English Premier League
‘Wants to return home’ – WHUFC chief comments on £300k-a-wk man Moyes really likes
Shanghai SIPG forward Marko Arnautovic has been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer, with West Ham United one of the clubs interested in him. The 32-year-old handed in a transfer request in the summer of 2019, demanding to leave the Hammers just six months after signing a four-year contract extension. West Ham had knocked back a £45 million bid for Arnautovic in January 2019 but were forced to accept a £23m bid a few months later. The Austrian international sent a come-and-get-me-plea to West Ham last April and was also looking to return during the last January transfer window. Arnautovic seems to be eyeing a return ahead of the summer, but vice-chairman Karren Brady appears to have ruled out the possibility. “The Austrian and his feckless agent-brother decided riches of...
Jurgen Klopp on Ozan Kabak’s future with Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told the club’s official website that a decision will be taken soon regarding Ozan Kabak’s future at the club. The 21-year-old joined the Reds on loan from Schalke during the January transfer window to resolve their centre-back crisis. Kabak has made 13 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, including all of their Champions League knockout games. There has been some talk regarding the Turkish international’s future, with a recent report from The Sun claiming that they wouldn’t spend £18 million on a player who would largely be on the bench next season. Klopp praised Kabak on his performances for Liverpool this term and confirmed that a decision will be taken after the final matchday. Speaking ahead of the match against Crystal Palace, the Ger...
Amad starts, Solskjaer to make seven changes | Predicted Man United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Wolves
Manchester United travel to the Molineux Stadium for the final matchday of the Premier League campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Red Devils are guaranteed to finish as the runners-up this term, but their recent form has been hugely disappointing, with just one point earned from three games. The club have a Europa League final against Villarreal on May 26, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will want his team to go into that game on the back of a win. The Norwegian is likely to rest some of the key players, but he could pick a backline which is expected to start the European final next week. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: David de Gea has been in-and-out of the starting line-up in recent months, but he recently reclaimed the gloves in the league. With the uncertainty surrounding Dea...
Tottenham join London rivals in the chase for 23-yr-old defender
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are in the race to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian club are prepared to sell the 23-year-old because his contract expires in the summer of 2022 and he has not signed an extension. It seems that the Serbian is keen on a move away from the Italian club this summer. Juventus and Manchester United have also been linked with the player who is expected to cost around £26 million. However, the price could increase if there is a bidding war between the interested parties. SL View: Much needed addition for Spurs Tottenham desperately need quality centre-backs, with the likes of Eric Dier simply not good enough to start for a side hoping to challenge for the major honours. Milenkovic is a top-class t...
Newcastle want 25-yr-old to sort out defensive problems, Bruce a big admirer
Newcastle United are looking to sign Queens Park Rangers defender Rob Dickie this summer. According to Football Insider, the 25-year-old is a long term target for the Magpies and the Premier League club are plotting a summer raid. Steve Bruce is a big admirer of the defender who has excelled for the London club in the Championship this season. QPR are desperate to keep hold of the centre-back, but a lucrative offer from the Premier League outfit may alter their stance. Dicke is likely to be tempted if Newcastle come calling, although QPR are unlikely to allow him to leave cheaply as he contracted to them until 2024. SL View: Signing a defender should be a priority for Bruce Newcastle have been vulnerable at the back this season, conceding 62 goals in 37 Premier League matches. Signing...
Journalist claims West Ham are interested in 34-goal hitman Man City are scouting
According to Goal journalist Ronan Murphy, West Ham United are interested in signing RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka this summer. Manager David Moyes wants to bring in a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller ahead of next season after failing to in January. The Zambian could be perfect for the Hammers, although fierce competition is expected for his signature in the coming weeks. Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig want to replace Alexander Sorloth with Daka, and the sister clubs often consider themselves first ahead of other suitors during transfers. RB Leipzig want to replace Alexander Sørloth with Red Bull Salzburg’s Patson Daka. West Ham are also interested in Daka. #RBL #RBS #WHUFC https://t.co/6FjdjqsPOW — Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) May 22, 2021 Manchester City are also scouting the 2...
