English Premier League
Arsenal handed big boost in signing £50m-rated playmaker, club ready to sell
Arsenal have received a boost in signing Martin Odegaard permanently, with Real Madrid willing to listen to offers for the Norwegian playmaker. Odegaard made the temporary switch to the Gunners in January, and he has since netted a couple of times while playing a part in several other goals. His impressive displays have led to suggestions that the north London club will look to sign him permanently, but he could cost as much as £50 million this summer. The Gunners have now been handed a boost with Los Blancos willing to part ways with the 22-year-old to financial a deal for Erling Braut Haaland, as per The Times. The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of their top summer targets, and they are aiming to recoup funds from the sale of several players out on loan. Aside from Odegaard, Dani ...
Leicester City, Crystal Palace enter talks to sign 28-year-old with 17 goal contributions
Leicester City and Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Florian Thauvin, whose contract with Marseille expires in June, L’Equipe reports. The 28-year-old had a difficult 2019/2020 season with a serious knee injury, and he ended up making just two appearances in all competitions. He has managed to make a superb comeback this term with eight goals and nine assists in 37 appearances, but there is uncertainty over his future. His current deal with Marseille expires in less than three months, and he has yet to decide whether he will extend his stay with the club. Earlier this year, Thauvin seemed more likely to leave Les Phoceens on a free transfer, but it is stated that he is now considering a renewal. AC Milan, Sevilla, Leicester and Crystal Palace have all held talks with the versatile a...
Report reveals the two positions Aston Villa want to strengthen, Four players set for new deals
Aston Villa have already begun their summer transfer preparations, and the Midlands club are thought to be keen on signing a winger and a centre forward, as per The Telegraph. There is no doubt that they need to bring in more support for Ollie Watkins, and a quality centre forward signing could help the side improve immensely. Brazilian striker Wesley is set to return to action from his lengthy injury lay-off, but there are no certainties that the striker will be able to recapture his peak form. Dean Smith has been overly reliant on Watkins for goals, and the England international needs more help up front. Signing a quality winger should also be a top priority for Villa, given the fact that the likes of Trezeguet and El Ghazi are quite inconsistent. Jack Grealish has been the main source o...
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Spurs: Bruce to make two changes, 24-yr-old to start
Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and the Magpies will be looking to pull clear of the relegation zone with a win at home. Steve Bruce’s side have failed to register a win in their last six league games and are massive underdogs heading into this contest. Spurs have an impressive away record against Newcastle, winning five of their last six matches at St James’ Park. Jose Mourinho’s men have shown an upturn in form over the last few weeks and head into this game on the back of four wins in five league matches. The home side will be without the services of Fabian Schar and Isaac Hayden due to injury. However, Allan Saint-Maximin could feature here after recovering from his injury. Bruce has confirmed that Callum Wilson is unlikely to be fit for this...
Predicted Aston Villa XI vs Fulham: Smith to make one change, 25-yr-old to start
Aston Villa take on Fulham in the Premier League this weekend, and they will be looking to get back to winning ways. Dean Smith’s men have won just one of their last six league matches and are under pressure to pick up all three points here. Villa are currently 10th in the Premier League table, but they should be doing a lot better after the start they made to the season. The Midlands club have been quite inconsistent in recent months, but they will be expected to beat Fulham at home. Fulham are fighting to beat the drop this season and have won just two of their last six Premier League matches. The Londoners will be eager to pull off an upset here, and Villa will have to be focused to grind out a result. The last time these two sides met, Villa picked up a 3-0 win away from home, and...
West Ham starting XI vs Wolves: Moyes to make one change, 25-yr-old set to return
West Ham United take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Monday and they will be hoping to get into the top four with a win. The Hammers are currently 5th in the Premier League table just two points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea. David Moyes’ side have been inconsistent in the last few weeks and they have failed to win three of the last four Premier League matches. The fans will be expecting them to bounce back strongly against a struggling Wolves side. Wolves are coming into this game on the back of four winless matches in the Premier League. The last time these two sides met West Ham picked up a 4-0 win at home and the fans will be looking for a similar performance here. The Hammers have had a memorable season so far and it will be interesting to see if they ...
