English Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona interested in signing £210,000-a-week German star – report
Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are among the contenders to sign Jerome Boateng when his contract with Bayern Munich expires this summer, Sport Bild reports. The German has been a brilliant performer for the Bundesliga giants over the past decade, but it was confirmed earlier this week that his contract won’t be renewed. Boateng, who was previously with Manchester City, has been linked on multiple occasions with a return to the Premier League with Chelsea in particular. Bild journalist Christian Falk has now reported that Spurs and Barcelona are looking at Boateng as a smart addition to their respective squads this summer. Sportslens view: Spurs have had a stop-start campaign in the league, and they have been guilty of conceding late goals which have cost them valuable points. Jose Mourinh...
‘You’re starting at £50m too’: Ex-PL flop issues crazy view on Arsenal player’s future
Charlie Adam. A player that ‘journalist’ Oliver Holt once predicted would be a better signing than Sergio Aguero. That ended well. Adam’s career has been fairly nondescript since then, and it is fair to say that a career in punditry is unlikely to be his forte when he eventually hangs up his boots. His recent comments in the Metro highlight that point to perfection, making Adam the latest inductee into our ‘barely a day goes by in football without someone spouting nonsense’ hall of shame. According to the former Scotland international, Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney is worth more than £50 million, and Europe’s biggest clubs should be clamouring to sign him this summer. “Would it surprise me if a Real Madrid, a Man City or any of the clubs in the top echelons come in for him in the summer...
‘West Ham are fortunate to have him’ – Hammers star receives glowing praise from Lampard
Erstwhile Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was keen on bringing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice to the Stamford Bridge last summer. The Blues legend was shown the exit door in January following a run of woeful results, and Thomas Tuchel was brought in to replace him. West Ham and Chelsea are both fiercely competing for one of the Champions League spots, and David Moyes’ side might not have had a chance had Rice been sold to the Blues last summer. Lampard might have been able to keep his job if he had such a player within his ranks, though, and he has showered praises on the England international, sending a message to the Hammers too. “Now you see him in the England squad and quickly you don’t see an England team without Declan in it,” the Chelsea legend said (via G...
Manager who reportedly accepted to become Celtic boss last week eyeing another job
According to Football Insider, former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe had accepted to become Celtic boss last week after reaching a verbal agreement with Dermot Desmond. However, he is now having second thoughts and is in talks with Crystal Palace. Celtic’s largest individual shareholder and Howe held talks in London last week, and everything was in place for him to become Neil Lennon’s permanent successor. However, the 43-year-old is considering remaining in the English top-flight, and Palace are considering him as a potential replacement for Roy Hodgson. Hodgson’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the club are considering appointing a new manager. The Selhurst Park job is apparently more tempting to Howe than Celtic despite the absence of European football. The Scottish Premi...
Gary Neville picks Real Madrid star as his number one target for Manchester United
Gary Neville has picked Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane as his preferred summer target for Manchester United during a Q&A session on Twitter. The Red Devils have had a good season, and they are presently lying second in the league standings with 60 points, nine ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea. They are also the favourites to win the Europa League, which would end their trophy drought that has lasted for nearly four years. Despite the positives, the club are still far off from competing for the league title, with Manchester City cruising at the top with a 14-point lead. The club are likely to strengthen the squad this summer, and there has been much talk that they could pursue a new centre-back to accompany Harry Maguire. In a Q&A session earlier today, SPORTbible asked Neville to...
‘I have to do what is good’: Chelsea star in limbo after manager’s latest comments
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has once again refused to offer Tammy Abraham any reassurances over his future. Despite scoring 12 goals in 30 appearances for the club this season, Abraham doesn’t appear to have impressed the German. Speaking ahead of the Blues’ trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday, Tuchel suggested that the 23-year-old doesn’t suit his preferred playing style. “I’m the coach for Chelsea and I have to do what is good and best for us,” said Tuchel. “Tammy had a bit of a rough time. “He started twice or three times and was twice substituted for tactical reasons at half-time. He could not have the impact he demands from himself and we wish from him.” Injuries have not helped Abraham’s cause, with an ankle problem forcing him onto the sidelines over the past few weeks. “We demand ...
