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‘Nothing short of a bloody miracle’ – Former Hammers star hails the job Moyes has done this season
West Ham United are on the brink of securing Europa League qualification after their 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League last night. Goals from Tomas Soucek, Angelo Ogbonna and Michail Antonio sealed the three points for the Hammers at The Hawthorns. Former Hammers striker Carlton Cole has now lavished praise on manager David Moyes for the job he has done at the London club this season. What David Moyes has done for this club this season is nothing short of a bloody miracle. Well done @WestHam 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 — Carlton Cole (@CarltonCole1) May 19, 2021 The Londoners were battling for their survival in the Premier League not too long ago, and Moyes has transformed the side since his arrival. West Ham have played im...
Euros giants reportedly offering player & cash to land €40m man that said ‘Yes’ to Leeds move
Udinese midfielder Rodrigo de Paul sent the Leeds United faithful into a frenzy last summer after dropping a huge hint on social media. The Argentina international said “Yes” on Twitter when asked if he was keen on moving to Elland Road ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, but Udinese’s €40 million demands put them off. Leeds remain interested in signing De Paul who is also on Liverpool’s radar, but AC Milan are looking to pip them to his signature. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football.Italia), the European giants have offered Jens Petter Hauge plus cash to convince their Serie A rivals into selling the 26-year-old this summer. Milan are hoping using the €10m-rated winger as a makeweight in a deal would be enough to land De Paul, and Leeds might have to look elsewhere for the quali...
Why Ollie Watkins was right to snub Tottenham for Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins revealed earlier this week that he rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur in favour of joining Aston Villa. The Englishman was not short of suitors following an impressive season with Brentford last year, scoring 25 goals in the Championship last season. In an interview on Sky’s Super Six podcast, Watkins admitted that he rejected Spurs having been told he would only be the second choice option if Harry Kane is fit. “Leeds were interested in me, but they signed Rodrigo,” Watkins explained. “Tottenham were interested in me – they made it clear if Harry Kane was fit, then he would play. “I did have that in the back of my mind, but they said with the schedule and the Europa League, there were a lot of games coming up.” While Tottenham may have been the most enticing option, here i...
Edinson Cavani equals two Man Utd records with sublime finish against Fulham
Manchester United welcomed fans back to Old Trafford with a dismal 1-1 draw with relegated Fulham on Tuesday night, although Edinson Cavani scored a wonder goal with a sublime chip. The veteran striker may have scored the goal of the season following a masterclass lob over his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Alphonse Areola. Bruno Fernandes’ gentle touch on David de Gea’s long pass caught Fulham’s backline off guard to put Cavani in a one-on-one situation with the French goalkeeper. However, the Uruguay international opted for a long-range first-time chip over the keeper instead of taking another touch after spotting Areola way off his line. It was a perfect gift for 10,000 fans, who returned to Old Trafford for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunat...
Seven players on the transfer list as Real Madrid look to fund Kylian Mbappe deal
Real Madrid have placed seven first-team players on the transfer list as they look to raise funds to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. It’s no secret how much Los Blancos president Florentino Perez admires the youngster. It is believed that he is the club’s number one target. However, despite having just one year remaining on his current contract, the 22-year-old would cost an incredible fee. PSG spent €180 million on him back in 2018, and they would likely demand a similar fee this time around. In Madrid’s current financial situation, this is not possible without making big sales. As a result, the Spanish giants have made seven players available for sale, according to Marca. Isco Isco hasn’t been at his best in recent years Once one of the brightest talents at the club, attacki...
EPL-linked 21-goal man Rangers want this summer hands in transfer request
Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson has handed in a transfer request at the club, according to the Scottish Premiership outfit. Watford and Rangers are keen on the youngster ahead of the summer transfer window, and he has made his intentions known to the Dons, insisting he sees his future elsewhere. The 21-year-old has tabled a written request to Aberdeen asking to leave, and the Light Blues will be keeping an eye on developments. Watford have tabled a £2 million bid for the midfielder, but the Pittodrie side have dubbed it an “insulting offer” and have since rejected it. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants to bolster his squad this summer to mount a solid title defence next term, and landing Ferguson would boost his side’s chances. Ferguson spent four years in Rangers academy before being...
