English Premier League
Villa CEO reportedly eyes Liverpool legend as Dean Smith’s potential replacement
According to Football Insider, Dean Smith’s future as Aston Villa manager is far from secure, and club CEO Christian Purslow has identified his replacement. Purslow has a strong interest in luring Rangers manager Steven Gerrard to the Premier League on behalf of owners Wes Edens and Naseef Sawiris. The Villa Park outfit want the Liverpool legend ahead of the summer transfer window, but whether the Light Blues boss is keen on a move remains to be seen. Sportslens View Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade a couple of weeks ago, and he wants to manage in the Premier League someday. He has been widely tipped to become Liverpool manager in the future, and Purslow is keen to hand him his first gig in the English top-flight. Having stopped Celtic’s domestic...
Leeds United linked with sensational swoop for Premier League star
Leeds United have become the latest club to join the race for Sergio Aguero, according to 90min. Aguero is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season on a free transfer after ten highly successful seasons. During this time, he has become the club’s all time top goalscorer and won ten major trophies – and he could add up to four more to that tally before he goes. Aguero enjoyed ten incredible years at Man City Upon the announcement of his departure, several rumours flew around of his next destination. Barcelona have been the most strongly linked club, while the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have also been named as possible takers for the Argentine. And now 90min are reporting that Leeds have entered the race for the striker. The article claims that the Yorkshire club are...
O’Hara: Manchester United are not good enough to sign European sensation
Former Tottenham Hotspur player Jamie O’Hara has claimed that Manchester United are ‘not good enough’ to attract Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland’s meteoric rise in football has caught everyone by surprise, with the Norweigian improving at an incredible rate over the past 24 months. The 20-year-old has scored 33 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions for Dortmund this season, with 10 of those coming in the Champions League. As a result of his performances, many clubs are being linked with a move for Haaland. The player and agent Mino Raiola recently took a public trip to see potential suitors, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, one club that former Tottenham man Jamie O’Hara can not see signing Haaland is Manchester United. “They can’t get&...
Klopp, Nagelsmann and more: 5 managers who could replace Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich
Hansi Flick has done an exceptional job at Bayern Munich, winning the treble in his first season, having taken over from Niko Kovac in November 2019. This season, he has continued in a similar vein, sitting seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with just seven games remaining. However, they have already been knocked out of the DFB Pokal and are up against it in the Champions League after losing the first leg of their quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. It now appears that Flick is ready to take on a new challenge, with Norwegian reporter Jan Aage Fjortoft claiming on Twitter that he is set to take over the German national team after the European Championships this summer. The 56-year-old previously worked as assistant manager for Die Mannschaft during their most succes...
‘I will show why they bought me’: Everton’s forgotten man vows to prove a point
Everton’s forgotten man Jean-Philippe Gbamin has vowed to show why the Toffees signed him, with a potential full return on the cards next week. Gbamin has missed the best part of two years due to injury, with the Ivorian suffering a hamstring problem back in 2019. The midfielder then suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, delaying his comeback even further. Despite all of his problems, Gbamin returned to the pitch on Monday evening when Everton faced off against Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old was introduced in the 79th minute, and while he did look slightly uncomfortable, he was able to get some minutes under his belt. With Andre Gomes going off injured during that game, Gbamin could start the clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday. Ahead of that game, Gbamin has vowed to...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Man United forward unlikely to play again this season
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he would be ‘very surprised’ if Anthony Martial plays again this season. The Frenchman suffered an injury during the international break and missed United’s last game against Brighton & Hove Albion. Martial has scored seven goals and assisted eight this season, with Edinson Cavani pushing him for his spot. Speaking ahead of the match against Granada this week, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that it is unlikely United fans will see Martial again this season. “Anthony has started his recovery and, if we see him before the end of the season, I will be very surprised,” Solskjaer explained to Man United’s official website. “But, of course, he is determined to come back as quickly as he can. There are import...
