English Premier League
£120,000-a-week star ready to fight for his Chelsea future amid Jadon Sancho interest – report
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi is prepared to fight for his future and has no plans of leaving the Blues this summer, Goal.com reports. The 21-year-old has had another tough season with the west London club, where he has struggled to secure regular playing time. It was recently reported that the Blues were open to parting ways with Hudson-Odoi, with interest from German giants Borussia Dortmund. However, it appears that the England international has no desire to leave and won’t accept being a makeweight for either Harry Kane or Jadon Sancho. The Blues have not seen the best of Hudson-Odoi in recent years, but it is claimed that the club still have confidence in the player’s ability. Sportslens view: Hudson-Odoi has registered five goals and five assists from 37 games this term, but he ...
‘Not good enough’: £170,000-a-week star determined to prove himself at Chelsea next season
Chelsea forward Timo Werner has said that he is determined to prove his worth to the club, and has no desire to pursue a fresh challenge elsewhere. The Germany international joined from RB Leipzig last summer after a sublime season, where he registered 34 goals and 13 assists from 45 appearances. He has failed to replicate the performances this term, contributing only 12 goals and 15 assists from 51 appearances for the west London club. In an interview with The Telegraph, Werner acknowledged that he has been low on confidence, but has never thought about the prospect of moving elsewhere. He said: “When you don’t try, you will never come back to the feeling of how to score and your confidence will never come back. I could say, ‘OK, I stay away from the goal and I stop trying to score.” “And...
Romano: Liverpool want 24-year-old Arsenal target who has dropped a major transfer hint
Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is reportedly wanted by several Premier League clubs this summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old. Bissoouma has been one of the top performers for Brighton this season, making 36 appearances in the Premier League. Signing a midfielder is one of the top priorities for the Gunners. Dani Ceballos has returned to Real Madrid, while the futures of Joe Willock, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka are in doubt. Romano claims that the Gunners are interested in him, but he is not their only option. Arsenal are also exploring different kinds of players in his position. Yves Bissouma is appreciated and he’s ‘one of the options’ ...
Raphinha reacts to reported Manchester United and Liverpool interest
Leeds United winger Raphinha has reacted to the reported transfer interest from Manchester United and Liverpool ahead of this summer’s transfer window. The Brazilian joined the Whites from Rennes last summer and had an impressive debut campaign, registering eight goals and 11 assists from 38 appearances. His progress has caught the eye of several European clubs, and he has regularly been linked with United and Liverpool over the past few months. When asked about the speculation by UOL Sport, Raphinha said that he grew up watching some of the leading players in the English top-flight. However, the 24-year-old emphasised that he is clearly happy at Leeds and has no plans of leaving the Yorkshire outfit anytime soon. He said: “It is difficult to explain how I feel when I hear speculation abou...
Analysis: How Villarreal’s adaptability helped them beat Manchester United
In the second-last match of continental football in Europe for the 2020/21 season, Villarreal and Manchester United prepared to square off for the UEFA Europa League trophy. Ole Gunnar Solskjær was leading the Red Devils into his first-ever final as a manager, meaning that this was also his first chance to lift a trophy for the club, and it would also be United’s first major honour since 2017 when they won the same competition. Villarreal, meanwhile, were battling for their first-ever coveted piece of silverware barring the Tercera División and UEFA Intertoto Cup, as Unai Emery was eyeing his fourth Europa League success in five finals. The Yellow Submarine had an additional incentive as this was a bonus shot for them to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, as their sevent...
Steve Bruce could look to bring in a marquee signing for Newcastle this summer
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is looking to bring in a marquee signing during the summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Bruce could spend his entire budget on one star signing. The Magpies will then look to take advantage of the free-agent market and pull off loan deals to strengthen their squad. It will be interesting to see if Bruce can plug the gaps in Newcastle’s squad and help them push for a top-half finish next season. Newcastle will need to improve defensively and add more depth to the attacking areas. A quality winger and a striker should be a top priority for them this summer. Star players like Allan Saint-Maximin have been linked with a move away from the club and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies can convince the 24-year-old to stay beyond this s...
Chelsea make their transfer decision on Eden Hazard amid Jadon Sancho interest – report
Chelsea don’t have plans to re-sign Eden Hazard from Real Madrid in the forthcoming transfer window, a report from Sunday World claims. Hazard has endured a tough couple of seasons with Los Blancos due to regular injuries, and it was recently claimed that he would be interested in rejoining the Blues. It is now reported that the west London outfit have been made aware of his availability, but they are unlikely to prioritise a move for him this summer. Their main focus lies on landing a new striker, with Romelu Lukaku the prime target. Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho is an option to bolster the wide attacking department. Sportslens view: Hazard had a terrific career with the Blues between 2012 and 2019, registering 110 goals and 92 assists from 352 appearances in all competitions. Since hi...
‘He can call me anytime’ – German manager tells Levy he’d ‘always consider’ Spurs job
Tottenham Hotspur legend Jurgen Klinsmann has sent a message to chairman Daniel Levy, admitting he is open to becoming the club’s next permanent manager. Spurs are looking for a boss to succeed Jose Mourinho, but they have been turned down by Julian Nagelsmann and Hansi Flick who have both opted for better jobs. Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter and his Leicester City counterpart Brendan Rodgers have publicly insisted they are not keen on replacing Mourinho. Levy will be frustrated with how his managerial search is going, but Klinsmann has confessed to being available to a return to his former club as a boss. “Definitely you’d entertain it, no doubt,” the former Germany manager told Sky Sports when asked if it would interest him to help out if the call came from Tottenham. “...
Report: PL rival join the race to sign £15m Arsenal and Leicester target
Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly joined the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the Seagulls are showing keen interest in the French striker who is likely to leave Celtic this summer. However, Brighton are likely to face competitions from two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Leicester City – to sign him. Edouard has been outstanding for Celtic since he joined from Paris Saint-Germain. In four seasons (including a loan spell) at the Bhoys, he has bagged 85 goals in all competitions. Last season, he was one of the most consistent performers for the Hoops, scoring 22 goals. The 23-year-old is likely to leave Parkhead in the summer, with his contract expiring in the next 12 months. Several Premier League clubs are vying f...
Journalist claims Leeds have begun talks to sign 23-year-old this summer
Leeds United are preparing to sign a replacement for Ezgjan Alioski, who is expected to leave this summer. The experienced full-back is out of contract and has not signed an extension with the Premier League club yet. According to journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Leeds have identified Brest defender Romain Perraud as a potential target. The journalist claims that Leeds are looking at the 23-year-old as a priority transfer target and discussions are currently ongoing between the two clubs regarding a summer move. Aujourd’hui, le dossier apparaît même en bonne voie. Des discussions sont en cours. — Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) May 25, 2021 Perraud has been quite impressive for Brest in Ligue 1 this season, and he has the potential to succeed in the Premier League. He is young, and a coach...
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...
‘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...
