Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has said that Daniel Ek will make a fresh bid to buy the club despite the owners having no intention to sell. Ek initially revealed his desire to buy the club last month when the fans protested against the ownership of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) group. Since then, club legends such as Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp have publicly backed the Swedish billionaire to take charge of the Gunners. Ek recently confirmed that he made an opening bid to KSE, but the offer was rejected with the Kroenkes stating that they don’t need the money. Vieira has now revealed that the Spotify co-founder will make a fresh approach as he is a huge fan of the north London club. He added that the 38-year-old is prepared to stay patient and wait for the opportunity t...
Chelsea forward Timo Werner has talked about the significance of the Champions League ahead of the final against Manchester City on Saturday. The German has experienced a mixed debut season with the Blues, but he has still registered a credible tally of 12 goals and 15 assists from 51 appearances. Werner is likely to lead the line against the Cityzens in the final, and he spoke about the special nature of the European competition ahead of the game. He told Chelseafc.com: “The Champions League is something special. “I think when you hear the anthem before the game, and the fans get that feeling, that’s when you really start looking forward to the game. “It will be great to play in front of fans again because we haven’t had them there this whole time. “The Champions League final is the bigge...
Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Lille defender Zeki Celik this summer. According to L’Equipe, the 24-year-old has been on the two English clubs’ radar since the 2018/19 season. Celik joined Lille from Istanbulspor in 2018 and has since made more than 100 appearances for the French club. Everton and Spurs are interested in securing the player’s services, while Roma have also been monitoring his progress. SL View: Celik would sort out a major weakness for both clubs Both English clubs could definitely use a quality right-back, and Celik has been impressive for the French outfit in their title-winning campaign. Everton need to find a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman, while Tottenham must find upgrades on Serge Aurier and Matt Doherty. The defender has contribute...
Newcastle United attacking midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin has been linked with Roma, with the Italians’ new manager Jose Mourinho an admirer of his style of play. The Frenchman is expected to attract more suitors this summer, but the Magpies are not looking to let their best player leave after just two seasons. Newcastle currently value Saint-Maximin at around £70 million, and that is likely to scare off Roma and other interested clubs. The 24-year-old ended 2020-21 with three goals and four assists in 25 Premier League games, but he brings more than his contributions in the final third to the table. The winger gets Newcastle fans off their seats with his pace and ability to beat his markers with ease, and it is not surprising to hear that Mourinho wants him. Saint-Maximin took to Instagra...
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want Italian manager Antonio Conte, with La Stampa claiming they have offered him a €20 million-a-year deal. The 51-year-old is said to have been promised quality recruitment if he joins Spurs, and he has now resigned as Inter Milan manager, according to Italian journalist Alfio Musmarra. Antonio Conte non è più l’allenatore dell’Inter. Grazie di tutto Mister. — Alfio Musmarra (@IlMusmy) May 26, 2021 While there is no official confirmation yet as at the time of this publication, Telefoot la chaine journalist Simone Rovera has vouched for his Italian counterpart, and it will be interesting to see whether it is indeed true. En attendant l’officialisation…c’est le bien informé @IlMusmy qui donne l’info : Antonio Conte n’est plus l’entraîneur de l’Inter…. https://t...
Tottenham Hotspur under-23s manager Ryan Mason was appointed as the first-team manager on an interim basis following the departure of Jose Mourinho last month. The 29-year-old kicked off his stint in the dugout with a 2-1 win over Southampton, but could not help Spurs end their 13-year trophy drought, with Manchester City narrowly pipping his side to the FA Cup title four days later. Tottenham lost two and won three of their next five games under Mason, clinching seventh place in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa Conference League. The North Londoners are looking to bring in a permanent manager this summer, and the 29-year-old has ended his role as interim boss. Mason is proud to have been in charge of his childhood club for a little over a month, and has taken to Twitter to mes...
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for 24-year-old Danish international Joachim Andersen in recent weeks. According to Jack Pitt Brooke from the Athletic, the defender has now chosen Spurs as the club he wants to join this summer. Andersen has been outstanding for Fulham during his loan spell in the Premier League, and his parent club Lyon are willing to cash in on him. It was previously reported that the defender would cost around £25 million, and it is unclear whether Spurs are willing to pay that much. Andersen has proven his quality with a struggling Fulham side this season, and there is no doubt that he would be a quality long term addition to Tottenham’ defence. With Davinson Sanchez expected to leave the club and Toby Alderweireld on the decline, the Londoners must look ...
Arsenal’s longest-serving player Hector Bellerin could be on his way out of north London in the upcoming transfer window. The Spaniard arrived as a teenager from Barcelona back in 2011 and has established himself as a solid and dependable right-back. The defender has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons but remains a valued member of the squad. The 26-year-old has a few options to choose from as there are several clubs interested in signing him. This includes two of the biggest teams in Europe – Paris Saint-German and AC Milan. Bellerin was wanted by the French giants last year, but Mikel Arteta persuaded the defender to extend his stay in north London. However, the situation is different now, and Les Parisiens have reignited their interest. There are also reports statin...
Arsenal went into their final game of the season with a chance of qualifying for the Europa Conference League. Tottenham Hotspur’s victory at Leicester City ended their hopes, leaving the Gunners with plenty of things to ponder this summer. There is a clear need for reinforcements if Arsenal want to force their way back into the upper reaches of the Premier League. Let’s take a look at the players who might end up at the Emirates Stadium next season. Martin Odegaard The on-loan Real Madrid midfielder has been one of the bright sparks this season. Slotting into central midfield, the Norwegian has shown shades of former Gunner Mesut Ozil with his passing range. Sorting out a deal will be tough because it appears that Madrid want to keep him. Even if they were to sanction a sale, they would w...
It seems Tottenham Hotspur are ready to break the bank in order to lure Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte to N17. According to La Stampa, Spurs are behind the possible divorce between the Italian boss and the Serie A winners, and are offering a deal that is worth up to €20 million per year in wages. Real Madrid are also keen on Conte with Zinedine Zidane linked with an exit, but Tottenham are favourites in the race for the former Chelsea manager. La Stampa claims Spurs represent the most attractive offer as they are eyeing major recruitment which could be funded by their £140m TV rights money. The 51-year-old is said to be interested in the prospect of helping Tottenham return to their position as a top-four team in the Premier League. Sportslens View Landing Conte could come as a huge boo...