“We have to perform”: Arsenal boss reacts to Neville criticism
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Gary Neville’s ‘little mafia’ comment, relating to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette. Neville was one of many pundits to criticise Arsenal’s performance against Liverpool on Saturday, where the Gunners were comfortably beaten by Jurgen Klopp’s side. Arsenal also failed to dribble past a single Liverpool defender during the game, leading to Gary Neville’s criticism of Aubameyang, Pepe and Lacazette. Arteta has now replied to those comments ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Slavia Prague in the Europa League. “No, no response,” Arteta explained, as quoted by the Metro. “I think we have to respect every opinion, and when there is criticism coming after the way we played against Liverpool, we have to take it on the chin. ...
Chelsea ‘ready to take concrete action’ with bid of over £86m for prolific striker
Chelsea have been tipped to step up their interest in Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. According to CalcioMercato, the Blues are ‘ready to take concrete action’ by bidding more than £86 million for the Belgian international. Lukaku has enjoyed a hugely prolific spell with Inter, bagging 61 goals in 87 appearances for the Serie A club. SL View Inter are believed to want more than £100m for Lukaku – a figure that his suitors may consider too expensive. Manchester City and Barcelona have also been credited with an interest in the Belgian following his stunning performances for Inter this term. The Italian club are reluctant to part company with Lukaku, but they need to raise funds to make up a significant financial deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The 28-year-old previously had a...
West Ham might have to pay around £30m in order to sign 27-cap Int’l this summer
West Ham United are likely to attempt to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal at the end of this season. The 28-year-old joined the Hammers on a loan deal during the January transfer window, and he has been a massive hit to date. The Manchester United attacker has scored six goals with three assists since moving to the London club. Lingard has also managed to force his way into the England set-up due to his recent form. According to Daily Mail, United could demand as much as £30 million for Lingard, and they are confident of sparking a bidding war for the player. Wolverhampton Wanders, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Arsenal were linked with a move for Lingard in January. The Hammers may be unwilling to invest that kind of money on Lingard, who will have just 12 months left on hi...
‘Easiest player to shift’: Spurs could offload £50k-per-week star; Everton keen to sign
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a massive rebuilding work in the summer, with Jose Mourinho ready to offload as many as seven players. According to reports from The Mirror, Mourinho wants Daniel Levy to back him in the summer transfer window to give his side a fighting chance next season. The Portuguese boss is ready to offload players who are surplus to requirements at the club. Spurs are looking to raise funds from player sales, and re-invest in the squad wisely in the summer. One of the players who could leave the club is Harry Winks. The England international has lost his place in the national team due to a lack of regular opportunities at the club. The Mirror describes his situation as “a fall from grace”. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who joined from Southampton in the summer, is...
Liverpool have alternative plans lined up as ‘nothing has been decided yet’ on £34m target
Liverpool may well drop the idea of signing Ibrahima Konate in the summer. The Athletic reported last month that the RB Leipzig defender is heading towards Liverpool this summer. Popular football journalists David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano both have claimed that Konate is likely to join the Merseyside club, with the Reds already lining up a deal for him. RB Leipzig sporting director, Markus Krosche, claimed last month that Konate won’t be sold in the summer transfer window, but they could be powerless to prevent him from leaving if any potential suitor activates his release clause which is around £34.15 million (€40m). It has been claimed that Liverpool currently in the process of finalising a deal for him, as bolstering the defence in the summer...
‘Omg yes please’, ‘Will be class’ – Some Spurs fans react to links with striker with 181 PL goals
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero would consider joining Tottenham Hotspur when he leaves his current club at the end of the season. The Argentine wants to remain in the Premier League after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, and he is even ready to sacrifice Champions League football for next season in order to do so. With 181 Premier League goals in 272 games for Man City, Aguero has established himself as one of the best strikers in the English top-flight, and landing such a player will definitely boost Spurs’ chances of winning silverware and returning to Europe’s elite competition. While the 32-year-old will be signed as a free agent, his wages could prove too much for a side like Tottenham. Chairman Daniel Levy has been prudent with his side’s finances for a while, and he would have ...
