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West Ham United identify £22m-rated Champions League winner as Jesse Lingard alternative
West Ham United are weighing up a move for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the summer transfer window, Football Insider reports. Oxlade-Chamberlain missed the first few months of the season with a knee injury and has played just 277 minutes across all competitions since December. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has previously said that he has full faith in the 27-year-old, but the Hammers appear keen on prising him away this summer. The club have hugely benefited from Jesse Lingard, who has bagged nine goals and four assists since his January loan move from Manchester United. However, it is unclear whether they can sign him permanently this summer, and the club are looking for alternatives to the England international. Lingard’s compatriot Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a p...
Report: 27-goal star open to joining Man City, club plan to hold talks over a potential deal
Manchester City are keen to sign Harry Kane in the summer transfer window. On Tuesday, Pep Guardiola was asked in the press conference about whether he would be signing Kane. The Spaniard remained tight-lipped, suggesting he would not comment on a player who is contracted to another club. Kane reportedly has informed Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, that he wants to leave Spurs this summer, following a disappointing campaign. Fabrizio Romano, writing for The Guardian, has claimed two crucial points. First, City ‘plan to hold talks over a potential deal’ for the Spurs striker. Secondly, Kane is open to joining City. He also added on Twitter that Kane has not handed in a transfer request, but he expects an amicable solution. Harry Kane desire to leave Tottenham is confirmed. He’s ...
Newcastle United plan early talks with Arsenal for midfielder
Steve Bruce has revealed that Newcastle United will hold talks with Arsenal over a move for Joe Willock, as per Mirror. The Englishman moved to Tyneside on loan in February and has been a revelation during his time there. The midfielder has scored six goals in 12 appearances and helped the Magpies remain in the Premier League. With the player’s loan spell coming to an end, there is talk about making his deal permanent. “He is Arsenal’s player, and we respect that,” said Bruce. “We will have conversations with Arsenal. Lots of clubs will digest what has gone on. “We would like transfers to be done early, but we have to respect he is Arsenal’s, and we will have dialogue with them.” The Newcastle manager also spoke about what Willock has brought to the team. “For someone so young – you can se...
‘It is expected’: Levy has made his decision on Tottenham player amid exit reports
Sky Sports dropped a massive bombshell earlier this week, which was partly expected though, given how the season has panned out. They claimed that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has informed the club owner, Daniel Levy, of his decision to leave the club in the summer. Kane, who earlier claimed that he wants to win trophies in his career along with personal accolades, has once again enjoyed a fantastic season and may end up winning the golden boot. However, Spurs have been below par, and they are unlikely to get into the top four this season. Kane, it seems, doesn’t want to hang around, as another season in the Europa League looms large. A move away from north London looks increasingly difficult, especially when the negotiator is one of the toughest people to deal with. Put simply, it...
Crystal Palace star suffers long-term injury which will rule him out for parts of next season
Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze has sustained an Achilles injury which is expected to keep him out for large parts of next season. Eze came to Crystal Palace last summer after a stellar season at Queens Park Rangers, arriving in a deal worth up to £20 million. Eze celebrates his first Premier League goal His debut season at Selhurst Park has been promising. The Eagles have been one of the lowest scoring sides in the division, but the 22-year-old has still managed to produce four goals and six assists in the Premier League, including two wonderful solo efforts against Sheffield United and a fine free kick against Leeds United. It was hoped that he would be able to push on from this next season and develop into a huge superstar. However, his progress will have to be put on hold having ...
‘I really feel for him’ – Ian Wright reacts to Liverpool star’s rumoured Euros heartbreak
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold boosted his side’s chances of playing Champions League football next season with a perfect delivery that Alisson clinched the winner from against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend. The 22-year-old’s seventh Premier League assist of the campaign might end up being his most important one, and Liverpool are without a doubt glad to have such a quality player within their ranks. Alexander-Arnold is one of the best right-backs on the planet, but he is likely to be watching this summer’s European Championship from home as a fan. According to The Athletic, the Liverpool star may still miss out on England’s Euros squad when manager Gareth Southgate makes his announcement next Tuesday after he was omitted from the Three Lions’ squad for March’s World Cup...
