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Report suggests Leeds could look to snap up 27-yr-old from La Liga outfit this summer
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Celta Vigo midfielder Okay Yokuslu. The midfielder was on loan at West Bromwich Albion during the second half of this season and it seems that his performances have caught the attention of the Elland Road outfit as per Faro de Vigo. The Turkish midfielder is clearly not a key player for the Spanish side and it remains to be seen whether Leeds can secure his services this summer. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder has adapted well to the Premier League and he could make an immediate impact for Marcelo Bielsa’s side if he joins them in the summer. The midfielder’s contract with Celta Vigo expires in the summer of 2023 and it would be fair to assume that the Spanish side will have reasonable demands for him. Leeds could definitely use more d...
Tottenham are keen on £70m-rated attacker with 14 goals this season
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. According to Daily Star, the interest from the London club could open up the possibility of a player plus cash deal involving Harry Kane. The 27-year-old England international is keen on a move away from Spurs and he has been linked with Manchester City in recent weeks. Apparently, Kane wants to play for a club that is capable of challenging for trophies every year and it will be interesting to see if the Londoners can convince him to stay beyond this summer. Jesus has done well at Manchester City and he could prove to be a quality addition to the Tottenham attack next season. The report from Daily Star adds that the Brazilian striker is valued at £70 million. The 24-year-old Brazilian has 14 goals and four as...
NUFC reportedly want ‘brilliant & extremely smart’ Liverpool centre-back available for bargain fee
Newcastle United are looking to bolster their centre-back options this summer and are eyeing a move for Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips, according to The Sun. With Ibrahima Konate joining the Reds and Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all set to return to full fitness ahead of the new campaign, the 24-year-old would most likely spend a larger chunk of next season on the bench if he remains at Anfield going forward. Liverpool are ready to sell Phillips if they get a major offer for him this summer, and it is believed around £10 million could be enough to land him. The defender featured in 17 Premier League games and three Champions League games in 2020-21, and it appears he has managed to convince Newcastle of his quality. Burnley are also interested in snapping up the former Bol...
Manchester United ‘most realistic destination’ for attacker with 36 goal contributions – report
Manchester United are in regular contact with Jadon Sancho’s representatives as they bid to sign him from Borussia Dortmund this summer, Sky Sports reports. The England international was fancied to join the Red Devils during last summer’s transfer window, but they refused to meet the £108 million valuation. Sancho enjoyed a superb 2020/21 campaign for Dortmund with 16 goals and 20 assists from just 38 games, and United are ready to make a fresh approach this summer. The club have been in talks with the player’s representatives, and personal terms are expected to be a formality if the transfer fee is agreed. Dortmund have yet to set an asking price for the attacker, but it is reported that a fee of around £80m could convince them to sanction his sale. With two years left on Sancho...
Mendy starts, Tuchel to make two big changes | Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Man City
Chelsea face off against Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday. The Blues have been in a disappointing run of form recently with three defeats in four games, including the FA Cup final loss to Leicester City. They still secured a top-four spot on the final matchday of the league campaign, which has ensured their place in next season’s Champions League. They don’t have the added pressure for the final but will need to step up with a better performance to deny the Cityzens their maiden title in the competition. Thomas Tuchel’s side have beaten the English champions twice in as many months, but they are still regarded as underdogs for tonight’s encounter. Formation: 3-4-2-1 Predicted Line-up: Edouard Mendy suffered a rib injury against Aston Villa and was substituted midwa...
Aguero starts, Guardiola to make three changes | Predicted Man City line-up (4-3-3) vs Chelsea
Manchester City take on Chelsea in the Champions League final at Estadio do Dragao tonight. City were recently crowned Premier League champions, and they celebrated the title on the final matchday with a stunning 5-0 win over Everton. They are now aiming to secure a maiden continental treble by winning the Champions League title for the first time in their history. It will be an all-Premier League affair in the final. City have lost the last two meetings against the Blues, and they are still favourites to win. Formation: 4-3-3 Predicted Line-up: Ederson has been City’s undisputed choice in goal for the league and European games. The Brazilian recently won the Premier League Golden Boot award for the most clean sheets (19). He is expected to start against the Blues. Guardiola has experiment...
