English Premier League
Everton given injury boost regarding Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Everton have been handed an injury boost with the news that midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin is on track to return for pre-season training this summer. The Ivorian has had a torrid time with injuries since moving to Goodison Park, with many long-term problems limiting him to just three appearances in as many years. Gbamin’s latest injury return was met with optimism, but following just 11 minutes of action against Crystal Palace in a 1-1 draw, the midfielder suffered an injury in training just days after. It was confirmed following the injury that Gbamin would not need surgery, but doubts were still cast about when he would be back. Now, a report from the Liverpool Echo has suggested that the player remains confident he will be available for selection during pre-season training. That w...
Man City plan contract talks with £150,000-a-week star after ‘incredible’ performance vs PSG
Manchester City are planning to renew midfielder Fernandinho’s contract for another season after his impressive run of form in recent months, The Mail reports. The 36-year-old has been a mainstay in the Cityzens squad since he arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013, but his playing time has reduced this term. The Brazilian has played over 2,000 minutes of first-team football, but he has managed only 11 starts over the course of the Premier League season. Despite this, he is hugely valued by Pep Guardiola and was recently preferred over Rodrigo for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Guardiola described the midfielder’s performance as ‘incredible‘, and it is now reported that the club could extend his contract which expires in June. It was recen...
Leeds could be without three first team stars for this weekend’s clash against Spurs
Leeds United have been handed a triple injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. According to the Athletic, winger Helder Costa has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a back injury he picked up against Manchester United on March 25. Costa missed the game against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, and his absence for the remainder of the season will certainly weaken the Leeds attack. The report adds that Brazilian winger Raphinha and midfielder Kalvin Phillips could also miss out on Saturday. Raphinha has been a key attacker for Leeds this season but has been sidelined since the horrendous tackle from Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho. Phillips has a knee problem, and he will be desperate to recover in time to face t...
‘I’d love a manager like him’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 43-yr-old manager
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Gennaro Gattuso. According to Calciomercato, Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on appointing the Napoli manager. Wolves’ links with the Italian manager certainly make sense as Gattuso is represented by Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes, who has excellent relations with the Premier League club. As per the report, the two Premier League clubs are willing to change managers this summer, with Steve Bruce and Nuno both uncertain of their future. Newcastle have been mediocre under Bruce this season, and the fans have repeatedly called for his sacking in recent months. The Italian manager will be a free agent this summer and could be an inexpensive replacement for Bruce. Gattuso has guided Napoli to fifth place in Serie A, although his team ...
Everton looking to bring 31-yr-old back to the Premier League this summer
Everton are thought to be looking at a goalkeeper this summer and TuttoJuve are reporting that they could make a move for the Juventus shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny. The former Arsenal keeper would be an upgrade on the likes of Robin Olsen and Jordan Pickford. Both goalkeepers have been quite error-prone under Carlo Ancelotti and the Italian needs to bring in a better goalkeeper if he wants his side to challenge for European football next year. Szczesny has proven himself in the Premier League and in the Italian League. It will be interesting to see if Juventus are willing to sell the 31-year-old this summer. The player has a contract until the summer of 2024 and the Italian outfit are under no pressure to cash in on him. The report from TuttoJuve adds that Everton would have no problem p...
Leeds set to bid for midfielder with 14 goal contributions, looking to sign him before Euros
Leeds United are thought to be interested in signing the Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan. According to fotomac, the Premier League side are expected to submit a considerable bid for the 26-year-old midfielder once the season is over. The report further states that Leeds are looking to sign the player before the European Championship begins. Tufan has a contract with Fenerbahce until the summer of 2023 and the Turkish outfit will not want to let him leave for cheap. The midfielder has five goals and nine assists to his name in the Turkish League so far this season and he could be a superb addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. The Whites are lacking someone who can add creativity and goals from the centre of the park and Tufan would be an ideal fit. Leeds have recently been linked with a simi...
