English Premier League
‘Really pushing to leave the club’ – Fabrizio Romano shares update on Spurs star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is really pushing to leave the North London club before the end of the January transfer window. Sportslens View The England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho, starting just one Premier League game so far this term and coming off the bench three times. He has made just six appearances across all other competitions, and is at the risk of missing out on manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship if his fortunes don’t change in the second half of the season. Alli’s chances of forcing his way back into Spurs starting line-up are as slim as they come, and it is why the 24-year-old wan...
Report: Rangers ‘leading the chase’ for Liverpool striker, Neil Lennon keen too
According to 90min, Rangers and Celtic are leading the chase for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi as the Scottish Premiership duo look to strengthen their attack for the second half of 2020-21 and beyond. Sportslens View The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, and his form has attracted some Premier League sides and other suitors. Awoniyi has five goals and an assist in 13 league games this term, and his form is one of the reasons why Berlin are hopeful of playing European football next season following a brilliant start to the campaign. Rangers have established themselves as huge favourites to win the Scottish Premiership title this term, with 21 points separating them from second-placed Celtic. Nevertheless, Light Blues manager Steven Gerrard is keen to ...
‘Liverpool are looking at him’ – Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Portuguese star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Renato Sanches and are running the rule over him ahead of a potential move during the summer transfer window. Sportslens View The Sky Sports man has ruled out a move for the Portugal international this month, and that hasn’t come as a surprise as signing a centre-back is their top priority right now. With Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all out injured, the Reds could do with another central defender right now, and they will wait until the end of the season before strengthening other positions. Liverpool could be without contract rebel Georginio Wijnaldum at the end of the season, with just six months left on the current contract of the Dutchman ...
‘It was all agreed’ – 25y/o EPL man comments on failed NUFC move
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding signed a new long-term deal with the North London giants yesterday, and it is a testament to the impressive campaign he has had so far in 2020-21. The 25-year-old was on the verge of joining Newcastle United on loan in the summer after the Gunners had signed Gabriel Magalhaes and Pablo Mari. William Saliba was also back from a season-long loan, and Arsenal were starting the season with eight central defenders. The Magpies were leading the race to sign Holding and, despite the fact that he featured in the Community Shield game against Liverpool, he was expected to complete a move to St. James’ Park afterwards. However, the move fell through and the former Bolton Wanderers defender has revealed that he was close to joining Newcastle on loan for the season. “It...
Report: Liverpool approach 28-yr-old target’s father and advisor regarding a move
Liverpool have entered the race to sign the Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. The 28-year-old defender will be a free agent at the end of this season and it seems that the top European clubs are looking to sign him for a nominal fee this month. According to Sport Bild, six European clubs have made their approach to sign the Austrian international. Apparently, Liverpool have made their approach to the player’s father George and his advisor Pini Zahavi. The Premier League champions are also looking at alternatives and Jurgen Klopp is exploring the German market. Liverpool are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements right now after long term injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Liverpool are currently left with Joel Matip as their only first-team centre back and midfielder Fabin...
Report: Jose Mourinho wants Tottenham to sign 22-yr-old this month
Tottenham have been linked with the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao in the recent weeks and Spanish publication Sport are claiming that Jose Mourinho wants to sign the defender this month. The report claims that the Tottenham manager has urged the club to sign the Brazilian on loan until the end of this season. Apparently, Eder Militao is also open to a Premier League move if Real Madrid cannot provide him with the opportunity of regular first-team football. The 22-year-old has started just two matches for Real Madrid this season in all competitions. He needs to play regularly in order to continue his development and fulfil his potential. Militao was regarded as one of the best young defenders in the world when he was at Porto and his talent convinced Real Madrid to pay around €50 millio...
