker Ivan Toney was linked with both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. However, Saturday’s Championship play-off victory for the Bees has dealt a blow to their chances of landing the hitman. The 25-year-old inspired his side to a 2-0 win over Swansea City, scoring from the spot to grab his 33rd goal of the campaign. Toney has also bagged 10 assists in 48 league games this term and has been touted as a potential replacement for Harry Kane at Spurs. Despite this, chairman Daniel Levy will have to look elsewhere if Kane leaves this summer following comments from his Brentford counterpart. The Bees’ co-director of football Rasmus Ankerson has told Sky Sports that earning promotion to the Premier League has ruled out any potential sale for their hitman. Hamm...
Everton boss keen on signing Champions League winner with 13 goal contributions last season
Roma winger Pedro has emerged as a potential target for Everton during the upcoming transfer window, Calciomercato reports. The Spain international joined Roma on a free transfer last summer after his contract expired with Premier League club Chelsea. He made a positive start to his career with three goals and three assists from his first seven appearances for the Giallorossi. However, injuries hampered his effectiveness thereafter and he ended the campaign with just six goals and seven assists from 40 games. Pedro has recently been reunited with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at Roma, but he could be on the move. Ancelotti has been a long admirer of the 33-year-old, and he is exploring the prospect of luring him to the Merseyside outfit this summer. Sportslens view: Pedro is no longer ...
Manager Leeds made contact with reportedly an option for Tottenham, evaluation ongoing
Erstwhile AS Roma manager Paulo Fonseca is an option for Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari. Tra le alternative per la panchina del Tottenham, oltre al molto più costoso Antonio #Conte c’è anche Paulo #Fonseca che comporterebbe una spesa più sostenibile.L’allenatore è stato proposto da intermediari la passata settimana e la sua candidatura è oggetto di valutazione. #THFC — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) May 31, 2021 The Portuguese was offered to Spurs by his intermediaries last week and the club are currently evaluating whether he could be perfect for the job. The Portuguese was reportedly contacted by Leeds United a few weeks ago as they looked to put a contingency plan in place should head coach Marcelo Bielsa leave. However, the Argentine is set t...
Guardiola reportedly wants to use two Man City attacking stars as bait to land Kane
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to snap up Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane this summer, and is ready to sacrifice both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in a bid to do so, according to The Sun. The England international also wants to move to the Etihad Stadium and has revealed his dream to play alongside Kevin de Bruyne, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is ready to play hardball and block a move. He has slapped a £150million price tag on Kane’s head, but Man City are hoping to offset some of that fee by using two of their attackers as bait. Sterling ended the campaign with 15 goals across all competitions while Jesus bagged 14 goals as the Cityzens won the League Cup and Premier League title. Nevertheless, they are not starters under Guardiola and the Catalan is looking to ma...
Aston Villa confident of signing £40m Arsenal target with 32 goal contributions this season
Aston Villa are confident of beating Arsenal to the signature of Norwich City attacker Emiliano Buendia this summer, Football Insider reports. The Midlands outfit opened preliminary talks for the Argentine last week, and there is a belief that they will land his services ahead of the Gunners. The Canaries are reluctant to part ways with the 24-year-old this summer unless they receive a transfer package of around £40 million. However, the club are prepared to accept a lesser fee up front for Buendia, and Villa are positive about luring him to the Midlands this summer. Sportslens view: Jack Grealish has been the club’s most creative player. He registered six goals and 12 assists in the league last season despite missing 12 games through injury. Grealish has been linked with a big-money ...
