English Premier League
AC Milan close to loaning Chelsea star with buy option – Fabrizio Romano
AC Milan are aiming to secure the loan signing of Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea with a buy option in the next few days, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The England international has hardly played for the west London giants this term and he has made only four appearances in all competitions. Blues boss Frank Lampard recently said that Tomori could be loaned out and the Rossoneri are currently the leading candidates to sign him. However, the Serie A leaders want to keep hold of Tomori for the long-term and they are hopeful of negotiating a buy option for the centre-back worth €30 million. The Blues are yet to give the go-ahead for the proposed deal, but Romano reports that the 23-year-old is prioritising a move to Stefano Pioli’s side. SL view: Tomori had a bright breakthrough ...
Report: 23-year-old Arsenal star avoids long-term injury, could be fit to face Newcastle United
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has avoided a potential long-term injury and could be fit for the Premier League clash against Newcastle United next week, The Athletic reports. The Scotland international was left out of the matchday squad to face Crystal Palace on Thursday night as a precaution for a calf problem. Earlier today, the defender went through an MRI scan and the results have been positive with him avoiding a muscle tear in his calf. It is revealed that the 23-year-old could be fit enough to feature in Monday night’s league clash against the Magpies at the Emirates Stadium. Tierney has been one of the Gunners’ top performers this term and he earned plaudits from fans even when the club were on a seven-match winless league streak. In his previous four games across all competitio...
“Here we go”: Journalist provides update on potential transfer from Man City to Barcelona
Reliable football journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided Barcelona and Manchester City fans with some transfer news, by suggesting Eric Garcia will sign for the Spanish giants from Manchester City, this month. Eric Garcia will join Barça as a free agent, ‘here we go’ as said weeks ago. 🤝 Guardiola about the chance of Eric leaving this month: “I hope not but maybe Barcelona knows better than me. I don’t know what’s going to happen but maybe it’s going to happen..” 🔵 #mcfc @City_Xtra — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 15, 2021 The 20-year-old played for Barcelona at youth level, before switching to England to join Manchester City in 2017, but it now appears that Garcia will return to his hometown club. The player is expected to return to the Camp Nou on a free ...
10 former Manchester United players who went into management
For 26 years, Manchester United were managed by one of, if not the greatest coach to ever touch the game. Sir Alex Ferguson guided the Red Devils to 13 league titles, two Champions Leagues, and many other domestic trophies. You’d think that those who played under him would have picked up a thing or two from his tutelage, and gone on to be successful managers themselves. Well, football isn’t always that simple. Wayne Rooney is the latest of Fergie’s disciples to take the leap into management, taking charge at Derby County. How will he fare? I guess we’ll find out. But here is how other former Man Utd players have done during their managerial days. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Solskjaer is currently in charge at Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over at Old Trafford during a turbulent spel...
Chelsea name Fikayo Tomori price as AC Milan talks progress
Chelsea have set their price for centre-back Fikayo Tomori, as Italian giants AC Milan look to strike a deal with the Blues. Tomori has been at Chelsea since he was just seven years of age, progressing through their youth ranks from 2005 to 2016. He spent the early years of his professional career on loan in the Championship at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County. It was at the latter where he won the club’s Player of the Year award, playing under current manager Frank Lampard. Tomori has enjoyed success under Lampard The defender made his breakthrough with Chelsea last season, making 15 starts in the league and four in the Champions League. It was this form that earned him a call up to the England national team, making his debut against Kosovo in November 2019. However, t...
Report: Hammers want Leeds striking target, Steve Bruce keen too
According to The Guardian, Spezia striker M’Bala Nzola has attracted interest from West Ham United and Newcastle United following his impressive start to life in the Serie A. The 24-year-old has bagged nine goals and an assist in 13 games for the Italian outfit so far in 2020-21, and Napoli are also keeping tabs on him as a result. Leeds United have also been linked with Nzola, but it doesn’t appear that the Elland Road outfit are keen on pursuing a deal during the January transfer window given the plethora of attacking options available at the disposal of head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Sportslens View West Ham are looking to bring in a replacement for Sebastien Haller before the end of the month, and that could see them make a firm move for the Frenchman in the coming days. Spezia will not be...
Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of the Month for December
Bruno Fernandes has been named as the recipient of the Premier League Player of the Month award for December 2020. The Portuguese playmaker scored three goals for Manchester United and registered a further four assists in December, helping his side climb to the top of the table. Fernandes was influential once again for Man Utd He began the month with an assist for Paul Pogba in the comeback victory away at West Ham United. Two weeks later, he was influential in dismantling newly-promoted Leeds United, bagging a brace and assisting Scott McTominay’s early opener. He followed this up with a goal and an assist in the 2-2 draw against Leicester City, before completing a fine December with an assist for Marcus Rashford’s last gasp winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The former Sporting CP m...
Report: Leeds keen on 24-yr-old Premier League player who will cost €40m
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club this month. According to Spanish publication Sport, the player could look to leave this month in search of regular first-team football. Apparently, Traore is looking to establish himself in the national team squad ahead of the Euros this summer and he needs to play more often. The Spanish international has started just ten Premier League games for Wolves and he is being monitored by several European clubs including Leeds United. Wolves paid €20 million for Traore back in 2018, but they now want double that figure for a player who is contracted until the summer of 2023. It is understandable why they want a sizeable profit on the winger, especially after his performances last season. SL ...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs Liverpool: Solskjaer to make two changes, 24-yr-old to start
Manchester United travel to Anfield for their Premier League game against Liverpool on Sunday and they will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table with a win here. The Old Trafford outfit have been excellent on their travels this season and they will fancy their chances against a struggling Liverpool side this weekend. Liverpool have picked up just two wins in their last six league games and they will be under pressure to deliver a good result against their bitter rivals. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have picked up seven wins and a draw in eight away games this term. Liverpool have a formidable record at home as well and the Reds will be desperate to protect that. They are currently undefeated in 46 matches in the Premier League. Solskjaer should be able to field a full-stre...
10 players who are still at Chelsea…somehow
On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Chelsea fans were hit with the bombshell that their longest-serving player, Lucas Piazon, left to join Braga on a permanent basis. It’s just a shame that he didn’t get a proper send off in front of the fans. But fear not, Chelsea fans. There is still a wide selection of legends still under contract at the club. Happy days. All sarcasm aside, here are ten players you probably didn’t know still played for Chelsea. Petr Cech Cech was once one of the world’s best goalkeepers at the Blues If you took a temporary internet hiatus at some point in October, you would have missed this news. Yep, Petr Cech is still eligible to play for Chelsea, despite retiring in 2019. The 38-year-old, who was already on Chelsea’s books as a technical advisor, was named in the South-We...
‘Just toxic for the club’: Many Leeds fans react to what Bielsa has just said
Marcelo Bielsa has provided his full support to Leeds United goalkeeper Kiko Casilla despite his horrendous performance against Crawley Town on Sunday. Leeds lost 3-0 against Crawley in the FA Cup clash on Sunday. It was a shambolic performance from most of the Leeds players on the pitch, including Casilla. Illan Meslier is the club’s first-choice keeper and the young French stopper has conceded a lot of goals, still learning to adjust to the Premier League. There have been suggestions that Bielsa could try young Elia Caprile, but Bielsa has made it clear that Casilla retains his full trust. you get the feeling that Bielsa thinks Casilla served his punishment and should be allowed to move forward or put it behind him. Has a very high opinion of him, despite that. But in reality, sections o...
Opinion: Ligue 1 media rights row should worry the Premier League
The news that French broadcaster Canal+ has handed back its media rights to Ligue 1 and called for a fresh bidding process could have major ramifications across Europe. The company was due to screen two games per week under the terms of a sub-license agreement with beIN Media, but this has now been cancelled. Canal+ President Maxime Saada told Le Figaro that Ligue 1 ‘has been subsidised for many years’ and that ‘no broadcaster has succeeded in making it profitable’. Saada also argued that with fixtures involving major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain being more lucrative than other matches, the media rights deal should reflect this. “There is only one way to objectively and transparently materialise the market value of Ligue 1, and that is the call for tenders,” he said. “We are going to off...
