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Celtic reportedly want goalkeeper Gareth Southgate dubbed ‘exciting’
Celtic want to bring Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Parkhead this summer, according to Chronicle Live. The Hoops were interested in signing the former England youth international back in 2018 but he joined Aberdeen on loan instead. Celtic are back for Woodman’s signature again, but another club could stand in their way again, with Southampton also eyeing a move for him. The 24-year-old just ended his second season-long loan at Swansea City, suffering heartbreak in Saturday’s Championship play-offs final as Brentford secured a 2-0 win to earn Premier League promotion. The Welsh outfit are hoping to be third time lucky next season and are keen to retain the services of the Newcastle man. Woodman is not guaranteed a place in the Magpies’ or Southampton starting XI, and while r...
‘Time to go elsewhere’ – Spurs star with ‘big dressing room influence’ open to summer exit
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko has admitted that a summer exit could be on the cards after losing his spot in the side’s starting XI. The Frenchman started 15 league games in 2020-21, coming off the bench 10 times. Sissoko featured in 15 games across other competitions, starting nine of them. However, he reckons his opportunities could be limited next term, and with just two years left on his current contract, the 31-year-old is open to an exit in the coming weeks if Spurs tell him to leave. “This is my 5th year at the club and I have had some very good moments,” Sissoko told Foot Mercato (via GFFN). “Now, I am a person who does not close any doors. If a new challenge presents itself, we will see what I do. But today, I do not close any doors concerning my future, because as I...
NUFC reportedly come up with plan to pip Hammers to £40m UCL-winning hitman
Newcastle United are keen on signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham temporarily this summer, according to The Northern Echo. Magpies head coach Steve Bruce will have to make do with loan signings this summer given his side’s lack of sizeable transfer funds, and is looking to reunite with the England international. The Newcastle boss brought Abraham to Aston Villa on loan in August 2018 before getting sacked less than two months later. Bruce is not the only one interested in the Chelsea striker, with West Ham United also keen on snapping him up. The Blues are asking for £40 million to sell Abraham, but the Hammers are only willing to do business for around £25 million. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will agree to do business for that amount, but they could be forced to loan him out an...
Report claims Mourinho wanted to sign 28-yr-old Champions League winner for Spurs
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s future at the club is uncertain despite his contribution to their Champions League triumph at the weekend. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his current contract and the Blues are yet to open discussions regarding a new deal with the German international. According to Daily Mirror, former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sign the player at the start of the season along with Paris Saint-Germain. Rudiger struggled for regular game time under the former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and he was frozen out of the side during the first half of the season. The arrival of Thomas Tuchel allowed the German to resurrect his Chelsea career and he has been a key player for the Blues ever since. The 28-year-old produced an outstanding display aga...
Negotiations underway: Euro club in talks with Everton to reach agreement for £34m player
The Athletic’s mailbag today has answered a brilliant question on Moise Kean’s future at Everton. For those who don’t have a subscription to The Athletic, I will make it easy for you. Here’s the answer from Patrick Boyland on Kean. He writes: “Always a chance — no matter how small — as this is football and Kean is still contracted to Everton. But he was happy at Paris Saint-Germain and Ancelotti has gone on the record as saying he will not keep players who want to leave. After a productive season in which he has further enhanced his reputation, Kean is a rare and precious commodity at Goodison: a fringe player who should command a sizable fee. That could be important this summer. “My understanding is that even if PSG’s manager Mauricio Pochettino left, i...
Season Review: where would Barcelona be without Messi?
The last year or so has been a rollercoaster ride for Barcelona. An underwhelming start to the season, followed by an explosive opening to 2021, followed by disappointing ending, saw La Blaugrana end the season in third place. On top of this, they suffered more Champions League humiliation at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, but were able to end their mini trophy drought in the Copa del Rey. Best Player – Lionel Messi Messi celebrates ANOTHER goal for Barcelona No explanation needed, really. Throughout the season, Messi got 38 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. But that only tells half the story. The Argentine does so much outside of goals and assists. It’s almost impossible to comprehend without watching week in week out. If any other player was producing this level of performance...