‘Would be a good choice’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 47-yr-old could replace Bruce
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has been linked with the Newcastle United job. According to a report from Football Insider, the former Premier League manager is a leading contender to replace Steve Bruce at the end of the season. Martinez has a contract with Belgium until 2022 it will be interesting to see if he’s willing to return to club football this summer. SL View: Martinez unlikely to leave before the World Cup It seems highly unlikely but Martinez will turn down the opportunity to manage Belgium in the World Cup in 2022 and take over at Newcastle at the end of this season. The chance to manage a Premier League club like Newcastle can be a tempting proposition but Martinez has the chance to achieve something special in the World Cup with a prodigiously talented Belgium squad. There ...
Arsenal, West Ham and more – 10 players you didn’t know won Premier League Player of the Month
Every month since the beginning of the 1994/95 season, Premier League players, experts and fans have been voting for the league’s best player from the month’s action of football. Usually, the award goes to one of the titans of the league. Sergio Aguero has claimed the prize a record seven times, while Bruno Fernandes and Ilkay Gundogan have almost formed a monopoly on the award in recent times. However, March 2021 saw an underdog win the prize, with Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho scooping the award. Here is a look back at some of the other underdogs who win the Premier League Player of the Month award. Alex Manninger Manninger won the award despite being Arsenal’s second-choice goalkeeper at the time Remember that Austrian goalkeeper who was Arsenal’s back-up for a few years, Juventus’...
Ancelotti confirms four Everton players won’t play vs Palace…but, duo could return
Everton will face Crystal Palace in the Premier League clash on Monday, and Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful that his side can still achieve their target of securing a European place this season. Ahead of the match, Ancelotti has confirmed that James Rodriguez is in good condition after training well this week. The Colombian hasn’t featured for the Toffees since their 2-0 win against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. However, he is now available for selection. James Rodriguez has trained well during the break and is in “good condition” — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) April 2, 2021 The Toffees are also set to welcome Jean-Philippe Gbamin, who has now recovered fully from the nightmare injury that kept him for more than a year. The 25-year-old has made only two appearances for ...
‘Great option’, ‘Sign him up’: Some Chelsea fans react to link with Barcelona target
A selection of Chelsea fans have welcomed the prospect of the club signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Argentine has netted a staggering 257 goals during his decade-long stay with the Cityzens, but he will leave them when his contract expires this summer. It is being reported that the 32-year-old would like to prolong his career in the Premier League, and the Blues are in ‘prime position’ to sign him. This has got several Blues fans excited, and a few of them believe Aguero would be a quality addition to the squad ahead of next season. Twitter reactions: I don’t care how old Aguero is. Sign him up. — Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) April 1, 2021 Big w for chelsea if we get Aguero, but I’ll be very disappointed if hi...
Arsenal midfielder says he would like to play with Manchester United star at Boca Juniors
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has talked about the prospect of playing alongside Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani at Boca Juniors next season. The Uruguay international returned to his home country last week to grieve his mother’s death, who succumbed to coronavirus. In a recent interview with ESPN Argentina, Torreira said that he does not see himself playing in Europe next season and would like to be closer to his dear ones. He added that he has always dreamt of playing for Boca Juniors and was hopeful that the Gunners would agree on a loan deal this summer. In the same interview, he was asked about the future of compatriot Cavani, whose contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the season. There is an option to extend his deal for another 12 months, but the signs are...
Double boost for Chelsea, key Arsenal duo doubtful
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some important fixtures taking place from Saturday to Monday. The action gets underway at lunchtime on Saturday, as Chelsea go head-to-head with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have received a double boost ahead of the game, with Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi back in training after injury. Leeds United versus Sheffield United is next on the agenda, with Leicester City vs Manchester City following in the early evening game. Arsenal vs Liverpool completes the Saturday line-up in a crucial game for both teams as they strive to qualify for Europe. The Gunners could be without Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, with both players struggling with injuries at the moment. There are four games on Sunday, ea...
