English Premier League
Spurs have reportedly approached 63y/o under-contract Italian boss, he has responded positively
Tottenham Hotspur have enquired about Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini as they continue their search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement, according to The Transfer Window podcast. Ryan Mason has taken charge of the team on an interim basis, and while he is reportedly under consideration for the job, Spurs would ideally prefer someone with experience. While Gasperini does not fit the ‘young and dynamic’ model they are looking for, his recent achievements with Atalanta appear to have caught chairman Daniel Levy’s attention. A leading agent in Europe has informed the 63-year-old of Spurs’ interest, and he has responded positively. Gasperini plays a possession-based football, favouring the 3-4-3 formation and high-octane pressing style, and the lure of managing in the Premier League...
Premier League 2020/21: Final Four Games & Champions League qualification
The closing stages of the Premier League are fast approaching, and there isn’t much left to play for. Manchester City are one win away from wrapping up the title, while Fulham and West Bromwich Albion need to be almost perfect to stand a chance of survival. However, the race for the Champions League places is still wide open. Man City have already booked their place in next year’s competition, and Manchester United are also looking pretty secure. This leaves two remaining spots, with up to six clubs fighting to make it into the top four. Here is how each of these clubs’ run-in looks like. Leicester City Leicester are in third place going into the last four games Current position: 3rd, 63 points As of now, Leicester’s position is the most secure. With just four games remaining, they si...
Everton boss Ancelotti has asked for the signing of 90-cap int’l ahead of the summer window
Carlo Ancelotti could move for Gareth Bale in the summer transfer window. The Everton boss has reportedly asked club bosses to secure the services of the Welsh winger. Bale, who joined Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid this summer, has endured a mixed campaign. El Chiringuito journalist Eduardo Inda has claimed the Ancelotti wants to sign Bale on a free transfer this summer, with Madrid likely to let him go. 🚨 “El BARÇA tiene un ACUERDO con GERSON, del Flamengo” EXCLUSIVA de @alfredoduro1 en #ElChiringuitoDeMega pic.twitter.com/WoOIc6YehX — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 4, 2021 He has claimed that the former Madrid boss loved the player when they were together at the Spanish club. Ancelotti signed Bale from Tottenham in the summer transfer window o...
Thierry Henry confirms Arsenal takeover talks with Daniel Ek
Thierry Henry has confirmed that he is in talks with Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over launching a takeover bid for Arsenal. Arsenal’s current owners, the Kroenke family, have become increasingly unpopular during their time at the club. The fans believe that they do not have the club’s best interests at heart. Arsenal fans protest against the owners Following the recent European Super League debacle, many Arsenal fans protested against the Kroenkes’ ownership during their home clash with Everton, demanding them to sell their stake in the club. In response, Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek put forward his plans to buy the club. The Swede claims to have been an Arsenal fan since he was a child and has outlined plans to bring the Gunners back to the glory days. There were also reports that club ...
Newcastle have ‘serious interest’ in 22-yr-old who could be signed on a bargain
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Dutch centre-back Danilho Doekhi. The 22-year-old has been outstanding for Vitesse Arnhem this season, with his performances also catching the attention of Italian club Atalanta. According to De Telegraaf, there is ‘serious interest’ from the Premier League club as they strive to improve their squad this summer. Doekhi has one year left on his current contract with the Dutch outfit, and Vitesse will be under pressure to cash in on him unless he signs an extension. Fulham and Rangers were keen on the player earlier this year. SL View: Could be a useful bargain for Newcastle Newcastle could certainly use some defensive reinforcements, and Doekhi has the potential to be a quality long term addition. Doekhi is likely to improve with experience,...
Bielsa identifies priority position for upcoming window, Leeds currently shortlisting targets
Leeds United are keen on signing a defensive midfielder at the end of the season. According to Football Insider, manager Marcelo Bielsa has identified the need for more depth in that position as a top priority this summer. The report further states that club director Victor Orta is already drawing up a shortlist of potential targets. Kalvin Phillips has been the first choice defensive midfielder for Leeds this season, and the England international has done exceedingly well for Bielsa’ side. However, Leeds have struggled in his absence, and it is understandable why they want to add more depth to that position. Defensive midfield is a key position in Bielsa’s system, and it will be interesting to see who comes in to add cover for Phillips. Bielsa has had to field defenders like Robin Koch in...
