English Premier League
Report: Leicester looking to raid PL rivals for 23-yr-old, Newcastle keen as well
Leicester City are interested in signing Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal this month. According to The Athletic, the 23-year-old is a target for other Premier League clubs like West Brom, Southampton and Newcastle United as well. However, the player prefers a move to Leicester. The versatile 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football. A move to Leicester could allow him to play in his favoured midfield position. He has been used as a full back at Arsenal in the recent months. According to the report, the Foxes are depleted in the midfield because of injuries and the potential departure of Hamza Chowdhury. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the Gunners to sanction the departure of the...
‘We will regret it’: Some West Ham fans react to The Athletic transfer update
Liverpool are desperate to land a centre-back before Monday’s deadline, and the Reds have reportedly earmarked Issa Diop as a potential option. Many West Ham United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to react to the rumour, insisting they don’t want to see their player to leave the club this month. Liverpool’s injury problems at the back have worsened after Joel Matip picked up an ankle injury while playing against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. Fabinho is also missing with a minor muscle injury, while Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are long-term absentees. According to reports from The Athletic, the Reds have enquired about the French defender. The Hammers are not likely to sanction a loan for the £20 million-rated player should the Reds come calling, unless it came wit...
Bruce confirms Newcastle could sell 16-cap international if the right offer comes in
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Matt Ritchie will be available for sale if the right offer is presented. Bruce went on to explain that the situation is the same with any other player in the squad, with the club willing to sell anyone for the right price. Bruce said to the Chronicle: “We all understand what Matt’s situation is. He is a very good player for the club and has been here five years. “His frustration is he is not playing week-in. week-out. We have to make way to bring somebody in so we can never say never. It’s the same with anyone in the squad but it would take a hell of an offer.” Ritchie has been linked with a move away from the club after falling down the pecking order. He is thought to be unhappy with the lack of regular first-team...
Report: Liverpool keen on defensive signing this month, 23-yr-old Brazilian on their radar
Liverpool are thought to be monitoring the progress of the Torino defender Gleison Bremer. The 23 year old Brazilian has done well for the Italian club this season and is a potential target for the Premier League champions. According to the Athletic, the Reds have been keeping tabs on the player but they are yet to make an official approach for him. Liverpool are expected to sign a centre-back before the transfer window closes and may submit a concrete offer for the Brazilian this month. The Reds were going through an injury crisis after losing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez for the season. However, things have gone from bad to worse after Liverpool lost the likes of Fabinho and Joel Matip to injury. Klopp on Matip/Fabinho “Joel, last night I was pretty emotional after the game. There are s...
Report: Newcastle United boss keen on signing wantaway Celtic midfielder
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is keen on signing Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on loan for the rest of the season, Sky Sports News reports. The 24-year-old has made only seven league starts for the Hoops and has fallen out-of-favour under manager Neil Lennon as the season has progressed. The midfielder was denied a move to Brest last summer and it is now claimed that he could leave the club before the winter transfer deadline. Bruce is keen on bolstering the Magpies’ midfield options and he recently acknowledged the club’s interest in signing Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City. Ntcham has been identified as another potential loan target, but it is reported that the Hoops would ideally prefer a buy option included in any temporary deal. SportLens view: The Magpies ended a dreadfu...
‘Excellent’, ‘Outstanding’ – Some Newcastle fans drool over 26-yr-old’s display against Everton
Newcastle United picked up a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League earlier today. Steve Bruce was under pressure to guide his side back to winning ways and he will be delighted with the performance of his players. Everton were the favourites heading into the game but the Toffees struggled to cope with Newcastle’s drive and determination throughout the 90 minutes. There were several impressive performances across the pitch but Miguel Almiron was arguably the best player alongside Callum Wilson. Wilson will take the headlines because of his brace but Almiron was outstanding creatively. #nufc’s Miguel Almirón created the most chances (3) vs Everton. Also made the second most attacking third passes (16) & ball recoveries (9). The freedom to roam the pitch in this numbe...