West Ham looking to snap up talented 20-yr-old from PL outfit this summer
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford at the end of this season. According to the Sun, Norwich City are looking to sign the talented young fullback on loan but they are facing competition from Premier League sides Southampton and West Ham United. The 20-year-old defender needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and a loan move away from United would be ideal for him next season. Norwich are expected to lose Max Aarons this summer and Williams would be a superb replacement. Meanwhile, the report adds that David Moyes is looking to use the England under-21 defender as a squad player. Williams is versatile and he can play as a right-back as well as a left-back. The Hammers have recently loaned Jesse Lingard from Manchest...
‘Would be very good!’ – £25m Spurs man reacts as 40y/o becomes leading contender for job
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ryan Sessegnon is backing Fulham manager Scott Parker to succeed Jose Mourinho at the North London club. The England youth international is currently on a season-long loan at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim and is hoping to force his way back into first-team reckoning next season. Sessegnon joined Spurs from Fulham in the summer of 2019 for £25 million, but failed to impress, making only 12 appearances under both Mauricio Pochettino and Mourinho. Whoever takes over from the Portuguese permanently would have a huge say on the youngster’s immediate future at Tottenham, and he is hoping that his former boss at Craven Cottage lands the job. “That would be very good,” the 20-year-old told talkSPORT when informed of the reports linking Parker to the Spurs job. “Everyone kn...
West Ham reportedly want Portuguese top-flight hitman & have held talks
West Ham United are keen on signing Portimonense striker Beto this summer, according to Portuguese outlet Record. Benfica are also looking to sign the 23-year-old who has scored 11 goals and assisted another two in 26 league games so far this term, and have already tabled an €8 million bid for 70% of his rights. The Portuguese giants have also offered Beto personal terms in wages worth €1m-per-year. However, Portimonense want €20m for their man and West Ham have held talks and made enquiries about bringing him to the London Stadium. David Moyes’ side are not the only ones keen on Beto, though, with Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt and CSKA Moscow also monitoring his situation. The Portuguese scored 21 goals in 34 games for third division side Olimpico Montijo last season and...
Chelsea see off Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
Chelsea defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach their first Champions League final in nine years. It was a cagey opening 20 minutes, with neither side creating anything clear cut. Antonio Rudiger had a shot from distance beaten away by Thibaut Courtois, while Toni Kroos and Luka Modric both had long-range strikes saved. Timo Werner thought he had opened the scoring when he tapped in from Ben Chilwell’s low cross, but the offside flag was raised. But the German was not to be denied a second time ten minutes later. After some brilliant footwork and link up play by N’Golo Kante, he found Kai Havertz. The German’s chipped effort came back off the bar, but compatriot Werner was on hand to nod home from about a yard out. Los Blancos were struggling to create anything, with wingers E...
Wijnaldum Liverpool exit ‘looks likely’ with midfielder being targeted
Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum is ‘likely’ to leave the Reds this summer, according to Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle. Wijnaldum has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, with the Dutchman’s contract set to expire during the off-season. Despite making 232 appearances for Liverpool and winning both the Premier League and Champions League, talks over a new deal have seemingly failed to reach an outcome. Reports have even suggested that Wijnaldum has signed a pre-agreement contract with Barcelona to join the Blaugrana next season. Doyle has now claimed that Wijnaldum’s exit ‘looks likely’, with a new midfielder expected to arrive in the summer. ‘As I expect a new midfielder to arrive then, yes, Wijnaldum will be replaced if he leaves, which looks likel...
Fabrizio Romano: Leeds target with 182 EPL goals wants to join one club because of Argentine
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero wants to join Barcelona at the end of the season, according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Argentine is leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent this summer and has been linked with Leeds United. The Elland Road outfit want to sell Rodrigo after a disappointing campaign, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa is said to be keen on Aguero as a replacement. The Leeds boss is a huge fan of his compatriot, but a move does not look likely going by Romano’s latest update. “I want to say that Kun Aguero wants to join Barcelona,” the journalist said on the Here we go podcast. “He is pushing to go to Barcelona – he wants to play with Leo Messi. Contacts are going on. Barcelona won’t decide anything before the end of the season, ...