Liverpool reportedly eye move to sign in-demand €100m star in the summer
Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window. According to German newspaper, Bild, Borussia Dortmund are ready to cash in on Sancho. The Bundesliga club could be willing to sell him this summer at the right price after considering the financial aspect due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last summer, Sancho was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but Dortmund refused to sell him for anything less than €120m. However, they are now ready to sell him at a discount, with a fee thought to be in the region of €100m. It has been claimed that Premier League duo – Chelsea and Liverpool – are interested in signing the 21-year-old winger, while United still remain interested. Sancho, once again, has been brilliant for D...
Liverpool behind Man City and Thomas Tuchel’s side in race to sign £100m-rated star
Liverpool are lagging way behind Manchester City and Chelsea in the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, Football Insider claims. The Reds have experienced a dismal defence of their league title and currently face the prospect of missing out on the top four. The club are seven points adrift of the Champions League places with a game in hand and no longer in control of their own destiny. Irrespective of how their season finishes, the Reds are likely to make marquee signings this summer, and they appear set to sign Ibrahima Konate. Haaland is reportedly a player of interest for the club’s hierarchy, but it is suggested that they are unlikely to afford his signature. Dortmund have shown a reluctance to sanction Haaland’s sale this summer, but it is claimed that he c...
Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on two Chelsea stars, reveals plan to handle Sergio Ramos
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on Antonio Rudiger and Mateo Kovacic ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Real Madrid. The Blues secured a 1-1 draw at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium last week, and they have the crucial away-goal advantage ahead of the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Ahead of the game, Tuchel confirmed that Rudiger is likely to return to action after missing the 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham with a facial injury sustained during the final minutes in Madrid. The German head coach revealed that his compatriot could make the starting line-up against Los Blancos, but will have to play with a face mask, which he is getting used to in training. He told Chelseafc.com: “For Toni, I think he will pl...
Spurs reportedly ready to sanction summer deal that costs £12m-a-yr in wages
According to Sportsmail, Tottenham Hotspur have first refusal to re-sign Gareth Bale on another season-long loan deal from Real Madrid, and chairman Daniel Levy will offer the club’s next permanent manager the chance to do so. The Wales international bagged a hat-trick in Sunday’s 4-0 demolition of Sheffield United, taking his tally to nine Premier League goals since arriving in the summer. Bale has now scored 14 goals and assisted seven others across all competitions, and Spurs feel that a second loan deal would benefit them. While it would cost them around another £12 million in wages to have the 31-year-old for another campaign as they pay £240,000-per-week of his Madrid wages, Tottenham believe the deal makes more sense compared to the cost signing a direct replacement will incur. Spor...
Who is to blame at Everton: Carlo Ancelotti or the players?
Everton’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa has Toffees fans questioning where the club go from here, with some starting to point the finger at Carlo Ancelotti. Despite still being in the race for European football, one win in eight league games (Everton are 16th in the Premier League form table) does not inspire confidence as we head into the final five matches. Even more worrying is Everton’s form at Goodison Park, with the Blues securing just five wins in 17 games at their historic home. After yet another disappointing home result on Saturday, fans are now starting to question who is to blame. How much blame should Ancelotti shoulder? Everton fan Matt Jones started a debate on Saturday evening, suggesting that Ancelotti does not know how to set up ‘a winning team that plays on the front foot’. Se...
‘Not a chance’ – Peter Crouch comments of Arsenal’s winning chance vs Villarreal
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker turned popular football pundit Peter Crouch says it is difficult to back Arsenal to win the Europa League semi-final against Villarreal. Arsenal lost 2-1 against Villarreal in the first leg of the tie, but they were outplayed for large parts of the game in Spain. During a Q/A session with the Daily Mail, Crouch pointed out that the Gunners have plenty of problems but believes their victory in the Premier League over the weekend could give them a boost. Crouch wrote for the Daily Mail: “On one hand, I look and see a club where there is a lot of things wrong. On the other, I see a team who have the ability to get a win when they really need one. “Villarreal had enough chances to kill the first leg, but Arsenal being Arsenal, they could end up getting aw...