‘It’s a huge gamble’ – 55-yr-old manager closing in on Celtic job, some of their fans react
Celtic are expected to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new manager this summer. The former Australian national team boss is currently managing Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, but he appears to be on his way to the Scottish Premiership. The Scottish outfit desperately need a quality managerial appointment after their plan to land former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe failed. The Scottish giants revealed in a club statement that Howe will not be joining the club for reasons beyond his and Celtic’s control. According to John Percy from the Telegraph, Celtic are currently in advanced talks with Postecoglou and are close to finalising his appointment. #Celtic in advanced talks with Ange Postecoglou and are tonight close to appointing him as manager. Postecoglou, 55, has been working i...
Jole Cole urges Chelsea to sign £65m-rated star with 24 league goals this season
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has urged the Blues to land the signature of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer. The Blues have had an impressive second half to the campaign, and they could end tonight by celebrating Champions League glory. They have made good progress since Thomas Tuchel took charge as manager in January, but there is room for improvement. The club have played with a positive mindset, but they have failed to fully capitalise on the chances created in the final third. Timo Werner has netted just 12 goals in his debut season, and he has been guilty of misfiring several clear-cut scoring chances. The club are lining up a new striker this summer, and it has been reported that they could re-sign Lukaku from Inter for £65 million. Speaking to Sunday World, Cole said that t...
Spurs reportedly want Villa star to replace wantaway £150m man, he’s made Leeds admission
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the potential departure of Harry Kane this summer and have identified Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a possible replacement, according to The Sun. Southampton’s Danny Ings is also on their radar, but Spurs are hoping that reappointing manager Mauricio Pochettino could convince their striker to remain at North London for at least one more season. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea all want Kane, but Tottenham value him at around £150 million, and whether any of them will be keen to meet that price is debatable. Watkins was on their radar last summer, but he moved to Villa from Brentford instead and has since proven himself in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals and weighing in with five assists in 37 games. The 25-year-old has become an...
Southampton lining up move for £14.4m midfielder with 130 Premier League appearances
Southampton will make a fresh approach to sign Everton midfielder Tom Davies during the upcoming transfer window, Football Insider reports. The Saints were interested in the 22-year-old last summer, but they failed to strike a suitable agreement with the Toffees. The south coast outfit are planning another move for the Toffees graduate, who has fallen down the pecking order at Goodison Park. He is currently behind Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure for a starting spot while facing competition from Andre Gomes off the bench. Sportslens view: The Saints had a dismal second half to the 2020/21 season, ending up 15th in the standings with just 43 points on the board. Ralph Hassenhuttl will want to strengthen the squad this summer to ensure that the club are fighting for a top 10 finish next term. Th...
£18m-rated star confirms he has made the ‘brave decision’ to join Barcelona
Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia has confirmed that he will join Barcelona on a free transfer when his contract expires next month. It has been known for a while that the 20-year-old will be signing for the Catalan giants, and the defender has now formally confirmed the deal. In an interview with L’Esportiu, Garcia said that he has made the ‘brave decision’ to return to the Blaugrana, where he spent 10 years in the academy. He said: “I have thought about my future, what I think is the best now. I think it’s a brave decision. I am very convinced of the step I have taken.” Garcia could be playing alongside compatriot Gerard Pique next term. The 34-year-old left Manchester United in 2008 for a return to the Blaugrana, where he is now a club legend. When compared with Pique’s path, Garc...
How Man Utd could line up if Solskjaer signs his prime objectives in the summer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has assembled a list of four high-profile targets he wants to bring to Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window. Following another trophyless season as United’s manager, the Norwegian is desperate to put his own stamp on the squad that suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Solskjaer is keen to reinforce each department in the summer transfer window to boost the Red Devils’ hopes of closing the gap on Manchester City next season. Pau Torres Despite Victor Lindelof’s upturn in form in the second half of the 2020/21 campaign, Harry Maguire playing alongside a new defensive partner next season is a near certainty. United’s top defensive target for the summer is Villarreal’s Pau Torres, who has ...