‘Really poor’ – Some Man Utd fans are unhappy with 23-yr-old’s display against Arsenal
Manchester United were held to a goalless draw against Arsenal in the Premier League earlier tonight and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will feel that his side should have won the game. The Old Trafford outfit had their fair share of chances but the likes of Edinson Cavani failed to convert. The Red Devils have been let down by their attack in the recent weeks with Anthony Martial failing to deliver against Sheffield United and this time it was Marcus Rashford who struggled step up. Rashford has been criticised for his form this season and the England international was anonymous once again. The striker was sloppy in possession and his decision making was off against Arsenal. The 23-year-old will have to improve his end product if he wants to play as a starter for a club of United’s stature. Rashford...
‘Huge result’: Michael Owen and Alan Shearer react to Newcastle win vs Everton
Former Newcastle United striker and club legend Alan Shearer has taken to Twitter to express his instant reaction after the Magpies won 2-0 against Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday. The Magpies, who were without a win in their last 11 games in all competitions, showed massive improvement on the pitch as they picked up all three points. Two goals from Callum Wilson in the second half made the difference between the two sides and relieved the pressure on manager Steve Bruce with a much-needed win. 3 much needed points. A clean sheet and @CallumWilson scoring goals again. MASSIVE improvement all over the pitch. #EVENEW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z39CEfkZdk — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) Ja...
Report: Serie A giants will look to sign Manchester United defender permanently for £15m
AC Milan are looking at the prospect of signing Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal this summer, The Sun reports. The versatile full-back joined the Rossoneri on a season-long loan last summer and he has turned out 17 times for the club in all competitions. He has been a regular starter in Europe, but when it comes to the Serie A games he has largely acted as the deputy to Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez. The Serie A giants have been impressed with the displays of the Portuguese and The Sun claims that they are hoping to sign him permanently at the end of the season. Dalot is also keen on staying with the Rossoneri and he is open to extending his temporary deal or signing a long-term contract with the Milan side. SportLens view: Dalot has not started regularly for the Ro...
‘Outstanding’: Some Newcastle fans drool over player who ‘looked quality’ vs Everton
Callum Wilson scored twice as Newcastle United earned all three points against Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Saturday. The Newcastle star’s efforts helped to relieve the pressure on manager Steve Bruce who came under strong criticism from the Magpies fans after a disastrous run of form. Along with Wilson, the likes of Jonjo Shelvey, Miguel Almiron, and Issac Hayden were equally superb for the Magpies. Javier Manquillo was also excellent. Many Newcastle fans seem impressed with the performance of Jamal Lewis, with some claiming it was his best performance since joining the club in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old left-back, who joined the Magpies from Norwich for a reported fee of £15 million, has cut a hugely frustrating figure this season. However, Lewi...
‘Happy days’ – Hammers co-owner reacts as Everton suffer loss against Bruce’s men
Everton suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United at Goodison Park today, remaining in seventh place in the Premier League table as a result. A victory for the Toffees would have seen them move to fifth, leapfrogging both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in the log, and the defeat has dealt a slight blow on their chances of breaking into the top-four. Hammers co-owner David Gold was left delighted with Newcastle’s victory over Everton as it ensured that his side remained in fifth place, and he took to Twitter to react thus to the result: Newcasle beat Everton at Goodison Park 2-0 to keep West Ham in sixth place above Tottenham, Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal. Happy days. dg — David Gold (@davidgold) January 30, 2021 West Ham have picked up 10 wins, five defeats and five losse...
Report: Liverpool want defender Mourinho once dubbed ‘a monster’, enquiries made
According to The Athletic, Liverpool are looking at a loan signing or a free transfer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his defence ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, and sources close to West Ham United centre-back Issa Diop claim that they have enquired about the French defender. However, the Hammers are not likely to sanction a loan for the £20 million-rated defender should the Reds come calling, unless it came with an obligation to buy. Sportslens View Liverpool were dealt a massive blow during the week following injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip, and they are now left with Jordan Henderson, Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips as their only options at centre-back. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez could both remain out of action for the rest of the campaign as they recover from their ...