Ronaldo’s next home: Manchester United, Real Madrid or elsewhere?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is likely to be a main topic of discussion this summer with his contract with Juventus due to expire in 13 months. The Portuguese had another top individual campaign for the Bianconeri with 36 goals in all competitions, but it was not sufficient to extend their Serie A dominance. After nine straight league titles, the club were outclassed by Inter Milan in the race for the Scudetto. The Nerazzurri finished 13 points ahead of them at the top. Elsewhere, they only booked their Champions League spot for next season on the final matchday, courtesy of Napoli dropping points against Hellas Verona (1-1 draw). Since the end of the season, the hierarchy have made big changes with the decision to part ways with CEO Fabio Paratici and manager Andrea Pirlo. Massimiliano Alle...
£40m-rated target prefers to join Man Utd over Euro giants this summer
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. According to the Mirror (via Daily Star), the Spanish international is on the Premier League side’s radar and he is keen on a move to Old Trafford. The player has been linked with a move to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as well but he prefers a move to the Premier League. Apparently, the 26-year-old midfielder is valued at around £40 million. Saul has a release clause of £60 million in his contract but the Spanish outfit are prepared to sell him for a knockdown price in order to fund their own transfers this summer. Atletico have been hit financially because of the coronavirus pandemic and it is hardly surprising that they are prepared to sell a quality player like Saul to balance the books. T...
Newcastle and West Ham interested in signing 30-goal attacker this summer
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno has been linked with a move to Newcastle United and West Ham United. According to reports via calciomercato, Roma are keeping tabs on the Spanish attacker as well. Moreno has been in exceptional form for the Yellow Submarines this season and he has helped them win the Europa League. The 29-year-old striker has 30 goals and 11 assists to his name in all competitions this past season. The attacker scored a vital goal against Manchester United in the final of the Europa League earlier this month and the Spanish outfit lifted the trophy after a penalty shootout win. It is no secret that West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer and Moreno would be a superb upgrade on Michail Antonio. The Hammers have secured European football for the next season ...
Wolves star has reportedly emerged as a surprise target of Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking midfielder Adama Traore this summer, according to The Telegraph. The German joined the Blues in January and has inspired the side to a top-four finish, an FA Cup final and a Champions League trophy. Tuchel is now looking to make quality additions to his squad ahead of next season in order to challenge for the Premier League title, and Traore has emerged as a surprise target. While the Chelsea boss is delighted with the form of Reece James, he wants to add competition to the right side of defence and believes the Wolves star could offer an attacking threat at wing-back. Traore excelled in the position under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and is also able to play on the opposite wing, behind the striker and as one. W...
‘He’ll only join City if…’ – Journo shares Villa star’s wish after Old Trafford U-turn
According to The Athletic’s Sam Lee, Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish was considering joining Manchester United last summer but prefers Manchester City now. Red Devils stars are reportedly hoping to convince manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign the Villa skipper having faced him or played with him at England. While they reckon Grealish would be an appealing summer signing, the Norwegian boss is keen on Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho instead. The 25-year-old is valued at around £75 million and does have admirers at Old Trafford, but it appears he is keen on joining Pep Guardiola’s side instead. The Man City boss regards him as one of the best players in the Premier League, and is considering buying him this summer as he looks to defend the top-flight title and go one better ...
‘Wants it badly’ – Reliable journalist claims EPL legend keen on Celtic job
Celtic are believed to be close to appointing Ange Postecoglou as their next manager after talks with Eddie Howe broke down. The former Bournemouth boss was expected to become Neil Lennon’s permanent successor, with the Hoops spending over three months negotiating a deal. However, both parties could not reach an agreement and have now moved on. While Celtic are now expected to announce Postecoglou, The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed that Manchester United legend Roy Keane wants the job. Keane wants it badly. But people in power there don’t want him. Shame. Would have been fun. https://t.co/4kOWXsLhFE — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 29, 2021 The former Sunderland and Ipswich Town boss had talks with the Scottish Premiership giants over succeeding Lennon and had hoped to get a shot...
