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Report: Everton want in-demand 87-cap int’l; face competition from West Ham
A host of clubs including Everton are reportedly interested in signing Marko Arnautovic this summer. According to Il Resto del Carlino, the Austrian forward is looking to leave Shanghai SIPG this summer. The 32-year-old has no shortage of admirers, with West Ham United and Crystal Palace linked with a move. Bologna are also interested in him, with the player said to be keen on a return to Europe. The report claims that the Toffees approached Arnautovic’s agent in January about a potential move in the summer transfer window. SL View – competition from West Ham Last month, reports emerged that the Hammers are also keen to sign their former player. The former Stoke City player was a fan favourite during his two years at the London club, bagging 22 goals and 12 assists in 65 a...
Derby send Sheffield Wednesday down, Hammers target bags second successive treble
Derby County narrowly avoided relegation on a dramatic final day in the Championship. The Rams twice came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw against Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park to escape the drop at the expense of their opponents. Martyn Waghorn (2) and Patrick Roberts were on target for Derby, while Sam Hutchinson, Callum Paterson and Julian Borner replied for the visitors. Rotherham United were on course to survive after Lewis Wing put them ahead at Cardiff City, but Marlon Pack’s late strike sent them tumbling back into League One after just one season. Wycombe Wanderers also made an immediate return to the third tier despite recording a 3-0 victory at Middlesbrough – Fred Onyedinma, Garath McCleary and Jason McCarthy got the goals. At the other end of the table, the line-up for the...
Luke Ayling responds to Leeds star’s IG post in three words
Diego Llorente took to Instagram to share his reaction after Leeds United’s win versus Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Leeds defeated Spurs 3-1 in the Premier League at Elland Road, with goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealing all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Llorente started the game and played the entire 90 minutes. The Spaniard took to social networking site Instagram after the game to share his reaction. His club teammates, Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper, responded to his post. Llorente was brilliant during the match, making four interceptions and four clearances. The Spaniard struggled with injuries in the first half of the season, but he has been outstanding in the past couple of months. He has now made 13 appearances in the Premier League and has g...
‘Outstanding’, ‘Incredible’: Many Leeds fans drool over ‘player of the season’ after latest display vs Spurs
Leeds United returned to winning ways after beating Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday in the Premier League. Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo scored for the Whites as they won 3-1 against Spurs. Following their disappointing defeat against Brighton last week, Leeds produced yet another strong performance against a big team, with Dallas once again shinning for the Whites. Dallas scored the opening goal of the match within 13 minutes, with Gjanni Alioski picking up another assist. Son Heung-Min restored parity for Spurs, but Bamford gave the lead again for the home side just before half time. He became the fourth Englishman to score 15+ goals for Leeds in a single Premier League campaign after Lee Chapman (15 in 1992-93), Rod Wallace (17 in 1993-94) & Michael B...
‘It’s almost laughable’: Some Spurs fans tear into 28-year-old after latest display
Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League hopes in tatters after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday. Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford, and Rodrigo scored for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Son Heung-Min pulled one back for the visitors. It was a poor performance for Spurs who were outclassed in every department by Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Apart from Hugo Lloris and Dele Alli, none of the players, including Harry Kane, stood up to the task. The likes of Gareth Bale, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Eric Dier and Sergio Reguilon were simply below par. Many Spurs fans took to Twitter to express their reaction to Serge Aurier’s performance who had a miserable time out in the middle. The 28-year-old was brilliant against Sheffield United in the previous...
Andrea Radrizzani responds to Henry Winter’s tweet in six words after Leeds win vs Spurs
Leeds United secured another impressive win in the Premier League as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at Elland Road. The Whites won 3-1 against Ryan Mason’s side with goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealed all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. After the match, The Times journalist, Henry Winter gave his reaction on social networking site Twitter. Leeds United owner, Andrea Radrizzani, responded to Winter’s tweet, describing the team as a “great group”. Amen 🙏 great group, side before self 💛💙 — Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) May 8, 2021 Another popular journalist, Jake Humphrey, has aimed a subtle dig at the Premier League so-called big-six clubs. Last month, the traditional big six clubs tried to break away from t...
