English Premier League
Arsenal link with ‘£15-20m’ forward is a worry – fans deserve better than risky punts
The news that Arsenal are still hoping to sign Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer should fill their fans with dread. According to the Telegraph’s Sam Dean, the Gunners are competing with Leicester City to sign the 23-year-old. Dean claims that ‘a fee in the region of £15-20 million’ should be enough to secure Edouard’s services. SL View Edouard is apparently being viewed as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, who continues to be linked with a move away from the club. Whichever member of Arsenal’s staff has come up with this bright idea should be fired on the spot. Edouard appears to have a decent enough goalscoring record, having bagged 81 goals in 163 appearances for Celtic. However, when you consider the level of the opposition he’s been facing in Scotland, his tally is somewhat ...
Manchester United could compete with Real Madrid to sign €70m box-to-box midfielder
Manchester United have joined Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Gazzetta dello Sport claims. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the Serbian star in the summer of 2019, and it was claimed that the club had agreed a five-year deal with the midfielder. On top of this, it was claimed that the Red Devils would pay an initial €75 million for the midfielder with a remaining €15m to be settled in the form of add-ons. However, nothing materialised, but it is now reported that the Red Devils could be back in the hunt to sign the box-to-box midfielder. The 26-year-old has been with Lazio for six seasons, but he appears likely to push for an exit if the Serie A club fail to qualify for the Champions League. Sportslens view: M...
West Ham and Leeds linked with a summer move for 28-yr-old defender
West Ham United and Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. According to Clubdoria46 (translated by Sportwitness), the centre back recently signed a contract until 2025 and he could cost more than €10-€15 million. The Hammers could certainly use a centre back in the summer and Colley has proven his quality in the Italian League. The 28-year-old has established himself as the mainstay of the Sampdoria defence under Claudio Ranieri and he has the physical attributes to succeed in English football as well. Similarly Leeds United need to improve defensively as well. The Whites could have easily challenged for European football this year if not for their defensive vulnerabilities. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have conceded 49 goals in 31 Premier League games s...
Everton linked with highly talented French youngster, Leicester keen as well
Everton and Leicester City have been linked with the highly talented French youngster Ismael Doukoure. The 17-year-old has made quite a name for himself with Valenciennes in Ligue 2 and he could be on the move this summer. According to La Voix des Sports (translated by Sportwitness), the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Borussia Monchengladbach, Arsenal, Leicester and Everton are keen on the youngster. The report further states that the French outfit could agree to sell the young defender for a fee of around €6-8 million this summer because of financial pressure. Clubs have been badly hit by the Covid-19 crisis and a few sales could help them cope with the losses. Everton and Leicester are certainly financially capable of spending that kind of money on the 17-year-old defensive talent and it ...
Everton & Chelsea target 104-goal striker amid contract decision
Everton and Chelsea are reportedly targeting a move for Torino’s Andrea Belotti this summer, with his contract set to expire in 2022. The 27-year-old has scored 12 goals this season to take his tally to 104 in Torino colours. Belotti has scored over 10 goals in every season since joining Torino, something which has attracted plenty of attention from Europe over the past few years. He is now being linked with a move to the Premier League. According to Tuttosport, both Everton and Chelsea are targeting the Italian amid some doubts about his future at Torino. The Italian outlet claims that ‘there has been no sign of optimism that it [his contract] will be extended’. As a result, multiple teams have ‘set their sights’ on Belotti. AC Milan, Roma and Napoli are all menti...
Manchester United still interested in signing Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho
Manchester United are refusing to rule out a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho this summer, according to the Manchester Evening News. Sancho was the subject of much speculation last summer, with United attempting to sign the former Manchester City man. However, a deal eventually fell through, and Sancho remained with Dortmund. The Manchester Evening News has now suggested a move to Old Trafford is still on the cards for Sancho. Despite the club prioritising a striker and a centre-back in the upcoming transfer window, it is said ‘United have not ended their interest in the England international’. The report also claims Sancho’s resale value has ‘fallen considerably’ due to a combination of his form, Dortmund’s struggles this season and the pandemic. As a result, Unit...