‘Next couple of days.’: Graham Smyth expects Leeds to confirm transfer move for striker
According to Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Graham Smyth, Leeds United are expected to confirm the departure of Ryan Edmondson to Northampton Town shortly. The youngster is expected to secure a loan move to the League One club this week. The 19-year-old striker was linked with a move to League Two side Bradford City to join fellow Leeds players Jordan Stevens and Bryce Hosannah. However, it seems he will join The Cobblers instead. Edmondson is a highly-rated young talent who needs regular games to progress to the next level. Smyth feels that the loan move to Northampton would be ideal for his development. A League One move would be ideal for Edmondson. Expecting something to be confirmed in the next couple of days. As an aside, he did sign a new three-year deal earlier t...
Journalist: 26-year-old Arsenal target wants to play for Tottenham, rejects new deal
Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur has claimed that RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is interested in joining Tottenham Hotspur. According to reports from Sky Germany (h/t Fussball transfers), the 26-year-old midfielder has rejected a new deal from Leipzig, amid interest from Spurs. Spurs could face competition from north London rivals Arsenal who are equally keen on signing the midfielder. The Austria international is out of contract with the Bundesliga outfit at the end of next season, and he is ready to join Spurs on a free transfer. French journalist Julien Laurens claimed on his podcast earlier this month that the Gunners are very keen on his signature. However, the player personally prefers a move to Spurs. Marcel Sabitzer wants to play for Tottenham. — Ekrem Konur (@Ekrem...
AC Milan enter race for Chelsea defender
AC Milan have become the latest club to take an interest in Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, according to the Guardian. The 23-year-old, who has one cap for England, spent his youth days at Chelsea before making his professional debut on the final day of the 2015/16 season. After loan spells at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County, Tomori broke into the Chelsea first team in the 2019/20 campaign, making 22 appearances in all competitions following the club’s transfer ban. Tomori celebrates a stunner at Molineux last season However, the Canada-born defender has struggled for regular playing time this term, playing just 45 league minutes. Manager Frank Lampard has generally preferred the partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma at the heart of defence. Lampard recently confi...
Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara picks Leeds player in his dream five-a-side team
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has picked Leeds United forward Rodrigo Moreno in his dream 5-a-side team. The Spaniard has not included any Liverpool player in the side, rather he wants his friends to feature. The former Bayern Munich midfielder told Liverpoolfc.com: “I always say that more than the best players I always choose the best chemistry and the best friends I have in football.” Thiago has named his brother Rafinha, who currently plays for PSG, ex-Barca teammate Jonathan dos Santos of LA Galaxy, and Spain colleagues David de Gea and Leeds striker Rodrigo alongside him in his five-star cast. The 29-year-old midfielder joined the Reds in the summer transfer window, but he missed a large chunk the first half of the season through a knee injury. He has recently return...
Three years on – The trials and tribulations Manchester United have faced since they were last top of the league
2020 was bad enough, but in 2021, we have yet more crises even though we have not even endured half a month, as Manchester United have somehow found a way to the very top of the Premier League table for the first time in nearly three-and-a-half years. On a technicality, they did top the table on the Friday night of the opening weekend of the 2018/19 season when they won the very first match of the season, but practically speaking, that shouldn’t count. Now, 1,216 nights after they last topped the table, the Red Devils have returned to the place that they will feel they belong. Here is all that happened at the club in that timespan: Not-so-merry Mourinho José Mourinho was in charge of Manchester United the last time they went top of the league following a 2-2 draw at Stoke City. They spent ...
Report: Celtic join Rangers and EPL duo in the race for striker
According to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson, Celtic and Sheffield United have joined Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph. Tottenham, Sheffield United, Rangers and Celtic all keen on Wigan’s Scotland Under-19 striker Kyle Joseph. #Tottenham #Blades #Rangers #CelticFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) January 12, 2021 Sportslens View Spurs and the Light Blues were linked with the Scotland under-19 international earlier this week, and it’s not a surprise to see the Blades and Hoops both keen on the teenager too. With four goals to his name in 11 League One appearances so far this term, Joseph is proving his quality and huge potential in front of goal, and it is natural for him to have caught the eyes of the bigwigs. The Scottish striker can agr...
