English Premier League
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...
Everton in talks to sign son of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher
Everton are reportedly in talks with Wigan Athletic to sign defender James Carragher, son of former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher. The Toffees have put an emphasis on youth development since Marcel Brands arrived, with the club signing players such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Niels Nkounkou and Ben Godfrey. Everton also have several exciting players ready to break through into the first team, with both Anthony Gordon and Ellis Simms currently out on loan. Despite that, Everton could be set to make another signing for the future, with news that the Toffees are in talks to sign Carragher’s son, James, from Wigan. According to the Times’ Paul Joyce, talks have taken place between Everton and Wigan regarding the defender. It is said that Wigan have offered James a professional contract with...
Liverpool 2022/23 Home and Away Kits Leaked
Liverpool kits for the 2022-23 season have been leaked online. Twitter user Fumlerrawk has shared two illustrations of the home and away kit based on the leaked ‘minikits’. The user has created a mock-up of the rumoured kits and shared them on social media. LIVERPOOL 22/23: I made mockups based on the minikits from the catalog, and this is probably closer to how the away kit will look like(the minikit is a bit off). Home is darker than this year, and away kit is “Deep Ocean” with red logos and some wavy/smokey design. pic.twitter.com/5enaNpb09g — fumlerRawk (@FumlerRawk) May 6, 2021 According to the user, the Nike 2022-23 home shirt features a clean and simple design in dark red and white. The logos and the sponsors have been designed white in colour and the shirt will feature ...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester City vs Chelsea
BBC Football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens and Blues booked their spots in the final of the Champions League in midweek after aggregate wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Before the final on May 29, they will face a dress rehearsal in the league tomorrow, but the match has significance for both clubs for different reasons. The Cityzens need a maximum of two points to secure a third league title in four seasons, and they will be aiming to get the job done against the Blues. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s side are yet to cement their top-four place in the league despite their sublime run of form in recent months. The Blues are three points ahead of fifth-place...
‘Outstanding’: Thomas Tuchel heaps praise on Chelsea star, compares Phil Foden to him
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on midfielder Mason Mount ahead of the club’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. Mount has been an integral part of the Blues line-up, flourishing in the final third since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as the manager in January. He has registered seven goals with Tuchel at the helm, with one of those coming in the midweek Champions League clash against Real Madrid. The Blues won 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday, cementing their spot in the final with a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s game, Tuchel was asked about Mount and Foden, and he was full of praise for the England internationals. He added that he believes that Foden has similar qualities to Mount, who he described as ‘outs...
Some Spurs stars reportedly back move for boss Guardiola called ‘best English manager’
Some Tottenham Hotspur players would back a move for Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter as his style of play has left a lasting impression on them, according to football.london. The Seagulls boss is on the list of recommendations of Spurs technical performance director Steve Hitchen as they search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement. However, a move for him would prove difficult from the look of things. Brighton’s deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has insisted that there is absolutely no way Potter would be allowed to leave the club. The 45-year-old has also ruled out a potential move to Tottenham. Sportslens View Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dubbed the Brighton boss as the best English manager in the world earlier this season, and not many will...
West Ham reportedly send scouts to watch 22-goal hitman Spurs are tracking
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both keen on Besiktas forward Cyle Larin ahead of the summer transfer window, according to 90min. Spurs want a new striker with Carlos Vinicius set to return to Benfica at the end of the season after his loan spell following an unimpressive Premier League campaign. There is also growing uncertainty over Harry Kane’s future at the club. Larin has scored 22 goals and assisted another four across the Super Lig and Cup this term, and his ability to play as a number 9 and on both wings has impressed West Ham and their London rivals. David Moyes’ side have sent scouts to run the rule over the Canadian international, and he is not expected to cost an arm and leg with just a little over one year left on his contract. The 26-year-old bagged 43 league goals ...
