English Premier League
‘Unselfish’: Pundit says Leeds have a player who is ‘definitely’ similar to Liverpool star
Garth Crooks has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The popular BBC Sport pundit has even compared him with Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson, and former great Manchester United midfielder Bryan Robson. Phillips was simply outstanding last weekend as Leeds won 4-0 against Burnley away from home at Turf Moor in the Premier League. Crooks has been highly impressed with Phillips and praised him for his unselfishness. He has included the 25-year-old in his team of the weak for BBC Sport. He said: “The player at the heart of some glorious football for Leeds was Kalvin Phillips. A beautiful striker of the ball, always looking to play forward and totally unselfish. “I’ve likened his game to that of Manchester United legend Bryan Robson, which might have be...
‘Interesting’ – €45m centre-back with ‘a body like Van Dijk’ reacts to Liverpool links
Lille defender Sven Botman was heavily linked with Liverpool in January as manager Jurgen Klopp sought a quality centre-back. Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez were all out injured, and the Reds were forced to play Fabinho and Jordan Henderson at the back. Liverpool brought in Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies on transfer deadline day but are still likely to bolster their backline in the summer and have already been linked with RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate. It remains to be seen whether they are still keen on Botman, but he is under consideration at an array of top sides after his impressive campaign with Lille. The French side are two wins away from pipping Paris Saint-Germain to the title, and the 21-year-old has been crucial to their rise. Lille have conceded only 22 league goals, givin...
‘Saved us’, ‘Big impact’ – Some West Ham fans lavish praise on 25-yr-old after 1-1 draw
West Ham United were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League last night. Late goals from Danny Welbeck and Said Benrahma ensured that the points were shared between the two sides. The draw was a major blow to West Ham’s Champions League hopes, and they will now concentrate on securing their place in the Europa League next season. The Londoners have had an impressive campaign, and David Moyes would have expected a better showing from his players last night. Midfielder Benrahma scored his first Premier League goal for West Ham, and his late strike could prove to be crucial in the race for Europa League qualification. The Algerian came on after the hour mark and made an immediate impact for the visitors. Apart from his goal, the 25-year-old added flair and cr...
Newcastle United considering move for 13-cap international, could be available for £10m this summer
Newcastle United are considering a possible approach for Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts this summer, Football Insider reports. The Welshman is currently in his third season with the Whites, where he has registered 26 appearances for the club in all competitions. Roberts was in-and-out of the starting line-up earlier this term but has seen regular playing time during the back end of the campaign. Despite this, he has yet to score his maiden Premier League goal for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, although he has a couple of assists to his name. Roberts’ current deal expires in less than 14 months, and the Whites are yet to negotiate a suitable deal with the 13-cap Welsh international. The Magpies are weighing up a possible move for the the versatile attacker, who could be available for around&nbs...
Daniel Ek on ‘rejected’ Arsenal bid, still interested in owning the club
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has confirmed that his Arsenal takeover bid has been rejected by the club’s American owners. The Swedish billionaire has already outlined his idea to buy the north Londoners from Kroenke Sports Entertainment (KSE). After an initial flurry of activity, things had gone a bit quiet, but Ek has now spoken out. Wanting to clear up any misconceptions about the bid, the Spotify owner released a statement on social media. Following reports today I want to correct the record with attached statement pic.twitter.com/CzfF0Y76K4 — Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) May 15, 2021 Although the first offer has been rejected, the Swede is still interested in purchasing the club and is keen on giving the fans a say in how the club will be run, report Sky Sports. SL View There has been plenty of press...
Arsenal, Chelsea and co beware, new EPL broadcast deal needs a rethink
“The current media rights deal will preserve the status quo of an unbalanced, unsustainable and unfair financial distribution model across English football which continues to cause serious financial issues throughout the football pyramid, while continuing to distort competition between clubs and threaten the long-term viability of EFL competitions and clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.” The EFL’s recent statement about the Premier League’s new domestic television deal certainly didn’t pull any punches. The English top-flight has been given the green light to roll over its £4.8 billion arrangement with broadcasters for another three years from 2022, on the condition it gives an extra £100 million to support football in England. The money will be distributed across differe...