Gary Nevilla ‘baffled’ by Manchester United’s handling of £35m star this season
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has said that he has been baffled by the Red Devils’ handling of Donny van de Beek this summer. The Netherlands international was the Red Devils first major signing of last summer’s transfer window, and he arrived with much fanfare. The former Ajax man came up with the reputation of being a brilliant box-to-box midfielder, but he has failed to make a mark with United. His handling by Ole Gunnar Solksjaer could be questionable, considering the Norwegian has offered him just 1130 minutes in his 29 appearances. In a Q&A session on Twitter earlier today, Neville was asked by a fan regarding the club’s misuse of Van de Beek, and he was equally surprised with the situation. I’m baffled by what’s happening with him. He must be really low. https://t.co/8bG...
“I won’t take anything for granted”: Van Dijk makes Liverpool injury vow
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has given an update on his injury problems, claiming he will not ‘take anything for granted’ when he does return to action. Van Dijk suffered his injury during the Goodison Merseyside derby back last October, following a late challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. That injury ruled him out of action for the rest of the season, with Liverpool struggling on multiple occasions in his absence. Speaking about his injury this week, Van Dijk has revealed he will not take anything for granted when he returns to action. “In this period of being injured, it makes you think about loads of stuff and appreciate even more what you’ve got,” Van Dijk explained in an interview with JBL. “Obviously, it’s not easy, but the most important thing for me is to stay tr...
Jack Grealish breaks his silence on injury setback after Smith provides latest update
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith confirmed that skipper Jack Grealish has suffered an injury setback and will not play against Liverpool this weekend. The England international midfielder is now set to miss the eighth consecutive Premier League game, and the Villans will have to find a way to get a result without him. Grealish returned to training this week, but things did not go as planned, and he could now miss a further three games. The Villa star continues to battle a shin problem and is now likely to return to action next month, with the trip to Everton earmarked as for his comeback. Grealish is gutted to be unavailable to help his side at a time when they need him the most, and he has taken to social media to break his silence on the latest setback. Missing it so bad! Doing everything ...
Southampton plan to offer an escape route to £19.8m Tottenham Hotspur star
Southampton are monitoring the situation of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks with a view to a possible summer move, Football Insider reports. Winks has had a tough campaign with the north London club, playing just over 600 minutes of Premier League football. His limited playing time has already put him out of contention for the European Championships with England, and he could be on the move this summer. The Saints are likely to assess their midfield options in the next transfer window, and it is reported that they have their sights on pursuing Winks’ signature. Sportslens view: Winks is presently behind Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele and Moussa Sissoko in the pecking order, playing just 70 minutes of league football since January. He still has three more years remaini...
Leicester City will attempt to sign £28.8m Bundesliga attacker, if they make the top four
Leicester City could make an approach to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Thorgan Hazard if they make the top four this season, Eurosport claims. The Foxes have had another fine Premier League campaign, and they are presently third in the standings, five points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea. The Midlands outfit missed out on Champions League football on the final day of last season, but they will be hoping to avoid a similar repeat this term. It is now reported that Hazard is a potential summer target for Brendan Rodgers’ side, though there has not been any contact with Monchengladbach. It is added that the Foxes could make a move for his signature if they can secure a Champions League berth for the first time in five seasons. Sportslens view: The Foxes have been on the up under Rodg...
Man United devise plan to sign £100m Premier League star, could propose swap deal
Manchester United could propose to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a player-plus-cash deal with Jesse Lingard moving in the opposite direction, The Athletic reports. Sportslens view: The Red Devils could be lining up a new midfielder this summer with Nemanja Matic no longer at the prime of his career at 33, while Paul Pogba’s future remains uncertain with his contract expiring in 14 months. Rice has proved to be one of the league’s leading midfielders this term, managing two tackles and two interceptions per game with an impressive pass success rate of nearly 88. He was on the radar of Chelsea last summer, but a deal never materialised. However, he could switch to United this year in a proposal that may tempt the Hammers. Lingard has been a huge success for the Hammers since...