Leeds United plan talks to sign attacker with 27 goal contributions, could pay £20-25m
Leeds United are scheduled to hold negotiations with Club Brugge over a summer deal for Dutch forward Noa Lang, Football Insider reports. The Whites have had an impressive return to the top-flight after a 16-year wait, and they are assured of a top-half finish. The next step could be to qualify for European football, and the club are likely to reinforce their squad during the summer transfer window. Lang has reportedly been identified as a top target to bolster the attack following his impressive season with Club Brugge in Belgium. The Dutchman, who is currently on loan from Ajax, has registered 16 goals and 11 assists from 37 appearances for Brugge in all competitions. He will join them permanently for £6 million in July, and it is reported that they could be open to selling him for a sig...
Manchester Utd join the race for Danny Ings
Manchester United have approached Southampton to enquire about the possibility of landing Danny Ings amid Harry Kane links, per The Telegraph. The Red Devils have prolonged Edinson Cavani’s stay at Old Trafford for another season following the 34-year-old’s impressive debut Premier League campaign. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for another high-profile striker to lead the line next season as he looks to guide United to their first Premier League title in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. According to various reports, Kane has asked Tottenham Hotspur to sell him in the summer, putting several top clubs on red alert, including United, Manchester City and Chelsea. Pep Guardiola is a long-term admirer of the England captain and is believed to be ready to shatter the club transf...
Saint-Maximin sends out transfer message, urges the club to ‘buy more players like’ 21-yr-old
Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has urged the club to show ambition in the transfer market and sign more players like Joe Willock. The Frenchman revealed in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports that a club of Newcastle’s stature should be fighting for a place in the top half. “Sometimes you have to think about your future, you can see Leicester winning the FA Cup, you play football to win trophies, not to fight to stay up,” he said. “We have to buy more players like Joe Willock – he can be really great for the team and myself. “I am 24-years-old, and have to think about the national team, about winning trophies, and hope the club can give me that.” Since Saint-Maximin joined Newcastle, they have been fighting for their survival in the Premier League. He has been outstanding f...
Report suggests Everton are keen on 22-yr-old, but face competition from another PL club
Everton have been linked with a move for Real Betis defender Emerson Royal. According to Spanish publication Sport, Arsenal are also keen on signing the right-back. The 22-year-old is currently on loan with Betis from Barcelona and may well be interested in heading to the Premier League. Everton need to find a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman, and Emerson could be a quality addition to their defensive unit. Arsenal are also in the market for a full-back, with Hector Bellerin tipped to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. According to the report from Sport, the defender is set to be part of Barcelona’s pre-season squad. He is expected to return to the Catalan club in the summer and challenge Sergino Dest for a starting berth next season. However, the player could move on if he do...
Report: £80k-per-week Tottenham player set to leave the club this summer
While talk of Harry Kane potentially leaving Tottenham Hotspur is likely to occupy the headlines for the best part of the summer transfer window, other players could also head for the exit following a disappointing campaign. The summer transfer window will be massive for Spurs. A new manager will arrive, and with it comes the obvious rebuilding process. However, Spurs are likely to operate on a tight transfer budget, and player sales are key for boosting the kitty. One player who could leave the club this summer is Erik Lamela. The Argentine is one of the senior members of the squad, but his career in north London has never fully flourished. Apart from scoring some breathtaking goals, Lamela has rarely been consistent for Spurs, with recurrent injuries disrupting his progress. At 29 and wi...
David Moyes outlines West Ham’s summer transfer plans
West Ham United boss David Moyes insists the club won’t spend big in the summer despite unrelenting efforts to find a long-term replacement for Sebastien Haller. The Hammers offloaded the 26-year-old striker in January, with Ajax forking out €22.5 million to take the ex-Eintracht Frankfurt star to the Eredivisie. Haller’s departure has left Moyes’ short of reliable options for the centre-forward role as Michail Antonio spent most of the second half of the season playing as a makeshift striker. Jesse Lingard arrived on a six-month loan from Manchester United in the winter and has since given an immense contribution in shouldering the goalscoring burden at the London Stadium. However, West Ham need an out-and-out striker to boost their hopes of finishing in the top four next season following...