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel provides fresh fitness update on N’Golo Kante
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel provided a fitness update on N’Golo Kante following the club’s 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester City last night. The Blues were the dominant side from the off, but they were unable to break the deadlock before the half-time interval at Stamford Bridge. They eventually took the lead seconds after the restart. Antonio Rudiger bundled home a deflected corner off his thigh without knowing much about it. In the 66th minute, Jorginho double the advantage from the penalty spot after Timo Werner was adjudged to have been fouled in the box by VAR. The Foxes reduced the deficit through Kelechi Iheanacho in the 76th minute, but they could not grab the equaliser. Ayoze Perez missed a glorious chance late on. The victory has taken the Blues to 67 points on the table, ...
‘Pure class’, ‘Can’t get over’: Some Man United fans praise £6.3m star despite Fulham draw
A selection of Manchester United fans were delighted for Edinson Cavani, who scored a stunning long-range goal in the Premier League draw against Fulham. The Uruguayan has been in fine form since April and last night, he got the chance to play for the club with the supporters watching him for the first time. Cavani made the moment memorable for the fans with a remarkable 35-yard strike, which beat goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who was off his line. The goal remains debatable with a potential offside in the lead-up, but some of the fans on Twitter were quick to praise the 34-year-old. Here are a few reactions. That goal by Cavani is a strong contender for Premier League’s ‘Goal of the Season’ pic.twitter.com/bIZoIwAJv1 — ᥅ (@TheFergusonWay) May 18, 2021 Edinson Cavani vs Ful...
Smith Rowe and Chambers start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal make the trip to Selhurst Park for this evening’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The Gunners are currently ninth in the league standings with 55 points, four adrift of a European place for next season. They still have an outside chance of qualifying for Europe if they win their remaining two games of the campaign. It won’t be straightforward for them, particularly with their unimpressive recent record against Roy Hodgson’s side. The Eagles have proved a bogey club for them. The Gunners are winless in the last five meetings with four draws and one loss. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno has been the first-choice goalkeeper throughout the campaign, keeping 10 clean sheets. The German produced a couple of key saves in the 1-0 win at Chelsea last week and w...
‘Incredible’, ‘Key player’: Some Chelsea fans praise £170,000-a-week star after Leicester City win
A selection of Chelsea fans were impressed with Timo Werner’s performance during the 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester City on Tuesday. The Blues needed to win to keep their top-four prospects in their own hands, and managed to do so with good control for most of the game. Antonio Rudiger and Jorginho scored in the second half. Kelechi Iheanacho reduced the deficit for the Foxes, but the Blues hanged on for the win. Werner had another mixed performance for the west London club as he was denied two goals because of a handball and an offside. However, he managed to make the difference on the night by winning the penalty scored by Jorginho in the 66th minute of the contest. Referee Mike Dean initially awarded a free-kick, but VAR showed that Fofana made the slight contact with Werner insi...
61-cap international on Klopp’s wish list, Liverpool could sign him for £10.3m
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been linked with a move to Liverpool at the end of this season. According to Tutto Juve, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keeping tabs on the former Arsenal midfielder and the Italian club are willing to cash in on him this summer. The Welshman is on considerable wages and Juventus are hoping to get him off their wage bill. According to the report, the 30-year-old midfielder could be signed for a fee as low as €12 million (£10.3m) at the end of the season. There is no doubt that Liverpool could use a goalscoring midfielder and Ramsey could prove to be a quality short-term addition. The Reds have excellent playmakers in Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita. However, they are missing someone like Bruno Fernandes who can score goals consisten...
5 goals & 15 assists this season: Spurs keen on 24-yr-old who will cost €30m this summer
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Evan Ndicka and Daichi Kamada from Eintracht Frankfurt. According to Bild, the German outfit could lose some of their key players after missing out on Champions League qualification. Currently, Tottenham are interested in Ndicka and the centre back could cost around €28 million this summer. The 21-year-old French defender has managed to establish himself as a first-team player for the German side and he has the potential to succeed in the Premier League as well. Spurs have been vulnerable defensively this season and it is a position that needs strengthening during the summer transfer window. Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez has been linked with a move away from the London club and Toby Alderwireld is in the twilight of his career. Someo...