Fabrizio Romano says £192k-a-week star will join David Luiz in leaving Arsenal this summer
Arsenal forward Willian is expected to follow David Luiz through the exit door this summer, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Gunners have reportedly agreed to part ways with Luiz when his contract expires next month, and they are likely to make an announcement soon. It is now reported that compatriot Willian could also leave the north London club with interest from several European and Major League Soccer teams. Willian has two years remaining on his contract with the Gunners. The club are awaiting bids for the Brazilian, who earns around £192,000-a-week. Sportslens view: Willian made the switch across London from Chelsea last summer, and it was suggested that he would be a quality addition to the Gunners ranks. However, the move has proved far from successful, ...
Analysis: Why Chelsea’s tactics weren’t enough to stop Leicester magic
Just more than two weeks before this day in 2016, Leicester City were celebrating a miraculous Premier League title after Chelsea halted Tottenham Hotspur’s title charge for good at Stamford Bridge. Fast forward five years and those two accidental allies had become adversaries in the FA Cup final. Chelsea’s season had started well under Frank Lampard, but a terrible run of form which saw them slump out of the European spots from the top of the table spelt the end of the English manager’s tenure. His replacement was German tactician Thomas Tuchel, who almost instantly got a supremely talented squad firing their way back to the top-four and into two cup finals, one of which was the Champions League. A triumph in the FA Cup final would mean that the ex-Paris Saint-Germain manager delivered ne...
23-yr-old might not play against Wolves, some Spurs fans react: ‘It’s a disgrace’
Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon is expected to be left out of the matchday squad against Wolverhampton Wanderers later today. According to football.london, either Eric Dier or Davinson Sanchez will be preferred over the young centre-back. It would be quite surprising if Mason chose to start Dier ahead of Rodon, especially after the England international’s performance at Elland Road. Dier was involved in all three goals Tottenham conceded against Leeds United, and Rodon will be disappointed to be overlooked at Molineux. The youngster has not been at his best since moving to the London club, but he has shown flashes of his talent and needs regular game time to continue his development. As far as Sanchez is concerned, he has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer, and Mason should...
Mike Ashley reportedly will go after 49y/o should Bruce leave NUFC
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley would consider a move for Burnley manager Sean Dyche if Steve Bruce leave St James’ Park, according to the Sunday Mirror. The Magpies manager is unpopular with the fans despite guiding the side to safety in both of his seasons in charge. The Newcastle faithful hate Bruce’s style of play, and there is a belief that they should be challenging for the top-seven given the quality of players available at his disposal. The 60-year-old has insisted he has no plans to leave Newcastle unless he is sacked, but it does not seem Ashley will be looking to part company with him anytime soon. Dyche is in talks over a new deal at Burnley with just 12 months left on his deal, and Crystal Palace, Everton and Aston Villa are also said to be impressed with how he has ma...
Hammers reportedly join Man City & Ancelotti in race for £30m England international striker
West Ham United are keen on Southampton striker Danny Ings, according to Sunday Mirror. The Hammers are looking to sign a number 9 after not replacing Sebastien Haller in January and have identified striking targets ahead of the summer transfer window. Southampton are hoping Ings would sign a new deal with just a year left on the current contract of the England international. However, they would demand £30 million for his signature should he insist on leaving. West Ham are not the only ones keen on Ings, though, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton also monitoring developments ahead of the summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola wants a new striker with Sergio Aguero leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, and Ings appears to have caught his eyes. The 28-year-old ...
Liverpool reportedly will hand player Klopp dubbed ‘very strong character’ new deal
Liverpool will hand goalkeeper Adrian a new contract offer on less cash, according to The Sun. The Spaniard joined the Reds as a free agent in the summer of 2019 and has featured in 24 games across all competitions thus far. Adrian arrived as a cover for Alisson Becker but has dropped to third-choice as he is now behind Caoimhin Kelleher in the pecking order. The 34-year-old has made five errors directly leading to goals and had a bad run in the first-team. While it earlier appeared that Adrian’s days at Anfield were numbered, manager Jurgen Klopp is now happy to keep him. The German dubbed the former West Ham United goalie ‘a very strong character’ of recent, and it seems he would love to have him in the dressing room for much longer. Adrian currently has a year left on his Liverpool cont...