Fabrizio Romano: £30m Spurs target has agreed personal terms with Leicester
Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare has agreed personal terms with Leicester City since February, according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Boubacary Soumaré has agreed personal terms with Leicester since February. #LCFC are close to complete the agreement with Lille to sign the midfielder on a permanent deal, negotiations ongoing. 🔵🦊 #Leicester https://t.co/8efrfdX01e — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2021 The Foxes are close to reaching an agreement with the Ligue 1 outfit and negotiations are ongoing ahead of the summer transfer window. The news will come as a huge blow for Tottenham Hotspur as they were also keeping tabs on Soumare. The Daily Star revealed last month that Spurs have also registered strong interest in the £30 million...
Jurgen Klopp gives his take on Manchester United fans protest
The past few weeks have been one of the most unsettling phases in the footballing sphere. The so-called traditional big-six made a failed attempt to break away from the existing system and tried to form a new league. The avaricious nature of the club owners sparked massive reactions among the fans which eventually led them to backtrack from their original plans. Last week, Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford dominated the headlines, despite the game being called off, and nobody cared about the top-four race. A section of Manchester United supporters demonstrated a protest against the Glazer family’s ownership. The supporters’ group entered the stadium and police officers were injured in combat. The likes of Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville urged supporters to unite in pro...
‘What a leader’, ‘Hero’ – Some Newcastle fans are in awe of 31-yr-old’s display last night
Newcastle United picked up an impressive win over Leicester City in the Premier League last night. The home side were the better team heading into the contest but the Magpies were outstanding from the start and they were 4-0 up at one point in the game. Leicester managed to score twice towards the end of the game but it was too little too late for Brendan Rodgers’ side. Callum Wilson scored a brace for the away side and the likes of Joe Willock and Paul Dummett chipped in with vital goals as well. Kelechi Iheanacho and Marc Albrighton scored for the home side in a 4-2 defeat. Last night’s win more or less confirms Newcastle’s place in the Premier League next season and Steve Bruce will be delighted with the performance from his players. Matt Ritchie in particular put in a splendid pe...
Eden Hazard vs Philippe Coutinho – Who has been the biggest La Liga flop?
It may seem like a long time ago now, but there was once a time when Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho were two of the best players in the Premier League. At Chelsea and Liverpool respectively, the two playmakers were putting in regular dazzling displays. Hazard’s mesmerising dribbling struck fear into the heart of any right-back, while Coutinho’s gem of a right foot could pick out the top corner from anywhere within 40 yards of the goal. Fast forward a few years, and they both probably wish they had stayed in England. Coutinho has fallen wildly out of favour with manager Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou, while Hazard has become public enemy number one in Madrid. But who has been the bigger flop in Spain? Let’s have a look. Transfer fee Eden Hazard at the Santiago Bernabeu after completing his tr...
‘Impressive’, ‘Bring him home’: Some Arsenal fans react to performance of 21-year-old star
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter were impressed with the performance of Joe Willock during Newcastle United’s stunning 4-2 Premier League win at Leicester City on Friday. The on-loan midfielder has been in fine form for the Magpies, and recently scored late goals off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Liverpool to help them secure four additional points. He was handed a start by manager Steve Bruce last night, and continued his excellent scoring streak by bagging the opening goal in the 22nd minute. Willock nabbed possession from defender Caglar Soyuncu, and advanced into the box before steering a left-footed effort across goal from a tight angle. The 21-year-old only joined the Magpies on loan during the winter transfer window, but he has made a huge impact wit...
Injury boost for Everton as club provide Abdoulaye Doucoure update
Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has returned to full training this week, with the club confirming his return on social media. The Frenchman suffered an injury back in March, with Carlo Ancelotti suggesting Doucoure could even miss the remainder of the season. The midfielder had been a key player for the Toffees this season, and his absence coincided with a run of poor form. Everton have only won once in their last seven games, with that win only coming after a fortunate own goal from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno in a 1-0 win. Despite suggesting Doucoure could miss up to 10 weeks of football, Ancelotti has now welcomed the midfielder back to full training. Pictures of Doucoure were posted on Everton’s official social media pages on Friday, with the caption confirming the player was t...