‘It won’t happen’: Peter Crouch makes bold claim on Tottenham man’s future next season
Peter Crouch has suggested that Harry Kane may not get his wish to move away from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. Many pundits have suggested or discussed whether Kane should consider leaving the club this summer if Spurs fail to secure a spot for the Champions League next season. Spurs lost ground in the Premier League top-four race after losing 3-1 against Manchester United on Sunday, and the focus has once again shifted back on Kane’s future. David Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Kane is on Manchester United’s radar, but the Red Devils won’t be paying £120 million for him. Well, that’s the figure doing the rounds in the market. However, it could be more, given Kane has still three years left on his present deal. In a Q/A session for the D...
Mikel Arteta hits back at Arsenal fans calling for Martinelli inclusion
Mikel Arteta has asked for patience from Arsenal fans calling for Brazilian starlet Gabriel Martinelli to feature more often. The 19-year-old has excited Arsenal fans for a while now, with the Brazilian’s potential among the highest in Europe. However, Martinelli has only featured 14 times this season, despite Arsenal’s attack coming under criticism. That has lead to calls from fans and pundits alike asking for the Brazilian to be given a chance. Arteta chose to start Martinelli when Arsenal faced Sheffield United on Sunday, with the forward scoring his first goal of the season. The Arsenal manager has now urged fans to be patient regarding Martinelli’s inclusion. “I’m asking you to be patient because we have a lot of players at 19 and 20 years old,” Arteta explained, as quoted by the...
Zidane reportedly joins Conte in race for Hammers attacking midfielder
According to ESPN, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have joined West Ham United in the race for Jesse Lingard’s signature ahead of the summer transfer window. The England international joined the Hammers on loan until the rest of the season from Manchester United in January. He has hit the ground running at the London Stadium, grabbing eight goals and three assists in nine Premier League games. West Ham are desperate to secure Lingard’s services permanently as a result, but they have to finish in the top-four to have a chance of doing so. The 28-year-old wants to play Champions League football next season, and the Hammers are currently fourth in the Premier League with seven games to go thanks to him. Sportslens View The Red Devils academy graduate has caught the attention ...
‘Brilliant performance’, ‘Class today’ – Some West Ham fans drool over 24-yr-old’s display
West Ham United picked up a thrilling 3-2 win over Leicester City in the Premier League yesterday. Goals from Jesse Lingard and Jarrod Bowen were enough to earn the three points for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers are now back in the top four and will fancy their chances of securing Champions League football for the next season. The fans were delighted with some of the performances, with Bowen leading the way by stepping up when his side needed him. The winger replaced the injured Michail Antonio and led the line well for the Hammers. The 24-year-old capped off an impressive performance with a goal and an assist. Bowen has been quite impressive since his move to West Ham, and Moyes will be hoping that the winger can continue to perform at a high level until the end of the season. It is...
‘It is understood’: David Ornstein delivers latest update on player who is ‘next on United’s list’
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in the summer. The Red Devils are interested in signing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, but Kane is “next on United’s list”, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The report claims that while United are interested in signing the England striker, they will not do business at the proposed £120 million fee mooted within the industry. On top of that Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, will not sell Kane to another English club under any circumstances. Ornstein wrote for The Athletic: “Harry Kane is next on United’s list, but they would not do business at the proposed £120 million fee mooted within the industry. It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur chairma...
‘So pleased’, ‘Smart’: Some Arsenal fans react to forward’s display vs Sheffield United
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter expressed their delight over the performance of Gabriel Martinelli against Sheffield United on Sunday. The 19-year-old has had a tough 15 months due to injuries and competition for places, and was handed only his fourth league start of the campaign yesterday. The teenager produced a lively performance with a tireless workrate, and showed good intent on goal with as many as four shots. He suffered an injury scare in the second half as he twisted his ankle but moments later, he went on to score the second goal of the game. It was a simple tap-in at the far post after an Aaron Ramsdale save off Nicolas Pepe, but he timed his run perfectly to find the back of the net. Here are some reactions from a few fans on Twitter. I’m so pleased for Martinelli. He re...
