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West Ham have spoken to 23-yr-old’s representatives, four other PL clubs keen
West Ham United are keen on signing Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral. According to Sky Sports, five Premier League clubs are interesting in Kral. West Ham have already spoken to the player’s representatives. The opportunity to link up with Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek could convince the 23-year-old to move to the London club this summer. All three players will soon join up with the Czech Republic squad for the European Championships, and the Hammers duo could play a key role in the transfer. There is no doubt that Kral is a talented player, but it is unclear how David Moyes would accommodate him in his starting line-up. The defensive midfielder would probably be behind Declan Rice and Soucek in the pecking order at West Ham. A player of his quality will want to play regular first-te...
Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana appointed GC Zurich technical director
Switzerland side Grasshopper Club Zurich have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana as the new technical director. The 40-year-old was most recently a loan manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Olofinjana will take over the position of Technical Director at the Grasshopper Club Zurich with immediate effect and will be responsible for sports. He is taking over the position of interim sports director from Jimmy Berisha, who is stepping back into his role as Managing Director. ”Olofinjana was active in his career as a player for Stoke City, Hull City and the Wolverhampton Wanderers, among others. After his active career, he worked for the Wolverhampton Wanderers in various positions. Most recently, he worked as a loan manager,” reads a statement on the club website. “Olofinja...
‘Absolutely incredible’ centre-back reportedly leaving Liverpool as Leicester eye move
According to Sport 1 Chief Reporter Patrick Berger, Leicester City are interested in signing Schalke centre-back Ozan Kabak this summer. Confirmed: Liverpool FC has not activated the €23m release clause for Ozan Kabak. A permanente deal with #LFC is unlikely. The 21-year-old Turkish centre-back is targeted by RB Leipzig and Leicester City. #S04 urgently need to sell him this summer. @ozankabak4 — Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) May 25, 2021 The Turkey international spent the second half of 2020-21 on loan at Liverpool, featuring in 13 games before injury struck. The Reds have an option to sign Kabak permanently for €23 million but have opted against it. Kabak a bit unlucky but can understand why #LFC don’t want to buy him for £18 million. Settled and did a decent job for Klopp after a difficul...
West Ham likely to submit an offer to 107-cap international this summer
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to leave the Premier League club when his contract expires this summer, and he on the radar of West Ham United and AC Milan. According to Eurosport, the Hammers have been following the 107-cap French international for some time and are likely to submit an offer in the coming weeks. Milan are also looking to finalise a potential agreement with the veteran forward. The former Arsenal star has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at Chelsea this season, and he will want to join a club where he plays more often. The Hammers could certainly use a towering centre forward like him, and he could be a quality short term addition. Michail Antonio has done a reasonably good job for the Hammers as a striker, but David Moyes must bring in an upgrade if h...
Patrick Vieira says Daniel Ek will try again to buy Arsenal, time for a change
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...
‘Something special’: Timo Werner speaks ahead of Champions League final vs Manchester City
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 Spurs keen on 24-yr-old they have been tracking since 2018/19
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...
‘Does that mean he’s leaving, pls stay’ – Some NUFC fans react to ASM’s post
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...
EPL-winning manager linked with Tottenham job has reportedly resigned, he recently won another title
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...
‘Thank you for your support’ – Spurs man sends message as appointment ends
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...
Charlamagne Gives Himself “Donkey of the Day” Over Insensitive Kwame Brown Comments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty Charlamagne Tha God decided to give his infamous “Donkey of the Day” award to himself. On Monday (Mar 24), Charlamagne revealed his decision after explaining to listeners that the reason was due to him “going too far” when touching on the fellow South Carolina native, Kwame Brown’s, personal life; before adding that he was urged by mutual associates to publicly apologize to Brown. “I’m sure I caused pain for not only Kwame Brown but for his family—‘specially, his family in my hometown of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. You know how I know? Because I spoke to a few of them,” he said around the clip’s 1:30 minute mark. “I was apologizing for triggering them.” Charlemagne’s apology comes a few days after the former shock-jock turned menta...
Journalist claims 24-yr-old ace has chosen Tottenham as the team he wants to join
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 ...