UCL finalists reportedly want £90m Hammers star, could use £40m forward as makeweight
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is a fan of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, and he will recommend him to director Marina Granovskaia ahead of the summer transfer window. Former Blues boss Frank Lampard wanted the 22-year-old, and his successor is now looking to revive the club’s interest in the Hammers star. The London Stadium outfit now value Rice at around £90 million, with Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in snapping him up. However, Chelsea would not meet their asking price and could look to use £40m-rated Tammy Abraham as a makeweight. West Ham manager David Moyes wants the England international striker but has admitted his side cannot afford the Blues demands. Chelsea are also looking to part ways with Ross Barkley – another play...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are no longer in control of their top-four destiny after the 2-1 league defeat at Chelsea in midweek, where they were second-best for most of the game. They face a must-win situation against Spurs in the final matchday tomorrow, but the result won’t be sufficient if Chelsea and Liverpool win their respective matches. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur also need to come up with the three points to ensure that they will be playing European football for another season. A victory could see them qualify for the Europa League, if sixth-placed West Ham United lose against Southampton at the London Stadium tomorrow. Otherwise, it...
Leeds United open talks over long-term deal for 24-year-old with 16 goal contributions
Leeds United have opened talks with Manchester City over the permanent transfer of winger Jack Harrison this summer, The Star reports. The 24-year-old had spent the past two seasons on loan with the Whites, and he rejoined them for another temporary stint after they secured promotion to the top-flight. Harrison has shown improvement with every season, and he has been among the stand-out performers this term with eight goals and eight assists from 35 league outings. The Whites have the first option to land his signature permanently, and they have started negotiations with the Cityzens, with a deal worth £15m likely to be finalised. Sportslens view: Harrison had a disappointing second half to the previous campaign with the Whites, but the club still made the decision to re-sign him for ...
‘I don’t think’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears £190,000-a-week star will miss Europa League final
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Harry Maguire is unlikely to be fit in time for the Europa League final against Villarreal next week. The England international suffered an ankle injury in the 3-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa this month, and he has since missed three games. Earlier last week, Solskjaer was optimistic about the £190,000-a-week star being fit for the final against Villarreal, but he has now ruled out the chances of that happening. He told Manutd.com: “He’s walking, but it’s a long way from walking to running.” “To be honest, I don’t think we’ll see him in Gdansk, no. I will give him until Tuesday night, the last training session, to see if he can be out there. Ligaments take time to heal. “He is a leader – before the fans came in, I th...
Nuno Espirito Santo set to leave Wolves by mutual agreement
Nuno Espírito Santo will leave the club by mutual agreement after the final game of the season against Manchester United. He has led Wolves through four seasons which brought Wolves back to the Premier League and into European football. After four seasons at the club, this Sunday will be Nuno Espirito Santo’s final game in charge of Wolves. Thank you, Nuno. 🐺 — Wolves (@Wolves) May 21, 2021 Nuno will leave Wolves after what has been his least successful year at the club. A poor season filled with injuries has left Wolves in 12th place with one game to play. The Portuguese manager brought great success back to Molineux and will leave the club with a heavy heart after the relationship he built with the fans during his tenure. In an official statement from Wolves, Nuno thanked fa...
‘Favourite as of today’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals the ‘main option’ to replace Espirito Santo
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo will leave the club at the end of the season after four years in charge. The Portuguese helped the Midlands outfit secure Premier League promotion in his first season at Molineux, guiding them to seventh-placed finishes in the last two campaigns. Wolves can only finish as high as 12th place this term or end up in 15th in the table if results do not go their way on the final day of the campaign on Sunday, but Nuno will be leaving as a hero nonetheless. The club are already lining up replacements, and according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, they have contacted former Benfica manager Bruno Lage as the main option to replace succeed the Portuguese. Wolves have contacted former Benfica manager Bruno Lage as ‘main ...
